PUTRAJAYA, August 31 — The Prime Minister’s Office has announced that the Cybersecurity Act 2024 (Act 854) will come into force on August 26, 2024. This legislative move, sanctioned by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim on June 18, 2024, aims to bolster the nation’s cybersecurity framework. Act 854 introduces measures such as the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Committee (JKSN), mandates for the National Cybersecurity Agency (NACSA), and oversight of critical information infrastructure.
Additionally, four related regulations will also take effect on the same date. These include the Cybersecurity Regulations (Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Audit Period) 2024, the Cybersecurity Regulations (Incident Notification) 2024, the Cybersecurity Regulations (Licensing of Cybersecurity Service Providers) 2024, and the Cybersecurity Regulations (Compoundable Offences) 2024. These regulations outline requirements for regular risk assessments, incident reporting, licensing of cybersecurity service providers, and penalties for violations, respectively.
