{
  "id": 19280456,
  "title": "EC, MCMC take measures to protect website following reported cyber attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/ec-mcmc-take-measures-to-protect-website-following-reported-cyber",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-10T03:53:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/10/ec-mcmc-take-measures-to-protect-website-following-reported-cyber-attack/242677"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Election Commission (EC) of Malaysia is collaborating with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and other relevant parties to bolster the security of its website following reports of a potential cyber attack. EC Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun announced that a report on the incident had been submitted to the relevant authorities, stating that the commission’s systems are being protected. Ramlan, after inspecting the early voting process for the 16th Melaka State Election, assured reporters that the EC will issue an official statement on the matter, although he had not yet received a full report. He expressed hope that the cyber attack would not impact the website, which is crucial for the election's smooth conduct. Earlier, an EC live broadcast on social media had announced a potential cyber attack threat to the website. For the latest updates on the 16th Melaka State Election, the public can visit the EC's website.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Nov 10 — The Election Commission (EC) is working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commissi...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : EC, MCMC Take Measures To Protect Website Following Reported Cyber Attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/general-ec-mcmc-take-measures-to-protect-website-following-reported",
        "published": "2026-11-10T02:22:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}