DEVELOPMENT OF QUANTUM COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (QCT) IN MALAYSIA: NATIONAL SECURITY, FRAMEWORK AND POLICY

Nurul  Huda; Mustafa  Mohd Hanefah; Rosnia  Masruki; Nor Asiah  Yaakub

doi:10.33102/iiecons.v10i1.90

Authors

Nurul Huda Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Mustafa Mohd Hanefah Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Rosnia Masruki Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Nor Asiah Yaakub Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33102/iiecons.v10i1.90

Keywords:

Communication Technology, National Security, Policy

Abstract

The transfer of information from one single device to another has been more secure in recent years through to the development of quantum communication technology (QCT) in a variety of technological uses. Preparing for this new, emerging sector is important since information communication technology (ICT) in the future will certainly depend on QCT, which is built on quantum physics laws to secure the transfer of information. Future quantum technology will not only optimize computers and the internet but also change the way we communicate. This study discusses the importance and impact of QCT in the context of national security, framework, and policy. Furthermore, this paper also discusses the latest research trends of QCT in several countries including the United States, Canada, and China that Malaysia can learn from. In addition to that, this paper traces the development of QCT policy in other countries along with the existing development of security policy and framework in Malaysia. Finally, this paper discusses the importance of QCT with recommendations.

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