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Govt to expand NSRC to cover all cybercrimes
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the upgraded National Scam Response Centre would serve as a central hub to coordinate cybercrime response across all government agencies.
KUALA LUMPUR : The government has agreed to expand the role of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to cover all forms of cybercrime, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
He said a nationwide 24-hour response network, driven by coordination across multiple government agencies, will also be established to enhance cybercrime response capabilities.
'The strengthening of the NSRC will involve integrating local expertise, improving inter-agency coordination, and increasing human resources,' he said in a Facebook post.
He said he had earlier chaired a special meeting of the national cybersecurity committee (JKSN) to evaluate immediate measures to bolster the NSRC.
Anwar said nearly 4.7 billion online scam attempts had been recorded since 2022, a staggering figure that called for urgent, coordinated action.
He said the home ministry and the police had been tasked with fast-tracking the implementation of the NSRC's new structure, which would include ensuring its functions were clearly defined and accessible to the public.
A 'no wrong door' approach will also be adopted to simplify the complaint and assistance process, allowing victims to seek help from any agency without being redirected, Anwar said.
'I urge all agencies to act more proactively and think ahead to ensure comprehensive protection for the people.
'At the same time, our national cyber defence readiness must continue to be enhanced, both domestically and in collaboration with international partners,' he added.
