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Malaysia's New Cybercrimes Bill Aims to Replace Outdated 1997 Law With Tougher Online Fraud Safeguards

Malaysia has introduced the Cybercrimes Bill 2026 in parliament to modernise its cybercrime laws and replace the three-decade-old Computer Crimes Act 1997, addressing evolving digital threats.

By Aisyah Razak · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Tables Cybercrime Bill 2026 to Combat Evolving Digital Threats

Malaysia has tabled the Cybercrime Bill 2026 in Parliament, replacing a nearly three-decade-old law to address modern threats including AI-enabled attacks, ransomware, and identity theft. The Bill imposes penalties up to RM3 million and seven years' imprisonment.

By Aisyah Razak · 22 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Malaysia's New Cybercrimes Bill Aims to Replace Outdated 1997 Law With Tougher Online Fraud Safeguards

Malaysia Tables Cybercrime Bill 2026 to Combat Evolving Digital Threats

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