LUNDU – The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children from growing digital threats, with Minister Dato Sri Nancy Shukri stressing that online safety is now a national priority.
Speaking at the Sarawak Children’s Day Carnival 2025 on Sunday, Nancy highlighted that children are increasingly vulnerable to cyber risks, making protective measures essential.
She noted that initiatives such as the ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection are being strengthened to ensure regional cooperation in tackling online dangers.
Nancy explained that the government is working to build a safer and more inclusive environment for children by involving parents, schools, government agencies, and digital safety organisations.
“Child safety initiatives through policy action plans and regional cooperation continue to be strengthened to protect the younger generation from digital threats,” she said.
She also reminded the community that children’s voices must be respected and considered in decisions affecting their growth and development. This, she added, is central to creating a caring society that values inclusivity and protection.
The carnival also marked the appointment of three new MCMC K-DAT Icons – Ammar Faadhil, Fakhrullah Khairani, and Husna Zafirah.
Each received special vests and Safe Internet Campaign posters, symbolising their role as cyber safety ambassadors.
Their responsibilities include promoting ethical internet use and raising awareness about issues such as cyber bullying, online fraud, and misinformation.
The event was attended by several senior officials, including Ali Taib, Director General of Social Welfare, Nordina Haron, Chief Executive Officer of the National Welfare Foundation, Adiman Ajem, Senior Director of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (Sarawak Region), Jimbau Munggat, Director of the National Population and Family Development Board, Awang Yusof Awang Mostapha, Lundu District Officer, Mohammed Kamaluddin Mohd Affendie, Political Secretary to the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, and Aziah Seruji, Kuching Social Welfare Officer.
The presence of these leaders underscored the government’s collective effort to strengthen child protection policies and ensure that Sarawak’s younger generation grows up in a digitally secure environment.
By combining policy frameworks, community involvement, and youth ambassadors, the ministry aims to create a robust defence against online threats, ensuring children can thrive in a safe digital space while contributing positively to society.
