Malaysians who are or have been victims of cybercriminals operating overseas are able to take legal action against those nefarious actors. Specifically, they could take action if the offences involved Malaysian systems or if the victims are Malaysian citizens.
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister, explained in a written reply on the Parliament website that taking legal action against cybercriminals overseas is possible through Clause 2 of the Cyber Crime Bill 2026.
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