Cheaper internet prices by September  

KUALA LUMPUR: All broadband internet service providers have been instructed to reduce internet prices starting September, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the matter was in line with the implementation of the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP) which would lead to a reduction in internet wholesale prices and cheaper packages. “To […]

Allo’s Rahmah broadband package offers monthly subscription at RM69  

KUALA LUMPUR: The Allo’s Rahmah Fixed Broadband Package under the Rahmah Package initiative offers a fixed broadband subscription price of only RM69 for a 24-month contract, according to  Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil. He said that Allo’s Rahmah plan provides internet service with unlimited data throughout the contract period, enabling the subscribers to […]

New pricing concept to enable broadband services offered at lower prices

KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the new Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP) effective March 1 saw broadband service prices set lowered compared to the earlier MSAP. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said for example, the price for wholesale high-speed broadband services with a speed of 100 Mbps in the new MSAP for this […]

Rural youth to benefit from broadband network

KUCHING: An allocation of RM200 million from the state government for Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) to set up 150 sites for rural broadband network across the state will benefit the youth in Sarawak. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said this proves that the state government listens to the demands and aspirations of Sarawakian youth […]

Underserved communities to have internet connectivity

KUCHING: Serba Dinamik Group Bhd (SDGB) aims to provide internet connectivity to the unserved and underserved communities through its venture into space technology. SDGB group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Dr Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah said this initiative was in line with the government’s decision to bring internet to all Malaysians. “The space […]

Joining forces to provide broadband services

KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have agreed in principle to work together to tackle the urgent need for broadband internet connectivity in underserved areas in the state. SMA said they are going to work closely with MCMC to ensure efficient rollout of their projects. “We are mindful […]