Bridging the digital divide


KUALA LUMPUR: The launch of the Measat-3d satellite will help bridge the digital divide and lure more young people to venture into the aerospace industry, says the Prime Minister.

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the launch of the satellite would also improve Internet penetration rates in suburban and rural areas across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

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