BAU:The Digital Economy Centre (PEDi) in Kampung Krokong is set to undergo an internet connectivity enhancement to improve residents’ access to superior internet services.
Communications and Digital Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, revealed that the present internet speed at PEDi in the village stands at 20 Mbps.
Consequently, he has called for an upgrade using microwave technology to attain a speed of 100 Mbps in the coming days.
“My hope is that with high-speed internet at PEDi, more residents in the Bau district can utilise this facility. Nearby villages can also make use of PEDi for e-commerce, digitalisation, or other services that they can enjoy with better internet,” he said during a media briefing after officiating at the Hari Bersama Komuniti Pusat Ekonomi Digital (PEDi) at Kampung Krokong on Saturday (Sept 16).
He also said they are in an advanced phase of negotiations with telecommunications firms to address concerns involving towers lacking telecommunication equipment.
Fahmi emphasised that Sarawak has 600 telecommunication towers lacking the required telecommunication infrastructure.
At the same time he highlighted that there are additional matters related to commercial aspects with telecommunications companies.
“We are in the final stages of discussions, and I hope that within the next two weeks, we can make an announcement,” he said.
Also present were Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital, Teo Nie Ching, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Communications and Digital, Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM), Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din, Deputy Minister of Utilities and Communications, Datuk Liwan Lagang, MP for Puncak Borneo, Datuk Willie Mongin, MP for Mas Gading, Mordi Bimol, assemblyman for Serumbu, Miro Simuh, and District Officer of Bau, Constantine Gerald David Jonas.
