Malaysia will introduce a national cyber ethics module in schools nationwide to raise awareness and understanding of online safety and digital ethics among students.
The Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo, said the module, which would be rolled out in January 2026, aims to nurture ethical and safe online practices among children.
This is coming amid the growing popularity of digital games and online platforms, Gobind said in a statement.
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He said the module would cover guidance on social media and internet use across six key areas, namely digital fluency, digital ethics, digital health and well-being.
Other areas are digital commerce, digital privacy, security, and digital rights and responsibilities, he said.
Currently, a pilot phase for the module is being conducted in several schools nationwide, and the findings from the pilot test would be incorporated to reinforce and improve the module before its full implementation. (Xinhua/NAN)
