Malaysian Law and Computer Crime

This paper attempts to describe the Malaysian Computer Crimes Act 1997 (CCA 1997) and provide important guidelines for a successful computer crime investigation. The enactment of the CCA 1997 is a step in the right direction for a developing country such as Malaysia as she attempts to push herself towards a Knowledge-based economy. However, having laws alone will not be sufficient to carry out trials against cyber criminals. We will be looking into other important elements in a computer crime case, which includes good criminal investigation and the need to maintain close cooperation between different organizations and countries. In addition, this paper will also briefly look at notable computer crime cases, especially those in the United States. By understanding the nature of these cases, we would be able to greatly appreciate some of the more 'common' threats that are often neglected or taken for granted.