Langkawi: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ulu Melaka will receive a free internet speed upgrade for one year, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced today. Describing the initiative as a ‘gift’ to the school, Fahmi said it was in recognition of SK Ulu Melaka’s role as host for the Northern Zone Safe Internet Campaign Tour held today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fahmi stated that the gesture was a token of appreciation for the school’s efforts in hosting the event. He also noted the historical significance of his visit, as he is the first minister to visit SK Ulu Melaka in its 112-year history. Fahmi expressed gratitude to the school’s principal for supporting the campaign and mentioned that he had requested Telekom Malaysia, in collaboration with the District Education Office, to facilitate the internet upgrade.

The event was attended by key figures including Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) commission member Gen (Rtd) Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin, and Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin.

The Northern Zone Safe Internet Campaign Tour, organised by the Communications Ministry through the MCMC, drew over 1,800 participants. These included students from 22 schools, teachers, parents, community leaders, and representatives from various agencies. The campaign aims to enhance digital literacy among the public, especially children and teenagers, and seeks to address online threats such as cyberbullying, scams, online gambling, and child sexual exploitation.

The event featured various activities, including interactive sessions for children under 13, safety modules for teachers and parents, a Choral Speaking competition on Internet Safety, and a ‘Menu Viral’ contest promoting responsible sharing under the 3S concept – Semak Sebelum Sebar (Check Before Sharing).