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The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka to install 5 new telco towers for better tourist connectivity
MELAKA: The state government will install five new telecommunication towers in high-traffic tourist areas to improve connectivity and visitor experience. The initiative, announced by State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communication Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan, is part of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's (MCMC) Universal Service Provision (USP) programme. The towers will be built in Kampung Kuala Linggi, Kampung Paya Lebar, Jonker Street, Taman Botanikal Ayer Keroh, and Pulau Besar. Melaka ICT Holdings Sdn Bhd has been appointed to handle the construction. Fairul Nizam revealed the plan during the Melaka State Legislative Assembly session at Seri Negeri, responding to a query from Kerk Chee Yee (PH–Ayer Keroh) regarding internet quality improvements in tourist-heavy zones. Since 2022, MCMC has audited 717 locations statewide, including 25 tourist spots, in preparation for Visit Melaka Year 2024 (TMM2024). The audits led to 48 Compliance Notices and 34 Commission Directives issued to service providers failing to meet required standards. 'Five directives were not complied with, resulting in civil penalties against the telcos involved,' Fairul Nizam said. Service providers were also mandated to submit short- and long-term solutions to address connectivity issues. This effort has reduced public complaints received by MCMC, dropping from 1,422 in 2022 to 1,243 in 2023, and further to 355 as of 2024. - Bernama
The Star
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Fan Bingbing fans Chinese tourist enthusiasm for Melaka on WeChat
MELAKA: The appointment of popular actress Fan Bingbing as a state tourism ambassador has boosted Melaka's digital image among tourists from China, says Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. The Melaka Chief Minister said that the Chinese actress had helped catapult the historic city into the global tourism spotlight. "It's a groundbreaking achievement when Melaka recorded 1.5 billion digital impressions on China's popular WeChat platform. "This milestone follows the appointment of Fan Bingbing as the Melaka Tourism Friendship Ambassador in conjunction with Visit Melaka Year 2024 (TMM2024), last year," he said after the official handover ceremony of a new record from the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR), recognising the achievement under the title: 'Largest Digital Hits for Malaysia Tourism on WeChat Platform Using Celebrity Ambassador" at Seri Negeri here on Thursday (May 15). Ab Rauf hailed the achievement as a strategic leap in efforts to capture the Chinese tourist market, firmly positioning Melaka on the world tourism map. "Fan Bingbing has triggered an extraordinary wave of interest. "Melaka's name has risen, and as a result, we've garnered over 1.5 billion hits, surpassing even mega events such as the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Weibo Movie Awards,' he said. Ab Rauf also said that the digital triumph has translated into tangible results, with the number of Chinese tourists visiting Melaka soaring from 204,818 in 2023 to 664,687 in 2024, an increase of 459,869 visitors, or 22.64%. "The success not only reflects the power of celebrity influence in digital tourism campaigns but also underscores Melaka's growing appeal as a must-visit destination for international travellers," he added.
