KOTA BARU – The Communications and Digital Ministry has set up a total of 72 digital economy centres (PEDi) in Kelantan so far with the total number of users reaching more than 133,000 people.
Its minister Fahmi Fadzil said a total of 2,294 of them have become active PEDi entrepreneurs while more than 259,000 training participations have been recorded.
“These figures clearly prove that PEDi has the potential to help improve the standard of living and social mobility of the population.
“Various entrepreneurship programmes by PEDi including food handling courses, basic Shopee classes and ICT classes can be used by the local community to improve skills while generating income,” he said.
He said this while speaking at the chairmen appointment ceremony of PEDi Unity Advisory Panels at the Kelantan state level, here today.
At the event, a total of 72 individuals received letters of appointment as the PEDi Unity Advisory Panels chairmen.
Commenting on the appointments, Fahmi said it is very important as it will have an impact on PEDi’s role and direction to boost the local digital economy through community involvement.
“The chairmen appointed from among experienced local leaders are expected to further boost PEDi’s activities and work as a focal point for ICT-related activities and also the local economy,” he said.
He said that the local community’s socioeconomic status is also given attention by the government.
He said the government always tries to give exposure to digital skills regardless of social or geographical position so that the people can participate and seize opportunities in the digital economy.
PEDi is the ministry’s main initiative for the local community to foster positive use of the Internet and open up opportunities for all to pioneer businesses online or through e-commerce platforms. – Bernama, June 24, 2023
