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The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Telcos urged to monitor towers in remote Pahang regularly
KUANTAN: Telecommunication companies (telcos) should regularly go to the ground to monitor towers in remote parts of Pahang to ensure reliable network access, said state Communications and Multimedia, Youth, Sports and Non-Governmental Organisations Committee chairman Fadzli Mohamad Kamal. He said there could be no compromise on such facilities, as communities in remote areas also deserve equal access to communication networks just like other residents. 'I would like to remind telcos to take telecommunication disruptions in Pahang seriously, regardless of the reasons. We have a shared trust and responsibility that must be carried out together,' he said. He told reporters this in Kampung Gusai, Jerantut today during a two-day working visit with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to Mukim Hulu Tembeling, which began yesterday. Fadzli noted that 4G coverage in populated areas in Pahang has now increased to 99.54 per cent, compared to 89.2 per cent before the implementation of the National Digital Network (JENDELA) plan. The coverage is targeted to reach 100 per cent with the rollout of JENDELA Phase Two. 'The main factor behind this increase in coverage is the construction of 270 new towers, implemented since 2021 across Pahang, particularly in rural settlements, traditional villages and along rural roads. 'In addition, another contributing factor is the upgrading of 902 existing transmission stations from 3G to 4G coverage, which was fully completed in 2023,' he said. Regarding plans for JENDELA Phase Two, he said the state government has submitted a request to the Ministry of Communications for Pahang to be given priority in terms of allocation for the construction of new towers, including in remote areas such as Mukim Hulu Tembeling. Fadzli said the state government takes the issue of telecommunication service disruptions in Mukim Hulu Tembeling seriously, as they are often caused by damaged fibre optic cables due to threats from wild animals, natural disasters and falling tree branches. Following a briefing by telcos, he said that replacement works for damaged fibre optic cables in Kampung Gusai, Jerantut and six other locations up to Kem Nusa, Kuala Tahan, will begin today and are expected to be completed by August.
The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia shares dual 5G strategy with region, says Fahmi
TOKYO: Malaysia has shared its experience and direction in implementing dual 5G networks with the Asia Pacific region, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (pic). The Communications Minister said this was achieved through participation in the Asia Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025 which concluded here on Saturday. He said the focus was also on efforts to address online security issues that were a challenge for many countries, as well as the National Digital Network infrastructure programme. Fahmi, who led the country's delegation, said the meet provided an opportunity for Malaysia to show other countries what it had achieved through the various programmes. 'Our experience in implementing the 5G network first as a single and then a dual network and implementing large projects was important,' he told Bernama. Fahmi said there was a need for regulatory bodies from APT member nations to emphasise aspects of online supervision and security, including online gambling and cyber fraud issues in the region. 'One of the ideas I put forward was the need for senior officers to meet every year, and it is appropriate to hold a workshop for countries in the Asia Pacific region to reveal the problems faced and how these are resolved. 'We can share our experiences, lessons and solutions that have been implemented, which can be adopted by other countries,' he added. Also held in conjunction with the two-day meet were a series of bilateral meetings with Fahmi's Asia Pacific counterparts and international organisations responsible for the telecommunications industry. The minister held bilateral meetings with delegations from host Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, China, Iran, Australia, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSM Association (GSMA). Fahmi said there was a need for agencies such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to closely examine the legal aspects of efforts to regulate online safety, as done by Australia. 'We have conveyed this to Australia and we hope that a team from Malaysia will be able to go there or hold online discussions for us to examine and evaluate,' he added. Meanwhile, Malaysia expressed its intention to continue its membership as a council member in the ITU for the 2027-2030 session. 'We also conveyed this to the counterparts I held bilateral meetings with and we hope that friends of Malaysia will support our presence in the ITU Council,' he added. The APT-MM 2025 edition also saw the launch of the Tokyo Statement 2025 which emphasised six priorities – digital connectivity, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, trust and security, digital inclusion and capacity building, environmental sustainability, and regional and international cooperation.
The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia shares 5G direction, gives focus on online security at Tokyo event, says Fahmi
TOKYO: Malaysia has shared its experience and direction in implementing dual 5G networks with countries in the Asia Pacific region through its participation in the Asia Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is leading the country's delegation to APT-MM for the first time from May 30 to 31, said that at the same time, focus was also given to efforts to address online security issues that are a challenge for many countries, as well as the National Digital Network (Jendela) infrastructure programme. "(This) meeting can certainly provide an opportunity for us to bring and show other countries what we have achieved through the programmes and ideas we have. "Our experience in implementing the 5G network first as a single network, then as a dual network and our experience implementing large projects such as Jendela as well as the project point of presence," he told Bernama, here. Fahmi also stressed that there is a need for regulatory bodies from APT member countries to emphasise aspects of online supervision and security, including online gambling and cyber fraud issues in the region. "One of the ideas I put forward is the need for senior officers to meet every year, and it is appropriate to hold a workshop for countries in the Asia Pacific region to state the problems faced and how these issues are resolved. "Perhaps we can share our experiences, lessons, solutions that have been implemented, which can be adopted by other countries," he explained. Also held in conjunction with this meeting were a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Asia Pacific countries, as well as international organisations responsible for the telecommunications industry. During this APT-MM 2025, Fahmi held bilateral meetings with delegations from host Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, China, Iran, Australia, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSM Association (GSMA). According to Fahmi, there is a need for agencies such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to closely examine the legal aspects and implementation of efforts to regulate online safety, as is done by Australia. "We have conveyed to Australia, and we hope that a team from Malaysia will be able to go there or hold online discussions so that we can examine and evaluate. "Besides the steps they have taken, there are things that we can learn to consider, to see if they are suitable to be implemented in Malaysia," he said. Meanwhile, Malaysia also expressed its intention to continue its membership as a council member in the ITU for the 2027-2030 session. "We have also conveyed to the ministers, counterparts that I have held bilateral meetings with and we hope that friends of Malaysia will be able to support our presence in ITU Council," he added. The APT-MM 2025 edition also saw the launch of the 'Tokyo Statement 2025', which emphasises six priorities: digital connectivity, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, trust and security, digital inclusion and capacity building, environmental sustainability, and regional and international cooperation. Themed "Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Digital Transformation in the Asia-Pacific', APT-MM 2025 brings together 31 member countries and 19 affiliates comprising governments, regulators and private agencies from the Asia-Pacific region. - Bernama
