Anwar warns Malaysia a cyberattack target, orders top-level briefings

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim informed the Dewan Rakyat that Malaysia is among countries deemed potential targets for cyberattacks. While not all details could be disclosed, Anwar stated that Malaysia's digital infrastructure and its position on certain global issues, notably Gaza, had thrust it into the limelight.

Responding to a supplementary inquiry from Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran), Anwar clarified that Malaysia was indeed deemed a target by intelligence assessments. The Chief Secretary to the Government was tasked with convening a meeting among relevant agencies this afternoon. Additionally, Bank Negara Malaysia's governor was scheduled for a special session with financial institutions, and the National Security Council's director-general was directed to hold a closed-door briefing for all MPs within the next day or two.

Earlier, Anwar mentioned that the government had taken note of several countries, including the European Union, Canada, and Japan, advising their citizens to stockpile essential supplies.