中評社新加坡6月5日電（記者 臧涵）馬來西亞國防部長Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein日前在第十六屆香格里拉對話會上發言，英文全文如下：
It is a real pleasure for me to be speaking at yet another Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD). It seems as if I have become a permanent fixture here—not that I mind, because the SLD remains a premier forum for the best security minds in the Asia-Pacific to come together. It hence is always a privilege to be able to contribute to this gathering.
I have been asked to speak on the topic of “New Challenges for Crisis Management in the Asia-Pacific.” This title may seem a little self-evident - but make no mistake, we as a region are facing challenges and crises. Indeed, six months after the climatic global events of 2016, the Asia-Pacific seems to be faced with the prospect of fires—small or big—across the length and breadth of our lands that we will have to scramble to put out. Doing so will not be easy or quick – so this topic is highly timely.
In many ways, the Asia-Pacific is in a paradoxical position. We are in a position of relative peace with no major wars being fought here. However, underlying tensions, as well as the action of non-state actors continue to threaten the tranquillity of our shores. Global economic gravity is rapidly shifting eastwards. Our economies remain fragile, and truly equitable development has eluded us. Also, our regional security architecture remains predicated upon the whims of major or external powers. It can be said therefore, that the Asia-Pacific is constantly being confronted with new challenges and potential crises.
After thinking about what challenges I should address at this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue, I have decided on 5 which I feel are most relevant, especially in my primary job as Malaysia’s Minister of Defence. I make no apology for this, as Malaysia is in many ways—perhaps unwittingly—at the centre or even frontlines of the great security question facing our region.
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