Malaysia's Cybersecurity Act 2024 (Act 854): Building trust ...

In today's interconnected world, communications security and data integrity are critical priorities for governments and organisations. In fast-growing digital economies like Malaysia, this requires adequate regulatory guardrails to reduce exposure to risk and foster growth. The introduction of Malaysia's Cybersecurity Act 2024 (Act 854) was designed to do just that, protecting citizens, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and overall enhancing the nation's resilience to rising threats. The legislation is designed to help fortify digital defences among the nation's most critical organisations and positions Malaysian businesses for success both locally and globally. Dr Megat Zuhairy, CEO of the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), previously said, "The Act strengthens Malaysia's cyber-resilience, protects key infrastructure, and drives economic growth by enhancing business confidence...