NADI Uplifts Living Standards In communications Ministry’s Adopted Village In Sepang

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The setting up of a National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) at Kampung Orang Asli Kelinsing, Sepang, Selangor, an adopted village of the Communications Ministry, is set to bring significant benefits to the local community.

Communications Ministry’s Development Division undersecretary Maizatusima Judi said the provision of the NADI facility would enhance the potential and well-being of the villagers, bring them closer to technology and help improve their living standards through various digital resources.

“Kampung Kelingsing is the sole MADANI Adopted Village in the country to be equipped with NADI.

“This initiative is not part of the RM2.5 million allocation (for the adopted village programme). Instead, it reflects the commitment of Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil and the ministry’s secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, to provide infrastructure that will help villagers learn something, such as gig and digital economy,” she said when appearing as a guest on Bernama TV’s Apa Khabar Malaysia programme today.

She said the NADI facility, managed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is set to be launched this Saturday.

Maizatusima said various exciting activities have been planned for the event, including a gotong-royong, an exhibition showcasing Orang Asli handicrafts and culture, and an online safety awareness programme by MCMC.

In addition to NADI, she said the ministry has helped rebuild a cultural hall and a canteen at a designated site for cultural activities.

“The ministry saw the need to improve infrastructure here, so we have paved the roads leading to the village and upgraded drainage systems, as this area previously faced flooding,” she said.

She added that these infrastructure improvements are expected to attract more tourists to the village, thereby promoting local handicrafts in time for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

The MADANI Adopted Village is an initiative by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim under Budget 2024 to enhance access to basic facilities through a Whole of Government approach.

-- BERNAMA