New tower to overcome internet access issue at Sarawak longhouse


PUTRAJAYA: A new communication tower will be built to overcome the problem of inadequate internet access at the Suing longhouse in Teberu, Ulu Kemalih, Pakan in Sarawak, said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

The MCMC said in a statement on Thursday (Feb 17) that construction of the tower had been planned for this year by the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) to provide 4G coverage in the area.

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