Melaka Digital Village initiative gets go-ahead from ministry

The Ministry of Communications has expressed its willingness to support the development of a Digital Village initiative by the state government.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil sees the potential for the programme to be expanded nationwide if it proves successful in Melaka.

The Digital Village aims to modernise village communities by addressing the issue of unclear and unstructured home addresses.

 Digital Village aims to streamline rural addressing

Fahmi, in a meeting with Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, discussed various initiatives, with a particular focus on the Digital Village programme.

Speaking as a special guest on ‘Konti MELAKAfm,’ Fahmi highlighted the significance of the programme and acknowledged Melaka’s progress in this regard.

“It is a good programme, and I see that Melaka is quite ahead in this matter,” Fahmi said during the radio show.

The Digital Village initiative is a forward-looking approach to modernising rural communities, specifically addressing the challenge of a lack of clear and structured home addresses among villagers.

Each village premise gets a unique QR code identity

Under the Digital Village initiative, each premises in the village will be assigned a QR Code, serving as their house address.

This QR Code can be easily scanned using a smartphone, providing access to the Digital Village page.

The page contains essential information such as the unique code number of the premises, full address, subdistrict, lot number, house location link, and old address. This digital solution aims to streamline addressing in rural areas.

Fahmi emphasised the importance of keeping traditional media channels relevant. Despite technological advancements, he highlighted the continued relevance of radio, especially in disseminating accurate information to the public.

He also noted the significance of radio content not just as a form of entertainment but also as a reliable source of information trusted by the people.

The Ministry of Communications’ openness to support the Digital Village initiative reflects a commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of rural communities.

The programme’s potential expansion nationwide underscores its importance and the positive impact it could have on addressing addressing-related challenges.

As the Digital Village initiative takes root in Melaka, it could serve as a model for other states looking to modernise their rural areas.

The ministry acknowledges the enduring relevance of traditional media channels, such as radio, in delivering accurate information and serving as a trusted source for the public.