In a Bernama report, Teo said that cyberattacks had become increasingly common, especially with advancements in digital telecommunication networks.

She said such attacks, which are a result of “sensitive and hot” international issues, had led the government to table the Cyber Security Bill 2024.

The bill, which was passed by the Dewan Rakyat last Tuesday, is aimed at enhancing the country’s cybersecurity through compliance with specific measures, standards, and processes.

“This bill aims to defend the country’s critical infrastructure, including data centres, hospitals, banking and communication systems,” Teo said after an event in her constituency yesterday.

“All these are very important security assets for the country.”

The Kulai MP also urged the public to remain calm and to continue having confidence in the ability of security agencies such as the defence ministry, National Cyber Security Agency and National Security Council to deal with such threats.

Last Saturday, defence minister Khaled Nordin revealed that the nation’s defence systems face around 3,000 cyberattacks a day.

He said the number of attacks carried out by various parties rose after Malaysia declared its support for Palestine amid the Israel-Gaza war.