Summary
- CMCF launches MyContent Buddies pilot.
- Students learn online safety and content responsibility.
- Policy simulation develops critical thinking and debating skills.
- Programme could expand to more Malaysian institutions.
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CYBERJAYA, August 21 — Malaysian students stepped into the roles of policymakers, regulators and industry representatives under MyContent Buddies, a new digital literacy initiative.
By the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF). Piloted at Permata Pintar Bangi and Seremban, the programme teaches students to identify harmful online content.
Use safety tools and understand platform responsibilities. Its Bicara Dasar simulation allows participants to debate digital safety policies from different stakeholder perspectives.
CMCF said lessons from the pilot will help refine the programme before its proposed expansion to other educational institutions nationwide.
