Budget 2026: RM32 million allocated to boost cyber defence and proposed Cyber Crime Bill

Budget 2026 proposes RM32 million for cybersecurity initiatives and signals the government's intent to table a Cyber Crime Bill to strengthen legal tools against online fraud. Funds will support incident response teams, public awareness campaigns and critical infrastructure protection. Stakeholders welcome the move but call for transparency and measurable targets. 👉 SaferDaily Insight: Investment matters — stronger systems protect our money and personal data from growing online threats.