TM says actively engaging access seekers for wholesale internet pricing agreement

KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) says it is in active engagement with access seekers to reach an agreement following the release of its new Reference Access Offer (RAO), which outlines the wholesale pricing of its High-Speed Broadband (HSBB) network. The telecommunication company said the adoption of the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP) for […]

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 […]

Fast internet to ensure smooth learning process in religious schools

KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) will provide highspeed internet broadband services to ensure a smooth learning process in two schools under the Sarawak Islamic Council in the Samarahan district. SMA general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said two out of 11 schools under the Sarawak Islamic Council have experienced broadband network problems. “We are receiving […]

The new SK Ulu Segan in Sebauh to enjoy high-speed internet

BINTULU: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ulu Segan in Sebauh will soon enjoy a faster internet speed with the installation of fibre optic cables when they move to the new school premises next month. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said the internet connectivity initiative was part of the Sebauh Rural High-Speed Open Broadband […]

Rural internet connectivity to spur growth

KAPIT: The high-speed internet facility in this division will enable residents to enjoy various opportunities to generate wealth, improve digital skills and have access to knowledge. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it would encourage and spur Sarawakians to be a digitally literate community driven by data and innovation. “With the […]

Rural Sebauh now has high-speed internet access

KUCHING: Rural areas in Sebauh district are now able to enjoy high-speed internet service following the recent completion of the state government’s Sebauh Rural High-Speed Open Broadband Network project. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the project involved an expansion of fibre optic cables to connect 49 longhouses, six schools, two […]

More to enjoy high-speed internet soon

KUCHING: Another 11 state constituencies are expected to enjoy high-speed internet service provided by Telekom Malaysia (TM) Sarawak by the end of the year with more expansion being planned for 2022. So far, 65 out of 82 state constituencies have been served with high-speed internet service. Through their 84 nodes statewide, more than 400,000 households […]

KKMM committed to ensuring high-speed internet access nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) is committed to ensuring high-speed internet access is available nationwide, especially in Sabah and Sarawak, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Its minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said it was through a project to build new telecommunication towers, upgrade existing transmitters, provide premises with fibre optics and […]

School equipped with high-speed internet

KUCHING: Students and teachers of SJK (C) Chung Hua Rantau Panjang will now be able to enjoy high-speed broadband internet connectivity thanks to Reach Ten Communication Sdn Bhd. Batu Kawa assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian conveyed his appreciation to Reach 10, a company set up by a home-grown local technopreneur, for introducing high-speed […]

Telcos urged to complement government’s subsidy initiative

KUCHING: Telecommunication companies have been urged to offer affordable high-speed Internet connection packages for schoolchildren to complement the government’s subsidy for the purchase of smartphones or other devices. Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Adam Prakash said without the support from telcos, the government’s initiative would have less impact as students and teachers desperately needed Internet […]