The Unity Government, in its ongoing commitment to address online crime, will undertake a three-month study to formulate a policy decision encompassing amendments to legal provisions and the creation of new laws.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said announced this initiative, scheduled to commence next month, involving public consultations and collaboration with academics from local universities, according to Bernama.
Azalina emphasised the government’s dedication to ensuring a secure digital environment, noting that the study would be executed by the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) and the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC).
The decision was reached during a meeting chaired by Azalina, which included representatives from BHEUU, NFCC, Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), National Security Council (NSC), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
In response to escalating challenges posed by online crime, Azalina highlighted the government’s heightened efforts for legal reforms, aligning with contemporary developments.
The meeting aimed to assess existing laws across ministries and agencies, identify challenges, and propose comprehensive legal measures against online crime.
As of 30 November, reported losses exceeded RM173 million, prompting 8,213 investigation papers by NFCC, PDRM, MCMC, and BNM, involving provisions like freezing 529 accounts worth over RM65.9 million.
