The Election Commission has strengthened its digital infrastructure and cyber security protocols in collaboration with NACSA and MKN following recent cyber threats ahead of the Melaka and Sarawak state elections.
MELAKA: The Election Commission (EC) has stepped up security measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the Melaka and Sarawak state elections following recent cyber threats that disrupted access to its digital systems.
EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the commission had coordinated its response with the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), National Security Council (MKN) and National Digital Department (JDN) after the risks were identified.
“Additional security and mitigation measures are being implemented on an ongoing basis to prevent threats and strengthen the resilience of the EC’s systems, particularly ahead of the Melaka and Sarawak state elections,” he said in a statement today.
Khairul Shahril said the EC had also provided several alternative channels for voters in both states to check their designated polling stations, including through its official portal and the MySPR Semak application.
He said voters could also contact the EC Call Centre at 03-8892 7218, which operates daily, including weekends, from 9 am to 8 pm.
According to the statement, voters could also check their designated polling stations at inquiry booths on polling day.
The EC advised voters to check their details in advance and keep a screenshot or record of their polling station information to facilitate a smooth voting process on polling day.
Khairul Shahril stressed that the security of the EC’s systems and the smooth conduct of the electoral process remained its top priorities.
“The EC will continue to strengthen its preparedness and cooperation with NACSA, MKN, JDN and other relevant agencies to ensure the electoral system remains secure and resilient.
“The commission is committed to ensuring the smooth, efficient, orderly and transparent conduct of the electoral process while maintaining public confidence in the management of the country’s elections,” he said.
