Govt reaches 1.65 million people in Malaysia through Info on Wheels programme
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The Malaysian Information Department (Japen) has implemented the Info On Wheels (IOW) progr...
The Malaysian Information Department (Japen) has successfully implemented the Info On Wheels (IOW) programme at 23,962 locations nationwide, reaching approximately 1.65 million people from January 1 to September 23. This effort is part of the Madani Government's comprehensive communication strategy, utilizing face-to-face approaches, narrative coordination, publication of communication materials, and digital dissemination to ensure that information regarding policies, assistance, and initiatives is accurately conveyed to the public.
The programme also includes 5,571 JIWA@Komuniti Madani: Sembang Santai programmes, which engaged 616,961 members of the Madani Community. In addition to the IOW programme, the Communications Ministry reported significant digital outreach, with 9,294 posts uploaded on Japen's official social media platforms, garnering 16.51 million views as of September 22.
Furthermore, the ministry has been addressing issues of poor internet access, identifying 37 areas with coverage problems and issuing 104 Notices of Non-Compliance to service providers to improve the situation.
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