Fahmi said he has instructed MCMC to continue engagement sessions that have been ongoing for the past six months. — Bernama
PUTRAJAYA: The government will not compromise on online safety and is committed to implementing more sustainable and effective measures to make the Internet safer for children and families, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.
Fahmi, who is also the spokesman for the Unity Government, said online security is now a top government priority due to the rising number of cybercrimes.
To address these concerns, Fahmi said he has instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to continue the engagement sessions that have been ongoing for the past six months, which aim to gather input from cybersecurity experts, technology developers and computer programmers.
"This has become a priority as crime has shifted into the digital space, not just on social media but across the wider ‘world wide web’. More comprehensive measures must be implemented, and I have tasked MCMC with identifying and executing more effective solutions.
"These engagement sessions will continue and are not a one-time effort. They’ve been ongoing for the past six months,” he told a press conference after today's (Sept 11) Cabinet meeting. – Bernama
