Malasya- 1st- Data protection & privacy

By Daniel Morris | 13. January 2026

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE

UNGP PILLAR 1

ANTI-BRIBERY AND-CORRUPTION

No.: G1.14

Action: Assess the implementation of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024.

Output Indicator(s):

  • Evidence, insights and recommendations are developed related to mandatory appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO), compulsory data breach notifications, and improved data portability rights.

Collaborative Partner(s): Ministry of Digital, Department of Personal Data Protection

No.: G1.15

Action: Introduce data management CGSO and treatment guidelines for Government agencies.

Output Indicator(s):

  • Introduction of a Data Leakage Protection System, which includes data management and treatment guidelines.
  • These tools demonstrate the prevention of data leakages and reinforce privacy measures for data related to children, young people and other marginalised communities.

Collaborative Partner(s): CGSO

No.: G1.16

Action: Develop guidelines on cross-border data transfers to ensure the protection of personal data.

Output Indicator(s):

  • A guideline is developed and socialised that comprehensively considers social risks related to international data transfers and compels uptake by businesses.

Collaborative Partner(s): Ministry of Digital, Department of Personal Data Protection

No.: G1.17

Action: Review and strengthen the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588] and Online Safety Act 2025.

Output Indicator(s):

  • Evidence, insights and recommendations are developed related to children’s digital rights and online protection.
  • Laws are strengthened by modernising the crime of child sexual exploitation and abuse, reinforcing corporate accountability for mitigating online risks and embedding safety by design.

Collaborative Partner(s): Ministry of Communications

HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS

No.: G1.28

Action: Assess and map out coordination gaps and areas of overlapping jurisdiction between ministries, and federal and state governments or agencies.

Output Indicator(s):

  • Recommendations are proposed to improve coordination and resolve jurisdictional issues and weak enforcement of laws related to labour, social protection, climate change and environment, and digital safety.

Collaborative Partner(s): BHEUU; related sectoral agencies, State Governments