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Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Fahmi: Malaysia's internet coverage hits almost 99pc, 5G reaches 82pc in populated areas
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said internet and communications coverage in Malaysia's populated areas has reached 98.82 per cent. For 5G services, he said Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has completed 7,489 transmitter sites, delivering 82.4 per cent coverage in populated areas nationwide. 'As of July 31, internet and communications coverage in populated areas across Malaysia stood at 98.82 per cent, while in the Tanjung Karang constituency it was 99.75 per cent,' he told Dewan Rakyat. Fahmi was replying to Tanjung Karang MP Datuk Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi, who had asked for updates and data on the progress of the 5G project, particularly within the constituency. He said the expansion of 5G coverage to rural areas, including Tanjung Karang, will be carried out in stages based on needs and infrastructure readiness. The minister said the second 5G network, operated by U Mobile, was launched on July 14 following progress discussions with MCMC, with 1,232 sites upgraded and 17 more planned in Tanjung Karang. 'As of July 31, 5G mobile broadband penetration stood at 82.7 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, with over 28 million internet accounts using 5G services,' he added. Fahmi said the rollout of Jendela Phase 1 is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, while plans for Phase 2 are under review and will be announced by MCMC in the fourth quarter of 2025. The review includes assessing suitable service delivery methods and the capacity of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USP Fund) to finance capital and operational expenditures. He said project locations are also being identified, with possible solutions including building new towers and providing internet via satellite.
Malay Mail
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Political appointments are a fair reward for service, says PM Anwar
JOHOR BARU, May 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that political appointments made by a government to qualified individuals should be allowed, as they do not constitute an abuse of power. He said such appointments are a 'reward' that individuals deserve for their service and contributions to the success of the political party that eventually forms the government. Anwar said this in his capacity as PKR president during his winding-up address at the PKR national congress held at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre here today. He added that many had voluntarily sacrificed their careers and finances to support the party's cause. 'There are academic lecturers, there are specialist doctors who lost their jobs, ran out of hundreds of thousands of ringgit but never asked for compensation. Instead, these people spend the rest of their lives living in modestly. 'I recall an individual known as Pak Kudus in Tanjung Karang. He was among the first individuals to support me when I was fired from my work with only a pension of RM1,800 a month. 'We should give positions to qualified individuals, as a reward for the services and contributions they have given over decades in the party's struggle,' he said. Anwar also explained that PKR is a political party made up of Malaysians from various races and backgrounds, with each group given equal rights. 'God willing, we will help members who have fought for the party. 'We are a serious multi-racial party, the founders may be Malays and Bumiputera, but they represent all races. 'We have Chinese and Indians who are also appointed by Malay members to hold the position of party vice president,' he said. Commenting on the results of yesterday's party election, Anwar expressed confidence that the new leadership would be able to carry out its responsibilities effectively. He also said he trusts the new leadership to take PKR to greater heights. 'I am confident that with the support of the people, PKR can attain a higher level, better than we have ever achieved,' he said.
