News & Reviews:   KKD

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has instructed local telecommunications companies to install generators in flood hotspot areas. This is following the flash floods that have severely affected some parts of Malaysia.

The Pakej Perpaduan prepaid mobile internet plan officially launched on Tuesday (28 February 2023), a package with 30GB of data at 3Mbps speed with 180 days validity for just RM30. It will be offered by local telco companies, including Yes, which today announced that its prepaid users can access both 4G and 5G networks via the package.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has announced that the implementation of the new Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP) will enable lower prices of broadband services in Malaysia. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said that the new MSAP was implemented beginning yesterday (1 March 2023).

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) today officially launched the PAKEJ PERPADUAN prepaid mobile internet plan. First announced in December last year, the package is available from now until 31 December 2023 and offers 30GB of data at 3Mbps speed, with a validity period of 180 days for just RM30.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is holding an engagement session with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and all local telco companies today to discuss the 5G coverage in Malaysia. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said that among the discussions is for DNB to be managed in a more transparent manner.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has revealed that the 4G network coverage in Sabah’s populated areas has increased to 88.06 per cent. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said that the statistic is as of the third quarter of 2022.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has revealed that a security vulnerability in the MyJPJ app was successfully resolved prior to its launch last Friday. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said that the vulnerability was identified by Cyber Security Malaysia (CSM) during the development process of the app and users shouldn’t worry about their personal data when using MyJPJ.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to resolve service quality issues affecting telco companies in Malaysia. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil asserted that MCMC has until June 2023 to complete this task.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has revealed that Malaysia and Singapore may hold a round table on cyber security every year. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said that both countries are currently discussing the need for the round table in order to boost cyber security.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has announced that the government is planning to set up the Malaysian Cyber Security Commission. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said that the commission is part of efforts to strengthen cyber security in our country.