The National Critical Information Infrastructure

The National Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII) is defined as critical system that includes information assets (electronic), networks, functions, processes, facilities and services in an information and communications technology (ICT) environment that is important to the country where any disruption or destruction to it can have an impact on national defense and security, national economic stability, national image, the Government's ability to function, public health and safety as well as individual privacy.

The NCII sectors are:

1. Government
2. Banking and finance
3. Transportation
4. Defence and national security
5. Information, communication and digital
6. Healthcare services
7. Water, sewerage and waste management
8. Energy
9. Agriculture and plantation
10. Trade, industry and economy
11. Science, technology and innovation

In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 15(1) of the Cyber Security Act 2024 [Act 854], the Minister appoints the Government Entity or person named in the Schedule to be the National Critical Information Infrastructure sector lead, with effect from 11 September 2024.

Please click here for more information about the current list of NCII Sector Lead