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Caretaker Minister of Communications and Multimedia Tan Sri Annuar Musa has announced that Kelantan will enjoy faster internet speed services and 5G network access as early as next year. He also revealed that priority was being given based on several development prospects that are in the implementation stage in the state.

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) has revealed that it has received over 300,000 applications for the PerantiSiswa Keluarga Malaysia programme across its first and second phases. Furthermore, distribution for the PerantiSiswa tablets under the programme is currently being actively arranged.

The Minister of Communications and Multimedia Tan Sri Annuar Musa has revealed that 60 per cent out of nearly 100,000 applications for the first phase of the PerantiSiswa Keluarga Malaysia programme have been approved by his ministry. As for the remaining 40 per cent, they will be further reviewed, including appeal cases to ensure that only those eligible will receive the aid.

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) has announced that four more categories of B40 students are now eligible to get tablets under the PerantiSiswa Keluarga Malaysia programme. This was announced by its minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa in Parliament earlier today.

The Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Tan Sri Annuar Musa has lauded the MEASAT-3d satellite’s capabilities to close the digital gap in our country. Moreover, the satellite’s ability to widen high-speed internet coverage to rural areas will enable 100 percent internet connectivity in Malaysia.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa yesterday revealed that the 4G network coverage in Sabah has now reached 86.9% at its populated areas. This is thanks to the concerted efforts in strengthening broadband service infrastructure in the state, especially through the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA).

The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (K-KOMM) has lauded Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB)’s single wholesale network model for enabling a cheaper 5G service rate in Malaysia. Its minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa yesterday also assured the people that the model won't create a monopoly.

The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (K-KOMM) has set aside RM4 billion in allocation so that over 4,000 schools in Malaysia will enjoy fibre optic connections. Announced by its minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa yesterday, the amount involves the installation of Point of Presence (PoP) fibre optic network hubs in the schools.

Annuar further elaborated that the installation will be made in schools in the northern, central, southern and eastern zones in Peninsular Malaysia as well as in Sabah and Sarawak. It is hoped that the initiative would provide more stability and higher speed internet connection for the schools.

Communications and Multimedia Minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa has today announced that applications for the PerantiSiswa Keluarga Malaysia programme will be opened in mid-April. A package specifically crafted for tertiary-level education students from the B40 group, PerantiSiswa offers free mobile devices and internet access for their studies.

Announced during the tabling of Budget 2022 last October, the initiative would benefit around 400000 Malaysian students from either the public or private institutes of higher learning (IPT). Furthermore, the initiative was introduced to help students attend online learning activities, surf the Internet for research purposes and even send messages to stay connected with their families and friends.

You may have asked, "All these 5G phones, but where are the 5G networks?" If you recall, it was previously announced that 5G would be available in the federal areas by end of 2021. Now, we also have news on which state could be the first to get 5G access.