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BaSICS and Data Centre poised to attract investors

By Natasha Jee & Annabell Naja Tommy KUCHING: The establishment of the Batam Sarawak Internet Cable System (BaSICS) and the Tier IV Data Centre here is expected to attract more local and overseas investors to Sarawak. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi hoped the development will help the state achieve its target of a […]

Better Internet access close to becoming reality

KUCHING: Sarawak is expected to see improved Internet access, especially in rural areas. This follows the launch of the Batam Sarawak Internet Cable System (BaSICS) and Tier IV Data Centre. BaSICS, privately developed by Kuching-based telecommunication company irix’s, is a submarine cable system that stretches 700km linking Batam in Indonesia with Sarawak, and landing at […]