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Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that Sabah will participate in trials of direct-to-device satellite internet technology under the JENDELA Phase II programme, marking a shift toward connectivity solutions for remote regions.
Facebook users across Malaysia and globally faced significant access disruptions on July 19, with difficulties logging in and refreshing feeds. Meta had not issued an official statement by 5 pm local time.
The Dewan Rakyat has approved amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act, introducing national security elements into a new Universal Service Provision initiative designed to expand network coverage to underserved areas.
Residents of Kampung Seberang Gajah in Tangkak will soon benefit from improved internet connectivity following plans to construct a new telecommunications tower, with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission instructing service providers to accelerate the project.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is prioritising mobile network coverage at the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System stations ahead of its January 2027 launch, with the MCMC tasked to deliver optimal 4G and 5G connectivity for cross-border commuters.
Six Southeast Asian nations are simultaneously advancing digital infrastructure, from Indonesia's broadband expansion to Laos's cross-border postal integration and the Philippines' military modernization, reflecting the region's push toward connectivity and security.
Malaysia's local councils have temporarily stopped issuing parking summonses following a major cyberattack on the Flexi Parking app that disrupted digital payment services across 64 local authorities nationwide.
In a bid to address digital inequality, Batu Pahat MP Onn Abu Bakar has submitted a proposal to implement a Wireless Bridging System across seven rural communities in Senggarang, targeting areas with critically weak mobile signal coverage.
Pakistan and Turkey have committed to expanding economic cooperation during talks between PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Erdogan in Istanbul, aiming for $5 billion in annual bilateral trade.
Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has called for complete transparency from Selangor authorities following a cyberattack on the state's Intelligent Parking service, demanding explanations on the breach cause, data exposure scope, and remedial measures.