Ahmad Zahid Congratulates SMKA Maahad Hamidiah On ASEAN My Cyber Hero Win

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has congratulated the Fariq Al Nazaha team from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Maahad Hamidiah, Selangor, for clinching the top spot in the STAR Cyber Hero Category of the ASEAN My Cyber Hero 2025 competition yesterday.

The Deputy Prime Minister said the competition, held in conjunction with the Cyber ​​Defence & Security Exhibition and Conference (CYDES) 2025, not only showcased the talents of young people in high-technology fields but also reflected the successful integration of Huffaz values, leadership qualities and digital excellence.

At the same time, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said the success should inspire greater youth participation in cybersecurity, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) fields, and future technology.

“Before the team from this religious school was declared the winner at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), I had the chance to witness the impressive performance of 22 top teams, selected from 4,419 teams and 13,218 participants nationwide.

“This is the face of the Malaysian generation we envision, grounded in knowledge, high moral values and prepared to lead in the digital era with a strong sense of identity...InsyaAllah, we will continue to support and empower the next generation of this country,” he said in a Facebook post today.

Ahmad Zahid expressed hope that the initiative by the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), the National Security Council and Micro Concept Tech Sdn Bhd, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Alpine Integrated Solution Sdn Bhd and industry partners, would continue to nurture the potential of young Malaysians on the international stage, particularly in the increasingly challenging field of cybersecurity.

--BERNAMA