KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — A Working Committee Meeting on the Drafting of New Laws Related to Cybercrime met yesterday, chaired by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
In an X (formerly Twitter) post, Azalina said the proposed initiative is to enact new legislation to deal with issues related to cybercrime, a reflection of the Madani government's concern to ensure the people's safety in the cyber world.
"Online services nowadays are necessary and have become one of the most important elements in everyday life. This development has opened up many new opportunities, especially in the business sector, thus making people's lives easier and more comfortable.
"However, while we are enjoying its benefits, the cyber world is now being exploited to the point of becoming a bed of cyber crime, which is becoming more widespread and is at an alarming level," she said.
The meeting was attended by officers from various ministries, agencies, and related bodies.
— Bernama
