KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Cybersecurity remains one of Malaysia’s top concerns following a drastic rise in online crimes reported in the country.
Last year, the number of cases increased to more than 20,000, with total losses worth RM560 million while as of February 2022, the number of cases reported was 3,273 involving losses of RM114 million. Apart from showcasing the latest technologies and services, Hamzah said DSA was a crucial platform to encourage capacity building and establish mutually-beneficial foreign partnerships, in line with the objectives to strengthen regional defence and security.
Meanwhile, Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein in his speech said the Asean region currently faced a more diverse range of serious threats than at any point in history.