Hamzah mahu kerajaan kawal kunci penyulitan data negara

The opposition welcomed the Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's proposal to establish a committee to discuss cybersecurity issues, stating it should be taken seriously and not merely as a short-term solution. Malaysian opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin called on the government to ensure the country's data key is under its control to strengthen data protection from cyber attacks.

He also urged the government to create a national data fortress as a long-term measure to protect national data, similar to what was suggested during the 2027 Budget discussions.

While the opposition welcomed the proposal, they emphasized that the government must take serious action to address the issue, rather than simply addressing it temporarily. Hamzah stressed that this step should not be taken to merely make a point, as cyber attacks are increasingly concerning in the current politically unstable global environment. Several countries, including Singapore, Azerbaijan, and France, have recently experienced similar issues.

On November 3, Anwar informed the House of Representatives that Malaysia could become a target of cyber attacks due to its digital infrastructure strength and status as a national data center. The National Security Agency elevated the country's cybersecurity threat level from low to moderate as a precautionary measure following recent developments.

The National Security Council then informed all critical information infrastructure entities to strengthen preparedness, including 24-hour monitoring, system hardening, and disaster recovery plans.