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Minister says five states will enjoy high-speed Internet by the first quarter of next year under the NFCP project.

The duo allegedly received over RM800,000 from a supplier.

CORONAVIRUS | As digital disparity runs across state and class lines, the students, parents and teachers struggle to migrate education online.

Mukhriz Mahathir says this will help provide convenience to Kedah residents and help them benefit further from Internet access.

Minister says utility giants could play vital due to its extensive infrastructure.

It is currently communicating its plan to the relevant ministries, says CEO.

This follows the communications minister finding that subscription rates had not been reduced.

Minister says he envisions a M'sia where internet connectivity is available to ‘anyone, anywhere, anytime’.

This comes after the call by Gobind that telcos should offer cheaper broadband services with increased speed.

PARLIAMENT | The implementation of lower wholesale prices of broadband should be backdated to Jan 1, said Gobind Singh Deo.

PARLIAMENT | The minister says they will aim for at least 25pct decrease, and improved speed and coverage.

LETTER | Education Ministry's move to replace Unifi in 1,000 S'wak schools with a slower service is baffling.

This had led to lower speeds at higher prices for consumers, it says.

UPDATED 6.52PM | Minister says a new pricing standard has been in force since June 8.

The nation's broadband is far inferior to that in other developed countries, he says on his first day on the job.

The approach used by other countries is not the same as Malaysia's, he says.

LETTER | M'sians have paid steep prices for too long, Harapan aims to reduce broadband bills by 50 pct.