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35-door longhouse gets electricity under RES project

SONG: Rumah Samiggat Ulu Lajan here has recently been connected with electric supply under the Rural Electrification Scheme (RES) project implementation. According to Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi, the project with a cost of RM7.7 million is completed and benefited 35 household doors of the longhouse which is located about six kilometres from […]

Deputy minister ends visit to Sarawak with Raya Gawai SIBUfm event

SIBU: The Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Teo Nie Ching ended her two-day working day to Sarawak by attending the Raya Gawai SIBUfm programme here, yesterday (May 4). Teo, accompanied by Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii, to the Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Auditorium, was welcomed by Sarawak Broadcasting director Nasrul Hakim Mohd Noh. […]

MCMC aware of malfunctioned telecom tower

KUCHING: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has taken note of the malfunctioned communications tower at Kampung Semawa, Pantu which was never repaired despite complaints from nearby residents. In its press statement here today, the commission’s spokesperson said the tower was a construction project under the state government. “The construction of the tower which […]

300 telco towers built, handed over to SDEC

By Alverdtekoster Anyap & Neville Timothy Sanders SEBUYAU: Three hundred telecommunication towers built by Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) have been handed over to the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC). This was revealed by Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi, adding that it is for SDEC to install telecommunication equipment onto the towers that […]

Puncak Borneo digitalisation proceeding smoothly: MP

KUCHING: Digitalisation under the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) throughout the Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency is being actively implemented. JENDELA is a government initiative for the provision of a comprehensive digital infrastructure by providing regular, mobile and quality internet services. According to Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin, a total of 30 […]

JENDELA project in 20 Tellian locations

MUKAH: As of now, the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) project is being implemented in stages in 20 locations in the Tellian area. The areas involved are education hubs in Mukah, namely at MARA University of Technology Institution (UiTM) Mukah Branch, Kaul Beach Resort, Sungai Baoh Chelum, Sungai Baoh Burak, Nanga Baoh, Kampung Patok, Kampung Penat, […]

Rural products commercialised thanks to improved telco facilities

KUCHING: Katibas constituents are pleased with the efforts by the state government and federal government in equipping the constituency with an improved telecommunication network. Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan stated that there are many food products such as dabai fruit, empurau fish and tengadak fish in Song area that can be commercialised to the urban areas. […]

Maxis Q2 net profit at RM329.0 mln

KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd recorded a net profit of RM329.0 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 (Q2 FY2022). In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, Maxis said its earnings were impacted by higher depreciation and amortisation charges. It was also impacted by the one-off increase in the corporate tax rate to 33 per cent […]

Digi-Celcom merger to drive digitalisation

KUALA LUMPUR: Axiata Group Bhd (Axiata) and Digi.Com Bhd are looking forward to realising the potential of the proposed merger company (MergeCo) in terms of strengthening the capacity to drive digitalisation for consumers, businesses, the partner ecosystem and the development of local talent. In a joint statement yesterday, both parties said MergeCo will provide better […]

Digital communication in Tellian being upgraded

MUKAH: The Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) project is being implemented in stages in 20 locations in the Tellian constituency. The areas involved are education hubs in Mukah, namely at UiTM Mukah Branch, Kaul Beach Resort, Sungai Baoh Chelum, Sungai Baoh Burak, Nanga Baoh, Kampung Patok, Kampung Penat, Kampung Petanak Hulu, Rumah Jenuang and Rumah Imbat. […]