Malaysia introduces data breach notification system to combat scams
This notification must be submitted by data users who are experiencing personal data leakage incidents, including hacking threats.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Govt drafting new law to combat online fraud, ensure digital security
Gobind Singh Deo said this was because both acts were entirely different from technical and legal implementation perspectives.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister
Gobind Singh Deo highlighted that key proposals for amending Act 709 include mandatory notification of personal data breaches.
Thu Jul 04 2024
UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution
The resolution encourages countries to safeguard human rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI for risks.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Your stolen data for sale
Personal data is and will continue to be a prime target for criminals because its easy to obtain and make money from.
Wed Feb 07 2024
The risks of a digital cold war
A corner of the internet is dominated by digital tycoons - Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google - and now TikTok.
Sat Jul 01 2023
How to properly delete all your personal data before selling your smartphone
A few simple steps can help you protect your data before you part ways with your handset.
Mon Jan 30 2023
Dutch hacker obtained virtually all Austrians' personal data, police say
The trove comprised close to nine million sets of data, police said.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Data leak: MCMC to block website pending feedback from Maybank, Astro - Fahmi
KKD is taking the alleged breach involving the personal data of 13 million Malaysians on a website seriously and has ordered that access to the website be blocked.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Teo to focus on personal data protection, digital literacy, 5G services
Teo said there was an urgent need to increase digital literacy among the people following the increased use of social media.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Personal data: A potential gold mine for hackers, say experts
Siraj Jalil said most users create their security password based on the information as they are easy to remember.
Thu Oct 06 2022
PAC suggests govt ensure full ownership of MySejahtera
The PAC has suggested that the government ensure full ownership of the MySejahtera application to protect users' personal data.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Data leakage: Appointment of data protection officer required under proposed amendment to Personal Data Protection Act
Data users will be required to appoint a data protection officer under the proposed amendment to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709).
Thu Aug 04 2022
Tasik Chini conservation, personal data breach among focus at Parliament today
The issue of conservation of Tasik Chini and the crime of personal data breaches will be among the focus on the last day of Parliament today.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Cops probe alleged sale of personal data of Malaysians stolen from NRD
Investigations are being carried out to determine the validity of the allegations, Mohd Kamarudin said.
Thu May 19 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024