LIMBANG: The Digital Ministry has allocated RM700,000 to boost rural infrastructure and digital access in Limbang, Sarawak, through the Kampung Angkat Madani and Sekolah Angkat Madani initiatives.
From solar streetlights in Kampung Belimbing Melugus to smartboards for SK St. Edmund, these efforts aim at bridging the digital gap at the grassroots level.
The Digital ministry announced the initiatives during a Jelajah Digital event at SK St Edmund in Limbang in late October, which featured various programmes and activities to introduce digital technologies to the Limbang community.
The event was officiated by Digital Ministry secretary-general Datuk Fabian Bigar and witnessed by Deputy Transport Minister and Limbang MP Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. Also present was Batu Danau assemblyman Datuk Paulus Palu Gumbang.
Under the Kampung Angkat Madani programme, 29 households in Kampung Belimbing Melugus will benefit from the solar LED streetlights, community support equipment and ICT hardware. Students of SK Ukong will also get to utilise the ICT provision.
For the Sekolah Angkat Madani initiative, which is executed by the ministry’s Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP), SK St Edmund will receive an LED screen for its school hall, smartboards and wireless access points.
Additionally, the ministry will also partner with a local Technical and Vocational Education and Training institution to install electrical equipment in Kampung Belimbing Melugus.
The Kampung Angkat Madani programme was introduced under the 2024 Budget to enhance access to basic amenities through a Whole-of-Government approach, while the Sekolah Angkat Madani initiative was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in June 2025 as a national effort to strengthen education, social wellbeing and community resilience.
The ministry said its initiatives in Limbang reflect the Madani government’s commitment to ensuring national development reaches rural communities. Focus areas include basic infrastructure, technological access and educational facilities, allowing residents to leverage modern technology in their daily lives.
The handover event also featured exploratory sessions on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity awareness, and online scam prevention for students and local leaders from the Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK).
A Rahmah Madani sale was held alongside the event to provide essential goods to residents at affordable prices.
Reaffirming its dedication to high-impact public initiatives, the Digital Ministry noted that the programmes address community needs through upgrading community facilities, enhancing learning environments and expanding digital access.
“These endeavours not only boost the local community’s wellbeing, ensuring inclusive enjoyment of national progress, but also serve as a foundational pillar positioning Malaysia firmly on track toward becoming an AI nation by 2030,” it said.
