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New Straits Times
7 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
50 UMS student 'ambassadors' in digital literacy effort
KOTA KINABALU: Fifty student volunteers from Universiti Malaysia Sabah will be the pioneer batch of Nadi ambassadors tasked with promoting the National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) Smart Services and advancing digital literacy, particularly in rural communities. Nadi are government-run community facilities equipped with computers linked to the Internet. The facilities are meant to bridge the digital divide in the country and offer local residents accurate information on government programmes. Sabah is also the first state to roll out the Nadi ambassador programme, which is organised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in collaboration with UMS and government-run youth volunteer body Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Nadi ambassadors would also help MCMC raise awareness on Internet safety through the Safe Internet Campaign, by engaging with residents' associations and school students. "Sabah was chosen, among other reasons, because during the Covid-19 pandemic, it faced significant Internet infrastructure challenges," he said after launching the Nadi ambassador programme at UMS yesterday. Fahmi said there were 131 Nadi facilities in Sabah, and the ambassadors would undergo two days of training on how to support digital literacy efforts and promote the benefits of these centres to the public. Fahmi said the student volunteers were selected jointly by MCMC and UMS. The minister said he hoped that the UMS students would offer suggestions on improving telecommunications in Sabah. He said the Nadi ambassador initiative would be expanded to universities nationwide with the help of their student councils. --BERNAMA
The Star
8 hours ago
- The Star
Sabah selected to kickstart national digital literacy programme
Looking ahead: (Third from right) Fahmi standing alongside Prof Kasim (second from right) during a survey of WiFi coverage at the UMS Digital Department. — Bernama KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has become the first state selected to implement the Nadi ambassador programme. The programme is aimed at promoting the benefits of the National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) Smart Services and advancing digital literacy, especially among rural communities. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said 50 volunteers, comprising students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), were selected to participate in the programme. It is being introduced for the first time by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in collaboration with UMS and Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa. He said that Nadi ambassadors will also assist MCMC in raising public awareness on cyber safety through the Safe Internet Campaign by engaging with residents' associations and school students in their respective areas to promote responsible and ethical internet use. 'Sabah was chosen, among other reasons, because during the Covid-19 pandemic, it was one of the states which faced significant Internet infrastructure challenges. 'We have been working hard to address these issues, whether through the installation of towers, substations or expanding campus WiFi coverage. 'Therefore, it is fitting for us to continue our efforts by strengthening digital literacy through the Nadi ambassador programme,' Fahmi told reporters after launching the Sabah Nadi ambassador programme at UMS yesterday, Bernama reported. Also present were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, UMS vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Kasim Mansor and MCMC managing director Abdul Karim Fakir Ali. Fahmi said there are currently 131 Nadi centres across Sabah. He added that the selected ambassadors will undergo a two-day training session to support digital literacy efforts, as well as help extend the benefits of these centres to the wider community. He said that the student volunteers from UMS were drawn from various academic disciplines, with the selection process jointly carried out by MCMC and the university. Fahmi also expressed hope that the participation of UMS students in the programme would serve as a platform for them to provide input and suggestions for improving telecommunications services in Sabah. He said that the Nadi ambassador initiative will eventually be expanded to universities nationwide, in collaboration with student representative councils.
Borneo Post
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Sabah first to implement NADI Ambassador to boost digital literacy
Fahmi (seated centre) with UMS students at the Sabah NADI Ambassador programme. Kasim is seated second right and Mohamad Fauzi is seated second left. -Bernama photo KOTA KINABALU (July 24): Sabah has become the first state selected to implement the NADI Ambassador programme, aimed at promoting the benefits of the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) Smart Services and advancing digital literacy, particularly among rural communities. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said 50 volunteers, comprising students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), were selected to participate in the programme, which is being introduced for the first time by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in collaboration with UMS and the Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa. He said that the NADI ambassadors will also assist MCMC in raising public awareness on cyber safety through the Safe Internet Campaign, by engaging with residents' associations and school students in their respective areas, to promote responsible and ethical internet use. 'Sabah was chosen, among other reasons, because during the Covid-19 pandemic, it was one of the states which faced significant internet infrastructure challenges. We have been working hard to address these issues, whether through the installation of towers, substations, or expanding campus WiFi coverage,' said Fahmi. 'Therefore, it is fitting for us to continue our efforts by strengthening digital literacy through the NADI Ambassador programme,' he told reporters, after officiating the Sabah NADI Ambassador programme at UMS today. Also present at the event were secretary-general of the Ministry of Communications, Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa; UMS vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Kasim Mansor; and MCMC managing director, Abdul Karim Fakir Ali. Fahmi said that there are currently 131 NADI centres across Sabah, and the selected ambassadors will undergo a two-day training session to support digital literacy efforts, and help extend the benefits of these centres to the wider community. He added that the student volunteers from UMS were drawn from various academic disciplines, with the selection process jointly carried out by MCMC and the university. Fahmi also expressed hope that the participation of UMS students in the programme would serve as a platform for them to provide input and suggestions for improving telecommunications services in Sabah. He said that the NADI Ambassador initiative will eventually be expanded to universities nationwide, in collaboration with student representative councils. Meanwhile, the MCMC, in a statement, announced that selected volunteers who successfully passed the screening process will undergo a two-day Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop, beginning tomorrow, at UMS. During the workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of volunteerism, the objectives and functions of the NADI, NADI Smart Services modules, and the key components of the Safe Internet Campaign. Upon completion, they will be appointed as NADI Ambassadors, tasked with delivering briefings to local communities, including primary and secondary school students, parents, teachers, and entrepreneurs, who participate in various programmes at NADI centres. 'This approach is designed to encourage widespread community involvement across all age groups and backgrounds, fostering a better understanding of NADI's role, and helping the public make full use of the services available. MCMC added that 25 NADI centres have been identified and matched with the hometowns of the 50 selected UMS student volunteers, to ensure that the programme remains community-oriented and responsive to local needs. Also present were UMS Vice Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Kasim Mansor and secretary general of the Communications Ministry, Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa.
Free Malaysia Today
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Man probed over grossly provocative post against PM
The offending post was uploaded on social media on July 2 but no further details were provided by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. PETALING JAYA : A man is said to be under investigation over a posting he made on his Facebook account. When contacted, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) confirmed that it had initiated an investigation against the suspect for 'uploading false and grossly provocative contents' against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The suspect's mobile phone and SIM card have been seized to assist the investigation under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. The offending post was uploaded on social media on July 2. However, no other details were provided by MCMC.
BusinessToday
19 hours ago
- Politics
- BusinessToday
MCMC Goes After TikTok User Who Posted Insensitive Content On PM
A TikTok user is under investigation by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for allegedly uploading two pieces of highly offensive and false content involving Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim. According to MCMC, the posts were believed to be reactions to the Prime Minister's statements on immoral parties held in the country and recent incentive announcements for the rakyat. The same individual is also suspected of uploading another post containing extreme and baseless claims regarding the Prime Minister's official overseas trip. MCMC recorded the individual's statement at its headquarters in Cyberjaya on Monday, July 21 2025, and confiscated a mobile phone and SIM card as part of the investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which carries a maximum fine of RM500,000 or up to two years' imprisonment, or both, upon conviction. MCMC reiterated its commitment to taking firm action against the misuse of social media platforms to spread extremely offensive content or unfounded accusations, to preserve public order and national harmony. Related
