Kuala lumpur: The National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has officially been accepted as a member of the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) network under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the recognition proved that community-level efforts could have a significant impact and gain global acknowledgement.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, this recognition followed NADI's achievement in winning the Capacity Building category in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes last year. MCMC will continue to strengthen NADI's role as a national digital community hub through the expansion of digital literacy programmes, development of new skills and access to more opportunities for the public. Fahmi emphasized the importance of ensuring that people not only have access to technology but can also leverage it to transform their lives, as he spoke at the ceremony celebrating the recognition at NADI Kubang Semang.
The ceremony was attended by notable figures including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah, and MCMC chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din. Fahmi highlighted that currently, 1,099 NADI centres operate nationwide with membership reaching 1.9 million, showcasing strong public acceptance and its role in aiding communities to adapt to economic and technological changes.
MCMC noted that NADI's impact is visible through the implementation of Smart Services focusing on entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, personal well-being, awareness, and government initiatives. The recognition makes NADI the 16th centre in the ITU-DTC global network, indicating Malaysia's commitment to expanding digital inclusion, especially among rural communities.
MCMC aims to train 180,000 entrepreneurs through 18 modules available at the NADI centres, while also gaining access to international training modules from global strategic partners like Cisco Systems. This is expected to enhance training quality and the capabilities of instructors. The membership opens up opportunities for globally recognised digital certification, improving the marketability of local talent in the digital economy.
The initiative does not entail additional cost to the government, as it utilizes existing international strategic collaborations. MCMC stated that this recognition aligns with the MADANI Economy aspiration and reflects Malaysia's strong positioning to emerge as a leader in digital inclusion within the Asia-Pacific region.