News & Reviews:   Tan Sri Annuar Musa

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) has announced that students who have had their applications for the PerantiSiswa Keluarga Malaysia programme rejected can appeal the decision in writing or meet directly with local leaders. Its caretaker minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa said that the students can meet with local leaders for endorsement because there are several factors that K-KOMM can consider if they do not qualify.

Caretaker Minister of Communications and Multimedia Tan Sri Annuar Musa has announced that approximately 12 million users in our country will enjoy 5G connectivity by the end of 2022. This is following the signing of the 5G access agreement with Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) by 5 out of 6 local telco companies.

Caretaker Minister of Communication and Multimedia Tan Sri Annuar Musa has lauded the PerantiSiswa Keluarga Malaysia programme and revealed that students that received tablets under the initiative are happy with its quality. He added that the programme has received a very good response from students, with most of them grateful for the “latest higher-capacity model”.

Malaysia and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on digital telecommunications cooperation in relation to 5G, digital economy and cyber security. Inked yesterday at the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 in Romania, the MoU will also explore potential partnerships in other aspects of digital technology.

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) has assured Malaysians regarding the alleged civil servant e-payslip data theft, saying that the government has found a lead on the incident. Moreover, its Minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa revealed that a statement will be made by the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) soon.

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.

When picking a mobile service, we sometimes choose one over another due to various factors. One is service coverage, which can differ depending on where you are. However, the government doesn't want telcos to choose or divide their coverage areas.

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) has announced that the government will be taking the offensive, defensive and advocacy measures to tackle the cyber security issues plaguing our country. Its Minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa further revealed that K-KOMM will also look at the technologies available in other countries to curb cyber crimes.

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) has announced that 839 locations nationwide have now gotten internet access using satellite technology. Its minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa said that the locations have now been installed with broadband wireless access (BWA) which utilises satellite technology, including rural areas in Sabah and Sarawak as well as Orang Asli villages.

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) has revealed that a special anti-hacking application is set to be introduced in Malaysia soon. This is amidst a slew of cybersecurity issues affecting our nation recently, most notably the data breach faced by iPay88.