Govt Backs Mygame-Cop, Prostar 2.0 To Boost Youth Wellbeing, Safety And Digital Resilience

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The government has approved two major initiatives, namely the Malaysia Against Malicious Exploitation - Community of Practice (MYGAME–CoP) and PROSTAR 2.0, aimed at strengthening youth wellbeing and safety nationwide.

MYGAME-CoP targets the prevention of extremism within digital gaming spaces, while PROSTAR 2.0, aligned with the Ending AIDS by 2030 agenda, focuses on youth health and their role as agents of change within communities.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said both initiatives were endorsed at the 6th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Youth Development (JKPB), which he chaired today.

“JKPB continues to serve as the government’s main platform to coordinate youth development policies in an inclusive, structured and integrated manner, in line with the MADANI Government’s commitment to nurturing forward-looking, competitive young Malaysians,” he said in a statement.

He noted that MYGAME-CoP, presented by the Foreign Ministry, will function as a collaboration platform for government agencies, researchers, digital gaming platforms and gaming communities.

Ahmad Zahid said the goals include preventing malicious or extremist exploitation of gaming spaces, developing safety guidelines, creating frameworks for information-sharing, and strengthening youth digital resilience through education, awareness and technical support.

“MYGAME-CoP ensures young people are protected online and contributes to regional security in countering modern extremism,” he said.

Meanwhile, Ahmad Zahid said PROSTAR 2.0, presented by the Health Ministry, will emphasise comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education for youths, alongside youth engagement as peer educators.

The programme will also focus on early intervention for high-risk behaviours, reducing HIV/AIDS-related stigma and strengthening collaboration with educational institutions, youth groups and community centres for wider reach.

“This programme supports Malaysia’s commitment to the Ending AIDS by 2030 target, empowering youths as drivers of public health change,” he said.

The meeting underscored that youth remain key to national progress and that their wellbeing requires cross-ministerial cooperation.

Attention was also given to issues such as mental health, drug abuse, bullying and cyberbullying, digital addiction and depression.

Ahmad Zahid said that the government also noted ongoing initiatives to support Malaysians aged 30 to 40, in line with the new youth age limit of under 30, which comes into effect on Jan 1, 2026.

“With unified cooperation and commitment, Malaysia is confident of nurturing a resilient, ethical and capable young generation to drive the nation toward a more prosperous and secure future,” he added.

-- BERNAMA