Kuala lumpur: The National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) network across the country can serve as an effective platform to educate the public on the democratic process. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul highlighted that through a NADI-Parliament collaboration, the centres can also act as reference points for the School Parliament and Youth Parliament programmes, which train young people in leadership and democratic literacy.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Johari stated that this initiative aligns with NADI’s role as a community hub for accurate, reliable, and up-to-date information. The statement was released by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) Corporate Communications unit today. It further noted that Johari launched the Community Day Programme at NADI Pekan Ijok today, which received strong support from the multiracial community for the government’s efforts to enhance digital engagement at the grassroots level.
The programme featured opportunities for residents of all age groups to access information and participate in activities such as NADI entrepreneurship exhibitions, smart farming demonstrations, membership registrations, free health screenings, and Smart Services activities. Johari emphasized that the strong turnout indicates that NADI is well-received as an open community centre offering learning, health, and socio-economic opportunities for all.
He remarked that NADI has evolved beyond just an Internet centre, becoming an inclusive hub for students, youth, entrepreneurs, parents, and senior citizens to gain knowledge, improve skills, and enhance personal well-being. To date, 1,099 NADI centres are operating nationwide, including 84 in Selangor, with more than 122,653 registered members, reflecting strong public acceptance of its role in bridging digital, knowledge, and socio-economic gaps.
NADI’s impact was further recognised when it won the Capacity Building category at the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes in Geneva in July.