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Malaysiakini
21-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysiakini
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.
Egypt Independent
30-01-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Assistant FM Holds Consultations With Estonian Envoy For Multilateralism, Mediation
Assistant Foreign Minister for Multilateral Affairs and International Security Amr Aljowaily on Wednesday 29/1/2025 held a session of consultations with Estonian Foreign Ministry's special envoy for multilateralism and mediation Tiina Intelmann,in presence of Estonian Ambassador in Cairo Ingrid Amer. The two sides exchanged views on a host of multilateral international issues of mutual interest; the most important negotiating and consultative tracks scheduled to be held in 2025, topped by issues related to international peace and security. They discussed the 2025 comprehensive review of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture, the ministerial conference on peacekeeping operations, negotiations on reforming and expanding the UN Security Council, and preparations for the third session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. In statements, the assistant foreign minister said that the consultations focused on several emerging topics on the agenda for international relations, including cybersecurity and digital issues. He added that they had talks on the 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)'s implementation and the follow-up and implementation of the Global Digital Compact. They also reviewed preparations for the final report of the UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on the security of and in the use of information and communications technologies.
