Telcos roped in for RM3.5bil effort to address digital divide through Jaringan Prihatin


PETALING JAYA: Recipients of Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat will now have a chance to own better mobile devices and broadband plans thanks to the latest government aid under the RM3.5bil Jaringan Prihatin Programme.

According to a statement released by the Finance Ministry in conjunction with the virtual launch of Jaringan Prihatin by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Wednesday (May 5), eligible recipients can choose to receive a subsidy for a smart device, or a year-long rebate for their monthly data plans, depending on whether they have children under 18 years old.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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