Minister urges telcos to spread services to rural areas
KUCHING: Telecommunication service providers have been urged to invest and extend their coverage to Sarawak’s rural areas. Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Julaihi Narawi pointed out that this would mutually benefit the service providers and Sarawakians. “Telcos have been providing their services in urban and suburban areas. We are now urging them to invest […]
Unifi now available in Bandar Baru Samariang
KUCHING: Residents around Bandar Baru Samariang can now enjoy high-speed Internet throughout the day. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said Telekom Malaysia (TM) had completed the installation of equipment to supply high-speed Internet there through Unifi. “Unifi is now available in Bandar Baru Samariang. […]
Internet connectivity in Limbang expected to see increase
LIMBANG: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan says through several initiatives by the state and federal governments, Limbang is expected to have its telecommunications coverage increased from 48.5 per cent to 98.4 by the end of 2022. He pointed out that the initiatives included the Sarawak Multimedia Authority’s (SMA) Linking Urban, Rural […]
State government to improve internet connectivity in Lawas
LAWAS: The Sarawak government led by Gabungan Parti Sarawak is committed to further improving Internet connectivity in Lawas District. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this was important in line with the state government’s initiatives and policies in developing the […]
4G telco tower at Kg Tellian Ulu, Mukah soon
MUKAH: A 4G telecommunication tower is expected to be built at Kampung Tellian Ulu here soon. According to a source, a meeting on the matter is expected to be held with a contractor who had been appointed to undertake the implementation of the project. “Yes, we will build a tower at Kampung Tellian, this is […]
35 primary schools in Kanowit to get Raspberry Pi computers
KANOWIT: A total of 35 primary schools in the district here will be receiving the Raspberry Pi computers. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report today (Aug 12), Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technology Research Dr Annuar Rapaee said this was the initiative of the Sarawak government to provide early […]
Internet not for slandering and inciting hatred
BARAM: The people are reminded to put the internet to good use because like a double-edged sword it can kill. “The internet is like a knife. When we cook, we use a knife to chop vegetables, slice fish, and so on. But if a knife is misused, it can kill,” said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi […]
Underserved communities to have internet connectivity
KUCHING: Serba Dinamik Group Bhd (SDGB) aims to provide internet connectivity to the unserved and underserved communities through its venture into space technology. SDGB group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Dr Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah said this initiative was in line with the government’s decision to bring internet to all Malaysians. “The space […]
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 […]
Traditional Kampung Sungai Aur gets connected to digital world
KUCHING: Twenty-five households at Kampung Sungai Aur now have internet access through Sarawak Multimedia Authority’s (SMA) Linking Urban, Rural and Nation (Saluran) initiative or Wifi Saluran. Pantai Damai assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said Wifi Saluran, along with others, would improve the lives of the villagers, especially in terms of digital telecommunication. He was […]
