05-08-2025
Kedah students learn about Internet safety
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KUALA NERANG: A total of 101 students from SK Lamdin recently took part in the Safe Internet Campaign, aimed at raising awareness about online risks and threats among children.
Organised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the campaign is designed to boost students' understanding, particularly those under 13, of responsible Internet use and the functions of online applications.
This edition of the campaign is focused on the Thai community, as SK Lamdin has a majority of students from the Thai ethnic group.
The programme used the Teaching Session Plan module for two age categories: primary school students aged 7 to 9 and those aged 10 to 12.
SK Lamdin senior administrative assistant Amran Salleh said the campaign improved students' awareness about safe and responsible Internet use, especially for children under 13.
"Ten facilitators from the National Information Dissemination Centre in the Padang Terap Cluster were involved in conducting the module activities."
He said this at the closing of the campaign, which was attended by Kedah MCMC deputy director Sharliza Saary.
Amran said the campaign addressed the dangers of unregulated Internet usage while promoting more positive and productive alternatives for students.
"This initiative met its goals by increasing students' understanding of digital literacy, age limits for social media use, the risks of cyberbullying, and safety practices when using the Internet."
Prior to that, it was discovered that 78 students at the school had active social media accounts.
However, following the awareness sessions, nearly all of them agreed to refrain from using social media until they reach 13.
At the end of the programme, Norhazifah Mohd Noor was named the Safe Internet Campaign Icon in the teacher category, while Plai Foon Mongkon was awarded the same title in the student category. Bernama
