Massive figure due to growing sophistication of online crimes, including identity theft, financial scams

PM says country must protect classified information, strategic assets

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Malaysia is in the process of joining the Budapest Convention and will sign the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime to reinforce international collaboration strategies against cyber crime, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The United States has emphasised cyber security as a key area of cooperation with Asean, highlighting the strong shared commitment among member countries to tackle cyber threats and safeguard the region’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The construction industry in Southeast Asia (SEA) is set to experience robust growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2 per cent from 2024 to 2028, according to Kaspersky.

CANBERRA, July 9 — Australia’s Qantas Airways today said more than a million customers had their phone number, birth date or home address accessed in one of the country’s biggest cyber breaches in years.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Bursa Malaysia Bhd, in close consultation with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), today clarified that the losses resulting from the incidents of unauthorised access and trading activities executed on April 24, 2025, have been identified and contained.

SEPANG, March 25 — A full-scale investigation has been initiated after a cyber security threat was detected on Sunday, which impacted certain computer systems at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today revealed the Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) digital system was recently attacked by hackers, who demanded a ransom of US$10 million (RM44.41 million).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Local experts in cybersecurity are urged to collaborate with the government so that the cybersecurity ecosystem in this country can be improved more comprehensively.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Asean nations must strengthen cyber security by unifying policies, enhancing infrastructure, and setting up crisis response teams to counter rising cyber threats, said Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong. Speaking at the soft launch of...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — Malaysia as Asean chair can play a role in heading the development of cyber security diplomacy in the region.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government is allocating RM30 million in Budget 2025 to bolster efforts to curb scams as well as enhance cyber security in Malaysia, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The development of a stronger cyber security infrastructure as well as tax relief incentives for companies that invest in digital infrastructure are among the aspects the government is expected to focus on in Budget 2025.

TAIPING, July 8 — The Digital Ministry has provided assurances that amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) will not affect the government's efforts to create a new act to combat fraud in the online domain or platforms.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Government and industry collaboration through dialogue, discussions, and the exchange of opinions is crucial in strengthening cyber security and curbing cybercrime in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024, tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today, aims, among others, to lower the age limit to apply for citizenship by registration from the age of 21 to age 18.

TOKYO, Dec 17 — Recognising Japan’s expertise in cyberspace, Malaysia encourages further Asean-Japan collaboration to elevate cybersecurity standards in the Southeast Asian region by sharing best practices, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The low salary and lack of exposure are seen as among the factors which led to a lack of talents in the profession in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — The government is placing significant emphasis on cyber security threats, especially information leakage, cybercrime, technological vulnerabilities, and hacktivism.