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Malaysia's New Cybercrimes Bill 2026 to Replace Outdated 1997 Law with Tougher Online Fraud Measures

Malaysia has introduced the Cybercrimes Bill 2026 in parliament to overhaul its digital crime framework, replacing a 29-year-old statute with modernised provisions targeting computer system offences and online fraud.

By Faridah Salleh · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Tables Cybercrime Bill 2026 to Combat Evolving Digital Threats

Malaysia's government has introduced the Cybercrime Bill 2026 to modernise its digital security framework. The legislation replaces the 1997 Computer Crimes Act and aims to address contemporary threats including ransomware, identity theft, and artificial intelligence misuse.

By Faridah Salleh · 22 Jun 2026 · 5 min read