KUALA LUMPUR, 24 APRIL 2025 – First Admiral Ee Chee Keong, Director of Comprehensive Security at the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), participated as a distinguished panellist at the Deepening Perspectives on Malaysian Defence Strategy Course held on 24 April 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. The Institute of Strategy Governance (ISG), under the United States Department of Defense, jointly organised the course in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence Malaysia.

The panel session, focused on the theme “Traditional Threats”, brought together key national defence leaders to provide strategic insights into evolving defence challenges. Joining First Admiral Ee on the panel were Mr. Sahipulhijaiman Sahipul Hamid, Deputy Undersecretary in the Policy and Strategic Planning Division, Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), and Brigadier General Dato' Dr. Mohd Radzi bin Hj Abdul Hamid, Director General of the Defence Planning Division, Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF).

During the session, First Admiral Ee highlighted the enduring relevance of traditional security threats—including interstate conflicts, military modernisation, and territorial disputes—in shaping Malaysia’s defence posture. He also underscored the importance of credible deterrence, inter-agency coordination, and regional cooperation, particularly those within the Defence White Paper, as key tools in preserving national sovereignty and maritime security.

The panel engaged in a robust dialogue with participants, comprising junior to mid-level officers and policymakers from various divisions within the Ministry of Defence, enriching the strategic discourse on Malaysia’s defence priorities amidst a complex geopolitical environment.

MiDAS is proud to continue contributing to high-level strategic engagements and capacity-building initiatives, reinforcing national and regional security.