Malaysia's Anwar said central bank and government chiefs will hold security meetings

Anwar said the chief secretary of the government will meet government departments and the governor of the central bank will meet financial institutions to prepare the country against security threats. He said Malaysia is considered a target because of its strong digital and data centre capabilities and its controversial stance on Palestine and Gaza, citing foreign intelligence bodies including Israel's as a potential threat.

"These show that crises abroad can also affect the safety of our people, our economic stability and our national interests," Anwar told the chamber, according to the report.

The prime minister said the country's National Security Council had met to discuss the mechanisms available, coordination between ministries, agencies and security forces, and Malaysia's readiness for any eventuality.