KUALA LUMPUR, 23 July 2025 – The Home Ministry (KDN), through the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), is intensifying efforts to combat increasingly complex and rapidly evolving cybercrimes, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail during an oral response session in Parliament yesterday.
He outlined that cybercrimes are divided into two main categories: cyber-enabled crimes, such as online fraud and the spread of false information, and cyber-dependent crimes, such as hacking, malware, and phishing.
Throughout 2024, PDRM has initiated over 46,000 investigation papers and implemented various proactive measures, including:
– Legal amendments to impose stricter penalties on owners of “mule” accounts.
– Empowering police officers at the rank of Sergeant to block suspicious transactions.
– Cybercrime awareness programs, with over 10,000 initiatives conducted nationwide.
– Preparations to join the Budapest Convention and sign the UN Convention on cybercrime in October.
Enhancements to NSRC Operations
Regarding the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC), Saifuddin clarified that the center is now fully managed by PDRM under KDN. Key improvements include:
– 24/7 operations for faster response times.
– An increase in staffing to 139 personnel.
– Establishment of a dedicated operations center in Cyberjaya.
– Strengthened cross-border cooperation.
New Cybercrime Act in the Works
Saifuddin also announced that KDN is reviewing proposals to draft a more comprehensive Cybercrime Act. The act will include provisions for real-time data, preservation of digital evidence, and measures against system intrusions.
“Laws cannot remain static. They must evolve with the increasingly sophisticated nature of crimes,” he emphasized, underscoring KDN’s commitment to protecting the public through swift and effective action.