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The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Govt developing AI guidelines to combat online scam, to be ready early 2026
PUTRAJAYA: The Digital Ministry, through the Personal Data Protection Department, is developing artificial intelligence (AI) based guidelines that are expected to be completed in early 2026. Its minister, Gobind Singh Deo, said these include guidelines on Data Protection Impact Assessment; Data Protection by Design guidelines; and guidelines on Automated Decision Making (ADM) and Profiling. "These are initiatives by the Digital Ministry to combat online scams driven by AI like deepfake videos and voice cloning,' he said. Gobind reiterated his ministry's commitment to step up efforts to develop a safe, responsible and resilient AI ecosystem in line with making Malaysia a regional pioneer in digital economy and cyber security. The National Digital Department is also developing Guidelines for AI Adaptation in the Public Sector to support government departments and agencies to implement safe, ethical and responsible use of AI. "The government is also conducting training and capacity building programmes to enforcement agencies and the civil service in cyber security and AI fields through 'AI Untuk Rakyat' and MD Workforce training programmes under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC),' he added. CyberSecurity Malaysia is also developing an AI-based app in partnership with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to confirm the veracity of photos and videos aimed to assist cyber crime investigations such as online scams, identity theft and the spread of digital slander. — Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia drafts AI guidelines to combat online fraud by 2026
PUTRAJAYA: The Digital Ministry is crafting AI-based guidelines to counter online fraud, with completion expected by early 2026. Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced the initiative, which includes frameworks for Data Protection Impact Assessment, Data Protection by Design, and Automated Decision Making (ADM) and Profiling. 'These measures address AI-driven scams like deepfake videos and voice cloning,' Gobind said. The ministry aims to foster a secure and responsible AI ecosystem, positioning Malaysia as a regional leader in digital economy and cybersecurity. The National Digital Department is also preparing Guidelines for AI Adaptation in the Public Sector to ensure ethical AI use in government operations. Training programmes, such as 'AI Untuk Rakyat' and MD Workforce under MDEC, will enhance cybersecurity and AI expertise among enforcement agencies and civil servants. Additionally, CyberSecurity Malaysia and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) are developing an AI app to verify photo and video authenticity, aiding investigations into scams, identity theft, and digital slander. - Bernama
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Gobind: AI guidelines being drafted to combat online fraud
Gobind Singh Deo. – Bernama file photo PUTRAJAYA (Aug 5): The Digital Ministry, through the Personal Data Protection Department, is developing artificial intelligence (AI) based guidelines that are expected to be completed in early 2026, its minister Gobind Singh Deo said. These include guidelines on Data Protection Impact Assessment; Data Protection by Design guidelines; and guidelines on Automated Decision Making (ADM) and Profiling, he added. 'These are initiatives by the Digital Ministry to combat online scams as such fraud is now driven by AI like deepfake videos and voice cloning,' he said, as he reiterated his ministry's commitment to step up efforts to develop a safe, responsible and resilient AI ecosystem in line with making Malaysia a regional pioneer in digital economy and cyber security. The National Digital Department is also developing Guidelines for AI Adaptation in the Public Sector to support government departments and agencies to implement safe, ethical and responsible use of AI, in line with legal governance and compliance to human rights. 'The government is also conducting training and capacity building programmes to enforcement agencies and the civil service in cyber security and AI fields through 'AI Untuk Rakyat' and MD Workforce training programmes under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC),' he added. CyberSecurity Malaysia is also developing an AI-based app in partnership with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to confirm the veracity of photos and videos aimed to assist cyber crime investigations such as online scams, identity theft and the spread of digital slander. – Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia records RM1.58b in online scam losses in 2024, Digital Ministry ramps up AI safeguards
PETALING JAYA: Cybercrime involving financial scams continues to escalate in Malaysia, with police data revealing 35,368 cases reported in 2024, marking a 2.53% increase from the previous year. The total losses amounted to RM1.58 billion. The Royal Malaysian Academy Police (PDRM) further recorded 12,110 online scam cases in just the first quarter of 2025, involving fraudulent e-commerce offers, fake loan schemes, and non-existent investment platforms. These incidents resulted in losses totalling RM573.7 million. In response, the Digital Ministry has introduced a series of proactive measures aimed at curbing online scams, particularly those enabled by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), including deepfake videos and synthetic voice impersonations. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the ministry is currently developing several AI-related guidelines through the Department of Personal Data Protection (JPDP), targeted for completion between January and March 2026. 'The guidelines include the Data Protection Impact Assessment, Data Protection by Design Guideline, and Guidelines on Automated Decision Making (ADM) and Profiling,' he said in a statement today. To ensure the ethical and secure use of AI in the public sector, the ministry has also introduced the Garis Panduan Pengadaptasian AI di Sektor Awam (GPAISA), supporting government departments and agencies in implementing responsible AI adoption in compliance with legal and human rights standards. Training and upskilling initiatives are also being rolled out through programmes like AI Untuk Rakyat and MD Workforce, under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), to equip public servants and enforcement agencies with cyber and AI-related capabilities. Additionally, the ministry, through CyberSecurity Malaysia and in collaboration with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), is developing an AI-powered application to authenticate digital images and videos. The tool aims to assist investigations involving online fraud, identity forgery, and disinformation.
