KOTA KINABALU: A total of 756 students from Kolej Tingkatan Enam (Prauniversiti) Kota Kinabalu took part in the Safe Internet Campaign in the college to strengthen cyber safety awareness among the young.
Organised by the Communications Ministry through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the programme yesterday was attended by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
The main objective was to cultivate a culture of ethical and responsible Internet use among youth.
Also present were ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, MCMC deputy managing director (regulatory and corporate) Datuk Zulkarnain Mohd Yasin and college principal Suhaibul Kassim, Bernama reported.
The campaign highlighted current cyber issues such as online scams, cyberbullying, misuse of personal information and spread of false content.
Through interactive sessions, students were taught how to identify online risks, recognise scam tactics and verify the authenticity of information before sharing it.
Emphasis was also placed on the importance of practising caution and moderation on social media, including avoiding excessive disclosure of personal details to minimise data misuse and security threats.
The Safe Internet Campaign reflects MCMC’s continued efforts to empower a digitally literate, ethical and secure online community, with the initiative now being actively extended to educational institutions across Sabah.
As of October, a total of 4,734 educational institutions nationwide have participated in the campaign, including 434 in Sabah.
