Ministry to offer high-speed fixed broadband to 10,000 schools - Details announced for July 1

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High-speed fixed broadband subscription packages will be provided to 10,000 schools under Malaysia’s Education Ministry starting July 1, announced by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. The rollout will be delivered through the Point of Presence (PoP) project, using PoP phase one and phase two with planned PoPs and reported completion progress, including in Sabah. The fibre optic infrastructure is intended to improve learning access to information, references, and shared knowledge, while enabling lower-cost, more stable connectivity for schools and supporting rural digital-economy activities.

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Ministry to offer high-speed fixed broadband

Start date and target: 10,000 schools

Delivery approach: PoP phases and completion status

Expected impact on learning and digital economy

Additional support: Wi‑Fi access points for coverage gaps

TARIKH:19 MEI 2024(AHAD) N.STRAITS TIMETHE STAR SINAR HARIAN FROM JULY1 # Ministry to offer high-speed fixedbroadband to 10,000 schools1915-/2×P9·6 SEMPORNA:The government will providehigh-speed fixed broadband Internet sub-scription packages to schools under theEducation Ministry starting July 1,saidCommunications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. achieved through the implementation ofPoP phase one with 630 planined PoPs andphase two with 3,693 planned PoPs. "Up to this month,1,044 PoPs out of 4,370 PoPs have been completed,includ-ing59 PoPs fully completed in Sabah.” He said these special packages would beimplemented through the Point of Pres-ence(PoP)project and would offer morestable high-speed Internet at a lower pricecompared with mobile connections. Fahmi said this high-speed fibre opticbroadband infrastructure support wouldenhance the learning process in schoolsby providing access to extensive informa-tion and reference sources,making it eas-ier for knowledge to be shared and prac-tised. "Details will be announced,but startingJuly 1,the 10,000 schools under the Ed-ucation Ministry will be able to choosefaster,cheaper Internet packages.” "This initiative will provide opportuni-ties for the digital economy in rural com-munities togrow.Various activities,includ-ing home-based online businesses,can beconducted with more stable,high-quality,and comprehensive Internet access.”He underscored that the speed of theInternet service provided would set abenchmark for the use of modern tech-nology related to infrastructure and util-ities which could improve the people'squality of life."In the past,the islandsin Malaysia were Fahmi said his ministry was also con-sidering an additional measure,whichwas to provide extra access points,such asadditional Wi-Fi,because in certain areasthe current Internet coverage only reachesas far as the teachers'rooms,school re-source centres,or computer labs. He said the PoP project implementationfor rural and remote schools,such as SKBalimbang,was intended to serve as a hubfor providing fibre optic broadband in-frastructure,enabling the surroundingcommunity to enjoy more stable high-speed broadband services. still categorised as remote areas and dif-ficult to connect.Through governmentinitiatives and the latest technological de-velopments,there are now several optionsfor connecting fixed lines between islandsand the mainland."Bernama He added that 437,000 premises wouldbe equipped with high-speed broadbandinfrastructure services when the project iscompleted and that this would be

FAQs

When will the high-speed fixed broadband packages be available to schools?

Starting July 1, the 10,000 schools under the Education Ministry can choose the faster, cheaper Internet packages.

How will the broadband rollout be implemented?

It will be implemented through the Point of Presence (PoP) project, including PoP phase one and phase two with planned PoPs.

What benefits are expected for schools and learning?

The fibre optic broadband infrastructure is expected to enhance the learning process by providing access to extensive information and reference sources, making it easier to share and practice knowledge.

What additional measures are being considered for remote coverage gaps?

The ministry is considering extra access points such as additional Wi‑Fi where current Internet coverage reaches only limited areas like teachers’ rooms, resource centres, or computer labs.

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