National Security Division (Malaysia)

Not to be confused with National Security Council (Malaysia) or United States Department of Justice National Security Division.

National Security Division, or Bahagian Keselamatan Negara (BKN), is a senior most grouping within the Malaysian government which meets infrequently. According to a United States diplomatic cable leaked in 2011, BKN is regarded as Malaysia's equivalent to other national security councils. Its main role is to coordinate a broad range of national security issues including natural disaster management, maritime and border control, and cyber security across other government agencies including the Public Order & Security Division, Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation, and Malaysian Special Branch.

History

The division was formed on 7 July 1971.[1]

References

  1. ^ "MKN - Majlis Keselamatan Negara". www.mkn.gov.my (in Malay). Archived from the original on 2019-04-23. Retrieved 2025-06-12.


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