Analysing a Multi-Dimensional Perspective and Strategy of Kesban (Security and Development) Doctrine to Support the Malaysian Defence and Security Policies in Future

Abstract

The rise of the Communist struggle in Malaysia was divided into two stages beginning in 1948-1960 (First Emergency) and 1969-1989 (Second Emergency). From this period Malaya and Malaysian government form KESBAN (Security and Development) to eradicate Communist influence. Since fall of Soviet Union in 1991 The relevance of the KESBAN doctrine is often debated among policymakers and academics in Malaysia. Hence, this article analyzes the multi-dimensional perspective and strategy of the KESBAN doctrine to support the Malaysian defense and security policies in the future. By using document analysis as a research methodology, this study found that the KESBAN concept and strategy are still relevant and should be adopted in present and future policies related to defense and national security in Malaysia. This study also recommends improving our national policies related to security and development. The current policy and its future policies will become the main reference policies for other supporting policies in ensuring national security