Residents Turn To Taman Desa Belantik NADI To Check BUDI95 Eligibility, Access Digital Services

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Taman Desa Belantik National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) continues to serve as the local community reference hub, offering a range of digital, educational and social facilities, including checking eligibility for the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme.

Its manager Mohd Ewan Mohamad Noh, said the centre not only provides internet access but also actively organises workshops, courses, health screenings and digital literacy programmes, thereby serving as a community hub to help residents understand government policies.

“We regularly run various programmes for the local community and NADI members. For instance, today we assisted people in checking their BUDI95 eligibility, in addition to conducting an information programme on cyber security,” he said when met by Bernama here today.

Taman Desa Belantik NADI assistant manager Hijarliza Ithnin said students and nearby residents frequently visited the centre, utilising it as a learning space and a hub for daily activities.

For retiree Masita Othman, 56, from Taman Sri Stulang, the centre has eased her access to digital services, including checking her BUDI95 eligibility.

“It’s very easy to check BUDI95  eligibility here, and the staff members are really IT-savvy. I learnt about this facility through friends and was happy to be eligible for BUDI95. I also come here often to print documents and sort online matters,” she said.

Echoing the same sentiment, housewife Ida Noor Ashura, 44, expressed her joy at being eligible for BUDI95 after checking at the centre, which she described as making daily tasks much easier.

BUDI95 eligibility checks can be made starting today via the official portal at www.budi95.gov.my.

Meanwhile, Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tebrau Bakar Batu student Muhammad Aidi Rayyan Abdullah, 12, said he relied on the facilities at the centre to complete his homework and learn new things online.

Muhammad Aidi Rayyan’s classmate, Muhammad Fikri Adam Mohamad Faizal, 12, said the centre’s welcoming setting helped students focus on their studies while enjoying time with friends.

“I enjoy coming here with my friends. Abang and kakak (NADI staff) here are always helpful. It’s free to study here, but playing games costs RM1 per hour. I make sure to study first before playing online games,” he said.

The NADI Centre is a government initiative aimed at enhancing digital literacy, connecting the community with information technology, and empowering local residents to keep pace with the country’s digitalisation.

--BERNAMA