Telcos urged to share Sarawak masterplans
KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) hopes that major telecommunication providers in the country will invest more in Sarawak to provide better coverage and services to the people. “We also hope that telecommunication providers such as Maxis could provide us with its five-year master plan so that we can assist it with its strategic planning,” said […]
Internet woes get Ngemah rep’s attention
SIBU: Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana has assured his constituents that he is working on finding a remedy to the internet coverage situation there. Acknowledging that the internet is a necessity these days, he appealed to the people to be patient while efforts are being made to resolve the problem. “I met with the Sarawak Multimedia […]
7,000 towers needed for statewide network coverage
KUCHING: Seven thousand telecommunication towers and structures are needed to cover the entire populated area in Sarawak. Utilities and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the figure included telecommunication towers and structures that had been built and yet to be erected. “Our target is to achieve full coverage by the year 2025 and it is […]
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 […]
Internet connectivity in Limbang expected to see increase
LIMBANG: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan says through several initiatives by the state and federal governments, Limbang is expected to have its telecommunications coverage increased from 48.5 per cent to 98.4 by the end of 2022. He pointed out that the initiatives included the Sarawak Multimedia Authority’s (SMA) Linking Urban, Rural […]
Digital economy agenda will get KL help, assures Annuar
TANJUNG MANIS: Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa has assured that the federal government is committed to assist Sarawak’s digital economy agenda. This is being done by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) together with the Sarawak Multimedia Authority(SMA). “The SMA is like a sister agency of the MCMC to implement connectivity in […]
More towers to boost Limbang and Lawas coverage
LAWAS: About 73 telecommunication towers are expected to be erected in Limbang and Lawas under the Sarawak Linking Urban, Rural and Nation (Saluran) initiative for the two areas by the end of next year. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) said the completion of the towers with satellite dishes was expected to increase internet coverage in Limbang […]
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 […]
Fund for new SMC building approved
KUCHING: The state government has approved a new building for the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) at a cost of between RM70 million and RM100 million. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg hoped that this new building would be a symbol of Sibu’s progress towards a modern era. “I hope that with this injection […]
