KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil today said a Cybersecurity Bill will be tabled in Parliament by the end of this year at the earliest.

The Lembah Pantai MP said the Bill is currently being drafted by the National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) under the National Security Council to strengthen Malaysia's resilience and response to cyber threats.

"The Bill is in the process to be brought to the Cabinet meeting before its details can be explained to the public.

"The process is ongoing and I believe soon that the Nacsa will be able to deliver what is contained in the Bill,” he told reporters after officiating the inaugural Cyber Digital Services Defence and Security Asia (CyberDSA) 2023 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre here.

He said the drafting of the bill is the government's effort to tackle cyber threats.

"Malaysia must continually review laws and regulations. Strengthening regulatory frameworks is vital to address emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced Cloud Computing.

"These technologies offer immense opportunities but also come with significant risks," he said.

He added that the bill will reflect the government's commitment to resilience and innovation in response to adversity.

"Establishing a legal structure that adapts swiftly to evolving cyber threats alongside promoting proactive governance for addressing emerging threats, enabling effective response, and driving continuous improvement," he said.