Sabah Net takes on bigger digital role
KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah Net Sdn Bhd is expanding beyond its traditional connectivity role to become a broader technology ecosystem enabler, with a focus on digital inclusion, developing future-ready talent and supporting Sabah’s participation in the wider digital economy.
Sabah Net Sdn Bhd, a state-owned telecommunications company in Malaysia, is expanding its role beyond traditional connectivity to become a broader technology ecosystem enabler in Sabah. Chairman Datuk Azaman @ Azman Ruslan highlighted that the company's recognition at the Pikom Digital Excellence Awards signifies its broader role in developing Sabah's digital ecosystem.
Since 2021, Sabah Net has delivered over 1,000 ecosystem initiatives, reaching more than 68,000 people in rural areas, including various digital inclusion programs, talent development, and supporting participation in the wider digital economy. CEO Chin Kah Yi emphasized that Sabah Net's unique value lies in its structured ecosystem model, which connects people, platforms, stakeholders, and opportunities, bridging the digital gap in Sabah and positioning the region for growth in the digital economy.
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