Malaysia’s current security threats are closely associated with its socio-political structure that it inherited from the colonial period. Simultaneously, the changing international order could also pose mounting challenges to the country’s management of the ever increasing traditional and non-traditional security threats.
Non-Traditional Security
Developed due to current circumstances, tele-psychiatry is not only an advancement in mental healthcare but could facilitate equitable access in Indonesia. This is evident from its quick adoption by the public, a feat difficult to achieve under normal circumstances.
The Government of Indonesia (GoI) newest plan on vaccination brings optimism towards COVID-19 recovery. Although vaccination is seemingly a solution, GoI should consider adopting Sustainable Policy as a basic value of thinking beyond COVID-19 eradication.
Indonesia has topped COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia. Four factors have contributed to its predicament.
An oxymoronic term, ‘fake news’ has become synonymous with aspects of info-demic. Malaysia is no less susceptible to the vulnerabilities of the info-demic. However, there are idiosyncrasies in Malaysia’s legislative and fact-checking approaches which makes solutions decisively local.
Indonesia is home to the third largest population of tobacco consumers in the world. Without tougher tobacco control regulations, tobacco consumption will remain a public health threat.
Agritech is an attractive solution for countries to maintain their food security by striving for self-sufficiency. Due to its attractiveness, safeguards must be in place to prevent any attacks on such facilities.