The Impact of the Film ‘Hai Anis’ on Cyber Grooming AwarenessCEFR A2
10 Sept 2025
Adapted from EngageMedia, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
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‘Hai Anis’ is a film that talks about the serious issue of online grooming in Malaysia. Azura Nasron, the director, wants to highlight how predators can manipulate young people. She believes many children are not protected by schools or families when they need help.
In her view, adults and educators must better understand the risks children face online. It is important to teach young people what safe and loving relationships look like, so they can see the signs of grooming. The film aims to start necessary conversations about these topics in society.
Difficult words
- grooming — Manipulating someone, often a child, to exploit them.
- predators — People who seek to harm or exploit others.
- manipulate — To control or influence someone cleverly.
- protect — To keep someone safe from harm.protected
- educators — People who teach or provide education.
- relationships — Connections or bonds between people.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think online grooming is a serious issue?
- How can schools help protect children from online dangers?
- What signs of grooming do you think young people should learn about?
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