Description

Passed Cyber Security Act 2024 including operational license requirement

On 27 March 2024, the Malaysian House of Representatives passed the Cyber Security Act 2024. The Act outlines the specific aspects and responsibilities related to cyber security and aims to provide comprehensive coverage of cyber security management…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2024-03-27
under deliberation

On 27 March 2024, the Malaysian House of Representatives passed the Cyber Security Act 2024. The Ac…

2024-04-03
adopted

On 3 April 2024, the Malaysian Senate adopted the Cyber Security Act 2024. The Act outlines the spe…

2024-08-26
in force

On 26 August 2024, the Malaysian Cyber Security Act 2024 entered into force. The Act outlines the s…