Nearly 350 locations in Sarawak enjoy the Internet better

KUCHING, 15 Oct: Implementation of Phase 1 National Digital Line Project (JENDELA) 2 in Sarawak worth RM545 million involves six clusters across the region with implementation expected to start within the next few months.

Minister of Communications, Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the project is expected to improve the quality of internet services in nearly 350 locations across Sarawak.

According to him, the implementation of Window 2 will begin after the companies involved sign a consent decree submitted today.

"These initiatives we believe will help solve more than just connectivity and connectivity issues.

"For JENDELA 2, we are planning more than 350 locations across Sarawak that will be able to enjoy better internet services", he said in a press conference after witnessing the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of Kuching Smart City and Digital Connectivity project at the Kenyalang Hall, Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) today.

Commenting on the signing of the MoU, he said Kuching Smart City and Digital Connectivity initiative is estimated to be worth RM550 million and will strengthen digital infrastructure around Greater Kuching.

In addition, the initiative also includes the provision of optical fibre to support the implementation of closed-circuit cameras (CCTV) and various other facilities under smart city development.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCCM) in a statement announced that Greater Kuching will be strengthened as a smart urban area through the development of artificial intelligence-based services (AI), integrated urban platforms and digital network infrastructure to improve city management efficiency and public safety.

The scope of the cooperation includes urban security monitoring, emergency response support, provision of public Wi-Fi facilities, use of digital twin technology and development of Network Operations Centre (NOC).

In addition to the development of AI and data-driven smart city services, the partnership also focuses on strengthening core network infrastructure to support more efficient, secure and responsive delivery of urban services. -TVS