In the face of current geopolitical challenges, national security has become a complex issue that needs to be addressed in a bipartisan and efficient manner by eliminating the gaps which allow for abuse of power or leakage of resources. Recent incidents related to national security should be a lesson for us to implement a new approach.
HARAPAN is committed to reforms in national security issues that lead to the involvement of all and openness without compromising any level of national security and integrity. National security should not be shrouded in secrecy but should be more open because it involves the interests of the Rakyat at every level.
Single Border Agency
Establishment of a Single Agency and the Use of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in border regulatory issues. This practice has been implemented in many other countries and is vital to effective border management.
Defence White Paper
Defence modernisation program according to the needs of the Armed Forces guided by the Defence White Paper approved in Parliament during the Pakatan Harapan administration in 2019.
Joint Capability Plan
To develop a tri-service joint capability plan recognised by the government with a suitable long-term funding plan to ensure continuity between the land, sea and air forces in dealing with external threats and a different dimension of aggression from the communist and terrorist threat we faced in previous generations.
Government And Defence Procurement
Enact the Government Procurement Act and overhaul the Defence Procurement Process to protect against leakages, corruption and abuse of power that often occur in the procurement and maintenance of defence assets.
Safeguarding Personnel Welfare
Form a Bipartisan Parliamentary Committee to study the welfare of security personnel, and post-service employment opportunities to protect the welfare of veterans.
Defence Capacity Action Plan (RTKP)
To review the existing policies in relation to human resources and create a Defence Capacity Action Plan (RTKP) to ensure that the number of defence personnel is always sufficient to protect the country’s sovereignty.
National Defense Industrial Policy (NDIP)
Drafting the National Defense Industry Policy (NDIP) which will be a guideline for developing science, technology and the national defence industry to reduce dependence on external parties and at the same time create a comprehensive national defence ecosystem.
Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM)
Strengthen the role and enhance the assets of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) for the security of East Sabah waters.
Personal Data Protection
Ensuring the security of the rakyat’s personal data from being leaked in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and streamlining the enforcement system to curb criminal activities such as scams.
Border Control
Improve the defense of the country’s borders from invasion, smuggling, and human trafficking by assessing asset requirements and increasing the security unit’s recruitment.
Empowerment of the IPCC
Empowering the IPCC in line with the recommendations of the Dzaiddin Report which includes aspects of human resource development for the police, organisational structure and recommendations for improvement and modernization of the PDRM.