Death of hit-and-run victim searching for internet coverage gets minister’s attention
SIBU: The death of a 17-year-old female student who was a victim of a hit-and-run while searching for internet coverage in Julau last Monday has caught the attention of the Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. In a statement, Saifuddin said he was saddened by what had happened to Kemalia Fran George, who was […]
MYIX, Pikom express concern over unresolved cabotage policy
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) together with the National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) have expressed their deep concern over the unresolved submarine cable cabotage issue despite the assurance from the government in April 2021. In a joint statement today, MyIX chairman Chiew Kok Hin said the cabotage policy needs to be addressed immediately […]
The lowdown on 4G cellular communications
THE term 4G is a loose term for the fourth generation of cellular communications, offering speeds that are about 10 times faster than they are on current third-generation, or 3G, networks. Its higher data speeds could make smartphones much more comparable to PCs, giving them better multimedia and gaming capabilities. It works much in the […]
Telcos told to improve coverage after student hurt in search for better reception
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has ordered telecommunication companies to optimise nearby transmission towers to ensure better Internet coverage around Kampung Baru Batu Tiga, Perak by next month. The MCMC announced in a statement today that the move was a short-term solution. As for the long-term solution, it has ordered the […]
Cabotage exemption reinstatement will hasten Malaysia’s vision to be tech-driven nation
KUALA LUMPUR: The reinstatement of cabotage policy exemption for submarine cable repair vessels will accelerate Malaysia’s progression towards becoming a digitally-enabled and technology-driven high-income nation by 2030, said the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Amcham). Chief executive officer Siobhan Das said the chamber is ready to support the government in reviewing its legislative and regulatory […]
PM wants MOE to expedite national education digitalisation programme
MUAR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wants the Education Ministry (MOE) to expedite the national education digitalisation programme to enable more students to have access to high quality education. He said the Covid-19 pandemic which hit the country since early last year also affected the country’s education system. “Students are unable to go to […]
RM300 Pemerkasa subsidy for households to buy smartphones
KUALA LUMPUR: To reduce the digital gap, the government has enhanced by RM300 the subsidy for buying smart phones for B40 households with school-going children under the Prihatin Network Programme, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The prime minister said the allocation for the Prihatin Network Programme has been increased to RM2 billion, and it would […]
MCMC to provide satellite broadband services at 839 locations
KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is inviting qualified and interested licensees to carry out installation work and provide satellite broadband services in 839 locations in the country. In a statement today, the locations are in Johor, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Selangor, Sabah and Sarawak. “The locations are mostly Orang Asli settlements […]
cHeart application for public to seek medical advice, consultation online
KUANTAN: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia has launched an e-medical application named cHEART under its Community Internet Centres (PIK) to enable the public to seek medical advice or schedule follow-up consultations online. Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said the application was developed by DATA8 Sdn Bhd, a local company, and the Kampung Cherating PIK was […]
Digi launches upgraded postpaid plan
KUALA LUMPUR: Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd has unveiled an upgraded Digi Postpaid plan to help more Malaysians bounce back to recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief marketing officer Praveen Rajan said the new plan continues to deliver more simplicity and great value especially during these uncertain times. “The new Digi Postpaid now comes with simpler […]
