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Zahid calls for Asean cybercrime task force to be considered

Published on 20 Jan 2025 3:49:21 PM

An Interpol-style Asean Cybercrime Task Force should be considered to ease real-time intelligence exchange and regional cooperation in combating digital threats, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said this when speaking to the media after launching the Asia International Security Summit and Expo 2025 (AiSSE25) at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre on Monday (Jan 20).

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An Interpol-style Asean Cybercrime Task Force should be considered to ease real-time intelligence exchange and regional cooperation in combating digital threats, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said this when speaking to the media after launching the Asia International Security Summit and Expo 2025 (AiSSE25) at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre on Monday (Jan 20).

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