Kota Bharu: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil launched the Cyber Security Campaign Tour at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Pengkalan Chepa today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stated that the tour is a ministry initiative through the commission aimed at raising public awareness about cyber security and helping users avoid becoming victims of online scams.

The tour will be expanded throughout the country to spread the word about a safe online environment, the enforcement of the SMS and social media service provider license enforcement implementation, amendments to the Multimedia and Communications Act 1988, and the new Cyber Security Bill.

The tour will also include explanations on the modus operandi of scams and preventive measures by the Kelantan contingent police headquarters, a talk entitled 'Realiti Dunia Dalam Talian' by the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia, a Click Wisely Talk forum, and exhibition booths.

Kota Lama assemblyman Dr. Hafidzah Mustakim, Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Chairman of UKM's Board of Directors Datuk Dr. Hassan Basri Awang Mat Dahan, and MCMC Affairs chief officer Bukhari Yahaya were also present at the launch.