Official Portal of the Kelantan State Government
PUTRAJAYA, 3 SEPTEMBER 2026 (THURSDAY) - The Tanah Merah District Council achieved a brilliant success after the MDTM innovation team, SMART TEAM, was crowned the Champion of the Public Sector AI Nexus Challenge (PSAINC) 2026 at the PSAINC 2026 Award Presentation Ceremony coinciding with the 2026 Public Sector AI Seminar held in Putrajaya today.
This victory is even sweeter as SMART TEAM MDTM also received the Special Award from the Local Authorities (PBT) and the Special AWS User Case Award, proving the capabilities and competitiveness of PBT at the district level in driving digital transformation and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology at the national level.
The award ceremony was officiated by YBhg. Tan Sri Shamsul Azri bin Abu Bakar, the Secretary-General to the Government.
Also present to provide moral support and witness this historic achievement were YBhg. Dato' Haji Azi Rahimee bin Haji Mohamed, Deputy Secretary-General of the State Government of Kelantan (Management) along with YABrs. Encik Wan Ahmad Suwaidi bin Zainal Abidin, the President of the Tanah Merah District Council.
The MDTM Management extends their highest congratulations and special appreciation to the SMART TEAM for their dedication and relentless efforts. MDTM also expresses gratitude to the State Government of Kelantan, the Digital Department, the Ministry of Digital, and all parties that have consistently provided comprehensive support.
Kerajaan Negeri Kelantan
KPKT Malaysia
Dato' Wan Roslan Wan Hamat
Hilmi Abdullah
Local Government Division, Kelantan State Secretary's Office
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