Kommuniti Madani must be govt’s eyes and ears at grassroots level, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Kommuniti Madani must play an active role as the “eyes, ears, tongue, feet and hands” of the government in ensuring that every initiative and assistance reaches the targeted groups directly at the grassroots level, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
He said appointed Kommuniti Madani members carry a huge responsibility to be on the ground to listen to the people’s grievances and explain state and federal government policies in the simplest manner possible.
He noted that the ministry would make intensive training series mandatory through collaboration with the Institut Penyiaran dan Penerangan Tun Abdul Razak (IPPTAR) to equip Kommuniti Madani members with skills in producing graphics and techniques to respond boldly to viral issues without fear or hesitation.
“One of the first activities we are coordinating is going down to markets and stalls. I want you to see for yourselves issues such as the availability of subsidised cooking oil packets or diesel stock at petrol stations.
“Convey the information so that immediate intervention can be carried out every week,” he said when speaking at the presentation ceremony of appointment letters for Kommuniti Madani Kuala Lumpur and Selangor here today.
Also present were Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Information Department director-general Julina Johan.
Meanwhile, Fahmi also reminded Kommuniti Madani members to remain vigilant against the tactics of provocative agents on social media who deliberately manipulate religious and racial sentiments through fake accounts.
A total of 234 KommunitI MADANI chiefs from Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Selangor received appointment letters for the 2026/2027 term as part of efforts to strengthen the community communication network in urban and suburban areas.
Commenting further on Kommuniti Madani, Amirudin stressed the importance of responding quickly within 24 hours or at least four hours after an issue is raised to avoid prolonged confusion among the public.
“Our task now is to counter what has been misinterpreted out there.
“Master the tools, master the content, and ensure our alignment moves in unison as a whole-of-government, whole-of-society unit to defend the truth regarding any fact,” he added.