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia share 5G direction, gives focus on online security at APT-MM
TOKYO: Malaysia has shared its experience and direction in implementing dual 5G networks with countries in the Asia Pacific region through its participation in the Asia Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is leading the country's delegation to APT-MM for the first time from May 30 to 31, said that at the same time, focus was also given to efforts to address online security issues that are a challenge for many countries, as well as the National Digital Network (Jendela) infrastructure programme. "(This) meeting can certainly provide an opportunity for us to bring and show other countries what we have achieved through the programmes and ideas we have. "Our experience in implementing the 5G network first as a single network, then as a dual network and our experience implementing large projects such as Jendela as well as the project point of presence," he told Bernama, here. Fahmi also stressed that there is a need for regulatory bodies from APT member countries to emphasise aspects of online supervision and security, including online gambling and cyber fraud issues in the region. "One of the ideas I put forward is the need for senior officers to meet every year, and it is appropriate to hold a workshop for countries in the Asia Pacific region to state the problems faced and how these issues are resolved. "Perhaps we can share our experiences, lessons, solutions that have been implemented, which can be adopted by other countries," he said. Also held in conjunction with this meeting were a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Asia Pacific countries, as well as international organisations responsible for the telecommunications industry. During this APT-MM 2025, Fahmi held bilateral meetings with delegations from host Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, China, Iran, Australia, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSM Association (GSMA). According to Fahmi, there is a need for agencies such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to closely examine the legal aspects and implementation of efforts to regulate online safety, as is done by Australia. "We have conveyed to Australia, and we hope that a team from Malaysia will be able to go there or hold online discussions so that we can examine and evaluate. "Besides the steps they have taken, there are things that we can learn to consider, to see if they are suitable to be implemented in Malaysia," he said. Meanwhile, Malaysia also expressed its intention to continue its membership as a council member in the ITU for the 2027-2030 session. "We have also conveyed to the ministers, and counterparts that I have held bilateral meetings with and we hope that friends of Malaysia will be able to support our presence in ITU Council," he added. The APT-MM 2025 edition also saw the launch of the 'Tokyo Statement 2025', which emphasises six priorities: digital connectivity, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, trust and security, digital inclusion and capacity building, environmental sustainability, and regional and international cooperation. Themed "Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Digital Transformation in the Asia-Pacific", APT-MM 2025 brings together 31 member countries and 19 affiliates comprising governments, regulators and private agencies from the Asia-Pacific region.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia shares 5G direction, gives focus on online security at Tokyo APT-MM
TOKYO: Malaysia has shared its experience and direction in implementing dual 5G networks with countries in the Asia Pacific region through its participation in the Asia Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is leading the country's delegation to APT-MM for the first time from May 30 to 31, said that at the same time, focus was also given to efforts to address online security issues that are a challenge for many countries, as well as the National Digital Network (JENDELA) infrastructure programme. '(This) meeting can certainly provide an opportunity for us to bring and show other countries what we have achieved through the programmes and ideas we have. 'Our experience in implementing the 5G network first as a single network, then as a dual network and our experience implementing large projects such as JENDELA as well as the project point of presence,' he told Bernama, here. Fahmi also stressed that there is a need for regulatory bodies from APT member countries to emphasise aspects of online supervision and security, including online gambling and cyber fraud issues in the region. 'One of the ideas I put forward is the need for senior officers to meet every year, and it is appropriate to hold a workshop for countries in the Asia Pacific region to state the problems faced and how these issues are resolved. 'Perhaps we can share our experiences, lessons, solutions that have been implemented, which can be adopted by other countries,' he explained. Also held in conjunction with this meeting were a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Asia Pacific countries, as well as international organisations responsible for the telecommunications industry. During this APT-MM 2025, Fahmi held bilateral meetings with delegations from host Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, China, Iran, Australia, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSM Association (GSMA). According to Fahmi, there is a need for agencies such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to closely examine the legal aspects and implementation of efforts to regulate online safety, as is done by Australia. 'We have conveyed to Australia, and we hope that a team from Malaysia will be able to go there or hold online discussions so that we can examine and evaluate. 'Besides the steps they have taken, there are things that we can learn to consider, to see if they are suitable to be implemented in Malaysia,' he said. Meanwhile, Malaysia also expressed its intention to continue its membership as a council member in the ITU for the 2027-2030 session. 'We have also conveyed to the ministers, counterparts that I have held bilateral meetings with and we hope that friends of Malaysia will be able to support our presence in ITU Council,' he added. The APT-MM 2025 edition also saw the launch of the 'Tokyo Statement 2025', which emphasises six priorities: digital connectivity, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, trust and security, digital inclusion and capacity building, environmental sustainability, and regional and international cooperation. Themed 'Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Digital Transformation in the Asia-Pacific', APT-MM 2025 brings together 31 member countries and 19 affiliates comprising governments, regulators and private agencies from the Asia-Pacific region.
