CYBERJAYA, 7 May 2026 (The Capital Post) — Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) is calling on Malaysians to support the nation’s technological innovation efforts by voting for Malaysia’s nominated projects at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026.
According to information shared on the official Facebook page of Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia, the awards are organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and recognise outstanding ICT-driven initiatives that contribute towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
MCMC said Malaysia’s participation aligns with this year’s WSIS theme of leveraging information and communication technologies (ICTs) to accelerate sustainable development and build a more inclusive digital future.
The commission noted that Malaysia continues to play its role as a Platinum Strategic Partner, reflecting the country’s commitment to technological progress, resilience, and shared prosperity while reinforcing Southeast Asia’s growing position as a regional hub for digital innovation.
A total of 10 Malaysia-led projects supported by MCMC have been shortlisted across several categories, covering areas such as digital governance, online safety, ICT innovation, agriculture technology, and community empowerment.
Among the nominated projects are the ASEAN 5G Skills Framework and Capacity Development Platform, Communications and Infrastructure Disaster Recovery (CIDR) Plan, Human-Centered Digital Governance Through MCMC’s Five-Year Plan 2030, and the Sebenarnya.my portal.
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Several agriculture and artificial intelligence-based initiatives were also shortlisted, including AI-powered livestock weight estimation systems and AI-driven paddy disease detection projects under MCMC’s AGRINXT Northern Chapter programme.
Other nominations include the Kempen Internet Selamat (KIS), an e-waste stewardship initiative promoting responsible circularity practices, and Empowering Communities for Heal.
According to MCMC, the shortlisted initiatives demonstrate Malaysia’s holistic approach in leveraging technology for national development, strengthening digital resilience and governance while empowering communities and promoting responsible online behaviour.
The commission added that public voting will play a crucial role in determining the final winners, making every vote an opportunity to showcase Malaysia’s innovation and impact on the global stage.
MCMC also encouraged Malaysians to support the country’s nominations through the official WSIS Prizes platform, describing the collective effort as part of Malaysia’s push to strengthen leadership in responsible and inclusive technological innovation. -The Capital Post
