WITH the advent of Covid-19 and subsequent lockdowns, the Internet became an even more powerful tool as movements were restricted. The children, especially, use it to attend virtual classes, complete homework and take exams, among others, as well as play games, stay in touch with friends and family, etc.
Tablets, laptops and smartphones are commonly used by children at school and at home, however, online access comes with risks such as inappropriate content, cyberbullying and online predators.
Understanding this and the importance of online safety education, DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd is making Safe Internet education simple, engaging and relatable through a six-part comic series.
DiGi has partnered popular local comic artists, Nixon Siow (Crazy Rich Guy) and Daniel Mok (The Mokumentary), to launch a comic series on Safe Internet. This series aims to educate Malaysians, especially youths, on being vigilant and social media etiquette.
Among the topics to be covered are the importance of creating stronger passwords, online shopping scams, fake websites leading to malware infection, oversharing online, online stalkers and romance scams.
The comics will be available on Instagram — @themokumentary and @crazyrichguyig — on a weekly basis (Pic source: DiGi)
DiGi head of sustainability Philip Ling said this collaboration with two of Malaysia’s celebrated comic artists is the brand’s way of tapping into the diverse platform of art and culture to raise awareness on Internet safety.
“With the simple and engaging contents, we hope the comics can become conversation starters for various topics related to Internet safety. Scams and fraudulent activities are becoming more common these days, thus we see the pressing need to help DiGital citizens stay sharp and safe online, particularly those who are vulnerable such as the youths and senior citizens.”
The comics will be available on the respective Instagram pages of the artists — The Mokumentary @themokumentary and Crazy Rich Guy @crazyrichguyig — on a weekly basis. It will also be made available in Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese in order to reach a wider audience.
As part of its flagship Safe Internet programme, DiGi has made available its Yellow Heart Safe Internet portal, which serves as a one-stop repository of educational material to equip Malaysians with the right tools and knowledge to use the Internet safely, including guidebooks for parents and children, video series, national syllabus modules and more.
Visit https://DiGi.my/yellowheart for more information on DiGi’s Yellow Heart initiative. — by TMR