KUCHING: Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) enterprise and government sector solutions arm, TM One, collaborates with Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Bhd (SDEC) to accelerate Sarawak’s digital transformation.
According to a statement by TM One, through the exchange of Master Service Agreement, the partnership aims to enhance the state’s digital infrastructure, focusing on improved connectivity, adoption of advanced technologies, and deployment of smart services.
As it aligns with the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy and Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030, it stated that the partnership includes TM One’s Metro-E project, which offers flexible, secure, and high-performance connectivity scalable to up to 10Gbps.
“Its dedicated access for critical applications, proactive security monitoring and nationwide coverage addresses the service levels needed for enterprises and government agencies alike,” it said.
In the next five years, it said, the project will deliver high-speed internet connectivity to underserved and rural areas, supporting key sectors such as education, healthcare, and local businesses.
“This will facilitate cloud computing, telemedicine, online education, and a variety of other digital solutions, furthering Sarawak’s digital progress,” it added.
Commenting on the partnership, TM One executive vice president Shazurawati Abd Karim stated that the Metro-E project will be instrumental in driving Sarawak’s digital economy by fostering innovation, improving access to digital services, and bridging the digital divide across locations.
“High-speed connectivity at these 81 sites is essential for the adoption of advanced technologies, improving customer experiences, and enhancing operational efficiency,” he said.
