KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The government reiterates its guarantee on the safety of the Central Database Hub (Padu) system, following allegations the system, which collects Malaysians’ personal data, had been hacked.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that based on discussions with several parties including CyberSecurity Malaysia, the main database has not been violated.
“Some parties are trying to play as if the system has been breached… that is far from the truth and this has been confirmed by Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli… the government guarantees that data is secured.
“Hopefully the data is safe with the National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) and the Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection Department, as part of the team to ensure data security and cyber security,” he said after Friday prayers with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Masjid Negara today.
Previously, Rafizi denied the Padu system was hacked after allegations that hacker group R00TK1T had stolen data from the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN), an agency under the Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry.
Fahmi also encouraged the public to register with the system and called on them not to miss the opportunity to attend the Central Zone Madani Rakyat Programme at the Kuala Selangor Sports Complex, which is ongoing until Sunday (February 25).
“I see that this is a very good programme for everyone, including those who face any difficulty in registering with Padu, as the Department of Statistics Malaysia will open a counter where they can meet registrants or answer any Padu questions,” he said.
Earlier, the minister had lunch with the Prime Minister at a restaurant here with former All Black player Sonny Bill Williams.
During the lunch, Anwar and Williams had the opportunity to discuss and exchange views on several things related to the progress of sports and education, which can be worked on together.
“This is quite a good opportunity and InsyaAllah, it will be followed up with several parties… it is a good visit and I hope it will strengthen not only friendship but also several opportunities, including rugby and the issue of Islamic preaching and brotherhood,” he said.
— Bernama
