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#Budget2020: Broadband Prices Have Decreased By 49% And Connectivity Has Tripled In Speed

RM250 million has also been allocated to prepare Internet access to increase connectivity in Sabah and Sarawak.

By May Vin Ang — 11 Oct 2019, 05:10 PM

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During the tabling of #Belanjawan2020 in Dewan Rakyat today, 11 October, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng announced that prices of broadband services have been lowered by 49%

The implementation of Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP) for broadband packages have succeeded in decreasing broadband prices and also increased Internet speeds by three times.

In addition, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) has allocated RM250 million to prepare Internet access via satellite technology to increase connectivity in Sabah and Sarawak

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Stay tuned for our overview story of the #Belanjawan2020!

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#Budget2020: 3 New Digital Libraries Will Be Developed In Kedah, Perak, And Johor

A 24-hour digital library in Penang was opened in 2017.

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#Budget2020: E-Sports Gets RM20 Million Funding To Grow Local Talents

The government recognises the strength of local e-sports talents.

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