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 […]
Computer programmer can now work in Long Lama
KUCHING: A computer programmer can now work in a village in Long Lama, thanks to the high speed quality internet connectivity in the district. In a press release, Sarawak Multimedia Authority said Lim Sie Hui, 31, who hailed from the district, obtained her bachelor’s degree in computer science in multimedia from University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia […]
Bridging rural internet divide
“We want to expedite our Internet connectivity, especially in the rural areas in Sarawak, where digital transformation is a crucial element towards achieving our target of becoming a high-income state by 2030.” – Sarawak Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi IN today’s digital age, internet connectivity has become a fundamental requirement for economic, educational, […]
MCMC told to get internet issues in S’wak resolved
BY JAMES WONG THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been urged to address the issue of internet connectivity and network coverage in Sarawak. Federal Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil said the ministry will study the issue on infrastructure, including ‘naked’ towers without any satellite dishes. “As made known to me, there […]
Nancy seeks better internet connectivity at 10 schools
KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has urged the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in Sarawak to improve internet connectivity in ten schools in the Santubong constituency. Nancy, who is Santubong MP, visited the MCMC Sarawak Regional Office on Sunday morning to hear MCMC’s internet connectivity plans for Santubong. […]
Sarawak to have 23 new digital economy centres
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Sarawak will have an additional 23 Digital Economy Centres (PEDi) this year. Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Teo Nie Ching said the ministry’s target for this year was to set up the 23 PEDi in the state. “Currently, Sarawak has 133 PEDi, and it is our intention […]
Bintulu to enjoy 5G access by 2024
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA BINTULU: The remaining areas of Bintulu will enjoy 5G internet connectivity speed by next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi had contacted Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) to upgrade the internet connectivity in the district. “As of now, […]
With Sebauh now enjoying broadband internet, Premier says network will be extended to Baram
KUCHING: The state government will continue to extend the Rural High-Speed Open Broadband Network project to Baram area, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said with the success of implementation of the Sebauh Rural High-Speed Open Broadband Network project, other rural areas such as Baram will be the next area […]
Faster internet crucial to digital economy
LIMBANG: The government is committed to providing faster internet connectivity in Sarawak by building various related infrastructures, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said these efforts are important to ensure the success of the state’s digital economy and to face global competition. “Therefore, I urged all educators in Sarawak to […]
Musk’s Starlink plans to provide internet service via satellite in Malaysia
LOS ANGELES: Starlink, a high-speed, low-latency broadband internet provider operated by Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX, plans to expand its footprint in Malaysia to enable the country to increase its internet penetration rate, especially the rural area. Senior Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said however, several matters were still being considered […]
