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The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Perlis Connect 2025 promotes safe internet use and cyber awareness
PADANG BESAR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is set to host the inaugural Perlis Connect programme tomorrow at Padang Besar Street. The event aims to educate the public on safe internet practices while addressing cyber threats like scams and cyberbullying. Mastura Hassan, Head of Commercial Department at Bernama, confirmed the one-day programme will run from 9 am to 7 pm. She noted that the event will include exhibition booths managed by multiple agencies. Visitors can enjoy a 50 per cent discount on Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) summonses during the event. An estimated 2,000 attendees are expected to participate in the programme. Seventeen interactive booths will be set up by Perlis NADI entrepreneurs and government bodies. Mastura shared these details after inspecting preparations alongside Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin. The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, will officiate the event in the afternoon. State government bodies, universities, NADI entrepreneurs, and local authorities are supporting the initiative. Mastura hopes the programme will boost awareness of digital safety and opportunities among locals. She also encourages NADI entrepreneurs and students to engage in digital transformation efforts. - Bernama

Barnama
4 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
MCMC Organises First-ever Perlis Connect To Promote Safe Internet Use
PADANG BESAR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will hold the first-ever Perlis Connect programme, aimed at guiding the public on safe internet use, and highlighting the dangers of cyberbullying and scams, at Padang Besar Street here tomorrow. Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Head of Commercial Department Mastura Hassan said that the one-day programme, held with the cooperation of Bernama, will begin at 9 am and end at 7 pm and feature exhibition booths by various agencies. "The Perlis Connect programme will also feature a 50 per cent discount on Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) summonses for all visitors. An estimated 2,000 people are expected to visit the programme tomorrow.