Summary
- All Orang Asli villages targeted for 4G coverage.
- Internet connectivity planned along roads and railway lines.
- JENDELA investment totals RM5 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 9 — The government aims to provide 4G mobile network coverage to all Orang Asli villages in Malaysia by 2027 as part of efforts to improve internet accessibility.
In rural and underserved communities. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the initiative under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA), which involves a total investment of RM5 billion.
To strengthen nationwide telecommunications infrastructure. The government also plans to improve internet connectivity along 7,000 kilometres of roads and 1,700 kilometres of railway lines.
Alongside implementing the MADANI Submarine Cable project, known as SALAM. According to the budget speech, WiFi coverage has already been extended to all public university campuses.
While 4G services are available in all FELDA settlements. However, the speech does not provide a detailed implementation schedule or specific allocations for individual Orang Asli villages.
