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KOTA KINABALU: The existing legislation pertaining to cybercrime is comparable to “scrap iron” and should be promptly replaced with a more robust act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Datuk Masiung Banah, the assemblyman for Kuamut, emphasised the urgent need to develop a new act that aligns systematically with the advancements in digital technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Malaysia has been ranked 11th globally for the highest number of data breaches since 2022, making it the country with the most data breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) has reported a loss of RM2.23 billion due to cybercrime in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These statistics are based on a study on cybercrime conducted by the Institute of Public Security (IPSOM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Our current cyber legislation is relatively weak, making Malaysia an attractive target for scammers both domestically and internationally, resulting in substantial profits,” Masiung stated in a media release today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Many of our national cyber laws were enacted prior to 2010, rendering them outdated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The outdated legislation must be amended promptly to keep pace with the ever-evolving virtual world, which knows no borders, in order to combat online fraud through various digital platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The pervasive nature of the virtual world exposes almost all citizens of this country to scam crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expanding on the issue, Masiung highlighted the alarming increase in cases of data theft in the country, which have been rising significantly each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Board (LPPB), data breaches were the second most reported cyber security scam last year, involving 5,917 cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, in Sabah, Masiung noted that cybercrime, including scams, has seen a surge in the past three years since September 2020, with a total of 4,686 cases reported, resulting in losses exceeding RM100 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has recorded the highest number of cybercrimes in Sabah, particularly involving telecommunications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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