A NEW Cybercrime Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament next month to combat a surge in online fraud and cybercrimes over the last two years, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic). The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised the need for a new law to address the growing risks of cybercrimes and the increasingly sophisticated methods used to perpetrate them. He noted that the proposed law will adopt a technology-neutral approach aligned with international standards, including the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime and the United Nations’ Convention on Cybercrime. Ahmad Zahid said the Bill is currently being finalised by the National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa), which comes under the purview of the National Security Council. Besides the Bill, he said Nacsa is also considering broader measures to safeguard Malaysia’s digital security and sovereignty.

Source: The Star February 05, 2026 03:19 UTC