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Malaysia's Communications Minister has urged expansion of anti-fraud awareness campaigns into rural communities, warning that expanding internet access is bringing cyber threats to remote areas previously insulated from online scams.
A video showing minimal attendance at a Mersing mosque has gone viral, prompting local leaders to explain how rural depopulation affects congregational numbers while religious programmes continue.
Malaysia's science ministry launched the National Science Week Carnival 2026 in Sarawak, aiming to extend STEM education and innovation culture to rural and interior communities through outreach programmes and public engagement initiatives.
The MCMC is expanding digital literacy programmes into remote areas, equipping rural Malaysians with skills to recognise and avoid cyber threats including financial scams and exploitation.