Secretary-General of Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) Dato’ Sri Dr Sharifah Zarah Syed Ahmad (left) and Deputy State Secretary Datu Haji Misnu Haji Taha (right) at the press conference regarding the launching of Program MINDA at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Kuching this morning.
The programme, running from 11 to 13 March 2016 (Friday to Sunday), will be launched by Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Mohd Najib Razak together with Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Adenan Satem on 12 March 2016 at Kuching Waterfront.
5,000 people are expected to participate in the various activities held throughout the programme, including exhibitions booths set up by Federal and State government agencies, telecommunication companies and other digital technology-related organisations.
MINDA, which stands for Malaysia Inklusif Negara Digital, is the first program of its kind organised by KKMM to create awareness of the development of digital technology in the country and highlight its economic and social benefits to the public. Following the launch in Sarawak, KKMM intends to bring the program on a nationwide tour.