07-07-2025
MCMC's Nadi Digital Inclusive Project Crowned As Winner In WSIS 2025
From Mohd Khairi Idham Amram
GENEVA (Switzerland), July 7 (Bernama) – The NADI Digital Inclusive Project by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been crowned as the winner of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Award 2025.
MCMC's victory was achieved through the NADI Pulau Banggi Initiative, which was also named the winner in the "C4: Capacity Building" category for its success in providing digital literacy, skills training, and economic opportunities to one of Malaysia's most remote island communities.
The award was received by Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil at an official ceremony held in conjunction with the WSIS+20 High-Level Event (WSIS+20) here today.
In his acceptance speech, Fahmi said the NADI Digital Inclusive Project in Pulau Banggi reflects the MADANI Government's commitment that no one is left behind in the digital era.
"This success belongs to the community who have received digital skills for a better future as well as to all Malaysians who support the vision of an inclusive and connected nation," he said.
Head of the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI), Mohd Arif Adenan, said the project garnered global recognition for its efforts in empowering remote communities through digital skill development and connectivity.
"This is a very proud victory for the country, where this initiative by MCMC has proven that Malaysia can be considered a leader in the telecommunications industry worldwide.
"This shows that Malaysia leaves no one behind in terms of telecommunications and internet connectivity," he said when met by the media here.
