Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) has expressed deep concern over the recurring pattern of data leaks from Malaysian government agencies that are empowered and entrusted with personal data.

“Media reports last week revealed that data from the voting portal MySPR was publicly on sale on the internet. It was also reported that the caretaker prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob had merely urged the Election Commission to probe the matter.

“This is a recurring problem and...