Idle broadband infrastructure in rural areas, reports A-G

PETALING JAYA: The management of the broadband and telecommunications network infrastructure strengthening programme, aimed at expanding high-speed Internet (fibre) coverage and connectivity in rural areas through government financial allocation, has not been fully achieved, says Auditor-General's Report 2/2024.

"A total of 28 out of 87 broadband alignments (Broadband for General Population - BBGP project areas) in Sabah and the Peninsula, worth RM53.60mil, have not been subscribed to or used since their completion between 2013 and 2017.