KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Fee (MCMC) has issued its first invitation for the submission of draft plans below the Nationwide Digital Community Section 2 (JENDELA 2), reflecting the federal government’s continued dedication to strengthening digital infrastructure and enhancing connectivity nationwide.
MCMC stated in a press release at present that the implementation of Group 1 would undertake a fit-for-purpose method, together with the availability of public mobile companies for 4G and 5G, WiFi options by way of satellite tv for pc connectivity, in addition to the introduction of a Impartial Host Platform for the primary time.
In response to MCMC, the platform permits customers to entry WiFi networks utilizing their current cellular information plans from their respective community operators, thereby supporting a extra constant and seamless person expertise.
“Group 1 covers 1,000 websites nationwide, with 31.1 per cent in Peninsular Malaysia, 33.7 per cent in Sarawak and 35.2 per cent in Sabah.
“The challenge is anticipated to start as early because the third quarter of 2026, topic to analysis and governance processes. The remaining 1,700 websites will probably be applied in subsequent teams, which will probably be finalised by MCMC at a later stage,” it stated.
Because the implementation of JENDELA Section 1, MCMC stated the federal government had made progress in increasing protection and enhancing service high quality, whereas JENDELA 2 continued these efforts.
The initiative is designed to bridge protection gaps, improve community efficiency and develop entry to high-quality broadband, notably in rural and underserved areas.
“This initiative helps the nationwide agenda to develop Web protection to 2,700 websites nationwide and can profit roughly 217,000 residents in rural and distant areas, notably in Sabah and Sarawak, whereas making certain these communities proceed to obtain consideration within the nationwide growth agenda,” learn the assertion.
On this regard, MCMC stated that in step with Regulation 5 of the Communications and Multimedia (Common Service Provision) Laws 2002, it was inviting eligible licensees to submit their Registration of Curiosity and Common Service Provision Draft Plans throughout the stipulated interval as a foundation for analysis to determine appropriate licensees.
The fee added that it could proceed to work with stakeholders to make sure the graceful implementation of JENDELA 2 and the supply of high quality digital connectivity throughout the nation.
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