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Respect the Rukun Negara

There is no doubt that this year’s general election is passionate, thrilling and the centre of attention not only for Malaysians but for the entire world. The election of the prime minister became such a hot topic among the people that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released a statement urging the people to […]

Govt urged to filter internet contents

The state government through relevant Ministries and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is urged to filter internet contents with false and provocative statements. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that lately the social media and internet technology had been misused by irresponsible parties. “Our government is so open that there is no control and […]

Six more telecommunication towers for Kalaka constituency

SIX more telecommunication towers are planned for the Kalaka constituency, expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2023. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Liwan Lagang added that one telco tower in Sungai Engkabang, Roban had been completed and would be operational in the first quarter of 2023. “A completed telco tower […]

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 […]

Full internet connectivity by 2030

KUCHING: Sarawak is hoping to see the construction of all 7,000 telecommunication towers in the state to be completed by 2025. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the projects would ensure that Sarawak is fully connected via Internet. “Construction of these telecommunication towers and installing them with telecommunication equipment is still ongoing. “I […]

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. […]

Caution over fake Wan Junaidi messages

KUCHING: Community members here were urged not to entertain any messages received from any chat application asking for financial assistance from Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) said they should just block the messages as these came from  irresponsible individuals who used his name and […]

MCMC urged to investigate online scams thoroughly

KUCHING: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been urged to work with the police to tackle cybercrimes, especially online fraud or scam cases. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan said the relevant authorities must investigate the cases thoroughly despite they (cases) were usually quite complex and time consuming. She […]

Better 4G coverage in Song

THE 4G coverage for populated areas in Song district had improved to 32.04 percent in the first quarter of 2022 from the previous 26.02 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021. Deputy Minister of Telecommunication of Sarawak, Datuk Liwan Lagang said further improvement is expected after the completion of various coverage expansion programmes under Sarawak […]

Amendment allows Sarawak control over airspace

ACCORDING to sources from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), said Abdul Yakub Arbi (GPS-Balingian), a telco paid RM598.55mil to obtain a spectrum licence. Yakub opined that a brighter future would be the result of tabling of this Bill, and provides additional value to the Land Code. “The term ‘spectrum’ is introduced in this […]