Comms Ministry to use satellites to improve communication systems during disasters, says Zahidi


KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry plans to use satellite technology to improve communication systems in the face of disasters, says Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin (pic).

The Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister said this improvement was to prevent telecommunication network disruptions during disasters, such as the situation experienced during the massive floods that hit the country last month.

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