MOE Cyberwellness Resource

Empower your child to be a safe, responsible digital learner. Discover the meaning of cyber wellness, get tips to spot fake news, and access helpful MOE resources to protect your child from online dangers. Let's build smart digital habits together!

Last updated on 31 August 2026

MOE Cyberwellness Resource

What is Cyber Wellness?

Cyber Wellness (CW) refers to the positive well-being of Internet users. It involves an understanding of online behaviour and awareness of how to protect oneself in cyberspace. The focus of Cyber Wellness is about helping students to become responsible digital learners. This digital age brings with it tremendous opportunities and risks. The online world is especially rich with content for learning, socialising and entertainment. As your child learns to access, use and create such content, it is important that they do so safely and responsibly.

Useful tips on Cyber Wellness

Today's digital age allows online news and information to easily reach our children. However, not all that are shared on the internet may be true. When our children start to believe and act on news that are untrue, they may likely experience anxiety and stress. It is therefore important to equip all our children with a few simple ways to spot fake news so as not to fall prey to the dangers online.

Let's learn to be safe and smart digital users together!

Section 1: Introduction & Health Scares. The top panel shows two people cross-referencing news over a meal. Below, the "Health Scares" section tackles rumors like phone usage causing cancer. It advises verifying facts using official public sector websites, National Library Board databases, and established fact-checking platforms like Snopes.com. Section 2: Food Scares. This section focuses on debunking food-related rumors, using the example of fake rice or pork being sold at local markets. It suggests using official public sector agency websites and mainstream news media outlets to check for official food safety alerts. Section 3: Dubious Alerts About "New Regulations". This part addresses false claims regarding public laws, such as fake fines for leaving tissue paper on hawker tables. It encourages citizens to verify rules by checking official government portals or by visiting the Factually website at gov.sg. Section 4: Dubious Messages About Emergencies or Disasters. The final panel deals with fake news regarding crises, like fabricated terror threats or building collapses. It instructs users to cross-check claims via mainstream news, the SGSecure app, or verified statements from public sector agencies.

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