Malaysia: Cybersecurity regulation in Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588)
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Apr 1999 in force
Scope
Implementers
Malaysia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) including cybersecurity regulation
On 1 April 1999, the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) including cybersecurity regulation entered into force. The Act is applicable to any licensee under the Act and any person who provides relevant facilities or services under the Ac…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government