Govt tables Cybercrime Bill in Parliament to replace outdated computer crimes law, cover AI offences (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysia's government introduced the Cybercrime Bill 2026 to replace outdated laws, introducing stricter penalties for AI and online crimes, including data manipulation and distribution of intimate images, while aiming to meet international cybersecurity standards.

• Cybercrime Bill 2026 tabled in Dewan Rakyat to replace Computer Crimes Act 1997
• Bill includes 61 clauses with penalties for AI-related and online offences including data manipulation and dissemination of intimate images
• Bill aims to align with international cybercrime conventions and enhance national cybersecurity framework