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The Star
5 days ago
- Health
- The Star
One portal to access welfare services info
A NEW digital portal on registered care services across the state will be made accessible to the public. The portal called 'Sejagat' includes childcare centres, rehabilitation facilities and senior care providers, said Selangor executive council member Anfaal Saari. The women empowerment and welfare committee chairman said the initiative currently in its first phase used artificial intelligence (AI) and generative technology to dynamically map and update data from multiple government agencies including the Welfare Department (JKM) and Statistics Department. 'Sejagat is a dynamic platform. 'It is designed to be flexible and responsive so that we can adjust the data as needed,' she said after attending the 'Sembang Santai, Dasar Sampai' town hall programme. The event at a hall located in a Shah Alam shopping centre involved representatives from local councils along with district and land offices. Although the 'Sejagat' portal was in its early stages and currently only accessible to selected internal stakeholders, the long-term plan was to make it publicly available, said Anfaal. 'Let's say someone is caring for an elderly parent who has suffered a stroke. 'With Sejagat, they will be able to find the nearest registered centre offering stroke rehabilitation or senior care,' she said. The centralised access to the data is expected to provide better direction and clarity to caregivers and families seeking welfare support, she added. The portal, Anfaal said, was also intended to benefit local industries and policymakers. 'When the data is fully mapped, we can identify areas that has demand for services, but lack the supply. 'This helps us address mismatches between supply and demand.' She said access to the portal might first be extended to local authorities for feedback before the full public rollout. She added that the committee planned to present the next phase of the portal during the Selangor International Care Summit in October. On another matter, Anfaal said she was aware that some childcare centres were reluctant to accept infants under 12 months old. 'There are concerns about accidents or negligence that some care centres do not want to take on. 'This concern is valid and needs to be taken seriously,' she said. 'It is a matter that should be discussed at federal level with Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.' Anfaal said current regulations set by JKM was a carer-to-baby ratio of 1:3, meaning one caregiver is responsible for three children under the age of one. She suggested the government either review this requirement or provide subsidies to childcare operators to help ease their operational burden. 'So far, I have received one or two personal complaints, but I have asked JKM Selangor to gather more detailed information on the issue,' she added.
Daily Express
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Help monitor internet use: Fahmi
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Text Size: PAPAR: Members of the Madani community have been urged to help monitor internet usage at National Information Dissemination Centres (Nadi) to ensure the facilities are optimally utilised by the local community. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said his Ministry provided internet access at Nadi centres so that rural residents and users could access accurate and verified information on current issues. 'When we provide internet services, but the websites visited by residents and users are inappropriate, it's very unhelpful,' he said in his speech at the 'Sembang Santai' programme with the Madani community for the Papar parliamentary constituency here. Fahmi, who is also the Madani Government spokesman, said the Communications Ministry was highly committed to providing internet facilities through the construction of towers in populated areas, but such efforts would be meaningless if the internet was not utilised well. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Madani community urged to monitor internet use at NADI centres
PAPAR: Members of the Madani Community have been encouraged to actively monitor internet usage at National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI) to ensure these facilities are used effectively by local communities. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil emphasised that the ministry provides internet access at NADI centres to enable rural residents to access verified information on current issues. 'When we provide internet services, but the websites visited by residents and users are inappropriate, it's very unhelpful,' he said during the 'Sembang Santai' programme with the Madani Community for the Papar parliamentary constituency. Fahmi, who is also the Madani Government spokesman, reiterated the ministry's commitment to expanding internet infrastructure, including constructing towers in populated areas. However, he stressed that these efforts would be futile if the internet is misused. He urged Madani Community members to act as information relays, ensuring accurate government announcements are clearly communicated to locals. Using Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent appreciation announcement as an example, Fahmi said briefings for Madani Community members, including NADI managers, should be conducted within 24 hours to ensure proper understanding. 'The Madani Community must not only act as the 'eyes' but also the 'mouths', ensuring factual clarity before sharing information in local dialects,' he said. Fahmi also highlighted the importance of confident communication and suggested NADI centres organise awareness programmes on online fraud and safety, particularly for children under 13. – Bernama
Barnama
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
MADANI Community Urged To Monitor Internet Use At NADI Centres
PAPAR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Members of the MADANI Community have been urged to help monitor internet usage at National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI) to ensure the facilities are optimally utilised by the local community. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said his ministry provided internet access at NADI centres so that rural residents and users could access accurate and verified information on current issues. 'When we provide internet services, but the websites visited by residents and users are inappropriate, it's very unhelpful,' he said in his speech at the 'Sembang Santai' programme with the MADANI Community for the Papar parliamentary constituency here today. Fahmi, who is also the MADANI Government spokesman, said the Communications Ministry was highly committed to providing internet facilities through the construction of towers in populated areas, but such efforts would be meaningless if the internet was not utilised well. Therefore, Fahmi said MADANI Community members should serve as a team that receives accurate information regarding government announcements so they could effectively explain issues to the local population. Taking the appreciation announcement for Malaysians by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today as an example, Fahmi said a briefing session for all MADANI Community members, including those managing NADI, should be held within 24 hours to ensure they understood the contents of the announcement. Fahmi said the MADANI Community must not only act as the 'eyes' but also the 'mouths', by first obtaining factual clarity before relaying it to the local community using local dialects. 'Body language is also very important, which is why in the basic training programme for providing information, the delivery style is crucial. If we appear confident, people will be more receptive,' he said, adding that NADI should also organise online fraud and safety awareness programmes, especially for children under 13. -- BERNAMA
Daily Express
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Warisan firm in not forming alliances
Published on: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 15, 2025 By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: Azis said Warisan is also working towards securing enough seats to form the state government in the coming 17th State Election (PRN17). KUNAK: Parti Warisan reiterated its firm stance to continue operating independently without forming alliances with any other party in the coming state election (PRN). Its Information Chief, Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman, said the party is currently focusing on defending the seats it won in the last election, including the Kunak state seat, following the defection of the elected representative. Advertisement He added that Warisan is also working towards securing enough seats to form the state government in the coming 17th State Election (PRN17). 'We must have the mindset to win, to believe in ourselves and show that same belief to the people. Given the current situation, we're confident that Warisan can go beyond the 37-seat mark required by the constitution to form the state government,' he told the media after attending a casual Sembang Santai session with the Kunak community at SJKC Pai Sheng Hall last Saturday. In the same development, Parti Warisan Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Yusof Apdal expressed optimism that the Kunak state seat would continue to be held by Warisan by fielding the best candidate in the state election. A total of 500 new members from five branches in Kunak submitted their membership forms to Warisan at the event. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
