300 Youths Take Part In Explorace To Mark Internet Safety Day 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- A total of 300 youths joined the Explorace programme at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa this morning as part of Internet Safety Day 2026, aiming to boost cybersecurity awareness through a fun and interactive approach.

The programme, run by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Federal Territory Youth Council (MBWP), involved 15 to 40-year-olds across Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.

MBWP president Khairul Rizam Abu Samah said the competition helped unite youths from diverse backgrounds and highlight the importance of a safe digital ecosystem.

“The Explorace wasn’t just about physical activities; it also focused on learning, introducing technical communication skills rarely shared with the public,” he told Bernama.

Meanwhile, programme director and MBWP committee member Aliff Izzuddin Baharuddin said the diverse mix of ages and ethnicities showed youths are open to new knowledge, adding that challenges such as Morse code, semaphore (a system of sending messages), and the phonetic alphabet tested participants’ skill and precision in emergency and technical communications.

“By involving different youth groups, we can see their diversity and willingness to learn new skills that, while not widely known, are important in certain situations,” he said.

The winner will take home RM2,000, with RM1,500 for second place, RM1,000 for third, and consolation prizes for the top 10.

Participant Muhammad Zuhair Mohd Fuad, 22, described the programme as a challenging and unexpected experience that required strong teamwork to complete tasks at each checkpoint.

Carrying the theme Teknologi Pintar, Pilihan Selamat: Penggunaan AI Secara Selamat dan Bertanggungjawab (Smart Technology, Safe Choices: Using AI Responsibly), Internet Safety Day 2026 stressed the need for wise digital choices in a rapidly evolving AI-driven landscape.

The event will culminate with Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil officiating Internet Safety Day 2026 and launching the Safe Internet Campaign 2026.

-- BERNAMA