Malaysia tables Cybercrime Bill 2026 to modernize laws and address AI offences

The legislation replaces the 1997 Computer Crimes Act, signaling a regulatory shift that could impact tech compliance frameworks in Southeast Asia.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-06-22 08:46 UTC · 1 min read

According to v5_malaymail_com, KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The Cybercrime Bill 2026, which seeks to repeal the Computer Crimes Act 1997 (Act 563), was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.Deputy.