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Malay Mail
14 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Fahmi: Jendela Phase 2 to start in September with hybrid tower rollout
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The second phase of the National Digital Network (Jendela) plan is expected to commence in September, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. He said the initiative, which involves nearly 3,000 sites nationwide, will no longer rely solely on the construction of conventional telecommunication towers. Instead, a hybrid approach will be adopted to expedite deployment. 'For phase two, we do not intend to build traditional towers alone, as some areas requiring coverage may not need a 76-metre or 60-metre tower. A 30-metre monopole might suffice, so a more hybrid solution is being considered, which we expect will speed up implementation,' he said. Fahmi was responding to a supplementary question from Datuk Larry Sng Wei Shien (PBM–Julau) during the oral question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today, who asked when the second phase of Jendela would begin. In reply to Sng's main question regarding 4G and 5G internet coverage in the Julau parliamentary constituency, particularly at rural schools that still face connectivity challenges, Fahmi said that 4G coverage in populated areas of Julau has reached 58.28 per cent He said that the expansion of internet coverage in rural and remote schools is being carried out under the Jendela plan. 'As of June 30, 43 out of 48 new communication towers have been completed and are operational, while 44 out of 45 transmitter stations have been upgraded. Additionally, 1,391 premises have been equipped with fibre-optic access,' he added. On 5G connectivity, Fahmi said implementation in Julau remains under consideration, as priority is currently given to densely populated and industrial areas. 'Nonetheless, 5G coverage will be extended to rural areas, including Julau, in stages based on need and infrastructure readiness,' he said. On other initiatives, Fahmi said the Sarawak government, through the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), is building 600 new towers under the SMART 600 initiative, including in Julau. 'A total of 29 towers are already operational, while another 15 are under construction. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SDEC to accelerate connectivity efforts in Sarawak,' he said. Besides this, broadband infrastructure is being expanded using the Point of Presence (PoP) approach, with 12 PoPs completed in Julau to date, offering 1,225 subscription ports with speeds of up to 1Gbps. — Bernama
New Straits Times
26-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Sabah election: PBM aims to give voters more choice, says Sng
KUCHING: Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) president Larry Sng said the party plans to contest at least three seats in the upcoming Sabah state election to provide voters with a choice in who represents them in the state assembly. He said the party has already identified potential candidates for the election, which is expected to be held later this year. "In this election, we are going solo — not forming any election pact with Sabah-based parties," he said when contacted by the New Straits Times. He said he had announced the decision to contest in the Sabah state election while chairing the PBM Sarawak chapter's annual general meeting in Sibu last Friday. "We want to offer the people of Sabah a choice," said Sng, who is also the Julau Member of Parliament. He added that winning or losing in the election was not the issue, "because we want to fight for the people as long as we live". Sng said the Sarawak chapter's meeting, which he chaired, was attended by the party's deputy president Wong anak Judat, PBM Women's chief Agnes Padan, Youth deputy head Kevin Jampang Ranggal, and delegates from all the branches. Sabah is set to head to the polls soon, with the state assembly to be automatically dissolved on Nov 11. The 16th Sabah state election was held on Sept 26, 2020 to elect 73 members of the state assembly.
Free Malaysia Today
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Stay out of India-Pakistan conflict, MP urges Anwar
Backbencher Larry Sng, who is president of Parti Bangsa Malaysia, said the Indo-Pakistan dispute is 'beyond us'. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : A backbencher has urged the government to stay out of the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, and to instead focus on leading Asean this year. Julau MP Larry Sng said the dispute between the two South Asian nations was 'beyond us' while chairing Asean was the mandate at hand for the unity government. 'Malaysia should not interfere in the India-Pakistan conflict, it is beyond us. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should solely focus on Asean, that is our mandate,' said Sng, who is president of Parti Bangsa Malaysia. Last month, Anwar said Malaysia was open to helping cool tensions between India and Pakistan after a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir in April. He said Malaysia's close ties with both nations placed it in a position to support steps towards ensuring peace and stability in the region. Indian MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, who was on an official trip to Malaysia last week, said the conflict was strictly between the two nations and required no foreign mediation. However, Pakistan's high commissioner to Malaysia Syed Ahsan Raza Shah welcomed Anwar's offer, saying the prime minister was highly respected in both countries. Earlier today, Anwar said Malaysia only hopes for a peaceful resolution in the dispute.
