SUNGAI PETANI: A complete of 298,746 premises in the state have been supplied with access to fibre optic networks below Phase One of the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela).
Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin (pic) stated as of the primary quarter of this 12 months, cell broadband pace has been elevated to 34.65 Megabits per second (Mbps).
“4G cell broadband protection in populated areas in Kedah has additionally been expanded to 97.89%. In Merbok, it recorded 99.82% as much as the primary quarter of 2022,” he instructed reporters at an Aidilfitri open home right here on Saturday (May 28).
Zahidi stated the ministry targets to realize 100% web access for the individuals by 2025 below the Jendela plan.
However, he defined this course of would take an extended time in sure areas, particularly whether it is associated to land acquisition for the development of telecommunication towers.
On the National Journalists Day (Hawana) 2022 celebrations which is able to happen on the Hatten Hotel in Melaka on Sunday (May 29), Zahidi stated the occasion is to recognise the dear contributions of media practitioners in the nation.
He stated the ministry, which is accountable for the media business in Malaysia, plans to suggest to the federal government to offer acceptable help or advantages to media practitioners who face hardship or accidents whereas finishing up their duties. – Bernama
