Hamzah mahu kerajaan kawal kunci penyulitan data negara

Ketua Pembangkang, Hamzah Zainudin, has urged the government to ensure control over the national data snooping keys to strengthen information security against cyber attacks. He also called for the establishment of a national data-rich center as a long-term measure to safeguard national data, as proposed during the 2027 Budget discussions.

While the opposition welcomes Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's proposal to establish a panel to discuss cybersecurity issues, they stress that such efforts must be taken seriously, not just as a temporary measure to appease the masses. Hamzah noted that the growing concern of cyber attacks is heightened by the geopolitical instability worldwide, with countries like Singapore, Azerbaijan, and France also facing similar issues.

In November, Anwar told the House of Representatives that Malaysia could become a target for cyber attacks due to its digital infrastructure strength and national data center, aside from the government's involvement in several international issues. Last November, the National Security Agency raised the national cybersecurity threat level from low to moderate as a precautionary measure following the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.

The National Security Council also announced that all critical information infrastructure entities are directed to enhance their preparedness, including 24-hour monitoring, system exposure for security, and continuity planning.