MIMOS Annual Report 2007

Engaging CommunitiesThroughout 2007, MIMOS had initiated programmes with the support of MOSTI to connect communitiesthrough ICT, especially those living in rural areas. This is in line with the Government’s aspiration andcall to bridge the digital divide. We also believe that the ICT revolution should reach all levels of societyregardless of who or where they are.Some of our community programmes included:K-SchoolOne of our initiatives was spearheading the K-Schoolpilot project as part of the MOSTI’s programme toimprove education delivery and school administrationthrough ICT-based systems and tools. The objectiveof this project is to ensure Malaysia’s long-termcompetitiveness in the k-economy. A few schoolsincluding Sekolah Menengah Bukit Iban, Pahangwere chosen as the pilot sites.NICE 2007National Innovation Conference and Exhibition 2007(NICE 2007) was opened on 30 November by PrimeMinister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. MIMOSparticipated at NICE 2007 by showcasing its appliedresearch technologies including Makcik PC whichstole the limelight. Aiming at bridging the digitaldivide, Makcik PC would be able to benefit thetechnology have-nots in the country.K-WheelsWith the success of the Scientific Excellence inIslamic Civilisation Exhibition which ended onFebruary 2007, the Ministry of Science, Technologyand Innovation had organised a road tour of theexhibition to eight states in the Peninsular Malaysia.MIMOS had refurbished its Mobile Internet Unit(MIU), now known simply as K-Wheels, to becomea mobile exhibition of interactive and multimediashowcases. The journey started on 5 March until 4April 2007. Throughout the month-long journey, themobile exhibition attracted more than 50,000visitors nationwide.The public and media’s response to MIMOSinitiatives has been encouraging. In 2007, MIMOSreceived overwhelming positive coverage for itsoutreach activities. We will continue to work with theGovernment, civil societies and communities to bringthe benefits of ICT and technologies to the people.Annual Report 2007 31