
MCMC's Safe Internet Campaign aims to help educate society to protect privacy, browse safely
The Deputy Communications Minister added that the campaign was launched last month to educate the public, in particular future generations, on how to properly use the Internet and social media including apps safely
'This is a new programme by MCMC, which was launched for the first time in April. So far, we have held the campaign in nine primary schools including vernacular schools across the country.
'We are hoping to enter secondary schools and public universities to hold the Safe Internet Campaign by next month to create awareness on becoming a responsible Internet user,' she said.
Teo, who is also the Kulai MP, said this to pressmen after officiating at the Kita Madani carnival held at PPR Sri Stulang here on Saturday (May 17).
She added that to ensure that the campaign able to reach out to as many people as it can, MCMC was in the midst of training individuals to become trainers.
Teo also said that through the campaign, the government was aggressive in tackling issues such as cyber bullying, protecting data and personal information online and not abusing technology such as artificial intelligence.
'The campaign will also help educate the public on not to fall prey to any get rich schemes they found online, which has become very serious lately.
'Based on the records by police, until April, which is the first four months, almost RM800mil in losses have been recorded with more than half of those cases are non existing investment schemes,' she added.
Teo said scam cases should be looked upon seriously not only by authorities but by everyone including members of the public so that people would not lose their savings anymore.
She added that the Safe Internet Campaign would be held during the sidelines of Rakyat Madani Program (PMR) 2025, which will be held at Toppen Shopping Centre here for three days from May 23 and May 25.
'Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be launching the event on next Friday (May 23) at around 3pm.
'Many agencies will set up booth during the PMR 2025 where it would provide an opportunity for the people to have a better understanding on the Madani government's policies and initiatives for them,' she said.
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