Keluarga Malaysia has a role in strengthening the cyber ecosystem, says PM


PETALING JAYA, Jan 26 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob delivering his speech at the launch of the 40th World Customs Day at Kompleks Kastam Kelana Jaya today. The Royal Malaysian Customs Department’s (JKDM) revenue collection for 2021 has reached RM42.50 billion, surpassing the initial target of RM40 billion set by the Ministry of Finance. --fotoBERNAMA (2022) COPYRIGHT RESERVED

KUALA LUMPUR: The members of Keluarga Malaysia have to play their roles to tackle cyber threats and crimes by developing discipline and self-control to instill and strengthen community cohesion in the cyber ecosystem, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

He said in a Facebook post in conjunction with the Safer Internet Day 2022 today said that the roles of Keluarga Malaysia were also vital in creating a positive and harmonious cyber environment.

The Safer Internet Day (SID) 2022 - The Malaysian Edition promotes the theme of KITA Siber which aims to build a digital community that acts with impartiality and is progressive towards the wellbeing of the cyber ecosystem.

"I call on Keluarga Malaysia to continue developing the sense of responsibility in themselves and others by adopting the concept of (K) communication, (I) inclusivity, (T) responsible and (A) closeness to create a harmonious digital community,” the prime minister said.

Ismail Sabri said during the pandemic, most Malaysian families had shifted towards the use of digital technology in every aspect of life which led to a transformation in communication and social patterns.

He said the situation had also caused people to be careless in keeping their manners and code of ethics in mind while being in the cyber world.

Ismail Sabri also said that although digital technology helped them a lot in their daily activities, he said the misuse of technology was still being committed, including in the use of the Internet and social media by irresponsible parties, to the extent of causing the emergence of various cyber threats and crimes. - Bernama

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