PUTRAJAYA, June 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed that government digital services be developed internally to protect data security and sovereignty, said Madani Government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
Fahmi, who is also communications minister, said Anwar conveyed the order during a Cabinet meeting today.
He said the internal development of digital services would be coordinated by the Digital Ministry through the National Digital Department.
“This takes into account data security and sovereignty aspects, direct access to source code, as well as talent development, particularly among civil servants,” Fahmi told a post-Cabinet meeting press conference here today.
In another development, he said Anwar had instructed firm action be taken against any party found abusing licences, visas, or business facilities in the country.
“We leave it to the authorities to take action in accordance with the law, and we remind all business operators to always comply with regulations and laws, especially those holding licences to conduct business or undertake commercial activities,” Fahmi added.
