ITU PP-26: Malaysia developing national plan for post-quantum cryptography, says Fahmi

Malaysia is developing a national plan to transition its critical information infrastructure to post-quantum cryptography, in response to the potential threats posed by quantum computing, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in Doha.

The initiative involves engaging the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the National Security Council (MKN), the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), and telecommunications operators to establish a shared research and development (R&D) testbed. This collaborative effort aims to accelerate the transition to quantum-resistant cryptography in a secure and coordinated manner, ensuring the protection of Malaysia's digital security systems.

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