MCMC targets 1.2 million premises, homes with fibre connectivity by 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysians Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) targets 1.2 million premises and homes with fibre connectivity by 2021 under the national digital infrastructure plan, Jalinan Digital Negara (Jendela). Its chairman, Dr Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek said the agency would aggressively work on the target to drive Malaysia towards better digital connectivity. “It will […]
Over 2 mln home learning sessions held from Nov 17-30
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 2.699 million teaching and learning at home (PdPR) sessions have been conducted from Nov 17 to 30 involving teachers and pupils of primary and secondary schools under the Education Ministry, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Education Minister I Muslimin Yahaya said of the total number of sessions, 64 […]
Villagers grateful for basic facilities
SERIAN: The young people are putting their high hopes on the state government to install broadband internet facilities in the rural areas such as at Kampung Merakai here. Having an internet service in the village would provide better access for online learning and socio-economic activities. They also hope that the agencies concerned could look into other […]
Bringing 4G to Kampung Jemukan
KUCHING: The people of Kampung Jemukan in Asajaya can now enjoy 4G services, thanks to the efforts of the state government, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and telecommunications operator Celcom. Celcom said the people in the village can breathe a sigh of relief as they don’t need to travel more […]
Surau wants funding for free Wi-Fi
KUCHING: The management of Surau Darul Rahmah, Kampung Gita Tengah here is planning to provide free Wi-Fi coverage. Chairman Abdul Razak Samail said the initiative was in line with the Sarawak government’s digital economy aspiration. The only problem, he said, was getting funding for the purpose, adding that the committee was still going through the […]
Provide free Internet, mosque management urged
KUCHING: All mosque management committees in Sarawak are urged to equip their mosques with free wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) facilities. “Times have changed. We want people from all walks of life, especially the younger generation and our children, to utilise mosques not only for performing prayers, but also as a centre for learning. “In today’s scenario […]
Govt improving broadband services in Baram
KUCHING: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (MCMC) is prioritising the provision of rural broadband services to areas such as longhouses and villages including those in Baram. “This is our effort to bridge the digital gap between urban and rural areas,” said Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin in reply to a […]
Sarawak’s own Internet service provider
KUCHING: Having the state’s own mobile Internet service provider (ISP) is a long-term plan to provide Internet access throughout Sarawak including its remote rural areas. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the state cannot solely rely on existing telecommunication companies (telcos) because their priorities were wide and varied […]
SMA to operate rural internet services
KUCHING: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will soon provide Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) with a licence to operate internet services in rural areas. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said he met with Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah last week and had requested for the Universal Service Provision (USP) […]
Talks continue on S’wak rural internet accessibility
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue to hold talks with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to find a solution to the problem of internet access in rural areas including facilities for online teaching-and-learning (PdP) in Sabah and Sarawak Higher Education Minister Datuk Dr Noraini Ahmad said the government was aware of the challenges […]
