IKK

Overview of National Safety Score

What is IKK?

Aligned with the national agenda to ensure that “National Security is a Shared Responsibility,” the National Security Policy (DKN) 2021–2025 introduces the National Security Index (IKK) as a tool to measure the effectiveness of its implementation through a comprehensive approach managing national security across various sectors.

In addition, the development of IKK is seen as a strategic mechanism and an alert system for all stakeholders, including government bodies, the private sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the general public, to work collaboratively towards the continuous improvement of national security. Furthermore, the proposed IKK measurement indicators will act as a foundation for evaluating national security with fairness, transparency, integrity, and accountability.

1. Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity

National sovereignty and territorial integrity form the foundation of a nation’s stability and security.

2. Sociopolitical Stability

Sociopolitical stability is essential in fostering a peaceful and harmonious environment that supports national progress.

 

3. National Unity

National cohesion strengthens unity among citizens, ensuring mutual respect and shared responsibility in building a resilient nation.

4. Good Governance

Good governance enables a nation to implement its formulated policies effectively, manage national resources efficiently, gain international recognition, and meet the expectations of its people.

5. Economic Resilience

Economic integrity is when a nation possesses a sustainable and resilient economy, against both internal and external economic threats.

6. Social Justice

The core value, in particular, has to be upheld in accordance with the Federal Constitution while considering the varying levels of socioeconomic development among different ethnic groups.

7. Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is development that meets present and future needs in order to achieve a balance among economic, social, demographic, and environmental aspects.

8. Public Safety

The development of ideas and the global security environment has led to a shift from a state-centric security approach to a people-centric security approach. state‑centric security towards
a people-centered security approach (people centric security).

9. International Recognition

Malaysia’s pragmatic, principled, and neutral approach has ensured ongoing recognition and cooperation in economic, political, and security fields with regional and global powers.

Statement From

Current News

Launch of the IKK with YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia

The National Security Index (IKK) was launched by YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, on 30 July 2024 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), in conjunction with the opening of National Security Month 2024.

Townhall IKK 2024

YM Raja Dato’ Nushirwan Zainal Abidin, Director-General of National Security (KP MKN), also participated in the National Security Index (IKK) 2023 Public Dialogue in Putrajaya on Friday (27 September 2024).

The IKK was introduced

The National Security Council (MKN), in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), is developing the National Security Index (IKK), which serves as a benchmark for the effectiveness of policies, strategies, and the overall implementation of national security management in the country.

The IKK identifies the strengths and weaknesses of national security.

The IKK is a measure designed to assess the level of safety and public order in Malaysia, and this project is being developed by the National Security Council (MKN) in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). This index will serve as a benchmark for the effectiveness of policies, strategies, and the overall implementation of national security management in the country.

The IKK is recognized by the IEP

National security is a key aspect that is given serious emphasis not only in Malaysia but alsoทั่ว the world. Countries must now remain constantly prepared not only for traditional threats such as war and insurgency, but also for non-traditional threats such as infectious diseases or pandemics, floods, climate change, cyber threats, and others.

MKN identifies 66 new national security threats

Issues such as the intrusion of illegal immigrants (PATI) and refugees, cyber security, and the unity of Malaysians are among the 66 new challenges and threats to national security.

IKK Calendar

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