Stop Cyberbullying!

Cyberbullying, in contrast to traditional bullying, can happen at any time, and the anonymity offered by the internet frequently gives offenders more confidence. With their tormentors concealed behind screens and avatars, victims are left feeling powerless. Cyberbullying’s persistent nature makes victims feel even more alone and hopeless, sometimes to the point of exhaustion.

A number of unfortunate suicides have been linked to online harassment, according to reports from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), which also shows a dramatic rise in cyberbullying cases. Online abuse has been the subject of numerous complaints to MCMC as of 2024. How can it be recognized and avoided?

How can one tell whether someone has been the victim of cyberbullying?

• Steering away of social gatherings or friend groups they used to enjoy.
• Act out, displaying unusually irritated or distressing behavior.
• Spend less time on social media sites that they used to use regularly.

Tips for parent, advice for protecting your child from being the victim of cyberbullying:

• Teach your child appropriate social media behavior.
• Only family members and close friends should be able to see their posts.
• Posting potentially embarrassing images or text is not advised.
• Submit reports of cyberbullying to social media platforms.

Now is the moment to take action. It is essential to the lives and well-being of countless people.