Anwar: Govt allocates RM2b to enhance Sabah connectivity, priority for education and public sector

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 16 — The government has allocated RM2 billion through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to improve connectivity in Sabah, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said the allocation will, among other things, be used to expand internet coverage, with priority given to colleges, public and private universities, and government offices in the state.

Anwar said that while the initiative will take some time to implement, the government is committed to ensuring better internet access for the people of Sabah, particularly to enhance the quality of education services and government administration.

“MCMC has set aside RM2 billion for this purpose. I have already announced it in the Budget. It will take a bit of time to complete,” he said at a breakfast and Sembang Santai session with Sabah media practitioners here today.

Also present were Sabah Journalists Association president Mariah Doksil, Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, Broadcasting Department director-general Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman, Daily Express editor-in-chief Datuk James Sarda and Utusan Borneo Sabah editor-in-chief Datuk Lichong Angkui. — Bernama