Malaysia akan percepat migrasi kuantum lindungi data negara

Malaysia is considering accelerating the quantum migration process to bolster national cybersecurity in the face of emerging quantum computing technology, which is expected to pose new challenges to digital security. Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil has requested the Communication and Multimedia Authority (SKMM) to hold discussions with the National Communication and Security Council (MKN), National Cryptographic Agency (Nacsa), and telecommunications companies to explore cooperation in this area.

This cooperation would involve setting up a research and development (R&D) space to enable Malaysia to carry out quantum migration more swiftly and securely. Fahmi observed advanced innovations such as quantum-safe communication during his visit to the Mobile World Congress Doha 2026, which he believes is crucial for ensuring data security in the future.

The rise of quantum computing technology is anticipated to bring significant challenges to existing cryptography and data decryption methods. Malaysia is closely monitoring the developments in quantum migration and quantum-safe communication, as these will likely become critical issues for many countries in the near future. The minister emphasized that the visit to the exhibition highlighted various new innovations, including the integration of artificial intelligence in smart city services and cybersecurity aspects.

Quantum migration refers to the process of upgrading existing digital security systems to advanced technologies capable of protecting data from quantum computing threats in the future.