KUALA LUMPUR: Attacks by hackers on several official government websites will have a significant effect on the information, communication and technology (ICT) system for the people, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
He said the government took a serious view of the attacks and was awaiting a report from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on the matter.
"We will wait for the report on how the matter is to be tackled and hope that such action will not continue. We must pay attention and the responsible party, the MCMC, is now monitoring the matter," he told reporters after launching the Asean Dengue Day 2011 celebrations and Communication for Behavioural Impact (COMBI) at the national level, here Thursday.
He said this when asked to comment on several websites in the country that had been hacked by a group called Anonymous, which claimed to be based abroad and were threatening the Government's official portal, www.malaysia.gov.my.
The group took such action claiming Malaysia blocked human rights by imposing obstacles not only on the internet but also on film and television broadcasts.
Muhyiddin said the government gave its assurance that its policy of not vetting the internet would continue to be implemented.
"But if there is anyone abusing or violating several provisions in the country's law, then the MCMC has the right and power to take appropriate action.
"This should not be seen as blocking the people's freedom to obtain services through the internet. We monitor whether there are elements that can have adverse impacts on national security," he said. - Bernama
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