MCMC: Telcos told to improve coverage after student hurt in search for better reception


MCMC advised all students to be careful and not endanger themselves in trying to get better Internet coverage. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has ordered telecommunications companies to optimise nearby transmission towers to ensure better Internet coverage around Kampung Baru Batu Tiga, Perak by next month.

The commission announced in a statement yesterday that the move was a short-term solution.

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