Negeri sembilan: The Negeri Sembilan MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 concluded today, drawing over 100,000 visitors to the three-day event at Dataran Nilai here. Digital Ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar said the programme, themed 'Digital Across Generations, Empowering Communities' and led by the Digital Ministry, received an encouraging response after surpassing its target of 25,000 visitors.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the ministry received support from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) through the Performance Coordination Unit (PACU) as the main secretariat, as well as from the Negeri Sembilan government as the host, contributing to the success of the programme. Fabian Bigar noted that on the first day, the number of visitors reached 24,000, on the second day 77,000, and on the final day it exceeded 100,000. He expressed gratitude and congratulations to all parties involved in making the Negeri Sembilan PMR a success.
The PMR offered many free direct services, such as free haircuts, health and dental check-ups, as well as various engaging activities provided by 26 ministry agencies. The event provided a platform for departments and agencies under the ministry to engage directly with the public while showcasing various initiatives and digital services.
Earlier, Fabian presented the awards for the best Negeri Sembilan PMR 2025 booths, with the Ministry of Health (MOH) taking first place, PACU second, and the Ministry of Defence third. Meanwhile, the Negeri Sembilan Health Department (JKNNS) booth attracted some 1,000 visitors who came for free health check-ups during the programme, which began on Friday.
JKNNS Non-Communicable Disease Control Unit principal assistant director Dr. Wan Nur Adilla Wan Alias said the programme entered its third day today, drawing large crowds eager for free health screenings. Screenings included diabetes, blood sugar, cholesterol, high blood pressure, and advice on BMI to help people achieve a healthy weight. Additionally, JKNNS offered an advisory service on medicines, raised awareness of vaping and cigarette risks, and facilitated registration for the Healthcare Scheme for the B40 Group.
Visitor M. Sathiya, 36, from Seremban, shared that she was initially there to shop but was drawn to the JKNNS booth for the free health screenings. Another visitor, Maziah Rahman, 47, suggested these programmes be continued monthly in rural areas to make regular health checks more accessible, particularly for the elderly.