Malaysia’s commitment and transparency in tackling cybercrime have drawn praise from the head of the Cybercrime Division of the Council of Europe, Alexander Seger, who believes the country is more prepared than it gives itself credit for.

Speaking to Bernama at the Cyber Games 2025 hosted in Kuala Lumpur, he commended Malaysia’s proactive stance in strengthening its cybersecurity framework through legal reforms, including the adoption of the Cyber Security Act and ongoing public consultations on the Cybercrime Bill.

“What I have seen in recent years is...