Sarawak: The Digital Ministry has requested the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) prepare a report regarding the issues of connectivity blackspots and non-functional telecommunications towers, particularly in rural Sarawak. Its minister, Gobind Singh Deo, stated that these matters were discussed at the State Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution Council (MED4IRN) special committee meeting on May 28. The ministry has asked the MCMC to submit a related report within six months.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Gobind expressed hopes that a special report from the MCMC, in collaboration with the Sarawak government, would be available within six months to address and resolve these issues. He conveyed these remarks to reporters after attending the Longhouse Outreach Programme at Rumah Collins in Selangau.

The Longhouse Outreach Programme, organized by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), an agency under the ministry, aims to demonstrate practical field solutions to help communities utilize digital tools for economic and social enhancement. In a statement, DNB outlined that the programme includes the ‘eKelas Usahawan’ talk by Maxis Bhd, a financial literacy session by SME Bank, and a TikTok Shop boot camp. These initiatives are designed to equip rural entrepreneurs and youth with digital marketing and e-commerce skills.

Moreover, CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) provided important education on online safety and digital responsibility during the programme, emphasizing the significance of secure and responsible internet use.