Cybersafe programme aims to raise awareness of child safety on Internet
The Borneo Post (16 Nov 2011)

KUALA LUMPUR: The DiGi CyberSAFE Programme aims to raise awareness of child safety on the Internet, says DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd's  (DiGi) chief executive officer Henrik Clausen.

Henrik Clausen

Clausen said with the increasing rate of cyber crimes particularly targeting children, DiGi wanted to mobilise an online community, particularly younger generation, that was aware of safety and privacy issues.

"As accessibility to the Internet increases both at home and school, we have a responsibility to ensure we create a family-friendly Internet experience for our children," he said at the launch of the programme here yesterday.

The programme was a collaboration between Ministry of Education, CyberSecurity Malaysia, Childline Malaysia and DiGi.

Education Ministry's deputy director-general for educational policy and development division Dr Khair Mohamad Yusof launched the programme on behalf of Deputy Education Minister, Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi.

Earlier, CyberSecurity Malaysia chief executive officer Lieutenant-Colonel Professor Datuk Husin Jazri said DiGi CyberSAFE was an extension of the initial ‘CyberSAFE Ambassador' and ‘CyberSAFE in Schools' programme.

"We believe that by having DiGi on board, this programme will run more effectively and at a much faster pace, and we also welcome more participation," he said.

The programme was a half-day workshop involving talks and interactive sessions.

It focused on identifying the risks and threats online; learning for children on how to stay safe online; and, guides for parents on creating safe computing environment. — Bernama