Abuse Of New Media Affecting Younger Generation Interaction

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Uncontrolled use and abuse of the new media such as Facebook, Twitter and blogs could affect interaction among the younger generation, said deputy secretary-general of the Information, Communications and Culture Ministry, Che Azemi Haron. He said society today was more controlled by the new media to the extent that it caused users, especially the younger generation, to be influenced by the writings in the new media. "Sometimes they are swayed by the electronically-created presentations as the truth and we have to stop the younger generation from falling into this trap," he said to reporters after closing a Jom Generasi Y!: Stand As One programme organised by the Special Affairs Department (JASA), here, on Sunday. Azemi said the new media, if used correctly, could be beneficial to users in exchanging views with others. "As such, do not use Facebook, Twitter and others to hit out at other individuals as it would not bring any benefit," he said. Meanwhile, JASA director-general Fuad Hassan said more than 7,000 youths participated in various events organised throughout the two-day programme including skating, BMX riding, paintball, PlayStation, underground music, X Box, Fixed Gear and photography. -- BERNAMA