<![CDATA[The rapid development of information technology over the last two decades has shifted human civilization toward the Society 5.0 era, transitioning social interactions into an accelerated and limitless cyberspace. However, this transformation is accompanied by a digital morality crisis, characterized by the prevalence of hate speech, hoaxes, and the degradation of digital civility among Indonesian netizens. This study aims to reconstruct the local wisdom values of Malay Civilization as an ethical foundation for the digital age. Employing a qualitative method based on library research and hermeneutic analysis, this research engages in an intensive dialogue with cultural texts, such as Tunjuk Ajar Melayu, to identify the relevance of traditional values in contemporary contexts. The discussion highlights three crucial points: first, the revitalization of the concepts of "Budi Bahasa" (noble character and speech) and "Menjaga Lisan" (keep your mouth) as filters in the transformation from oral to textual (digital) communication to prevent hate speech and cyberbullying. Second, the application of the "Tahu Diri" (self-awareness/propriety) philosophy as an antithesis to the culture of flexing and oversharing on social media. Third, the reinforcement of the "Sifat Amanah" (trustworthiness) as a basis for information verification (tabayyun) to counteract the spread of hoaxes. The study concludes that Malay local wisdom is not merely a legacy of the past, but an axiological foundation capable of strengthening identity and human dignity in cyberspace. Contextualizing these values is essential to ensure that technological advancement does not uproot society from its cultural origins]]>
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