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Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that Malaysia has placed cybersecurity at the heart of the regional agenda. He said that as the nation deepens its global cybersecurity engagement, it is also reinforcing its leadership within the region.
He said these in his speech at the Cyber Defense and Security Exhibition and Conference (CYDES) 2025 on Tuesday at Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
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Ahmad Zahid urged that the ASEAN Cybersecurity Cooperation Strategy focus on real-time collaboration among member states in incident response, digital forensics, secure data sharing, and policy alignment.
“These mechanisms must uphold the principles of confidentiality, sovereignty, and mutual trust, which are essential in managing sensitive and transboundary cybersecurity threats.”
Themed ‘Advancing Cyber Resilience’, CYDES 2025, which goes until July 3, is organized by the National Security Council and the National Cyber Security Agency, in partnership with Alpine Integrated Solution Sdn Bhd.
CYDES 2025 gathers 70 international delegations from 20 nations alongside five global organizations, underscoring international confidence in Malaysia’s efforts to foster a more secure, cooperative, and responsive cybersecurity environment.
Ahmad Zahid stated that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is essential for creating skilled workers and enhancing social mobility in cybersecurity.
“Malaysia’s TVET ecosystem must now evolve into a globally recognized, high-skilled talent pipeline that delivers real economic impact.
National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) chief executive Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin previously said “This edition of CYDES is very different from previous ones because it is no longer just a local event. It serves as a catalyst for regional and global security agendas in line with Malaysia’s role as ASEAN Chair and leader of the ASEAN Network Security Action Council (ANSAC),”.
On July 2, the China Pavilion Sub-Forum will feature six technical presentations from top tech companies like Qi An Xin and NexCore, alongside roundtable discussions with government and industry leaders.
On Day 3, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil will lead a session called “Ensuring a Safer Digital Malaysia: Strengthening Online Safety Policies and Public Awareness.” This session will discuss the government’s comprehensive plan to improve digital security and increase public awareness.
Also on Day 3, NACSA will sign a memorandum of understanding with six universities to boost research collaboration and develop cybersecurity talent. These universities are Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Management and Science University, and University College TATI.
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