EC working with MCMC after suspected cyberattack

The Election Commission (EC) is working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and other relevant parties to strengthen the security of its website 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 measure to ensure that the commission’s systems remain 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 election at SM Kem Terendak in Sungai Udang today.

Ramlan said the EC would also issue an official statement on the matter 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.