Fahmi calls for Malaysians to move together as 'Segulai Sejalai'

KUCHING: Malaysia's Communications Minister, Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, has urged all Malaysians to unite and work together in a spirit of "Segulai Sejalai" – meaning "moving together" in the Iban language. Fahmi emphasized that Malaysia should strive for advancement, prosperity, and unity, both at the regional and international levels.

This vision requires the shared effort of people from every state, race, religion, and background, with unity, development, and technological progress serving as the bridge that connects them all.

Addressing the Malaysia Day 2026 celebration in Kuching, Fahmi highlighted the ongoing efforts by the Madani government to bring the people of Sabah and Sarawak into the digital age through the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela). He stressed that digitalization is not just about providing internet access; it is a powerful catalyst for improving the quality of life in rural and remote areas. By opening up opportunities in education, the economy, and entrepreneurship, digitalization promises to leave no one behind.

To achieve this goal, the government is actively expanding telecommunications infrastructure. This includes constructing new telecommunications towers and increasing the number of National Information Dissemination Centres (Nadi). In 2024, 23 Nadi centers were approved for Sarawak, and all have now been completed. One such success story is Nadi Pulau Banggi in Sabah, which won the Capacity Building category at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2025.

This achievement demonstrates that location should not be a hindrance to success, and it reflects the Madani government's commitment to ensuring that every citizen benefits from the digital revolution.