Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Zainuddin Yaacob said the police’s cybercrime division was always on the alert to curb any such attempt.

He said if the hack was done with the intention of sabotaging the national security system, investigations would be carried out in accordance with Sections 124K of the Penal Code which provides for life imprisonment and Section 124L which provides for a jail sentence of up to 15 years.

“If there is a police report regarding such activities (hacking), investigations can also be carried out under Section 4 or Section 5 of the Computer Crimes Act 1997 which provides for a fine not exceeding RM150,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, or both,” he told Bernama here.

Anonymous Malaysia made the threat via a video that went viral on social media platforms recently.

Among the allegations made in the 55-second video was that Malaysia’s security system was at a low-level, which could allow information to be easily leaked and sold by unscrupulous hackers.

Zainuddin also urged the public to provide support and cooperation by channeling information on any hacking activities.

“The problem of information leakage and hacking of government systems is not something that can be taken lightly, because it has an impact on the people and the country. Let us all work together to ensure the security and wellbeing of this country,” he said.

Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the department was taking the threat seriously and would monitor developments accordingly.