Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the recognition was based on the ASEAN Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness 2026 report.
He said the achievement reflected the government’s efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology by strengthening local expertise and capabilities, including through the establishment of Cyber Security and Cryptology Development Centre Bhd (CSCDC) and the implementation of the National Cryptography Policy (MyKriptografi).
According to Ahmad Zahid, these initiatives focus on developing expertise, research and innovation, as well as producing trusted local cybersecurity and cryptographic technology solutions to meet the country’s strategic security needs.
He was responding to a question from Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (PN-Marang) on the country’s technological sovereignty in strategic security systems and the government’s plans to reduce dependence on foreign technology, software, systems and expertise.
Ahmad Zahid said the development of a Sovereign AI Cloud was another initiative to strengthen data sovereignty and protect strategic technologies, ensuring critical national data is safeguarded in accordance with domestic security requirements and laws.
He added that the government adopts a technology-agnostic approach, allowing strategic cooperation with various technology providers while prioritising local capabilities and minimising dependence on any single foreign provider.
The initiatives will be implemented in stages to enhance Malaysia’s ability to independently assess, control, manage and protect strategic security systems.
He also said the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) had developed the Malaysia Cyber Security Strategy (MCSS) 2025-2030 to strengthen national cybersecurity and resilience, including through the development of local expertise.
Meanwhile, the implementation of the Cyber Security Act 2024 provides a legal framework for stronger cybersecurity governance and the protection of National Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII).
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