Bukit Mertajam:A total of 51,628 individuals have benefited from the MADANI Kita Programme (PMK) across the nation, a government initiative designed to bring information, assistance, and services closer to the public.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kafrawi Ridzuan Tarmizi, the deputy director-general (Management) of the Community Communications Department (J-KOM), stated that the programme serves as a platform for direct engagement between the public and representatives from various ministries, departments, and agencies. This setup allows citizens to ask questions and seek clarification on government policies and assistance.
The programme, organized by J-KOM in collaboration with the Performance Acceleration Coordination Unit (PACU) of the Prime Minister's Department, was inaugurated by Ooi Boon Sheng, the political secretary to the Bukit Tengah assemblyman, during a recent event with the Bukit Tengah@Batu Kawan community at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Peng Bin.
Kafrawi highlighted that 42 ministries, departments, and agencies took part in the programme, offering services that help the public access government assistance and facilities. The programme's success is evaluated based on attendance and its effectiveness in helping people understand government initiatives and access services.
Visitors to the programme could avail of health and dental screenings, services from the Road Transport Department (JPJ), the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO), the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), MyDigital ID registration, and Unclaimed Money (WTD) checks. Additionally, the event included RAHMAH Sales, briefings on the Budget 2027, and sessions on social security, education, health, and digital services, along with community activities such as traditional games, a National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) e-sports competition, colouring contests, aerobics, and lucky draws.
J-KOM plans to continue the programme to ensure that MADANI government policies and initiatives directly benefit communities, aligning with Malaysia MADANI's aspirations of public well-being, social inclusiveness, and responsive service delivery.