Malaysia Deploys BlackBerry Secure Communications for 47th ASEAN Summit Coordination

Malaysia is enhancing its communications infrastructure for the 47th ASEAN Summit with the deployment of BlackBerry AtHoc and BlackBerry SecuSUITE platforms to ensure secure and encrypted inter-agency communication. Coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the ASEAN Main Logistics Secretariat (SILA), this initiative aims to protect sensitive information linked to the safety of heads of state and officials, with around 80% of communications already secured. The technology, previously used successfully at the 46th Summit, supports real-time mobile coordination and incident response across multiple agencies, including the Royal Malaysian Police. For the upcoming summit, the deployment expands to 150 liaison officers equipped with these secure communication tools on iOS and Android devices, enabling encrypted communication with visiting delegations. These measures reflect a broader effort to safeguard sovereign communications amid growing geopolitical, climate, and cyber risks. The use of NATO-certified, military-grade encryption solutions like SecuSUITE highlights Malaysia's commitment to modernizing its command and control capabilities for one of the region's most complex diplomatic events.