{"id":11380,"date":"2025-10-18T17:28:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T09:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/?p=11380"},"modified":"2025-10-18T17:32:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T09:32:54","slug":"mindef-champions-whole-of-nation-defence-at-melaka-madani-rakyat-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/18\/mindef-champions-whole-of-nation-defence-at-melaka-madani-rakyat-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Mindef Champions \u2018Whole-of-Nation\u2019 Defence at Melaka MADANI Rakyat 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>JASIN, 18 Oct 2025 \u2014 The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is taking a bold step towards strengthening national resilience by promoting the concept of Comprehensive Defence (HANRUH) through a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) approach at the Melaka MADANI Rakyat 2025 Programme (PMR) held in Merlimau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindef\u2019s Secretary-General, Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali, said the initiative underscores that national security is not solely the responsibility of the armed forces or security agencies, but a shared commitment involving the community, organisations, and private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"\/\/cauliflowertoaster.com\/593769d30c3301892527b9b6c9c118e7\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\n<div id=\"container-593769d30c3301892527b9b6c9c118e7\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThrough the 2025 Melaka PMR, we want to send a clear message that Malaysia\u2019s security and sovereignty depend on everyone \u2014 not just the military. This is the essence of Comprehensive Defence,\u201d he told Bernama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A National Effort Towards Resilient Defence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Held at Merlimau Polytechnic, Jasin, the three-day programme carries the theme \u2018Aspirasi MADANI: Menjamin Pertahanan dan Kedaulatan Negara\u2019 (MADANI Aspirations: Safeguarding National Defence and Sovereignty).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.92748%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000062444.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000062444.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=720&#038;ssl=1 720w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"480\" 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on summonses from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Road Transport Department (JPJ)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3314475734161595\" data-ad-slot=\"7610079946\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Free helmet exchange for over 3,500 participants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Career carnival opportunities for graduates to connect with government and private sector employers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.92748%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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has received an increased CSR budget of RM20 million this year, double the allocation from the previous year, to expand outreach and community support initiatives nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Mindef was granted an extra RM600 million in Budget 2026, reflecting the government\u2019s trust and confidence in the ministry\u2019s role to safeguard Malaysia\u2019s sovereignty and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating Unity Through Defence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Melaka MADANI Rakyat 2025 programme runs from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, providing a vibrant, family-friendly platform for Malaysians to interact directly with ministries, explore digital initiatives, and experience the strength of unity through defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" 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