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The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Experts hail timely step towards boosting cybersecurity
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's decision to ratify the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrimes marks a pivotal step forward in the nation's efforts to bolster cybersecurity and enhance international cooperation, experts say. Taylor's University Malaysia's Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Husin Jazri said Malaysia's ability to combat cybercrime would be enhanced as the convention encourages cross-border cooperation. 'By signing this convention, Malaysia will be more effective in tracing and countering cybercrimes across borders, especially cybercrime-related matters as stipulated in the articles proposed by this legal convention. 'Most digital crimes tend to operate cross-border, and Malaysia becoming one of the signatories is a step in the right direction in our effort to combat cybercrimes such as online scams and more,' he said. Prof Husin added that the majority of the convention's articles are already in line with Malaysia's existing laws or can be easily harmonised. He said this alignment ensures that Malaysia's legal framework meets international standards, further strengthening its cybersecurity posture. 'However, certain aspects, such as Extradition Requests and Mutual Legal and Technical Assistance, may require additional clarity and resources for them to be implemented effectively,' the cybersecurity expert said. Adopted by the UN General Assembly last December, the convention would be the first comprehensive global treaty in dealing with cybercrime. The convention also provides member states with a range of measures to be undertaken in preventing and combating cybercrime. Among the key areas covered are requiring countries to criminalise hacking and illegal access to computer systems, online scams and financial fraud, child sexual exploitation and abuse materials, and identity theft. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told the Dewan Rakyat last week that Malaysia will ratify the convention this October in Vietnam. Cybersecurity expert Fong Choong Fook said the government's decision is a positive and timely step. 'Cybercrime is inherently transnational and often operates across borders, exploiting jurisdictional gaps. 'By aligning with a global framework, Malaysia gains the legal tools and international cooperation mechanisms necessary to pursue cybercriminals more effectively,' he said. He added that ratifying the international legal framework would also enhance cross-border evidence sharing and streamline extradition processes. However, Fong highlighted several challenges in implementing the convention in Malaysia, especially in terms of capacity and expertise. 'Investigating cybercrime requires deep technical skills – such as digital forensics, threat intelligence and malware analysis – which remain in short supply. To overcome these, Malaysia must invest not only in legal reforms, but also in technical training, cyber threat intelligence platforms and public-private partnerships, said Fong.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Home Secretary level talks: India, Nepal agree to boost border, security cooperation
NEW DELHI: India and Nepal have agreed to review and enhance bilateral security cooperation and border management mechanisms, pledging to strengthen them further. The deliberations in these regards took place during the home secretary level talks between India and Nepal, which was held here on July 22, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in an official statement. The Indian delegation was led by Govind Mohan, the Union Home Secretary, Government of India, and the Nepali delegation was led by Gokarna Mani Duwadee, the Home Secretary of the Government of Nepal. During the talks, both sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral security cooperation as well as border management and agreed to strengthen it further, the MHA noted in the statement. The deliberations included issues related to the repair and maintenance of boundary pillars, trans-border criminal activities, working of border district coordination committees, strengthening of border infrastructure, especially the Integrated Check Posts, roads and railway networks, empowerment and capacity building of various security related institutions, and ways to strengthen cooperation in disaster risk reduction and management, the MHA said. The two sides welcomed the finalisation of the text of the agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters and agreed to work towards early conclusion of the revised Extradition Treaty, it said, adding that the top officials of the two sides agreed that the next home secretary level talks will be held in Nepal at a mutual convenient date.
