Traditional crimes shifting to cyberspace, social media, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: There is a growing trend of traditional crimes moving into cyberspace and social media, says Fahmi Fadzil with serious concern.

The Communications Minister said he had received a briefing on the matter this morning from National Security Council director-general Datuk Raja Nurshirwan Zainal Abidin, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain and a deputy director of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department.

"With the right measures, we aim to make the Internet and social media safer for everyone," Fahmi said in a Facebook post Wednesday (July 24).

Earlier, he had highlighted the need to consider new legislation to address online crime and keep up with rapid technological advancements. - Bernama