Cybersecurity should be a priority as Malaysia lags behind other countries, necessitating training, expertise and collaboration with cyber intelligence agencies to address these challenges, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
PM Anwar says malaysia neeeds to prioritise cybersecurity
He said several strict measures are necessary, including new regulations aimed at tackling online crime and cyberbullying, to create a safer virtual environment for users.
Anwar noted that the government has introduced the Cybersecurity Bill, and recently, the Communications Minister and the Digital Minister have focused on ensuring online safety for both domestic and international users.
“Yesterday, in Ipoh, I addressed the question of whether this might restrict freedom. This country is a democracy, and freedom must be given for people to voice their views, whether they agree, criticise or oppose,“ he said.
“There is a difference when digital and social media are used, for instance, to abuse people leading to suicides, or to exploit children for sexual trade. Is this justified? There are scams amounting to RM2.5 billion, with people being deceived through social media.”
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