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MCMC welcomes Budget 2026’s digital focus, vows inclusive nationwide connectivity

Commission says multi-billion ringgit projects will boost rural access, AI development, and national data sovereignty

Enhanced connectivity: free WiFi for Kg Bering Baru residents

MCMC introduces free WiFi technology for villagers, providing internet access through Broadband Wireless Access facilities, along with 5GB of complimentary data each month 

Fahmi exposes companies selling govt internet projects, warns of terminations

The communications minister vows to take legal action, terminate contracts with companies failing to complete internet development projects on time, citing issues with contractors selling off projects to third parties

Media industry sustainability, empowering digital economy, KKD’s focus in 2024: Fahmi

The sustainability of the media industry, empowering the digital economy and resolving issues of internet infrastructure and service quality in remote areas will be among the focus of the Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) next year.

Comms Ministry looking into satellite-to-device tech for more accessible internet

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that with 2.7% of areas still needing basic 4G in the country, his ministry is currently researching the matter, especially in relation to satellite technology, which is hoped to be used by 2025. 

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency