News & Reviews: MCMC
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Aug 29, 2022
U Mobile earlier this month launched new U Postpaid plans that are “5G ready” with up to 1TB of mobile internet data in Malaysia. Now, it looks like the telco company is further closer to 5G enrolment as its official website now shows U Mobile’s upcoming 5G network coverage in our country.
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Aug 29, 2022
There have been some significant developments in the rollout of the 5G network in Malaysia recently. Previously, we reported that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is meeting today on Digital Nasional Berhad’s (DNB) terms of the 5G agreement and now, it look like Celcom is ready to offer 5G network trials for its users as early as next month.
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Aug 29, 2022
We are just two days away from the "final" deadline but in case you missed the news, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) will meet the six telcos to sign the agreement on 31 August 2022. Before that takes place, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will have a meeting today to decide on some terms.
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Aug 21, 2022
At the start of the year, many of us were hoping to get 5G access by the middle of the year. However, progress stalled as local telcos clamoured to have a piece of the pie. Now, it looks like things are finally proceeding so we could enjoy 5G soon. In fact, Malacca should be able to have decent 5G coverage by next month.
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Aug 10, 2022
We are almost in the middle of August and there's still no official news from any telcos that they have signed on Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB)'s 5G single wholesale network. Initially, our Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said they have agreed but it seems that Maxis and U Mobile may miss out.
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Aug 05, 2022
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has today warned against fake text messages from ‘GOV’ that claims to be giving special finance assistance credited into Touch ’n Go eWallet accounts. The commission found that irresponsible parties had manipulated the ‘GOV’ digital identity for fraud purposes and even used the MySejahtera organisation name to deceive the public.
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Aug 05, 2022
Terengganu Infrastructure, Public Facilities, Utilities and Technology Committee chairman, Dr Mamad Puteh has announced that the state will have 66 new telecommunications towers operational next year under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA). Furthermore, the state’s 4G coverage in populated areas are also expected to increase to 97.26 percent by the end of this year.
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Jul 18, 2022
Just over the weekend, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa made an announcement regarding the 5G state in Malaysia. He said that 1000 selected schools across the nation, including rural areas, are expected to be provided with a 5G network by the end of 2022.
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Jul 08, 2022
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has revealed that the first phase of the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) initiative will cost approximately RM28 billion. The matter was asserted by its chief operating officer (COO), Datuk Mohd Ali Hanafiah Mohd Yunus, who also revealed that its implementation is currently ongoing since 2020.
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Jul 04, 2022
Besides YES 5G, Telekom Malaysia (TM) already joined Digital Nasional Bhd's (DNB) 5G single wholesale network a long time ago. Despite that, there were no signs of any 5G package plans yet until today. Although nothing is official yet, a trip to the JENDELA map would say otherwise.
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