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Borneo Post
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Keningau school pioneers internet safety module for young students
Teo interacting with the students at SK Pasir Puteh. KENINGAU (July 14): Deputy Minister of Communications, Teo Nie Ching, today attended the Internet Safety Campaign (KIS) program at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pasir Puteh, Keningau. This program continues the KIS initiative previously implemented in several other states, organized by the Ministry of Communications through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). A total of 120 Year 1 to Year 3 students participated in the campaign at SK Pasir Puteh, the first primary school in Keningau to adopt the module designed specifically for students aged 7 to 9. The campaign uses specially tailored modules to enhance understanding of general Internet usage, functions of Internet applications, and awareness of online risks and threats. Students were also informed about the minimum age requirement of 13 years and above for owning social media accounts. Additionally, KIS highlights the dangers of uncontrolled Internet use and encourages exploration of more positive alternative activities. This approach aims to help students grasp basic digital literacy, recognize risks like cyberbullying and online grooming, and learn safe and responsible Internet practices. The campaign is expected to emphasize online safety aspects, foster early awareness, and cultivate a culture of positive, safe and responsible Internet usage among school students.
Daily Express
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
MCMC expands cyber safety campaign to schools
Published on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 17, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Teo (centre) attending the Internet Safety Campaign at SK Sung Siew on Tuesday. - Winnie Kasmir/Daily Express SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is intensifying its 'Kempen Internet Selamat' by bringing it to primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions nationwide. Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching said the campaign, launched in January, now targets students to tackle rising online threats like cyberbullying, scams, sexual grooming, exploitation, and data privacy breaches. Advertisement 'Kids are online now. We must reach them where they are at school,' she said during a visit to SK Sung Siew on Tuesday. So far, the campaign has reached 53 schools with over 11,800 participants. MCMC aims for 344 schools by August, including 64 in Sabah. Teo urged schools to join and highlighted parental responsibility in guiding children's online use. Sandakan MP Vivian Wong supported the initiative and suggested expanding it to mosques and communities to raise broader digital awareness. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
1,298 Sabah schools to join Internet Safety Campaign
Published on: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 15, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Teo (centre) handing over the KIS pester to SM Holy Trinity. TAWAU: A total of 1,298 primary and secondary schools in Sabah will participate in the Internet Safety Campaign (Kempen Internet Selamat, KIS), an initiative by the Ministry of Communications through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the campaign will be implemented in phases, focusing on promoting online safety through educational outreach to students. Advertisement 'Sekolah Menengah Holy Trinity in Tawau is the first secondary school in the district to implement KIS, using a specially designed module for students aged 13 to 17, involving 290 participants. 'The objective of the module is to raise awareness among students about Internet safety, including the risks involved, their responsibilities to themselves and other users, as well as the long-term impact of Internet use,' she said in a statement, Friday. Teo, who is currently on a working visit to Sabah, attended the KIS programme at Sekolah Menengah Holy Trinity. She expressed hope that through the module, students will be able to distinguish between genuine and false information online by identifying the characteristics of facts versus misinformation, as well as assess the risks of openly sharing personal information. 'Students are also expected to recognise signs of online grooming and be better prepared with self-protection strategies,' she added. She said the campaign aims to equip students with critical thinking and empathy-based decision-making skills, enabling them to make safe and responsible choices when navigating the digital space. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
1,298 Sabah schools to participate in Internet Safety Campaign
TAWAU: A total of 1,298 primary and secondary schools in Sabah will participate in the Internet Safety Campaign (Kempen Internet Selamat, KIS), an initiative by the Ministry of Communications through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the campaign will be implemented in phases, focusing on promoting online safety through educational outreach to students. 'Sekolah Menengah Holy Trinity in Tawau is the first secondary school in the district to implement KIS, using a specially designed module for students aged 13 to 17, involving 290 participants. 'The objective of the module is to raise awareness among students about Internet safety, including the risks involved, their responsibilities to themselves and other users, as well as the long-term impact of Internet use,' she said in a statement today. Teo, who is currently on a working visit to Sabah, attended the KIS programme at Sekolah Menengah Holy Trinity. She expressed hope that through the module, students will be able to distinguish between genuine and false information online by identifying the characteristics of facts versus misinformation, as well as assess the risks of openly sharing personal information. 'Students are also expected to recognise signs of online grooming and be better prepared with self-protection strategies,' she added. She said the campaign aims to equip students with critical thinking and empathy-based decision-making skills, enabling them to make safe and responsible choices when navigating the digital space.
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Sabah Launches Internet Safety Drive in 1,298 Schools
TAWAU: A total of 1,298 primary and secondary schools in Sabah will participate in the Internet Safety Campaign (Kempen Internet Selamat, KIS), an initiative by the Ministry of Communications through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the campaign will be implemented in phases, focusing on promoting online safety through educational outreach to students. 'Sekolah Menengah Holy Trinity in Tawau is the first secondary school in the district to implement KIS, using a specially designed module for students aged 13 to 17, involving 290 participants. 'The objective of the module is to raise awareness among students about Internet safety, including the risks involved, their responsibilities to themselves and other users, as well as the long-term impact of Internet use,' she said in a statement today. Teo, who is currently on a working visit to Sabah, attended the KIS programme at Sekolah Menengah Holy Trinity. She expressed hope that through the module, students will be able to distinguish between genuine and false information online by identifying the characteristics of facts versus misinformation, as well as assess the risks of openly sharing personal information. 'Students are also expected to recognise signs of online grooming and be better prepared with self-protection strategies,' she added. She said the campaign aims to equip students with critical thinking and empathy-based decision-making skills, enabling them to make safe and responsible choices when navigating the digital space.
