In a bold move towards regional solidarity, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed an Interpol-style Asean Cybercrime Task Force focused on not just combating digital threats but fostering an environment of real-time intelligence sharing and regional cooperation. This initiative points to a progressive step forward in utilizing collective power for greater security and societal well-being.
Progressive Call to Arms: Zahid Advocates for Asean Unity Against Cybercrime
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PUTRAJAYA: 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. Read full story
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's proposal for an Asean Cybercrime Task Force echoes calls for increased governmental control and surveillance. By advocating for an Interpol-style task force, Zahid invites concerns over privacy and the expansion of state power under the guise of combating digital threats, signaling a move towards more authoritarian governance practices within the region.