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The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) has announced that our country’s current median 5G speed is at 485.25Mbps. As such makes it the fastest among Southeast Asian countries and the third fastest globally.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has claimed that our country is still lacking around 12000 cyber security experts in various fields to tackle cyber attacks. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil further elaborated that this is one of the challenges faced by the government in its national digitalisation agenda.

Previously, we reported on Indonesia’s move to ban TikTok’s e-commerce platform, TikTok Shop in the country. Now, the same move may end up being enforced in Malaysia too, as the government has announced that it is studying whether something similar should be done here.

The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) has revealed that Sarawak received the highest allocation of RM4.46 billion under the National Digital Network (JENDELA) project. The allocation is meant to boost the territory’s connectivity and internet services.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has announced that a total of 47000 smartphones will arrive in our country this week. As part of the recently launched 5G RAHMAH Package, the smartphones are from Samsung and HONOR respectively.

The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) has revealed that while the 5G coverage in Malaysia is now at 66.8%, only 4.2% of the population is using the network. Hence, the government is looking at ways to increase 5G usage among the populace, including partnering with Samsung for more affordable 5G devices.

Today, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released a new statement regarding online harm and imbalance media. A discussion took place yesterday at MCMC HQ, where several members considered regulating digital platforms, namely Meta and Google to address challenges posed by online media.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) stressed that the usage of satellite internet services such as Starlink is not a commercial decision, but just a temporary measure for areas without good internet access. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil further revealed that long-term solutions are being implemented for the issue.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is set to unveil a special mobile postpaid package for civil servants tomorrow. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said that the new package is a solution to complaints from frontline staff in the field regarding their postpaid subscription prices.

Previously, we shared that our country is purchasing 40 internet devices from Starlink and accordingly, the company has been granted the legal license to operate in Malaysia. Now, the government has further revealed plans for their utilisation, with a quarter of them set to be given to Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).