Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching stated that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission removed a total of 8,756 cyberbullying contents last year, a significant increase from the 1,763 removed the year before.
"All of us must be more cautious and wise in using digital platforms and maintain ethics in communication. Remember to think more before clicking and sharing."
"Cyberbullying has a severely negative impact on victims, and each of us has a responsibility to create a safer, more positive, and harmonious digital environment."
She mentioned this during a working visit on Monday to SK Bukit Rok, a primary school in Bukit Rokan, Pahang.
Teo mentioned that the students of the school have been exposed to the "Klik Dengan Bijak" (Wise Click, KDB) advocacy, which encourages positive, ethical, safe, and responsible internet usage, through interactive games and activities of Celik Rimba KDB.
She added that the commission conducted a total of 46 "Klik Dengan Bijak" activities in Pahang last year, with more than 17,000 participants.
"I am very optimistic that through this 'Wise Click', we will receive better training to become smart, ethical, and sensitive telecommunications users, ensuring information dissemination is faster, more accurate, and more cautious."
Regarding the development of communication infrastructure for the indigenous people in the Bera parliamentary constituency, Teo mentioned that five new telecommunications towers have been put into operation, covering Kampung Bukit Rok, Bukit Gemuroh and Kampung Sungai Teras.
She said that two telecommunications towers in Kampung Kachil Jawa and Kampung Kuala Krai are still under construction under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA).
Moreover, she has requested the commission to continue collaborating with relevant agencies to identify indigenous tribes and traditional villages still facing communication issues, to be included in future telecommunications tower plans.
She stated that the ministry will continue to ensure that all Malaysians, whether in urban or rural areas, including indigenous tribes, enjoy high-quality communication and internet services.