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MCMC welcomes Budget 2026’s digital focus, vows inclusive nationwide connectivity

Commission says multi-billion ringgit projects will boost rural access, AI development, and national data sovereignty

Enhanced connectivity: free WiFi for Kg Bering Baru residents

MCMC introduces free WiFi technology for villagers, providing internet access through Broadband Wireless Access facilities, along with 5GB of complimentary data each month 

Fahmi exposes companies selling govt internet projects, warns of terminations

The communications minister vows to take legal action, terminate contracts with companies failing to complete internet development projects on time, citing issues with contractors selling off projects to third parties

Media industry sustainability, empowering digital economy, KKD’s focus in 2024: Fahmi

The sustainability of the media industry, empowering the digital economy and resolving issues of internet infrastructure and service quality in remote areas will be among the focus of the Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) next year.

Comms Ministry looking into satellite-to-device tech for more accessible internet

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that with 2.7% of areas still needing basic 4G in the country, his ministry is currently researching the matter, especially in relation to satellite technology, which is hoped to be used by 2025. 

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports