National Security Division (Malaysia)
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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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]
History
The division was formed on 7 July 1971.[1]