MCMC to provide satellite broadband services at 839 locations
KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is inviting qualified and interested licensees to carry out installation work and provide satellite broadband services in 839 locations in the country. In a statement today, the locations are in Johor, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Selangor, Sabah and Sarawak. “The locations are mostly Orang Asli settlements […]
Service providers given 10 days to resolve issues in high priority areas
PUTRAJAYA: Service providers have been instructed to promptly resolve commercial negotiations within 10 business days in identified high priority areas, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said. MCMC, in a statement today, said it had developed a fast-track process to resolve access issues in high priority areas following complaints that communications services in some […]
Understanding the rights of courier service customers
By Muhammad Basir Roslan KUALA LUMPUR: Remember the video clip that went viral early last month showing several employees of a local courier company mishandling parcels and damaging them? The workers, apparently, were expressing their displeasure over the company’s decision to cut their commissions. A quick check on the company’s official Facebook account revealed many […]
Telecommunication projects in state to be intensified
By Nur Shazreena Ali & Sarah Hafizah KUCHING: Telecommunication projects in Sarawak will be intensified this year, says Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Dr Zaidi Razak. “Although telecommunication is under federal, the state government has decided that there must be state intervention to ramp up the communication infrastructure in Sarawak,” he said when asked […]
Be cautious when using online dating apps
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has advised internet users to always to always exercise caution when providing their personal information when using social media and online applications, especially dating platforms. MCMC Communications and Corporate Department in a statement today said the internet has opened up opportunities for wider communication including immoral […]
MCMC conducts site visits to address connectivity issues
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) continues to intensify efforts in addressing digital connectivity issues nationwide by carrying out field activities to find out the real situation on the ground. Among the issues was the problem faced by four siblings in Kampung Rambai, Padang Siding in Arau, Perlis, who were unable to […]
Make use of free Internet data
KUCHING: Students, teachers and parents are advised to use the daily free 1GB data or the monthly 30GB, which have been extended until April, for teaching-learning purposes at home. “The allocated free data since April 2020 is an addition to the existing data and subscription packages and can be used for accessing video conference platforms […]
Unauthorised use of MCC’s name, logo in two Facebook accounts
KUCHING: Miri City Council (MCC) has cautioned the public that the Facebook page under the name ‘Miri City Council’ has been opened without the permission and prior consent of MCC. They said another Facebook account under the name ‘Pujut Residence Page’ was also using the logo of MCC without prior consent from the council. “MCC […]
MCMC to respond to complaints within 24 hours
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will respond by sending its officers to areas facing broadband connectivity problems within 24 hours upon receiving the complaints. MCMC chairman Dr Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek said by doing so, MCMC could check and really look into the problems in the areas and also contact the complainants for further input. He […]
No more 3G equipment certification
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will no longer certify 3G equipment as the country is targeting to shut down the sunset network by the end of 2021. Chairman Dr Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek said the commission embarked on the journey last year as the country advances into 4G and beyond. “We […]