Bolstering Cybersecurity Capabilities in Malaysia
Bolstering Cybersecurity Capabilities in Malaysia
Malaysia’s digital economy is growing at an unprecedented pace. More local businesses, NGOs, and social enterprises are tapping into digital tools to serve communities and customers. But as the country moves forward into a digital-first future, the risks of cyber threats also grow more urgent, especially for small organisations that are often the least equipped to protect themselves.
Top Cyber Threats Faced by MSMEs
Fraud
Malware & Web-based Malware
Phishing
Source: The Asia Foundation
To address this critical gap, the APAC Cybersecurity Fund Malaysia has launched a nationwide initiative to bolster cybersecurity capabilities across the country. At the forefront of this effort is Trainocate Malaysia, delivering specialised cyber hygiene training to help local organisations stay safe online.
Digital Growth Comes with Digital Risk
Malaysia has seen explosive digital growth over the past decade. According to the e-Conomy Report by Google, Temasek Holdings and Bain & Company, in 2021 alone, more than 40 million new internet users were recorded across Southeast Asia—including Malaysia, with eight in ten engaging in online shopping, as reported by Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence. Today, businesses of all sizes are going digital, offering services online and using e-commerce platforms to expand their reach.
In 2021,
84% of MSMEs experienced cuber threats and
76% of them are subject to repeated attacks.Source: The Asia Foundation
This includes:
In fact, according Tech for Good Institute’s Platform Economy Report, 80% of MSMEs in the region now consider digital tools vital to their business success. Many operate using Online-to-Offline models using online platforms to attract customers while delivering offline services.
However, this digital shift also makes organisations more vulnerable to cyber threats. Alarmingly, Asia and the Pacific now account for 31% of all cyberattacks globally, and smaller organisations are the most at risk, as reported in IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index in 2023.
Without proper training, tools, or awareness, these organisations often don’t know how to detect or defend against cyber threats. Phishing emails, malware attacks, fake websites, and stolen passwords are becoming common—even among small local players.
The APAC Cybersecurity Fund Malaysia
To help Malaysia’s small organisations thrive securely in the digital age, the APAC Cybersecurity Fund (ACF) is investing in cyber resilience awareness and education. This initiative is specifically designed to:
The campaign targets those most in need of support: MSMEs, NGOs, and SEs—sectors that make up the backbone of Malaysia’s economy and civil society, yet often operate with limited IT resources.
What is Cyber Hygiene?
Just as good hygiene keeps our bodies healthy, cyber hygiene keeps our digital lives secure. It’s not about complex coding or advanced tools—it’s about simple, smart practices like:
Trainocate’s cyber hygiene training webinars focus on real-life scenarios relevant to the Malaysian context. Participants learn how to prevent data leaks, protect customer information, avoid online scams, and respond to common cyber threats.
Who Should Join?
This initiative is open to:
You don’t need any IT background to attend. All sessions are:
Whether you’re running a café, a charity, or a community project, cyber hygiene is no longer optional, it’s essential.
A Malaysian-Led Solution to a Regional Challenge
Cybersecurity is often seen as a concern only for large corporations or government agencies. But Trainocate Malaysia is changing that narrative by making cybersecurity everyone’s responsibility, and showing that small steps can lead to big protection.
As a leader in technology training across Asia, Trainocate brings:
By offering structured and sustained education in cybersecurity basics, Trainocate is helping lay the foundation for a more secure digital Malaysia.
