Proactive steps taken to resolve problems in building telecommunications towers in Sabah
Summary
TLDRThe Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has taken proactive measures to expedite the construction of nearly 400 telecommunications towers under the National Digital Network Plan's first phase. Despite a 25% completion rate, issues have been identified and are being resolved through meetings between the Ministry, MCMC, and construction companies. The Madani community is encouraged to use 'speed test' and 'price catcher' apps to monitor internet quality and compare goods' prices, empowering them with better choices.
Takeaways
- 📢 The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has taken proactive measures to expedite the construction of telecommunications towers.
- 🤝 Minister Fami Fazil's ministry has held meetings with MCMC and construction companies to address the slow progress of the national digital network plan.
- 🏗️ Nearly 400 telecommunications towers are planned to be built under the first phase of the national digital network plan, with construction currently at 25% completion.
- 🔍 Several problems have been identified in the construction process, including issues with the land office and telecommunications companies that are to receive the towers.
- 📱 The Madani community is encouraged to download the 'speed test' and 'price catcher' smartphone applications to monitor internet quality and the prices of goods.
- 📡 The 'speed test' app allows community members to conduct internet screenings and report directly to MCMC if they find areas with low internet quality.
- 🛒 The 'price catcher' app empowers grassroots consumers to compare the prices of goods, enabling them to make informed purchasing decisions.
- 👥 Minister Fazil attended a meet and greet session with the Madani community to discuss these initiatives and their importance.
- 📈 The interventions aim to improve the overall digital infrastructure and consumer experience in Malaysia.
- 🏢 The land office and telecommunications companies are key stakeholders in resolving the issues hindering the construction of the telecommunications towers.
- 💬 The proactive reporting and community involvement are highlighted as essential for the success of the national digital network plan.
Q & A
What measures has the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) taken to address issues in the construction of telecommunications towers?
-The MCMC, in collaboration with the Communications Ministry, has taken proactive measures and intervention steps to resolve issues and expedite the construction of telecommunications towers.
How many telecommunications towers are planned to be built under the first phase of the national digital network plan in Sabah?
-Nearly 400 telecommunications towers are planned to be built under phase one of the national digital network plan in Sabah.
What is the current progress of the telecommunications tower construction in Sabah?
-The construction of telecommunications towers has now reached 25% completion.
What was the reason for the slow progress of the telecommunications tower projects?
-The slow progress was due to several problems that were identified during meetings between the ministry, MCMC, and the construction companies involved.
What role did Minister Fami Fazil play in addressing the issues with the telecommunications tower construction?
-Minister Fami Fazil's ministry held meetings with MCMC and the construction companies to discuss and resolve the issues affecting the progress of the projects.
What are the problems that were identified during the meetings for resolution?
-The problems identified include those involving the land office and the telecommunications companies that are supposed to receive the towers.
What is the purpose of the speed test and price catcher smartphone applications mentioned in the script?
-The speed test application helps monitor internet quality, allowing community members to conduct screenings and report directly to MCMC if they find areas with low internet quality. The price catcher application allows people to compare the prices of goods, empowering them to choose reasonably priced items.
Who is required to download the speed test and price catcher applications?
-All members of the Madani community are required to download these applications to help monitor internet quality and the prices of goods in their respective areas.
How does the speed test application benefit the community members?
-The speed test application enables community members to conduct internet screenings in their area and report any issues of low internet quality directly to MCMC.
What is the benefit of the price catcher application for grassroots level consumers?
-The price catcher application empowers grassroots level consumers to compare the prices of goods, giving them the ability to make informed choices about reasonably priced items.
How does the proactive approach of the MCMC and the ministry support the national digital network plan?
-The proactive approach ensures that issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner, facilitating the expedited construction of telecommunications towers, which is crucial for the success of the national digital network plan.
Outlines
📡 Telecommunication Tower Construction Update
The Malaysian Communications Ministry, in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), has taken steps to address the slow progress of constructing nearly 400 telecommunications towers as part of the national digital network plan's first phase. Minister Fami Fazil reported that meetings have been held with the MCMC and construction companies to identify and resolve issues, particularly those related to land office and the receiving telecommunications companies. The construction is now at a 25% completion rate. Additionally, the Madani community has been encouraged to use the 'speed test' and 'price catcher' smartphone applications to monitor internet quality and compare the prices of goods, empowering them to make informed choices and report any issues directly to the MCMC.
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Keywords
💡Communications Ministry
💡Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
💡Telecommunications Towers
💡National Digital Network Plan
💡Sabah
💡Proactive Measures
💡Speed Test
💡Price Catcher
💡Madani Community
💡Land Office
Highlights
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has taken proactive measures to resolve issues and expedite the construction of telecommunications towers.
Minister Fami Fazil's ministry held meetings with MCMC and construction companies to address the slow progress of building nearly 400 towers under the national digital network plan.
Construction of telecommunications towers has reached 25% completion.
Problems involving the land office and telecommunications companies were identified for resolution during the meetings.
Minister Fami Fazil reported the progress after attending a meet and greet session with the Madani community.
All members of the Madani community are required to download the Speed Test and Price Catcher smartphone applications.
The Speed Test app helps monitor internet quality, allowing community members to report directly to MCMC if they find areas with low internet quality.
The Price Catcher app empowers grassroots level citizens to compare the prices of goods and choose reasonably priced items.
The apps aim to enhance transparency and consumer choice in the market.
The interventions by the Communications Ministry are part of a broader effort to improve digital infrastructure and consumer welfare.
The national digital network plan is a significant initiative to enhance telecommunications infrastructure across Malaysia.
The meet and greet session signifies a community-oriented approach to resolving issues and gathering feedback.
The proactive steps taken by the ministry demonstrate a commitment to addressing the needs of the telecommunications sector.
The slow progress of the project was a key issue discussed during the meetings with stakeholders.
The identification of problems related to land and telecommunications companies is crucial for the successful completion of the project.
The use of technology, such as smartphone applications, is a modern approach to community engagement and service monitoring.
The apps serve as tools for the community to actively participate in improving their digital and economic environment.
The initiative highlights the importance of collaboration between government, communities, and the private sector in achieving digital connectivity goals.
Transcripts
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and now the communications Ministry
through the Malaysian Communications and
multimedia commission has taken
proactive measures and intervention
steps to resolve issues and expedite the
construction of telecommunications
Towers in sabba Minister Fami Fazil said
his ministry had held meetings with mcmc
and the construction companies involved
due to the slow progress of projects to
build nearly 400 telecommunications
Towers under phase one of the national
digital Network plan in
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Telecommunications Towers has now
reached 25% and in the meetings several
problems were identified for resolution
including those involving the land
office and the telecommunications
companies that are supposed to receive
the
towers proactive
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and greet session with the madani
community on Friday meanwhile fi said
all members of the madani community are
required to download the speed test and
price catcher smartphone applications to
help monitor internet quality and the
prices of goods in their respective
areas through speed test community
members can conduct internet screening
in an area and Report directly to mcmc
if they find areas with low internet
quality the domestic trade and Cost of
Living Ministries price catcher allows
the people at the Grassroots level to
compare the prices of goods thus giving
them the power to choose reasonably
priced items
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