PUTRAJAYA – The government is in the process of preparing recommendations related to cybersecurity laws, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Functions) Datuk Abdul Latiff Ahmad.
Speaking during a media conference after holding a Meet The Customer Day (HBP) session at Menara Usahawan here today, Latiff said the recommendations would be tabled at the cabinet meeting soon.
Latiff, at the winding-up of the 12th Malaysia Plan in Dewan Rakyat on October 7, was reported as saying the government plans to create a specific law to tighten cybersecurity in the country.
According to him, although the country already has laws related to cybersecurity – such as the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 – the government believes that there is a need for such a specific law.
Meanwhile on HBP, Latiff said it is to enable him to be a “postman” of the people when meeting face-to-face with the public to help solve the problems they were facing.
HBP, which started today, will be held on a weekly basis – namely, every Tuesday at the Menara Usahawan lobby from 3pm to 6pm.
Only 10 early registrations via telephone appointments will be picked to attend a meeting with the minister, with the discussion period set for about 10 to 15 minutes. All those attending must undergo a Covid-19 screening. – Bernama, October 12, 2021
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