The department is not merely a communications outfit but an agency entrusted with protecting the country’s political security, said director-general Datuk Ismail Yusop. ALSO READ: Creating a critical bridge to win public trust“We must take responsibility for what is called political security. “There has been no single dominant political party since 2022. Ismail believes that maintaining political stability is crucial for uninterrupted country governance. Ultimately, he said, safeguarding political security was about upholding the Federal Constitu­tion and ensuring that differences in opinion do not fracture the nation.

Source: The Star February 23, 2026 02:15 UTC