Fahmi: Madani communities to receive clear info within 24 hours of govt announcements
He said the initiative aims to ensure accurate information reaches the grassroots in each locality.
"For technical matters, it may be difficult, but we want the Madani Community to get the simplest explanation," he said at the 2025 Peninsular Malaysia Madani Community Retreat, held in conjunction with the launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 at Mini Stadium Bistari, Ayer Keroh here last night.
The retreat, attended by around 2,300 participants from 1,406 Madani Communities, also saw the presence of Melaka Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communication Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan.
Also present were Senior Division Secretary (Management) of the Communications Ministry, Mazlan Abd Mutalib, and Information Department director-general Julina Johan.
Meanwhile, Fahmi said one of the major announcements to be made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would be the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) on July 31.
He said the tabling of a Malaysia Plan typically involves highly technical details concerning national development, including the construction of hospitals and schools.
"But within 24 hours, the Madani Community will receive simplified explanations and breakdowns so that they can communicate the information in an easy-to-understand way to their respective communities.
"So this will be a new thing, because I want the Madani Community to grasp and absorb any government announcement quickly," he said.
Commenting on the rally held in the capital today, he said it would not affect Anwar's position as Prime Minister.
According to Fahmi, to change a Prime Minister, a vote of no confidence must be tabled in Parliament or occur through a general election.
"Previously, the Prime Minister had already told (the Opposition) to move a vote of no confidence, but to this day the motion has not been submitted," he said. - BERNAMA
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