Internet and extremism – the effect

The impact of global progress has changed the way people lived and thought in the present. We are exposed to the internet and gadgets . We can send the news quickly via email , sms , Facebook , Twitter, Instagram , Whatsapp and WeChat.

It is important to ensure that such information is accurate from the authentic sources in order to avoid confusion on the other. Often unscrupulous always find a way to deviate and do falsehood in order to mislead others, especially in terms of political , religious need to ensure authenticity.

For example, refer to The Malaysian Insider that cops nabbed 14-year-old girl at KLIA on her way to Syria to join ISIS. It was advised that parents were responsible to monitor and ensure their children were not influenced by ISIS propaganda. Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said the girl was intending to go to Syria via Egypt for "jihad" after she had influenced by the extremist ideology on Facebook,” he said.

When asked for details of the girl’s background and whether her parents knew about her plans to join Isis and the arrest, Khalid said police were investigating.

"We believe she has contacts or friends there who influenced her and made her excited about going there (Syria)". Khalid said the girl was arrested under the Penal Code and the investigation was being carried out under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.

He said that was not a good sign, adding that parents needed to monitor and ensure their children were not influenced by any extremism and propaganda.

Since early last year, police have arrested more than 20 people in various parts of Malaysia over alleged links to the terror group.

Thirty-nine Malaysians have been officially identified as being involved with Isis in Syria, who’s aimed to set up an Islamic caliphate in the region.

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