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The Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
AI regulatory framework in the works, full report due by end of June
KUALA LUMPUR: A full report outlining Malaysia's proposed regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be completed by the end of June, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. The report, currently being finalised by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), established last year under the Digital Ministry, will form the basis for how the country approaches AI regulation, whether through legislation, new rules, or the adoption of common standards. 'Discussions with industry stakeholders are ongoing and several views have already been presented. I hope that by the end of June, we will have a report from NAIO that can help chart an appropriate course for AI governance in Malaysia,' he said. He was speaking to reporters at the launch of the Cybersecurity Professional Capability Development Programme. Also in attendance were the ministry's secretary general Fabian Bigar, CyberSecurity Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab and EC-Council president Sanjay Bavisi. Gobind said the government's approach to AI would prioritise strong governance and public trust in digital technologies. 'Amid this digital transformation, risks will inevitably arise. We must carefully consider how best to ensure public trust in digital platforms,' he said. He added that any regulatory model must take into account the specific risks and characteristics of each sector affected by AI, given the technology's wide-ranging impact across industries.
The Star
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
AI regulatory framework in the works, full report due by end June, says Digital Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: A full report outlining Malaysia's proposed regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be completed by the end of June, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. The report, currently being finalised by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), established last year under the Digital Ministry, will form the basis for how the country approaches AI regulation, whether through legislation, new rules, or the adoption of common standards. "Discussions with industry stakeholders are ongoing and several views have already been presented. I hope that by the end of June, we will have a report from NAIO that can help chart an appropriate course for AI governance in Malaysia," he said. He was speaking to reporters at the launch of the Cybersecurity Professional Capability Development Programme. Also in attendance were the ministry's secretary-general Fabian Bigar, CyberSecurity Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab and EC-Council president Sanjay Bavisi. Gobind said the government's approach to AI would prioritise strong governance and public trust in digital technologies. "Amid this digital transformation, risks will inevitably arise. We must carefully consider how best to ensure public trust in digital platforms," he said. He added that any regulatory model must take into account the specific risks and characteristics of each sector affected by AI, given the technology's wide-ranging impact across industries. - Bernama
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia aims 100 cybersecurity experts accredited as C-CISO this year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Digital is targeting at least 100 cybersecurity experts to be accredited as Certified Chief Information Security Officers (C-CISO) by the end of this year, said Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said that through the C-CISO Certification Programme, the ministry is committed to producing more talents and experts in the field, to strengthen the public sector's preparedness against cyber threats. The initiative, he said, was implemented through a strategic collaboration with the EC-Council and the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), with the first seven participants receiving the certification today. 'Our target is that by the end of this year, we can produce a total of 100 C-CISOs as a start and moving forward, we want to see more people showing interest and participating in this programme,' he told a press conference after launching the Cyber Security Professional Capability Development Programme here today. He said the programme would also be expanded to other sectors to ensure local talents in the field of cybersecurity could continue to be polished and developed continuously. Also present were the Digital Ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar, CyberSecurity Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab and EC-Council president Sanjay Bavisi. Earlier in his speech, Gobind Singh said the certification program is one of the key components in supporting the implementation of the Cyber Security Act 2024 (Act 854), especially among National Critical Infrastructure (NCII) entities. 'As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the person holds a strategic role in ensuring the organisation's compliance with the provisions under Act 854. 'The responsibilities of the CISO include formulating cybersecurity policies, implementing technical controls, risk management and organisational preparedness in dealing with cyber incidents, in addition to serving as a strategic link between the government, industry, technology providers and the NCII community,' he said. He said a CISO also plays a crucial role in shaping and driving a security-first culture within an organisation by promoting continuous training and certification, while ensuring that all systems and technologies in use adhere to established security standards. The C-CISO programme covers five main domains, including governance, security audit, data protection, operations management and strategic planning, which Gobind described as a long-term investment in the development of the country's digital leadership. 'If in the past, the strength of a country was measured through the military, today it depends on the security and trust in digital systems. Digital defence is the main pillar of the country's prosperity and stability,' he said.
Borneo Post
03-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
AI regulatory framework in the works, full report due by end of June
The government's approach to AI would prioritise strong governance and public trust in digital technologies. – AFP photo KUALA LUMPUR (June 3): A full report outlining Malaysia's proposed regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be completed by the end of June, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. The report, currently being finalised by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), established last year under the Digital Ministry, will form the basis for how the country approaches AI regulation, whether through legislation, new rules, or the adoption of common standards. 'Discussions with industry stakeholders are ongoing and several views have already been presented. I hope that by the end of June, we will have a report from NAIO that can help chart an appropriate course for AI governance in Malaysia,' he said. He was speaking to reporters at the launch of the Cybersecurity Professional Capability Development Programme. Also in attendance were the ministry's secretary general Fabian Bigar, CyberSecurity Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab and EC-Council president Sanjay Bavisi. Gobind said the government's approach to AI would prioritise strong governance and public trust in digital technologies. 'Amid this digital transformation, risks will inevitably arise. We must carefully consider how best to ensure public trust in digital platforms,' he said. He added that any regulatory model must take into account the specific risks and characteristics of each sector affected by AI, given the technology's wide-ranging impact across industries. – Bernama artificial intelligence cybersecurity digital Gobind Singh Deo lead
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Cyber Threat Spike: Gobind Urges United Global Front As Malaysia Hosts Cyber Games 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- A staggering 78 per cent increase in ransomware cases in Malaysia in the fourth quarter of 2024 has sounded the alarm on the growing complexity and scale of cyber threats, prompting urgent calls for stronger global cooperation and readiness, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said. He said the surge highlights a critical need for a united international front in combating cybercrime. 'Cyber threats today are increasingly sophisticated and borderless. Ransomware attacks, data breaches and cyber-enabled frauds are escalating in frequency and complexity. The Cyber Games 2025 is a direct response to this need,' he said at the opening of the inaugural Cyber Games 2025 here today. His speech text was delivered by Digital Ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar. Hosted by Malaysia in collaboration with the Council of Europe, INTERPOL and the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), the event has drawn 120 participants from 40 countries, including United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Qatar, Morocco, Ukraine, Türkiye, Chile, Brazil, Armenia, Albania, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Singapore. The four-day event marks the first-ever edition of the Cyber Games, a global platform designed to enhance international capacity, foster engagement and strengthen digital forensic capabilities among cybersecurity professionals. Gobind said the initiative unites law enforcement professionals, investigators and digital forensic specialists in confronting simulated, high-pressure cyberattack scenarios, intending to improve global preparedness. Participants will undergo real-time exercises covering digital forensics, blockchain analysis, open-source intelligence (OSINT), malware analysis, and incident response, all aimed at boosting resilience in the face of rising cybercrime threats. The minister also noted that the Cyber Games coincided with Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025, during which the country made cybersecurity a top regional priority.
