PRESS RELEASE
MINISTRY OF DIGITAL’S DIGITAL WEEK (MDKD2026) NORTHERN ZONE:
STRENGTHENING DIGITAL LITERACY, SCAM PREVENTION & AI READINESS
IN COMMUNITIES
TELUK INTAN, September 30, 2026 – The Ministry of Digital today continued its commitment to fostering digital culture at the community level through the Ministry of Digital’s Digital Week 2026 (MDKD2026) Northern Zone programme, held at the Dewan Bandaran, Teluk Intan.
The nationwide phase-by-phase implementation of MDKD2026 aims to bring the digital agenda closer to the public. For the Teluk Intan programme, special focus is given to senior citizens as well as micro-entrepreneurs and small business owners through initiatives centered on boosting digital literacy, raising awareness on online scams, leveraging digital platforms for business, and providing early exposure to the safe and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The implementation of this programme is further supported by the Teluk Intan Municipal Council (MPTI) as a strategic partner in mobilising and instilling digital awareness within the local community.
The opening ceremony was officiated by the Deputy Secretary-General (Digital Development) of the Ministry of Digital, YBrs. Mr. MA. Sivanesan, in the presence of the President of MPTI, YBrs. Mr. Mohd Faizal bin Md Kasim.
In his officiation speech, Mr. MA. Sivanesan highlighted that online scam cases are increasingly targeting vulnerable groups, particularly senior citizens. Therefore, through MDKD2026, the Ministry of Digital aims to ensure that the community is not only digitally literate, but also equipped to protect themselves and their families from such threats, while leveraging technology to enhance their overall well-being and economic opportunities.
KEY FOCUS AREAS OF MDKD2026 TELUK INTAN
The programme emphasizes three (3) primary agendas:
• Digital Talk – Scam Prevention: A session titled “Gara-Gara Handphone Duit Melayang” (Lost Money via Smartphones) presented by Mr. Rahmat Fitri Abdullah. This session focuses on exposing the modus operandi of online scams, as well as measures to protect personal and financial information.
• Digital Talk – Entrepreneurship: A session titled “TikTok Affiliate:
Fundamentals and Understanding Effective Content” delivered by Ms. Nurul Farhanah binti Aziz, better known as Cikgu Anna TikTok. This session introduces local entrepreneurs to content creation techniques and the leverage of digital platforms for marketing and e-commerce.
• Basic AI and Safe AI Clinic: An introductory session on the fundamentals and otential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), along with guidelines on using the technology safely, ethically, and responsibly.
DIGITAL SERVICES EXHIBITION AND BOOTHS
The programme also brings together various agencies and strategic partners to offer exhibitions and direct advisory services on the digital ecosystem to the Teluk Intan community. Participating agencies include the National Digital Department (JDN), Department of Personal Data Protection (JPDP), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), MYNIC Berhad, MyDIGITAL Corporation, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), GovTech Malaysia, AI Malaysia Berhad, MyDigital ID, Teluk Intan Municipal Council (MPTI), Digital Perak, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM)/UNIFI, and MYFutureJobs (PERKESO). The participation of these diverse agencies enables the public to access direct information and guidance, while getting acquainted with digital initiatives that can be utilized in their daily lives.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Beyond the primary digital agenda, the programme is further supported by community oriented activities, including:
• Jualan Rahmah (Rahmah Affordable Sales Initiative);
• Aerobics Session; and
• Kindergarten Children's Colouring Contest.
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This approach makes MDKD2026 Teluk Intan a holistic community engagement latform that encapsulates digital literacy, safe technology usage awareness, economic digitalisation, and social unity.
The MADANI Government remains committed to strengthening the public’s digital literacy and confidence in using technology, including preparing communities to leverage emerging technologies such as AI safely and ethically, thereby driving Malaysia’s transformation toward becoming an AI Nation by 2030.
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Issued by:
Ministry of Digital.