BATANG KALI: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and telecommunications companies (telcos) have been asked to establish standard operating procedures (SOP) for telecommunications access at the site of a disaster as soon as possible.
Communications and digital minister Fahmi Fadzil said he would discuss with MCMC and telcos on the formulation of the SOP to help aid in the search and rescue operations.
“I am here tonight to examine the communications aspect involving mobile line and internet access. It is a difficulty that our media friends are facing. Not only the media but everyone here too. I admit it is not satisfactory.
“Once we have more information, we will look into other matters in addition to getting cooperation from telcos to ensure that the problem of getting access to the internet or a mobile line does not recur, especially in disaster situations in the future,” he said.
Fahmi was speaking to reporters after visiting the location of the landslide incident at the Fathers’ Organic Farm campsite in Gohtong Jaya here last night.
He said as an early measure to overcome the problem, Telekom Malaysia (TM) and telcos have been instructed to send their mobile coverage vehicles to allow the implementation of “coverage on wheels” at the location.
“Telecommunications equipment have been delivered, including by TM and Celcom Digi, and UMobile. Maxis has also done (antenna) tilting to help reduce the accessibilty issue which is mostly a technical and geographical problem,” he said, adding that TM was working to prepare WiFi access.
Fahmi added that he will bring up the matter at the Cabinet meeting next Wednesday. - FMT
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