GUA MUSANG: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in collaboration with the Information Department (JaPen) has conducted a pub...
: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission in collaboration with the Information Department has conducted a public awareness programme on the misuse of social media and online security threats.
Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia executive director Ratna Sha’erah Kamaluddin, during a pocket talk session at the event, said that 29,535 online fraud cases were recorded in 2023.Ratna Sha’erah said that phone call scams were prevalent, where victims were randomly contacted and told they had outstanding fines, medical bill payments, or parcel deliveries.
The programme was officiated by Galas assemblyman Syahbuddin Hashim and was also attended by JaPen Kelantan director Muhd Nor Aswadi Md Nor and Kelantan MCMC director Hairudin Mohd Zin. Through information sessions, interactive activities at booths, and pocket talks, the public was educated on the importance of using social media positively, productively, and responsibly. They were also informed about the consequences of social media misuse, which could lead to criminal offences such as fraud, incitement, threats, and the spread of false information.
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