I came across a news that Malaysia’s very own information kiosk utilising the touchscreen concept, e-ryza, was launched in KL Sentral yesterday.

Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman said the kiosk, called the Brain of Malaysia, would serve as a platform to promote “Zoom! Malaysia”, the ministry’s campaign to promote domestic tourism.

The news claimed that the kiosk has web access, video mail, bill payment and e-ticketing services, among others. It also provides Internet access at a low rate, 20 sen for every two minutes.

So far, 100 kiosks have been installed at various places like the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT), KL Sentral and a few shopping malls in Klang Valley. Another 100 units will be installed this year at public areas in all states and airports.

With the cost of RM40k per unit, I really hope the kiosks will be fully utilized..