With the global economy making a rapid transition to all things digital, cybersecurity takes on an increasingly important role in ensuring all countries are sufficiently protected, not only from thefts by hackers but also in upholding their rights and interests.
To this end, Malaysia will push for tech neutrality and for nations to adopt domestic and international mechanisms to encourage responsible state behaviour in tech and cyberspace. Malaysia needs to be among the countries that are involved in setting the rules of the road for cyberspace. This would require that we train a cadre of cyber diplomats.
At the same time, Malaysia will promote inclusivity, diversity, tolerance, respect and other values that form the foundation for traditional international relations, in the digital sphere.