The Election Commission (EC) is working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and other relevant agencies to strengthen its website security following reports of a suspected cyberattack.
EC chairman Ramlan Harun said a report on the incident had also been submitted to the relevant authorities as an initial step to ensure the commission’s systems remained protected.
“We have already worked with all relevant authorities to ensure that this does not happen again,” he told reporters after inspecting the early voting process for the Melaka state election at SM Kem Terendak in Sungai Udang today.
Ramlan added that the EC would issue an official statement on the incident soon.
“I have yet to receive a full report on the matter, but Insya-Allah, the EC will issue an official statement soon.
“Let us all hope that the cyberattack does not affect our website, as it is very important to the smooth implementation of the election,” he said.
