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.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

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