Sarawak allocates RM2.3 billion to expand telecommunications coverage

SEBUYAU, 12 Nov: Sarawak Government provides RM2.3 billion to help expand telecommunications coverage in the state, especially in rural and rural areas.

Sarawak Utility and Telecommunications Minister Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi said the state government has set up the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) to help the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) accelerate the expansion of coverage.

"We are helping to speed up the effort, especially in rural areas so that people can enjoy internet and telecommunications facilities", he said.

He said this while addressing the Vandalism Prevention Program against Sarawak Utility and Telecommunications Facilities as well as Electrical Safety Summary at Sebuyau Development Hall here today.

Julaihi said that telecommunications is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government and the state government's initiative completes the efforts of SKMM to provide such facilities to more people.

He said the expansion of Sarawak poses a challenge to provide comprehensive coverage, especially in rural areas that are still facing restrictions on internet access.

"Since then, the Sarawak Government has set up agencies such as Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), with SDEC also building telecommunications towers in rural areas together with MCMC to accelerate the expansion of internet coverage", he said. - TVS