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Malaysia digital sovereignty and quantum security efforts

Overview

At the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Malaysian Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil advocated for global digital sovereignty. He cautioned against “technology colonialism,” where advanced nations influence the digital infrastructure and policies of developing nations. He also emphasized the necessity of prioritizing cybersecurity and child protection as artificial intelligence and new technologies evolve.

To address emerging threats, Malaysia is planning a transition to post-quantum cryptography to protect critical information infrastructure from quantum computing risks. Minister Fahmi has directed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to collaborate with the National Security Council, the National Cyber Security Agency, and telecommunications operators to establish research and development testing platforms. This initiative aims to accelerate the migration to quantum-resistant technologies to bolster national data security.

Entities

Fahmi Fadzil · Malaysia · National Cyber Security Agency · Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission · Doha

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Malaysia explores quantum migration to bolster data security

    Malaysia aims to accelerate quantum migration and R&D to protect national data security against future quantum computing threats to encryption.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Malaysia advocates for digital sovereignty and cybersecurity at ITU conference

    Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil urged global leaders in Doha to respect digital sovereignty and prioritize cybersecurity, child protection, and post-quantum cryptography.

Sources

berita.rtm.gov.my · malay.news · malaysiatribune.news · tvsarawak.my · utusan.com.my