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DIGITAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME, KAMPUNG ANGKAT MADANI (KAM), AND SEKOLAH ANGKAT MADANI (SAM) BY MINISTRY OF DIGITAL BRIDGES LIMBANG COMMUNITY’S DIGITAL DIVIDE
LIMBANG, October 24, 2026 – The Ministry of Digital organised the Digital Outreach Programme, alongside the handover ceremony for the Kampung Angkat MADANI (KAM) and Sekolah Angkat MADANI (SAM) initiatives, held at Sekolah Kebangsaan St. Edmund, Limbang, Sarawak.
The handover ceremony was officiated by the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Digital, YBhg. Datuk Fabian Bigar, and witnessed by the Deputy Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Limbang, YB Datuk Haji Hasbi bin Haji Habibollah. The event was also attended by the Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development of Sarawak and State Assemblyman (ADUN) for Bukit Kota, YB Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Ismail, alongside the ADUN for Batu Danau, YB Dato’ Paulus Palu Anak Gumbang.
The total allocation for the KAM and SAM programmes amounts to RM700,000, distributed as follows:
1.Kampung Angkat MADANI (KAM) Programme:
•Implemented in Kampung Belimbing Melugus, Limbang, benefiting 29 households through the installation of solar LED lights, procurement of village support amenities, and ICT equipment. The benefits of this ICT provision are also extended to students of SK Ukong.
2.TVET Institution Support:
•Channeled to local TVET institutions to carry out electrical equipment installation works in Kampung Belimbing Melugus.
3.oSekolah Angkat MADANI (SAM) Programme:
•Implemented at SK St. Edmund under the Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP), Ministry of Digital. It encompasses the installation of an LED screen in the school hall, the provision of smartboards, and the installation of wireless access points to create a more conducive learning
environment.
The implementation of this programme reflects the continuous commitment of the
MADANI Government in ensuring that the spillover benefits of the nation's
development are directly felt by grassroots communities. Focus is placed on
providing basic amenities, enhancing technology access, and upgrading educational
infrastructure. This initiative ultimately supports efforts to bridge the digital divide,
empowering the community to harness technological advancements in their daily lives.
The handover ceremony was held in conjunction with the Open Day of Sekolah
Kebangsaan (SK) St. Edmund, enlivened by a variety of digital technologybased
programmes and activities. Key highlights included introductory and
exploratory sessions on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, digital literacy
exposure, cybersecurity awareness, and online scam prevention involving school
students and the local community, particularly the Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan
Keselamatan Kampung (JKKK).
This initiative by the Ministry of Digital aligns with the MADANI Government
commitment to expanding the benefits of digitalisation to the community, enhancing
digital literacy, and promoting safe, responsible technology use. To help ease the cost
of living for the public, the event was further enlivened by the organisation of the
Jualan RAHMAH MADANI, offering daily essential items at reasonable prices
exclusively for the Limbang community.
Overall, the Ministry of Digital remains committed to driving high impact initiatives
that directly benefit the people through the KAM and SAM programmes. The
implementation of both programmes reflects the care and dedication of the MADANI
Government toward community needs, particularly in rural areas, through the
improvement of community facilities, enhancement of learning environment quality,
and expansion of digital access.
These efforts not only elevate the well-being of the local community to ensure
development is enjoyed inclusively, but also serve as a foundational pillar in placing
Malaysia on a solid trajectory toward becoming an AI Nation by 2030.
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Ministry of Digital.