KOTA KINABALU - Effective educational transformation depends on strong cooperation between schools and the government, but the rapid rise of digital misuse among students has underscored the need for immediate guidelines.
Speaking to reporters after officiating the Sacred Heart Primary School Year 6 Appreciation & Excellence Awards Ceremony 2025, he stressed that proper controls must be introduced without delay to prevent the issue from escalating.
He proposed that the Ministry of Education (KPM) and the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (MCMC) work together to develop new policies aimed at regulating digital access among students.
According to him, such measures are especially important for primary and secondary students, who need clearer boundaries on responsible social media use, particularly in relation to false information.
Masiung warned that the lack of regulation over students’ digital habits across various levels has contributed to risks of academic decline. He said the matter must be addressed through firm policies and legal frameworks.
He added that leaders and parents have repeatedly voiced their concerns, but meaningful action has yet to be taken.
Efforts to enhance human capital, he said, will be hindered as long as issues involving student digital misuse remain unresolved.