5G internet access needed to boost digital economy
THE Kalaka constituency is in urgent need of internet access with speeds ranging from 4G to 5G to boost the digital economy, said its assemblyman Mohamad Duri. He added the current internet access speed is not sufficient to meet the needs of the population. “The issue of broadband services continues to be a concern for […]
35 projects for Ngemah
KANOWIT: Thirty-five Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects will be implemented in Ngemah state constituency this year. According to its assemblyman Anyi Jana, the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) will also build nine new substations to increase internet access rates and better telephone networks here. He said this during the Nanga Tada Resettlement Scheme (SPS) Profile Book […]
Residents in Ulu Katibas rejoice at internet access
SONG: The people in Ulu Katibas here are already enjoying Wifi internet coverage. Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan shared on his social media page on Friday (Feb 25), that the rural villagers were relieved and very happy with such development in their area. Lidam said it was one of his promises to see the rural areas […]
Is online dating worth it?
Online dating has been a revolution ever since it started but like every coin, has another side to it. It appears to be a practical way to date for most people nowadays. However, is it really reliable? Super effective or superficial? Since its wide usage in the early 2000s, the internet has become an important […]
Greater internet access via Saluran-MySRBN
LAWAS: The Sarawak government will identify 150 more locations statewide for the installation of the Saluran-MySRBN initiative for greater internet access. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg assured this has been the state government’s intention towards assisting the people in the villages who have limited access to the Internet. “What is happening in […]
Minister visits Tebedu Community Internet Centre
SERIAN: Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa today (Oct 23) paid a working visit to the Tebedu Community Internet Centre and officiated at the Malaysian Family Youth Package (Pakej Remaja Keluarga Malaysia) for students studying at various universities and educational institutions. “The Malaysian Family Youth Package is a new prepaid package to help teenagers and […]
Ministry launches internet packages for students
KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) today launched two Internet packages — the Malaysian Family Youth Package and the Malaysian Family Device Package. Its minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa, said the packages were introduced to help teenagers and students, especially the less fortunate, to gain Internet access and have affordable smart devices. He […]
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 […]
Go for school based assessments
KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that the switch from centralised examination to more school-based assessments is more relevant, said an academic. Dean of Faculty of Language and Communication, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Professor Dr Ambigapathy Pandian pointed out that examination could not be given to students who had not completed their syllabus. He said […]
Better internet access for public library soon
MUKAH: The state government’s plan to provide internet connection for the public library of Dalat-Mukah District Council (MDDM) is expected to be implemented next year. MDDM walikota Kadir Jamil said previously there was internet service at the library using Wi-Fi, but it has been disconnected due to problem of poor access here. He added he […]
