Minister urges telco companies to improve coverage
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of telecommunication companies must collaborate to address the network coverage problem. Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil said that while household 4G coverage in Malaysia has reached an impressive 96.92 per cent, no telecommunication company has achieved the same level of coverage. “This issue primarily stems […]
Six more telecommunication towers for Kalaka constituency
SIX more telecommunication towers are planned for the Kalaka constituency, expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2023. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Liwan Lagang added that one telco tower in Sungai Engkabang, Roban had been completed and would be operational in the first quarter of 2023. “A completed telco tower […]
Sarawak on course for full clean water supply coverage
By Alexandra Lorna & Tania Matu KUCHING: Sarawak recorded an overall water supply coverage of 83.7 per cent as at second quarter of 2022, said Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He said the rural water supply coverage was at 67.2 per cent and 99 per cent coverage for urban areas. “The Sarawak […]
State achieves 80.6 per cent vaccination coverage
KUCHING: Sarawak has achieved 80.6 per cent vaccination coverage for the entire population of the state as of April 26. Sarawak State Health Department director Dr Ooi Choo Huck said that the second dose coverage for those aged 18 and above was at 91 percent. “Meanwhile, the second dose coverage for adolescents aged 12 and […]
4G coverage will be expanded in Sarawak, Julau among focus areas
KUALA LUMPUR: Several plans to upgrade internet access in Sarawak are ready, among others, to increase 4G network coverage in the state which is currently only at 80.84 per cent, lower than the national average of 94. percent, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa. He said among the areas of focus was […]
Jendela map can now be accessible through Jendela Portal
KUALA LUMPUR: The Jalinan Digital Negara (Jendela) map is now readily accessible via a new website called Jendela Portal, under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) website. Chairman Dr Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek said that in general, Jendela Map has three main functionalities which include coverage map, users’ feedback, and feedback status. To check […]
Ministry sets up special panel to identify areas without Internet service
GEORGE TOWN: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) has set up a special committee in collaboration with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) to identify areas without Internet access or poor coverage so as to facilitate the home-based teaching and Learning (PdPR) method. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin said KKMM would go to the ground […]
Insurance thrives in pandemic
KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic is a blessing in disguise for the insurance industry which has surprisingly witnessed an unexpected increase in demands from the public to buy insurance policies and medical plans. Choo Hong Wee, Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad (Prudential) unit manager based in Kuching, disclosed that his team had been registering good sales during […]
Telcos told to improve coverage after student hurt in search for better reception
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has ordered telecommunication companies to optimise nearby transmission towers to ensure better Internet coverage around Kampung Baru Batu Tiga, Perak by next month. The MCMC announced in a statement today that the move was a short-term solution. As for the long-term solution, it has ordered the […]
Sarawak looking to extend fibre optic coverage to central region
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is looking into the possibility of extending the fibre optic cable network to the central region. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing said a request had been made to TM Sarawak to further its fibre optic cable deployment work to Baleh Dam. He said this was necessary to ensure […]
