In a pivotal move aimed at fortifying the nation’s cyber defenses, Malaysia‘s upper house of parliament, the Dewan Negara, has unanimously passed the Cyber Security Bill 2024. Championed by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, the bill represents a significant stride towards elevating Malaysia’s cyber resilience by enforcing stringent measures, standards, and processes to effectively combat the ever-evolving cyber threats.
During the final reading of the bill, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo underscored its paramount importance in bolstering Malaysia’s Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII). He emphasized the critical role of safeguarding vital sectors such as government, banking and finance, transportation, defense and national security, information and communication, and digital industries against malicious cyberattacks that could potentially destabilize the nation.
With the passage of the Cyber Security Bill 2024 in both houses of parliament, Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to fortifying its cyber defenses and safeguarding its critical infrastructure. This legislative milestone signals Malaysia’s proactive stance in confronting the challenges posed by cyber threats, ensuring the resilience and security of its digital ecosystem in the face of an increasingly complex threat landscape.
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