Monash University Malaysia inaugurated the Southeast Asia Research Centre for Digital Tech and Society (SEADS) to promote a safer digital future. The launch emphasized the importance of ethical and inclusive digital transformation, with a focus on prioritizing research, collaboration, and understanding the impact of technology on society.
From left: Professor Duncan McDuie-Ra , Associate Professor Emma Baulch and Deputy Head of School at the School of Arts and Social Sciences. , YB Hannah Yeoh , Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman , YB Michelle Ng Mei Sze .
One of the event’s highlights was a fireside chat between YB Hannah Yeoh and Professor Meera Sivasothy from the School of Arts and Social Sciences. The discussion titledexplored issues related to the regulation of online spaces in Malaysia and their implications for young people. “Greater coordination and data sharing within government agencies is essential to making better-informed decisions regarding online harm”, emphasized Hannah Yeoh.
Yeoh also discussed the often-blurred lines between online and offline spaces, challenging societal perceptions about digital consumption. “We frequently criticize children for spending extensive hours on their phones, but we must also consider adult behaviors—like working in two-hour blocks without breaks—as part of the problem. To secure a better future, we need collective efforts in understanding and addressing these concerns,” she added.
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