21-04-2025
12 projects under MCMC nominated as WSIS Prizes 2025's finalists
12 projects under the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have been listed as finalists for the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes.
MCMC in a statement said, the WSIS Prizes organised by International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and co-organised by United Nation agencies is a global platform which showcases digital initiatives that contribute to sustainable development.
'Malaysia has marked another significant milestone in its digital development journey.
'The country's recognition by ITU reflects the country's ongoing commitment to advancing digital inclusion and promoting sustainable innovation, in alignment with global aspirations under the WSIS framework,' it said in a statement uploaded on Facebook.
MCMC added that the nominated initiatives were chosen amongst hundreds of submissions for finalist selection as well, an achievement the country should rejoice.
In conjunction, the commission stated that shortlisted initiatives abide by several WSIS Action Lines (AL) and parallel to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Among them are 'Rural Connectivity Redefined: How Smart600 is Shaping Sarawak's Future', 'MetaHRise: Transforming Onboarding and Talent Development through the Metaverse' and 'Stingray II: Catalysing Digital Transformation in Pulau Ketam (Ketam Island)'.
Other projects include 'National Information Dissemination Centre', 'MCMC Cashless Society Programme', 'AgriNXT: Oil Palmer Chapter (OPC)', 'Sihat Xpress Smart Telehealth Kiosk' and 'Connecting Kerling: Strategic Steps Toward Universal Internet Access'.
This year, MCMC also announced that Malaysia is the Platinum Strategic Partner at WSIS+20 where it serves as a key contributor to global digital dialogue and positioning Southeast Asia as an emerging digital hub.
Following 2 consecutive wins in recent years, MCMC said the nominated projects further strengthen Malaysia's reputation as a regional leader in ICT application for inclusive development.
'With strong support across government ministries and agencies, these projects embody a collective push towards a more digitally connected and empowered society,' said MCMC.
Public voting for the WSIS Prizes 2025 is now open, and citizens are encouraged to participate and support local efforts on the world stage by voting for the project that inspires them the most.
