Making slow internet connection to be history
MIRI: Slow internet connections or limited access from homes in Bekenu constituency will be a thing of the past. On Friday, Bekenu assemblywoman, Datuk Rosey Yunus during a meeting held at Miri Resident’s Office urged Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to improve internet connection in her constituency. Also in attendance were village chiefs in Bekenu constituency. […]
Stay safe while using internet: Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: All quarters, including internet users, need to pay attention to cyber security issues, Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil said. In conjunction with the Safer Internet Day 2023, Fahmi also called on all users to always be alert and careful when using the internet, social media and other applications. “Use the technology […]
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 […]
E-commerce Beyond Borders
THE INTERNET is without borders, so commerce built atop this infrastructure (e-commerce) should operate on the same principle. However, buying something online and making it appear offline is complex. Miles need to be crossed, manpower needs to be invested, and methods need to be flawlessly followed to facilitate the connection between the online and offline […]
Saudi Aramco becomes world’s most valuable company
SAN FRANCISCO: Saudi Aramco on Wednesday dethroned Apple as the world’s most valuable company as surging oil prices drove up shares and tech stocks slumped. The Saudi Arabian national petroleum and natural gas company, billed as the largest oil producing company in the world, was valued at $2.42 trillion based on the price of its […]
Final refrain for iPod as Apple stops production
SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Tuesday put out word it is no longer making iPods, the trend-setting MP3 players that transformed how people get music and gave rise to the iPhone. Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs introduced the devices nearly 21 years ago with his legendary showmanship flare, and the small, easy to operate players helped […]
Apple, Google, Microsoft to expand support for password-less sign-in standard
SAN FRANCISCO: In a joint effort to make the web more secure and usable for all, Apple, Google and Microsoft on Thursday announced plans to expand support for a common password-less sign-in standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium. The new capability will allow websites and apps to offer consistent, […]
Good internet brings joy to Mukah residents
MUKAH: After being plagued by slow internet speed for a long time, residents around Mukah, especially in the rural areas, are now able to connect with family and relatives through video calls. This positive development is the result of the implementation of the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) phase one 2020-2022 in the state, which […]
Mambong attains 60 pct internet access coverage
SIBURAN: Mambong has achieved 60 per cent internet access coverage, said its incumbent Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. Thanks to the involvement of the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) via Sarawak Rural Broadband Network (MYSRBN), he said the rural areas now enjoyed internet access which will be utilised during the upcoming 12th state election (PRN12). “However, only, […]
4G coverage will be expanded in Sarawak, Julau among focus areas
KUALA LUMPUR: Several plans to upgrade internet access in Sarawak are ready, among others, to increase 4G network coverage in the state which is currently only at 80.84 per cent, lower than the national average of 94. percent, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa. He said among the areas of focus was […]
