Parents need to emphasise children's online safety, says Fahmi


KUALA LUMPUR: Online safety aspects, especially for children under the age of 13, need to be emphasised by parents, says Fahmi Fadzil.

The Communications Minister said parents should always monitor their children's social media accounts because at such a young age, they could be easily influenced by inappropriate cultures.

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