Gov to reduce broadband coverage gaps in Sabah, Sarawak

Zahidi said the programme was also aimed at preventing broadband technology thefts as well as narrowing the gap of broadband coverage between the urban and rural areas. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is conducting a thorough study on the use of satellite technology to provide broadband access to Sabah and Sarawak via the National Digital Infrastructure Laboratory (IDN Lab) series programme to be held on Aug 13 and 14, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

IDN Lab is a series of discussions, facilitated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), where relevant agencies and major communications service providers work together to develop a comprehensive digital infrastructure plan to meet the people’s needs.