82 5G sites identified in state
KUCHING: About 82 sites in Sarawak have been identified for the implementation of 5G network services soon, said Utilities and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julahi Narawi. He said Kuching, Miri and Bintulu were included in the first phase of the project, with Sibu in the second phase. “This is one of the efforts taken by the […]
Telcos told to boldly invest in rural areas
KUCHING: Utilities and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi has urged telecommunication service providers to invest in providing internet services in the rural areas without any hesitation. He disclosed that he had recently held a special meeting with the service providers (Celcom, DiGi, Maxis, and Umobile) on ways to counter the issues and problems in providing […]
Julaihi renews pledge on high speed internet
KUCHING: The Sarawak government remains committed to its aim of expanding internet services to all corners of Sarawak, especially in the rural areas. “Sarawak government agencies, namely Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) together with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will double their efforts towards achieving high speed internet […]
Mambong attains 60 pct internet access coverage
SIBURAN: Mambong has achieved 60 per cent internet access coverage, said its incumbent Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. Thanks to the involvement of the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) via Sarawak Rural Broadband Network (MYSRBN), he said the rural areas now enjoyed internet access which will be utilised during the upcoming 12th state election (PRN12). “However, only, […]
Village enjoys internet, clean water supply
BY FARHANAH MELLON KUCHING: About 105 residents of Kampung Sibu Laut will be able to enjoy various basic facilities in line with the development in the village. Kampung Sibu Laut village chief Sanep Yasin conveyed his appreciation to the state government, Reach10 Communication, and Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) for allowing the villagers to get free […]
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 […]
SMA to operate rural internet services
KUCHING: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will soon provide Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) with a licence to operate internet services in rural areas. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said he met with Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah last week and had requested for the Universal Service Provision (USP) […]
