Gobind Singh Deo, the Minister of Digital Economy, has granted an interview to journalists regarding the CrowdStrike incident. The ministry is requesting a full report and preventive measures for future occurrences. It is emphasized that if damages exceed what both companies’ clients can bear, compensation should be considered. The government aims to facilitate future compensation claims.
Malaysia has experienced significant repercussions from the recent CrowdStrike incident, affecting 5 government agencies and 9 other entities including airlines, banks, and healthcare. The impact of CrowdStrike varies across countries, with heavier consequences in the Asian region and Australia due to timing of the patches being released.
Source: Channel News Asia
TLDR: Gobind Singh Deo discusses the CrowdStrike incident, urging a comprehensive report and preventive measures while emphasizing the need for compensation if damages exceed client capacity. Malaysia faces substantial repercussions, especially in the Asian region and Australia, affecting key government agencies and various industries.
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