SABAK BERNAM, JUNE 21 — A total of 32,461 members of the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) from 13 NADI centres in this district will act as community agents and ambassadors who act as liaisons between the government and the local community.
Selangor Tourism and Local Government Exco Datuk Ng Sue Lim said that apart from helping to deliver the latest information to residents in rural areas, the individuals involved also played a role in spreading digital safety messages.
“I really welcome this approach in the form of a community program because the Internet safety message can be delivered in a relaxed, interactive and easy-to-understand atmosphere.”
“What is even more impressive is that programs like this show that efforts to strengthen digital security are not only concentrated in big cities, but are also expanded to the grassroots level so that the benefits can be enjoyed by all levels of society,” he said.
He said this when speaking at the opening of the Selamat Sabak Bernam Internet Campaign Mini Carnival here today.
Ng said cyberspace now brings complex challenges, particularly involving online crimes, including fraud that targets those who are less knowledgeable and aware of the criminal tactics involved.
He said that digital development cannot be solely focused on providing infrastructure and Internet access, but rather needs to be balanced with efforts to strengthen security and digital literacy so that society can utilize technology wisely, safely and responsibly.
“In today’s digital world, threats no longer come face-to-face. They can come through seemingly convincing messages, seemingly legitimate links, or content shared without prior verification.
“Therefore, society needs to always be vigilant, think critically and practice safer and more ethical use of the Internet,” he said.
Earlier, Ng officiated the Selamat Sabak Bernam Internet Campaign Mini Carnival organised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) with the objective of strengthening public awareness of online safety and promoting safe and responsible use of the Internet.
The program, which brought together approximately 300 participants from the local community, included briefing sessions on safe Internet as well as Online Content and User Responsibility.
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