‘So far, they (developers) do not need to specify where to build a communications tower (to obtain planning approval) because it is not considered a public utility,’ said Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah on Oct 29, seen here in a video conference on Oct 22. — Bernama
KUANTAN: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry hopes that Internet connectivity will be considered the country's third public utility, after water and electricity, in Budget 2021, says its Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
He said the move could save between six months to a year required in erecting a communications tower, which is currently the main connectivity medium.
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