Padang besar: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will hold the first-ever Perlis Connect programme, aimed at guiding the public on safe internet use, and highlighting the dangers of cyberbullying and scams, at Padang Besar Street here tomorrow.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Head of Commercial Department Mastura Hassan said that the one-day programme, held with the cooperation of Bernama, will begin at 9 am and end at 7 pm and feature exhibition booths by various agencies.

"The Perlis Connect programme will also feature a 50 per cent discount on Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) summonses for all visitors. An estimated 2,000 people are expected to visit the programme tomorrow.

"There will be various interactive activities offered by the 17 booths set up by Perlis National Information Distribution Centre (NADI) entrepreneurs and other government agencies,' she told Bernama after attending a rehearsal session and inspecting preparations of the programme here today, together with Bernama Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin.

Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail is scheduled to officiate the programme tomorrow afternoon, she said, adding that the programme is supported by the state government, institutions of higher learning in Perlis, NADI entrepreneurs and industry players, along with the local authorities.

Mastura expressed hope that the programme would raise awareness among local communities about the importance of internet safety and existing digital opportunities and encourage their involvement, along with that of NADI entrepreneurs and tertiary students to be active in digital transformation.