PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed that all aspects of government digital service development be carried out internally to safeguard data security and sovereignty.
Government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also Communications Minister, said the Prime Minister conveyed the directive during the Cabinet meeting on Friday (June 5).
Fahmi said the internal development of digital services would be coordinated by the Digital Ministry through the National Digital Department.
"This takes into account data security and sovereignty aspects, direct access to source code, as well as talent development, particularly among civil servants," he told a post-Cabinet meeting press conference here Friday.
In another development, Fahmi said the Prime Minister had instructed that firm action be taken against any party found abusing licences, visas or business facilities in the country.
"We leave it to the relevant authorities to take action in accordance with the law, and we remind all business operators to always comply with regulations and laws, especially those holding licences to conduct business or undertake commercial activities," he said. – Bernama
