Budget 2023: Internet coverage the main focus of Comms Ministry, says Deputy Minister


PUTRAJAYA: The Communications and Digital Ministry will focus on upgrading and improving internet performance nationwide through its Budget 2023 allocation, says Teo Nie Ching.

The Deputy Communications and Digital Minister said the allocation of RM725mil announced on Friday (Feb 24) will be used to expedite the upgrading work or implementation of digital connectivity projects, especially in 47 industrial areas and nearly 3,700 schools.

“This is indeed the main focus of the ministry because we want to speed up internet access in all areas.

“Actually, there are still three or four areas which still don't have internet coverage," she said when met by reporters after attending the 2023 Unity Government Deputy Ministers Retreat at Seri Perdana here, Saturday (Feb 25).

On Friday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, when tabling Budget 2023, announced an allocation of RM725mil this year to implement digital connectivity in 47 industrial areas and nearly 3,700 schools.

Anwar said that the government wants to expedite the implementation of the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) project, as an effort to help the people in obtaining stable internet network facilities. - Bernama

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