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Over the weekend, tech giants with the likes of Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Amazon have sent a letter to meet our latest Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob regarding Malaysia's cabotage policy. In case you're unaware, this issue has been going on for a few months now about allowing foreign vessels to repair undersea cables.
The issue was revoked last year from the previous government body but with the new Prime Minister and cabinet reinstated, the tech giants are hoping for a favourable outcome to reinstate the cabotage rules regulations. Currently, the Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) is representing the tech giants to engage with the new government.
MyIX Chairman, Chiew Kok Hin told Reuters that there is no harm in allowing the tech giants to use foreign vessels and repair the undersea cables. On top of that, they can also facilitate the transfer of knowledge to us. Currently, there is only one Malaysian company in the industry but is inexperienced in doing so. He added that the situation would have been different if there were a few developed companies in the industry.
At the moment, Facebook, Microsoft and Amazon haven't responded to Reuters' queries about the letter. There is no response from the Prime Minister Office and Ministry of Transport as well. Until there is a new update about it, we will be keeping an eye on the situation. Stau tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.
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