Orang Asli want Jendela to continue in rural areas


SOME 2,000 Orang Asli of the Temiar tribe residing in the interior of Gua Musang, Kelantan, are calling on the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to continue the Pelan Jalinan Digital Negara (Jendela), which provides broadband connection in rural areas, to ensure connectivity there, reported Utusan Malaysia.

The residents of Pos Simpor, Pos Gob and Pos Bihai claimed that the plan, which began in January last year, will end in January 2024.

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