KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Legal action can be taken against cybercriminals operating overseas if their offences involve Malaysian systems or their victims are Malaysian citizens.
M’sia Can Take Legal Action Against Overseas Cybercriminals - DPM Zahid
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Malaysia can take legal action against overseas cybercriminals if their crimes involve Malaysian systems or citizens, per the new Cyber Crime Bill 2026.
- The Cyber Crime Bill 2026 allows legal action against foreign cybercriminals as if crimes were committed in Malaysia.
- Clause 23 expands offenses related to impersonation using computer systems to tackle deepfakes.
- The bill replaces the 1997 Computer Crimes Act and addresses cross-border cybercrime and AI misuse.
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