Mcmc S Nadi Digital Inclusive Project Wins At Wsis Prizes 2025

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 MCMC’s initiative was recognised for its success in providing digital literacy and economic opportunities to one of Malaysia's most remote island communities.
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil with the award at the WSIS+20 High-Level Event today. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s Nadi Digital Inclusive Project has been honoured as a winner at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2025
In a statement today, MCMC lauded its Nadi Pulau Banggi initiative, which won in the “C4: Capacity Building” category for its success in providing digital literacy, skills training and economic opportunities to one of Malaysia’s most remote island communities.
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil received the award at an official ceremony held in conjunction with the WSIS+20 High-Level Event today.
He said the Nadi Digital Inclusive Project in Pulau Banggi, Sabah, reflected the government’s commitment to leave no one behind in the digital era.
Pulau Banggi, about 70km from Kudat, and only accessible by ferry or speedboat, is home to nearly 20,000 residents. Its economy is primarily fishing, oil palm and rubber.
According to MCMC, the island’s remote location has limited residents’ access to education, healthcare and economic growth.
“Under the National Digital Network Plan, the Nadi initiative has established community digital hubs that now provide high-speed internet and ICT training to fishermen, farmers, students and small business owners, equipping them with the skills to succeed in today’s digital economy.
“This project has transformed the lives of residents, with youths acquiring ICT skills, women starting online micro-businesses and local entrepreneurs expanding their markets,” said MCMC.
It said Nadi is being expanded to other underserved areas, including Pulau Mandi Darah in northern Sabah, with plans for nationwide expansion by 2035 through scalable training modules, community hubs, and long-term funding in Sabah and Sarawak.
The Pulau Ketam Stingray II project also won in the “C2: Information and Communication Infrastructure” category for its efforts to provide high-speed connectivity via the installation of a 46.4km underwater fibre optic cable between Kapar and Pulau Ketam in Selangor.
This project has enabled students to participate in online learning, helped families access telemedicine services and boosted digital business growth for small businesses.
Organised by the International Telecommunication Union, the WSIS Prizes celebrate ICT projects that drive progress towards the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. - FMT

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