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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced that Sabah will pilot direct-to-device satellite internet technology under the National Digital Network Plan Phase II, alongside broader initiatives to bridge connectivity gaps across the country.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has resolved 941 out of 987 formal complaints regarding internet coverage disruptions in Sabah during the first five months of 2024, with remaining cases expected to be cleared soon.
Malaysia's Communications Minister reports social media activity during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign remains controlled, with only 16 complaints logged by MCMC since campaigning began on July 23.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has unveiled its 2026-2030 strategic blueprint, prioritising improved internet access, creative content production, and accurate information dissemination across the nation.
Facebook experienced a significant global outage on July 19, disrupting service for millions of users worldwide including Malaysia. The disruption began around 3 pm Malaysian time and affected account access, feed refreshing, and messaging functions.
The Department of Statistics Malaysia is ramping up preparations to implement the newly passed Statistics Bill 2026, which modernises the country's statistical framework by replacing legislation from 1965.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is upgrading fibre optic infrastructure and implementing redundancy measures to solve a persistent connectivity problem where users show full signal bars but cannot access internet services.
Malaysia's Deputy Communications Minister announces a new telecommunications tower for Kampung Seberang Gajah in Tangkak to resolve persistent internet connectivity problems affecting residents despite existing infrastructure nearby.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has tasked the MCMC with guaranteeing strong 4G and 5G coverage at the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link before operations commence on January 1, 2027.
Local councils across Malaysia have been instructed to temporarily halt parking summonses following a cyberattack that crippled the Flexi Parking app, affecting digital payment systems in 64 councils nationwide.
Southeast Asian governments are accelerating digital infrastructure development and security modernisation efforts. Indonesia targets 100 Mbps internet speeds nationwide while Vietnam showcases affordable electric vehicles ahead of hosting APEC 2027.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will expand its Multi-Operator Core Network initiative across the country to enhance internet connectivity in rural and remote areas, with Johor identified as a priority region for implementation.
Batu Pahat MP Onn Abu Bakar has proposed a Wireless Bridging System project to tackle poor internet connectivity in seven Senggarang areas, seeking RM100,000-RM200,000 from the government ahead of Johor's state election on July 11.
Pakistan and Türkiye have committed to deepening economic collaboration, aiming for $5 billion in annual bilateral trade. The partnership encompasses energy, manufacturing, and a proposed digital corridor to enhance regional connectivity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised Malaysia's need to establish a sovereign cloud system to protect sensitive data and critical security information while maintaining openness to foreign investment and global digital connectivity.