News & Reviews:   Ministry of Communications and Digital

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 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.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is currently studying and evaluating the available options to ensure the 5G implementation will be expanded throughout Malaysia. Moreover, the Ministry is expected to announce the introduction and implementation of 5G by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) with added features by the end of March 2023.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has revealed that 350 telecommunications towers nationwide that had been affected by floods since 2014 have been upgraded. The upgrading works were done through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). 

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to coordinate with telco companies to activate WiFi equipment at all flood temporary relief centres (PPS) nationwide. Moreover, in lieu of the nationwide flash flood, KKD is also handing out contributions worth RM1 million to flood victims in all states.

The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) has advised the public to beware of suspicious calls in which irresponsible quarters are using KKD’s name to commit scams. The modus operandi of these scammers is to call unsuspecting victims and claim that their phone number is blacklisted for being involved in criminal acts.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is set to announce good news regarding telecommunications to help reduce the impact of rising living costs, especially for the B40 and M40 groups in Malaysia before Christmas. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said that the good news would revolve around internet prices and phone charges in our country.