To bolster the nation’s defences against cyber threats, the Dewan Negara, the upper house of Malaysia’s parliament, unanimously approved the Cyber Security Bill 2024 on Wednesday, 3 April. Spearheaded by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, the bill seeks to enhance Malaysia’s cyber resilience through the implementation of rigorous measures, standards, and procedures to counter cyber threats effectively.
During the final reading of the Malaysia Cyber Security Bill 2024, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo underscored its significance in strengthening the country’s Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII).