KUALA LUMPUR — Influencer Caprice will host the “Safe Internet, Everyone’s Responsibility” forum for the public to learn about online safety and how to protect their children on social media this Sunday in conjunction with Internet Safety Day 2026 at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, here.
Organised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the forum begins at 2pm, where Caprice, whose real name is Ariz Ramli, will moderate a panel of experts includin Royal Malaysia Police Chief Sexual, Women and Child Investigations Division (D11) assistant director SAC Siti Kamsiah Hassan; Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) child commissioner Assoc Prof Dr. Mohd Al Adib; and MN Amplified Marketing founder, Muhammad Noor, known as Madnor.
Internet Safety Day 2026 is organised by the Ministry of Communications and led by the MCMC, in observance of the global Safer Internet Day. This year’s theme is “Smart Technology, Safe Choices: Safe and Responsible Use of AI”.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil will officially launch the Safe Internet Campaign 2026 on Sunday morning.
Celebrated annually in over 170 countries, Internet Safety Day aims to promote a safer, more responsible, and positive online environment, with a special focus on protecting children and young people.
Visitors can look forward to a diverse lineup of engaging activities, including a casual talk segment, e-sports tournaments, a technology exhibition, and informational booths hosted by the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI).
A key focus of this year’s programme is family safety, with sessions led by global platform providers, such as Meta, presenting on tools like the Meta Teen Account, parental controls and their latest safety features.
Other leading technology companies, including TikTok and Google, are also scheduled to share expertise on their platform-specific safety tools and how to activate parental controls, geared towards creating a more secure online environment for children and teenagers.
NADI, meanwhile, will conduct a special interactive session designed to equip attendees with practical knowledge on defending against phishing attacks and online scams.
Promising to be a family-friendly experience, the event will also feature recreational activities and a mini-concert with popular artists such as Kaka Azraff, Insomniacks, Kmy Kmo, Luca Sickta, Ismail Izzani and Leaism.
The event will also host the prize-giving ceremony for the 2026 Internet Safety Day Video Competition. – February 6, 2026