Kuala Lumpur, 25 June 2026 — The Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), under the Ministry of Defence MINDEF, has officially launched the Defence Capacity Roadmap (RTKP) 2026–2030, a strategic document outlining the development of defence human capital over the next five years. The launch was held at the Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

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KUALA LUMPUR, 24 June 2026 – The Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS) participated in the Global Maritime Economics Conference (GMEC) 2026, a premier platform that brought together policymakers, maritime practitioners, industry leaders and academics to discuss emerging issues affecting maritime economic growth, resilience and security.

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Defence Industry Policy (NDIP) will reposition defence procurement from a cost-driven exercise into a strategic driver of national resilience, technological capability and long-term economic growth, an expert said.

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 1 - 4 DECEMBER 2025 -  Ms Nor Aini binti Mohd Nordin, Assistant Director of Maritime Security, Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), successfully participated in the Women in Maritime Security (WIMS) – Law of the Sea Short Course for Alumni, which was held at Makati Diamond Residences, Manila, Philippines, from 1–4 December 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, 2 DECEMBER 2025 – The MiDAS 2026 Industry Collaboration Partnership (ICP) Program is scheduled to be implemented in 2026.