News & Reviews:   Tan Sri Annuar Musa

The Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Tan Sri Annuar Musa has confirmed that the government is aware of the cybersecurity breach affecting online payment provider iPay88. Moreover, he revealed that the government has begun investigating the matter.

After experiencing delays due to tender issues, the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM), the PerantiSiswa Keluarga Malaysia programme is now set for the distribution of tablets to eligible B40 students. Furthermore, the ministry also today revealed the device chosen for the programme, which is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8.

The Minister of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM), Tan Sri Annuar Musa has recently revealed that new initiatives are currently in the works by his ministry to improve our country’s broadband services. Furthermore, Annuar revealed that the initiatives will be announced by him soon.

Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa has announced a delay to the rollout of free tablets to B40 students under the PerantiSiswa Keluarga Malaysia programme. Initially set to be distributed in mid-June, the timeline is shifted to mid-July instead after the tender for the initial supplier of the devices was cancelled by the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) has reassured Malaysians that the PerantiSiswa tablets will be from a well-known brand in the market and not of low quality. Furthermore, its minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa also revealed yesterday that the brand and supplier for the tablets will be announced next week.

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) has revealed that negotiations are still ongoing between telco companies and Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) on the 5G network service agreement in Malaysia. This is according to its minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

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 Minister of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM), Tan Sri Annuar Musa has reiterated that the tablets under the PerantiSiswa programme will be of high quality. Furthermore, Annuar also stressed that the manufacturer of the devices is a well-known and trusted brand in the market.

The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (K-KOMM) has announced that Selangor will be given priority in the ministry’s efforts to implement and upgrade 5G service networks in our country. Its minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa yesterday confirmed that K-KOMM is currently in the midst of three ongoing programmes under the National Digital Network (JENDELA).

One of the programmes is the upgrade to 5G in Selangor and increasing 4G towers nationwide at the same time. Meanwhile, the other two programmes under JENDELA are increasing the number of households with fibre optic connections as well as the upgrade of 3G transmitter system to 4G.

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.