Summary
- Budget 2027 introduces AI-powered tools to detect online scams.
- Police to strengthen systems targeting online child exploitation.
- Fahmi calls for stronger cybersecurity and responsible AI development.
KUALA LUMPUR, November 11 โ Malaysia is strengthening cybersecurity and online child protection through new initiatives under Budget 2027 as artificial intelligence reshapes digital services.
The National Scam Response Centre plans to develop an AI application allowing users to check suspicious phone numbers, bank accounts and links.
Police will upgrade systems detecting online child exploitation, while the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission expands internet safety campaigns in schools.
Speaking at an international telecommunications conference in Doha, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil emphasised stronger cybersecurity, responsible AI development and international cooperation to protect digital users.
