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New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar: NSRC to operate 24/7, cover all cybercrime cases
KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government has agreed to expand the role of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to cover all forms of cybercrime, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said a nationwide 24-hour response network, coordinated across multiple government agencies, would 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. The prime minister said he had earlier chaired a special meeting of the National Cyber Security Committee (JKSN) to evaluate immediate measures to bolster the NSRC. Anwar said that since 2022, nearly 4.7 billion online scam attempts had been recorded, a staggering and worrying figure that demanded urgent and coordinated action. He said the Home Ministry and the Royal Malaysia Police had been tasked with fast-tracking the implementation of the NSRC's new structure, which includes clearly defining its role to ensure it is easily accessible and understood by 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, he 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.
The Sun
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Govt expands NSRC to cover all cybercrimes, sets up 24/7 response network
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has agreed to expand the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to address all forms of cybercrime, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. Speaking after chairing a Special Meeting of the National Cyber Security Committee (JKSN), Anwar revealed plans to establish a nationwide 24-hour response network. This initiative will involve multiple agencies working together to improve cybercrime response times and coordination. 'The strengthening of the NSRC will involve integrating local expertise, improving inter-agency coordination, and increasing human resources,' he said in a Facebook post. The Prime Minister highlighted alarming statistics, noting that nearly 4.7 billion online scam attempts have been recorded since 2022. He stressed the need for urgent action to protect Malaysians from cyber threats. Under the new structure, the Home Ministry and Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will fast-track the NSRC's implementation. A 'no wrong door' approach will also be introduced, allowing victims to seek help from any agency without bureaucratic delays. Anwar urged agencies to act proactively and strengthen national cyber defence readiness, both locally and through international partnerships.
