Chai represented the Minister of Energy, Communications and Multimedia Datuk Amar Leo Moggie.
The two new laws were in line with the government's effort in promoting e-government and flagship applications under the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) programme such as e-procurement.
He said that the two new laws would be able to instil confidence and trust among Malaysians and foreigners in using on-line medium for commercial transactions or for government matters.
"It (the new laws) will enhance and encourage electronic on-line activities, reduce the abuse of Internet usage," he said.
The ministry is also in the process of reviewing more then 739 acts and sections related with conversion to e-government across 22 ministries, he said.
"If there are needs to amend some of the rules (to enhance the growth of e-commerce) we will and if there are needs to fine tune them, we will recommend fine tuning," Chai said.
Quelle: Bernama