Jendela Phase Two to begin at 1,000 sites nationwide this year, says deputy minister

KULAI, Aug 29 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that Phase Two of the National Digital Network (Jendela) plan will kick off at 1,000 sites across the country this year, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. The additional implementation will enhance and stabilize internet coverage nationwide.

"There are 2,700 sites under the implementation of Jendela Phase Two, but for the first phase (of Phase Two) this year, 1,000 sites have been identified," Teo informed during a press conference after inaugurating the Japen@Petronas Jalur Gemilang Expression Programme. The Malaysian government initiative, coordinated by MCMC, aims to bolster digital infrastructure.

Teo also revealed that various public activities are scheduled under the RIUH Merdeka programme, especially for those attending the Dataran Putrajaya parade. Free public transport facilities, such as shuttle buses every five minutes at MRT Putrajaya Sentral and services at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre every 10 minutes, have been arranged. She urged the public to utilize public transport as several roads will be closed for the event.

Earlier, Teo, who represents Kulai in Parliament, also distributed free Jalur Gemilang-shaped magnets to the public to commemorate the National Month celebrations. This initiative is a joint effort between the Communications Ministry, Japen, and Petronas at selected petrol stations.