Social media providers must file safety plans by Dec 28
The plans must outline proposed user safeguards, while age verification requirements are expected to be implemented after a transition period.
Tech & Digital Economy
Technology companies, digital services, data centres, fintech and start-ups.
Fahmi warns AI computing gap could deepen global inequality
Malaysia is seeking re-election to the ITU Council to contribute Southeast Asian and Global South perspectives on telecommunications issues.
MBSB Bank’s GET service supports 20 currencies for overseas transfers
The bank says customers can send up to RM150,000 daily through its M Journey app, with fees and exchange rates shown before confirmation.
EC works with MCMC to strengthen website security after suspected cyber attack
Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said authorities had received an incident report, while he was still awaiting a full account.
Malaysia urged to strengthen vigilance against state-linked hackers
Nacsa has raised the National Cyber Security Threat Level from Low to Moderate, a move MCCA’s president described as precautionary.
Malaysia weighs faster quantum migration for data protection
Fahmi has asked MCMC to explore cooperation with security agencies and telecommunications companies, including a research and development space.
Malaysia considers satellite and AI options for disaster connectivity
MCMC has developed MCMC PRIME to offer alternative radio and internet communications during network disruptions, Fahmi says.
Bank Rakyat links website disruption to third-party technical fault
The bank said customer data and deposits were unaffected, while alternative banking channels remained available.
Nvidia links Southeast Asia cloud partner status to chip tracking
The requirement is intended to widen participation in a voluntary monitoring programme amid concerns over chip smuggling to China, Bloomberg reported.
BNM outlines cybersecurity requirements for financial institutions
Annual cyber drills are mandatory under the central bank’s technology risk policy, while threat-sharing arrangements aim to limit risks across the sector.
