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MCMC to Explore Quantum-Safe Encryption With Telcos, Security Agencies

Malaysia is weighing plans to accelerate its shift to quantum-safe encryption as new cybersecurity threats emerge.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has asked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to explore the proposal with key agencies and telecom companies.

The discussions will involve the National Security Council (MKN) and National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), Bernama reported.

They will explore setting up a research and development space to support a faster and more secure transition.

Fahmi raised the proposal after reviewing new technologies at Mobile World Congress Doha 2026.

He warned that advances in quantum computing could eventually undermine existing encryption methods used to protect sensitive data.

Quantum migration involves upgrading cryptographic systems to withstand potential attacks from sufficiently powerful quantum computers.

The proposal comes as Malaysia reviews security risks across critical national infrastructure.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed a broader cybersecurity assessment covering government assets, banking institutions and government-linked companies.

The review will examine potential threats to internet infrastructure, websites and databases.

Fahmi said no data theft or disruption to online banking operations had been detected.

Featured image: Edited by Fintech News Malaysia, based on images by ShafKass via Wikipedia and atlascompany via Magnific



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