MCMC denies relation to blocked websites letter
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has denied that it has issued a letter using the Penang MCMC letterhead regarding user support service feedback on blocked websites. MCMC in a statement today said the letter was fake and disseminated by irresponsible parties. “MCMC has never issued such a letter to the public. […]
Errant Telco issued compounds
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 70 compounds, worth RM3.45 million, have been issued to telecommunication companies this year by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for registering prepaid SIM cards without verifying user information. The MCMC, in a statement today said, the latest was last Dec 4, involving15 compounds, worth RM750,000, which were issued […]
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 […]
Telang Usan rep lists 68 villages in need of Internet access
MIRI: The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the importance of being digitally connected. Demand for Internet access and fast bandwidth is increasing. Without access or low speed, folk in rural areas, especially students and teachers, are struggling to keep up. Recently, the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) agreed in principle to […]
Hoping to have wide rural broadband services soon
KUCHING: It hoped that Internet connectivity in the rural areas in particular can be resolved as soon as possible, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah She said she welcomes the good efforts taken by Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to […]
Joining forces to provide broadband services
KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have agreed in principle to work together to tackle the urgent need for broadband internet connectivity in underserved areas in the state. SMA said they are going to work closely with MCMC to ensure efficient rollout of their projects. “We are mindful […]
Bringing 4G to Kampung Jemukan
KUCHING: The people of Kampung Jemukan in Asajaya can now enjoy 4G services, thanks to the efforts of the state government, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and telecommunications operator Celcom. Celcom said the people in the village can breathe a sigh of relief as they don’t need to travel more […]
SMA to resolve poor connectivity
KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) will deploy Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) to targeted areas as an interim solution to resolve connectivity issues faced by students in rural areas. This came after a social media post that went viral regarding a teacher who organised a jungle trek for students from Nanga Sumpa and Nanga […]
Fake news causes stir among Mirians
MIRI: Fake news on Covid-19 that has gone viral on Facebook on Tuesday (Nov 17) has caused quite a stir among Mirians. The news was posted on Facebook by someone named ‘Jenifer Lawrence’, which claimed that a tourist bus has been used to transport 46 passengers from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (by land) to Miri recently. […]
22 charges of sharing obscene content filed
KUALA LUMPUR: The charge for sharing or disseminating of obscene content recorded the highest offence filed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in court for the period between January to September this year. MCMC, in a statement today, said the charge for sharing obscene content involved 22 out of 34 charges involving offences […]
