Gopeng: The MADANI Kita Programme (PMK) provides a face-to-face engagement platform for the public to obtain information and clarification directly, while allowing the government to better understand their concerns and needs.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Community Communications Department (J-KOM) deputy director-general (Management) Kafrawi Ridzuan Tarmizi emphasized that the approach ensures government policies and initiatives are not only communicated effectively but also understood and their benefits felt in the daily lives of the people. J-KOM plays a strategic role as a bridge between the government and the public by ensuring communication is not one-way, while providing space for people to share their views and raise issues.
Kafrawi remarked, 'Effective communication is not merely about ensuring information reaches the people, but also allowing them to feel heard, understood and given attention regarding the issues they face,' during the PMK for Teja state constituency (DUN) event held at Gopeng Municipal Hall.
The programme was officiated by Perak Housing and Local Government Committee chairman, who is also Teja assemblyman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching. Kafrawi highlighted that PMK's strength lies in the cooperation among ministries, departments, and government agencies, allowing the public to access various information and services through a single platform.
He stated that the approach aligns with this year's National Day theme, 'Malaysia MADANI: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati', which focuses on translating well-being into the lives of the people, creating value for communities, and building confidence in national development. Kafrawi urged residents of DUN Teja and Gopeng parliamentary constituency to utilize PMK to obtain information and services, share views, and raise local issues with the relevant ministries and agencies.
He stressed that community participation in such programmes is important to ensure government policies and initiatives reflect the actual circumstances and needs at the grassroots level.