Institution of Engineers Malaysia Sabah Branch gain valuable insights at TM Tg Aru Cable Landing Station
Published on: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 Text Size: Mohd Ghazali with visitors at the TM Tanjung Aru Cable Landing Station. Kota Kinabalu: Members of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sabah Branch gained valuable insights into critical telecommunications infrastructure during a technical visit to the TM Tanjung Aru Cable Landing Station, Thursday. The half-day visit provided a platform for engaging discussions on emerging technologies and challenges facing the telecommunications sector, while offering participants a firsthand look at the sophisticated systems that power Malaysia's digital connectivity. Station Manager Mohd Ghazali Mohd Azim briefed the engineers on the facility's crucial role in supporting national and regional communications. He detailed the station's infrastructure and the comprehensive measures in place to ensure network resilience and security. The facility serves as a vital submarine cable landing site, connecting international subsea fibre optic cables to Malaysia's terrestrial network. This strategic location enhances regional connectivity and supports high-speed internet, data and voice services for both residential and commercial users across Sabah and neighbouring areas. General Manager of Network Sabah at Telekom Malaysia, Husni Rizal Syahriansyah, hosted the visit, which was coordinated by IEM Sabah Branch Executive Committee member Leona Ng. Participants expressed appreciation for the opportunity to observe the complex operations that underpin Malaysia's digital infrastructure. The visit reinforced IEM Sabah Branch's commitment to promoting knowledge-sharing and professional development through industry engagement. The technical tour highlighted the station's critical functions in maintaining the country's telecommunications backbone, providing engineers with deeper understanding of the operational challenges and technological advances in the sector. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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