23 telco towers completed, 11 under construction in Engkilili
A TOTAL of 34 telecommunication towers under the Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) project are currently being implemented by Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) in Engkilili constituency. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Liwan Lagang said of the figure, 23 towers had been completed while 11 were still under construction. “Eleven more towers […]
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 […]
Digital network initiative in Puncak Borneo begins
KUCHING: The National Digital Network Plan or Jendela that aims to build 26 new 4G telecommunication towers in Puncak Borneo, has commenced. This was revealed by Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin, who stated that the dream to have better telecommunication network and coverage in his constituency, is becoming a reality. “The Jendela programme is […]
Retirement of 3G network extended to March this year
KUALA LUMPUR: The gradual retirement of the 3G mobile network has been extended to the end of March this year instead of December 2021 as laid out in the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA). The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission chairman Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek said 79 per cent of the 3G network’s 2.1 million […]
Sarawak among earliest states to get 5G rollout
MUKAH: Sarawak will be given priority under the National Digital Network (Jendela) plan and Malaysia Digital (MyDIGITAL) Economic Blueprint, including being among the first states to roll out the 5G network next year. Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said this was, among others, due to the strategic location of the Land of the Hornbills […]
Elected reps told to work with SMA
KUCHING: Elected representatives in rural areas need to work with Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to update communication facilities in their respective areas, said Zaidi Razak. “Representatives need to apply or tell us about the communication network situation in their areas so that SMA as a responsible agency can provide the services to the communities,” he […]
More to enjoy high-speed internet soon
KUCHING: Another 11 state constituencies are expected to enjoy high-speed internet service provided by Telekom Malaysia (TM) Sarawak by the end of the year with more expansion being planned for 2022. So far, 65 out of 82 state constituencies have been served with high-speed internet service. Through their 84 nodes statewide, more than 400,000 households […]
Saratok hopes to produce more e-sports athletes
SARATOK: The 46 telecommunication towers in Saratok parliamentary — some which have been built while some are in the progress of being built — will produce many e-sports athletes among the youth here. According to Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju, the people under his constituency will not be left behind in technological development as various […]
Telcos called to jointly help improve communication network
TEBEDU: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) wants telecommunication companies to jointly help the government in efforts to improve the country’s communication network, especially in rural areas. Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said that apart from thinking of profits, telecommunication companies should also become equal service providers in urban, rural and interior areas. […]
Federal, State governments collaborate on implementation of Sarawak’s digitalisation plan
KUCHING: The federal government will work with the state government on the implementation of Sarawak’s digitalisation plan. Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the federal government had allocated RM4 billion ringgit to implement internet connectivity in Sarawak under the National Digital Network (Jendela) initiative. He noted that the Sarawak government had also […]
