PRESS RELEASE
JELAJAH MALAYSIA DIGITAL (JMD) @ KAPIT, SARAWAK
KAPIT, 21 February 2025 – YB Datuk Wilson Ugak Anak Kumbong, Deputy Minister of Digital, officiated the Jelajah Malaysia Digital (JMD) @ Kapit, Sarawak, an initiative by the Ministry of Digital with the support of relevant agencies to empower the community through digital technology and the event was held at Kapit Town Square, Kapit.
JMD @ Kapit, Sarawak is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance the digital ecosystem nationwide, ultimately benefiting the people of Malaysia MADANI. This initiative aligns with the goal of increasing the contribution of the digital economy to 25.5% of GDP by 2025 and supporting the creation of more than 500,000 new jobs.
In line with the National Agrofood Policy (DAN 2.0), the National Food Security Policy, and the National Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution Council (MED4IRN), the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), an agency under the Ministry of Digital (KD), has been officially appointed as the National Digital Technology Verifier (Digital AgTech) by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) to drive digital transformation in the country’s agricultural sector.
As of 2024, more than 600 Digital AgTech systems have been implemented nationwide, benefiting 30,000 agro-entrepreneurs who have received digitalisation training to enhance their skills in leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in their daily operations. Out of this total, more than 20 Digital AgTech systems powered by IoT technology have been deployed across Sarawak, covering agricultural sub-sectors such as crop farming and aquaculture.
This year, more than five (5) AI-powered systems for the aquaculture subsector, worth RM150,000, will be implemented in Sarawak.
In addition to the AgTech sessions with MDEC, JMD @ Kapit also features the Digital Community Programme in collaboration with the Kapit KEMAS Department, including cooking demonstrations using the latest technology such as the ChatGPT application.
Furthermore, a session with TikTok Shop was held to expose the public to digital platforms and share tips and techniques for online business marketing to generate income.
Other activities include the CyberSAFE Programme with CyberSecurity Malaysia and the AI untuk Rakyat session, a self-learning online programme designed to raise public awareness about Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Additionally, the MADANI Healthy Aerobics, Digital Explorace, and Digital Fun Run@Kapit 2025 activities, which attracted over 530 participants, were held in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) Kapit Division.
Besides the RAHMAH Sale in partnership with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Kapit Division, this year’s JMD programme was further enlivened by the “Kapit’s Got Talent” competition, featuring 32 participants from across Kapit showcasing various performances.
JMD @ Kapit, Sarawak was made possible through the cooperation of the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak (MYSED), the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM), and various departments/agencies in Kapit, including the Kapit District Council, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), Road Transport Department (JPJ), Public-Private Partnership Unit (UKAS), Kapit District Police Headquarters (IPD), and the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM).
The organisation of such programmes provides opportunities for the public to further strengthen the core values of daya cipta Malaysia MADANI within the community, particularly in Kapit, Sarawak, while harnessing digital technology in daily life and positioning digital advancement as a driver of sustainable community development.
Also present at the event were YB Datuk Liwan Lagang, Deputy Minister of Utilities and Communications Sarawak; YB Nicholas Kudi Jantai, State Assemblyman for Baleh; YB Kennedy Chukpai Ugon, State Assemblyman for Murum; YBhg. Fabian Bigar, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Digital; Senior Officials of the Ministry; and representatives from relevant agencies.
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Issued by:
Corporate Communications Unit,
Ministry of Digital.
