THE Safe Internet Campaign (Kempen Internet Selamat, KIS) has now reached students in all 479 primary and secondary schools across Negeri Sembilan, as the nationwide initiative continues to empower young Malaysians with essential cyber safety skills.
Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching officiated the Negeri Sembilan leg of the campaign today at SJK (C) Bandar Sri Sendayan in Seremban, where 300 students from Year 4 to Year 6 representing 31 nearby schools took part in the event.
“This programme is a crucial step in cultivating early awareness of safe and responsible internet use, especially among schoolchildren,” said Teo during the launch.
The KIS initiative is a collaborative effort led by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in partnership with the Negeri Sembilan State Education Department, district education offices, and the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI).
Framed as part of a wider national effort to enhance cyber resilience, KIS employs a specially designed module that delivers interactive sessions and safety briefings aimed at increasing students’ understanding of ethical and secure internet usage.
Students are taught to identify and respond to online threats such as cyberbullying and grooming, while also learning about the importance of age restrictions for social media accounts — particularly the international standard of 13 years and above for account ownership.
Government agencies such as the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), MCMC, and NADI also took part in the campaign through exhibition booths, offering demonstrations on internet applications and highlighting the risks posed by unsafe online behaviour.
Organisers reported enthusiastic participation from both students and teachers, with high levels of engagement observed during the interactive activities.
The programme will continue to roll out in phases to schools nationwide, as the Ministry of Communications and MCMC reaffirm their commitment to nurturing a digitally responsible generation equipped to navigate the challenges of the online world.
“The campaign is more than just education — it is about embedding a culture of positive, ethical, and safe internet use from an early age,” said the Ministry in a statement today. - October 9, 2025
