Initially in Malaya, telephones were meant for communications between the British Resident and his assistants,’ says Muzium Telekom assistant curator Fazmir.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS in Malaysia was introduced way before Merdeka – in the 1870s, telegraph cables were laid undersea to link Malaya and Indonesia, and in 1879 the connection was expanded to London. Several lines were developed to link the key economic areas of the time, in particular the tin-rich Perak.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
