The Langkawi International Dialogue (LID) held in July 1999 called for greater effort in promoting a 'smart partnership' nation-building vision among the South nations for solidarity, harmony and mutual prosperity.

Malaysia, as initiator took upon herself to support this vision by establishing the ‘South-South Information Gateway’ (SSIG) – a one stop information centre where information on South nations will be made available and presented according to South perspective – a worthy initiative to enable all South nations to be heard and to be visible in the world’s mainstream economy.

SSIG was launched by the Minister of Information on 28 September 2005, with the aim of promoting the best interest of South nations. It will harness the exchange of information, news and broadcast materials where the South’s perspective will be emphasized.

To be a depository and information exchange centre that contributes towards development, solidarity and prosperity of South nations.

A platform for South nations to provide and source for balanced and accurate news and information.

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To establish a central depository that will allow the South nations to share information, news and broadcast materials as a way to promote peace, unity, solidarity and shared prosperity;

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To narrow down the disparities between the information rich and information poor among the South nations;

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To ensure that news about the South nations are being reported in a rapid, objective, fair and balanced manner and in accordance with the South's perspective; and

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To pave the way for other opportunities which would enhance cooperation among the South nations, following the exchange of news and broadcast materials through smart partnership.

Broadcast materials produced by respective South nations on various topics. Currently available are radio and television programmes produced by Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) as well as Malaysian National Film Department (FNM) such as talk shows, magazines, documentaries, films, trailers and capsules.

Knowledge generating and information sharing activities such as workshops, seminars, forums, roundtables, conferences, exchange of experts and study visits for and among South nations.

A collection of publications, reports, speeches and research papers on various topics respective South nations. To date, the materials collected include papers presented during conferences and forums as well as country profiles of South nations.

Dissemination of news bulletins on South nations collated through the Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA), the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) and the Smart News Network International (SNNi).

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