Melaka: Six Advisory Panel chairmen of the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) in Melaka received their appointment letters today from Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The appointments are part of efforts to bolster community networks across the region.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) noted in a statement that these appointments demonstrate the MADANI Government's dedication, through MCMC, to enhancing NADI as a community hub. This initiative aims to bridge digital, knowledge, and socio-economic divides, ensuring more efficient delivery of government programmes.

The Advisory Panel is tasked with strengthening community participation and acting as a liaison between communities, local leaders, and relevant agencies. This ensures that programmes are tailored to meet local needs, as highlighted by the commission.

MCMC's statement also mentioned that Melaka currently hosts 39 NADIs, which focus on internet access, the NADI Smart Service Programme, and distributing government information. The NADI Advisory Panel model has expanded to Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Penang, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, and Sabah, with a total of 114 panel chairmen appointed.

NADI's role gained further recognition when it was named a Digital Transformation Centre by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on April 25. This acknowledgment underscores the impact of NADI's community-level initiatives and their global significance.

During the event, Minister Fahmi inaugurated NADI Taman Seri Telok Mas and distributed 25 electronic devices to p-hailing drivers, supporting the integration of digital technology in employment and income generation. Notable attendees included Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim, Ministry of Communications deputy secretary-general Nik Kamaruzaman Nik Husin, MCMC managing director Abdul Karim Fakir Ali, and Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong.