Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 1 -- Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin on Saturday hailed the 15th anniversary of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, declaring that "ADMM-plus remains proof that dialogue works, trust can be built, and unity remains ASEAN's greatest defence," as the forum addresses escalating global threats ranging from cyber warfare to climate crises.

Speaking at the 12th edition of the ADMM-Plus, Nordin stated that the forum has fostered cooperation and strengthened regional peace and security, while also highlighting the growing complexity of global challenges amid an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape.

"This year's meeting is particularly special as we celebrate 15 year...