1,000 schools waiting for 5G by year-end, says Annuar

 

Communications and multimedia minister Annuar Musa said five to six schools will initially be selected to test the capacity of the 5G network. (AFP pic)

KOTA BHARU: One thousand selected schools throughout the country, including in the rural areas, are waiting to be provided with the 5G network by the end of this year.

Communications and multimedia minister Annuar Musa said the ministry was still waiting for approval from the education ministry to implement this initiative quickly.

“We are still waiting for the green light from the education ministry.

“I have already discussed with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), who have given their commitment to make a success of the 5G network implementation in schools.

“We are also going to select five or six schools for a start to test the capacity of the 5G network,” he told reporters after conducting price checks on goods at the Ketereh Market here today.

Annuar, who is Ketereh MP, said the 5G facility to be set up for schools would not only help them have a better learning process but also benefit consumers in surrounding areas.

On another matter, Annuar said the community, NGOs and local leaders could help MCMC in the implementation of the “Kembara Connectivity” for internet coverage.

“MCMC in the states can teach the community to download an app to measure internet speed, apart from helping MCMC to identify telcos offering services below the minimum standards set.

“Action can be taken against those telcos that do not meet the conditions,” he added. - FMT