Recruit and reinforce: Solving Malaysia’s cybersecurity shortfall

The enactment of the new Cyber Security Bill 2024 underscores the urgent need to country’s cyber defences, particularly in light of the shortage of cybersecurity experts. — Bloomberg

In March, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo emphasised to Parliament the need for Malaysia to maintain a high level of expertise in cybersecurity to face future threats.

To enhance the country’s cybersecurity capacity, he said the Digital Ministry is set to introduce several programmes to develop cybersecurity talents and attract experts to the country.