5.1.8 Core Value 8: People’s Security The proliferation of ideas as well as the global security environment has brought about the transition from a state-centric security to a peoplecentric security approach. The prosperity, welfare and rights of Malaysian citizens entrenched in the Federal Constitution must be protected and guaranteed by the Government. At the same time, the nation’s rights must also be embraced and upheld by the people with full patriotic fervour and the sense of responsibility towards national security and sovereignty. 5.1.9 Core Value 9: International Recognition The pragmatic, principled and neutral attitude adopted by Malaysia has thus far gained recognition and afforded continued economic, political and security cooperation from the major powers, both regionally and internationally. Bilateral and multilateral diplomatic strategies that are comprehensively formulated, supported by the implementation of a consistent foreign relations policy since independence, have created a positive image for Malaysia at the international level, and avoid interference from foreign powers in its administration and internal affairs as well as guaranteed the continued recognition of its sovereignty and interests. 6. PRIMARY STRATEGIES In order to maintain and protect the National Core Values, several key strategies would necessitate implementation. These strategies are as follows: 6.1 Strategy 1: Uphold the Federal Constitution Enhance appreciation and respect for, as well as upholding the principles in the Federal Constitution for the interest of national stability and prosperity. 6.2 Strategy 2: Maintain Territorial Sovereignty Improve security measures over Malaysian territory including its strategic land, maritime and aerospace domains in order to protect, defend as well as strengthen its sovereignty against any threat. 6.3 Strategy 3: Strengthen Territorial Integrity Strengthen territorial integrity and defend areas subjected to overlapping claims, whether maritime, land or air, by all means including its legality, conduct surveillance and patrol over the disputed areas to ensure territorial integrity and to prevent the loss of such territories in future should matters be brought for international adjudication. 6.4 Strategy 4: Enhance Defence and Security Capacity and Preparedness Enhance defence and national security through capacity building and preparedness. This empowerment is to balance the capacity to defend and maintain regional security and act as a deterrent against foreign intervention of the country’s affairs. The defence industry as well as defence and security