The Legal Affairs Division has taken a significant step forward in addressing cybercrime with the preparation of a working draft for the Digital Safety Bill 2023, as announced by Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said in the Prime Minister’s Department. This draft, serving as an initial framework, aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and aims to keep pace with evolving technological landscapes.
Azalina revealed these developments during the Working Committee Meeting on the Drafting of New Laws Related to Cybercrime No. 2/2024, co-chaired by her and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil at the Parliament building.