Telcos to sign agreement on equity stakes in DNB soon
KUALA LUMPUR: All telecommunications companies (telcos) in the country will sign a share subscription agreement (SSA) on equity stakes in Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) in the near future, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the implementation of the 5G network could be accelerated with the involvement of telcos in the SSA. He […]
Five telcos welcome govt directive to reduce internet prices
KUALA LUMPUR: Telecommunication service providers are committed to supporting the government’s MADANI Economy framework through affordable connectivity and devices and will continue to work closely as an industry to further narrow the digital divide. In a joint statement today, five telecommunication service providers said they welcome the government’s latest announcement on Pakej 5G Rahmah and […]
Telco companies offer six-month Unity Package Prepaid
KUCHING: Malaysian telecommunications companies are presently offering eligible Malaysians a six-month Unity Package Prepaid Mobile Internet Plan with a 3Mbps speed and 30GB data allowance for RM30 from Feb 28 to Dec 31 this year. VoxEureka in a press statement issued yesterday said telco companies namely CelcomDigi, Maxis Berhad (Maxis), Telekom Malaysia Berhad (Unifi Mobile), […]
Fast internet to ensure smooth learning process in religious schools
KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) will provide highspeed internet broadband services to ensure a smooth learning process in two schools under the Sarawak Islamic Council in the Samarahan district. SMA general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said two out of 11 schools under the Sarawak Islamic Council have experienced broadband network problems. “We are receiving […]
Beware of email, messages offering cash rewards from telco
KUCHING: The public are called to beware with messages offering cash rewards by a telecommunications company. In stating this, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stressed that it has never issued any email or message to the public to claim any cash prizes under a bonus scheme offered by a telecommunications company. “As a […]
Arrested for illegal possession of cables, copper
SIBU: A man was arrested for illegal possession of cables and copper belonging to a telecommunication company on Thursday. Sibu district police chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the suspect was nabbed at about 12.45pm at Jalan Lada. “The suspect failed to provide reasonable grounds regarding the items seized. “The police later detained the items together […]
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 […]
Cooperation of telcos needed for online campaigns to succeed
MELAKA: The Sarawak state election, which is expected to be held soon, needs the cooperation of telecommunication companies to make online campaigns a success. Minister of Communications and Multimedia Tan Sri Annuar Musa said this was to give all parties the opportunity to conduct their online campaigns, as practised in the current Melaka state election. […]
Telcos called to jointly help improve communication network
TEBEDU: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) wants telecommunication companies to jointly help the government in efforts to improve the country’s communication network, especially in rural areas. Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said that apart from thinking of profits, telecommunication companies should also become equal service providers in urban, rural and interior areas. […]
Telcos urged to complement government’s subsidy initiative
KUCHING: Telecommunication companies have been urged to offer affordable high-speed Internet connection packages for schoolchildren to complement the government’s subsidy for the purchase of smartphones or other devices. Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Adam Prakash said without the support from telcos, the government’s initiative would have less impact as students and teachers desperately needed Internet […]
