Priority to empowerment of rural development
KUCHING: Development plans in Sarawak will continue to be closely monitored to improve infrastructure in rural areas. “The empowerment of rural development agenda will always be given priority in line with the Rural Development Policy,” said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today. He said this in his speech during the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 […]
Agreement to boost Malaysia’s digital economy
KUCHING: The share subscription, share sale and purchase and shareholders’ agreements (definitive agreements) between Sacofa Sdn Bhd (Sacofa) and MSA Resources Sdn Bhd (MSAR) are anticipated to further strengthen Malaysia’s digital telecommunications ecosystem. Sacofa’s managing director and chief executive officer Mohamed Zaid Zaini said the definitive agreements with MSAR will add to the company’s mission […]
More telco towers to be built in Puncak Borneo
KUCHING: A total of 27 telecommunication towers will be built in Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency under the National Digital Network (Jendela) project to increase telecommunication access there. Deputy Minister II of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin said the tendering process had been completed and that the projects would be implemented this year. “Sixteen […]
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 […]
Celcom on track to shut down 3G network
KUALA LUMPUR: Celcom Axiata Bhd is on track to shut down its 3G network by end of this year. Chief executive officer Idham Nawawi said following this, Celcom was reaching out to as many customers as possible to encourage the 3G-only users to migrate to 4G compatible smartphones offered under its packages. Celcom started the […]
Malaysia ready to take whole-of-nation transformation via MyDigital
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDigital) reflects the country’s preparedness in undertaking transformation by employing a whole-of-nation approach, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation ( Mdec) chief executive officer Surina Shukri said. She said all components contained in MyDigitaI would ensure that it will become the nation’s new asset towards digital economy transformation, thus enabling […]
Phasing out 3G networks by end of 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with the National Digital Infrastructure Plan (Jendela) initiative, telcos will fret the retirement of all 3G networks by end-2021, said Kenanga Research. However, the payoff is expected by way of more efficient management of remaining infrastructures to ensure optimal network quality. “3G spectrums could possibly be used later to boost 4G […]
MCMC targets 1.2 million premises, homes with fibre connectivity by 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysians Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) targets 1.2 million premises and homes with fibre connectivity by 2021 under the national digital infrastructure plan, Jalinan Digital Negara (Jendela). Its chairman, Dr Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek said the agency would aggressively work on the target to drive Malaysia towards better digital connectivity. “It will […]
Plans to increase rural internet access welcomed
KUCHING: Online learning poses great challenges for pupils in the rural areas of Sarawak as there is limited access to internet, or no connectivity at all. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced schools nationwide to close, thus online home-based learning may not be as effective yet. In several rural or interior areas, teachers would need to […]
Industry players laud focus to expand broadband services
KUALA LUMPUR: Industry players have lauded the government’s emphasis in the 2021 Budget on developing and upgrading of basic telecommunications infrastructure and networks to meet the needs of the digital lifestyle and spur economic growth. In the 2021 Budget announcement yesterday, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the Malaysian Communications and […]
