Comms Ministry to focus on road network Internet coverage


BANTING: The Communications and Digital Ministry will focus on providing Internet coverage along roads that connect populated areas, says its Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

He said the ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) would look into the matter as Internet access is considered a basic facility that all citizens should enjoy, just like roads, electricity, water and drainage.

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Fahmi Fadzil , MCMC , Internet

   

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