DOHA, Nov 7: The country’s online banking system and financial transactions remain secure despite attempted cyberattacks by non-state actors, including a recent hacking incident involving Bank Rakyat’s website, Communications Minister and Madani Government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.
He said the hacking attempts detected so far had not resulted in data theft or affected the country’s online banking operations.
“We have identified attempts by non-state actors to launch cyberattacks, including hacking, but so far there has been no data theft or disruption to online banking systems.
“So, our banking and financial sectors remain secure, and online transactions are safe,” he said when asked by a Malaysian about the latest cyberattacks targeting the country, particularly the hacking of Bank Rakyat’s website, after attending the bowling event at the 2026 Malaysian Games in Qatar (SUQMA 2026) here today.
