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This paper is from the SANS Institute Reading Room site. Reposting is not permitted without express written permission. 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... Copyright SANS Institut