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cybersecurity

MCMC steps in after complaints of hacked and blocked WhatsApp accounts

Commission working with Meta to address user concerns and safeguard account access

Scammers exploiting gaps between telcos, banks and platforms: GSMA

AI-driven fraud, cross-border operations heighten digital scam risks as Malaysia urged to deepen regional cooperation

New MyKad to take on AI-era identity crime as Malaysia overhauls security system, say experts

Analysts describe overhaul as necessary recalibration to address modern digital threats and data breaches

Safeguarding connectivity: Why digital resilience is becoming a national security priority — Lee Han Ther

Telecommunications networks now underpin emergency services, finance, healthcare and transport, making their uninterrupted operation a matter of public trust, economic stability and national sovereignty

Bank Rakyat fined RM1mil over cybersecurity and customer data lapses

BNM says weaknesses in cyber controls and incident response led to regulatory breaches after unauthorised access to the bank’s IT systems

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Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards

The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP