PHNOM
PENH - Mounting cyber security threats
need immediate attention from Asean countries, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri
Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi here yesterday.
"Studies
show that losses incurred from cyber security crimes amounted to a staggering
RM388 billion (S$158 million) worldwide last year.
"Thus,
it is crucial for us to work together in restraining threats like these, for
the sake of peace and stability of our region," he said at the 6th Asean
Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM). here yesterday.
While
acknowledging that recent developments in the South China Sea were cause for
concern, Zahid said the parties concerned should abide by the Declaration of
Conduct when dealing with the matter.
"It
is important for all parties to practise restraint to avoid escalating the
tension.
"The
highest level of diplomacy is paramount here," he added.
Among
the outcomes achieved at the 6th ADMM were the Cambodian initiative on the
establishment of the Asean Civil War Free Zone and the possibility of
developing an Asean Master Plan of Security Connectivity.
Also,
the concept paper on the review of the frequency of the ADMM Plus (Asean
countries plus China as observer) meetings from once every three years to once
every two years.
A joint
declaration was also made on enhancing Asean Unity for a Harmonised and Secure
Community.
The
three-day meeting ends today and next year's meeting will be held in Brunei.
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