Combating the threats of cybercrimes in Malaysia: the efforts, the cyberlaws and the traditional laws

Mohamed, Duryana (2013) Combating the threats of cybercrimes in Malaysia: the efforts, the cyberlaws and the traditional laws. Computer Law & Security Review, 29 (1). pp. 66-76. ISSN 0267-3649

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Abstract

Cybercrimes are increasing in Malaysia. According to a report the crimes jumped by 88 percent in 2011 with 15,218 cases compared with 8090 in 2010. This report has caused a lot of concern from the Government and the public. At a glance, these crimes are like ‘diseases’spreading throughout the country and causing damage to people, the economy and the country. Although various efforts have been taken and some are still ongoing, total prevention of cybercrime is very difficult. Combating the threat is very challenging since Malaysia is still lacking in many of the tools required including manpower and technology. But the efforts will continue. This paper discusses some of the efforts taken by the Government and other organisations to deal with these problems followed by an analysis on the application of cyberlaws and how these measures work together with the traditional law in tackling cybercrime cases.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1846/28812
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Malaysia cybercrime; Cyberlaw; Cybercrime control measures; Traditional law
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General) K Law > KPG Malaysia
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Legal Practice
Depositing User:	Dr Duryana Mohamed
Date Deposited:	04 Apr 2013 15:49
Last Modified:	29 Jul 2024 15:54
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/28812

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