PROGRAMME DETAILS
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Date: 17 August 2023 (Thursday)
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Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
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Venue: Silk Ballroom, Zenith Hotel Putrajaya
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Fee: Complimentary (Free of Charge)
ABOUT MCMC RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
The 2023 symposium addresses the building blocks of MCMC’s efforts to create a digital society. To this end, the theme for the Symposium is “Building Awareness and Participation in Facilitating Malaysia's Digital Society”. The format for the symposium is a 1-day in-person event with selected Digital Society Research Grant (DSRG) researchers and relevant stakeholders as moderators/panellists through multiple tracks aligned to the symposium’s theme.
PROGRAMME BOOKLET
You may find the programme booklet here.
AGENDA
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Programme
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08:30 am
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Registration and Breakfast
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08:45 am
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Arrival of VIPs and Guests of Honour
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09:00 am
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Emcee's Address
National Anthem "Negaraku"
Doa Recital
Welcoming Remarks
Pn. Khaneeza Khalid
Head, MCMC Academy, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
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09:20 am
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DSRG 2023 Cycle 1 Award Ceremony
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09:30 am
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Break
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09:45 am
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Thematic Address
YBhg. Prof. Datuk. Dr. Denison Jayasooria
Head, APPGM SDG Secretariat and President, Society for the Promotions of SDGs
Presentation Slide
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10:00 am
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Introduction to DSRG (highlight on CFP Cycle 2)
Pn. Shirley Kuan Chien Hui
Head, Research Enterprise Department, MCMC
Presentation Slide
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10:15 am
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Track 1: Promoting Awareness in a Digital Society
Abstract - In this age of digitalisation, there needs to be a constant upgrading of the approach or initiative to ensure the safe use of the network and technology. The best way to derive these approaches is by exploring the public’s perceptions of the work being carried out. This section highlights public awareness of several MCMC-related works and how the findings can be used to improve future approaches.
Moderator: Pn. Nur Yasmin Mortaza, Senior Privacy Specialist, CelcomDigi
Panel Members:
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Suharni Maulan, International Islamic University Malaysia
Exploration and Identification of MCMC Brand Health Amongst Industry and Public Sector
Presentation Slide
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chin Mui Yin, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology
Practice of Networked Content Self-regulation Amongst Malaysian Users
Presentation Slide
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Prof. Dr. Alyani Ismail, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Public Perception on Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Emissions from 5G Radio Communication Infrastructure and Consumer Premise Equipment (CPE) in Malaysia (EMFERCICE)
Presentation Slide
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11:25 am
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Track 2: Understanding Societal Participation in a Digital Society
Abstract - Our reliance on the Internet has brought positive and negative changes to our daily practice. This section highlights ways to understand societal motivation and participation by utilising the findings and recommendations from selected research which focus on television news consumption and child online exploitations.
Moderator: Pn. Mediha Mahmood, Executive Director, Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia
Panel Members:
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Dr. Siti Khadijah Zainal Badri, University of Nottingham Malaysia
An Analysis of TV News Consumption Amongst Malaysians in Peninsular Malaysia
Presentation Slide
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manique Cooray, Multimedia University
Industry Approaches in Handling Child Online Exploitation and Abuse: Policy, Guidelines and Best Practices
Presentation Slide
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Lim Ooi Wei, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
The Implementation of Technical and Technological Solutions Among ISPs on Child Online Protection
Presentation Slide
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12:35 pm
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Lunch Break
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02:00 pm
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Track 3: Sustainable Ecosystem for a Digital Society
Abstract - To build a sustainable nation, the Government always seek ways to improve its facilities and operations. This section highlights the efficiency of a few government initiatives and services to enhance the life of society by exploring the public’s understanding of the said initiatives/services.
Moderator: En. William Lee Kwong Hwa, Head of Digital Ecosystem Development Division, MCMC
Panel Members:
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Ts. Dr. Nur Hani Zulkifli Abai, Universiti Utara Malaysia
Public and Governmental Sector Adoption of Digital Signature Usage for e-Government Initiatives
Presentation Slide
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Imran Mohamed Ariff, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Public Awareness, Perception, and Acceptance of Malaysia’s National Digital Identity Initiative
Presentation Slide
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Dr. Azira Khalil, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Awareness, Perception, Acceptance and Adoption of Malaysia’s National Digital Identity Initiatives from Service Providers’ Perspective
Presentation Slide
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Prof. Dato' Dr. Shazali Abu Mansor, i-CATS University College
Factors Promoting and Hindering the Implementation of PUDO Services Related to Courier Services Deployed at PEDi Centres in Sarawak
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03:25 pm
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Evening Tea
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03:30 pm
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End
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ENQUIRIES
For any enquiries, please contact (office hours only): Mr. Hidayat Fahmi at 03-8688 7968 / Ms. Atiqah Nabilah at 03-8688 7854 or send an email titled Enquiries: MCMC Research Symposium 2023 to research.enterprise@mcmc.gov.my.