{
  "id": 12292496,
  "title": "4G coverage reaches 99.75pct in populated areas, says Fahmi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/4g-coverage-reaches-99-75pct-in-populated-areas-says-fahmi",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T03:46:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1548785/4g-coverage-reaches-9975pct-populated-areas-says-fahmi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: As of July 2026, 4G coverage in populated areas in Malaysia has reached an impressive 99.75 per cent, according to Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi emphasized that while network coverage is crucial, it must not exclude rural and remote areas from the digital landscape. The National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) is actively being implemented to bridge this gap, especially in underserved rural and remote regions. At the launch of the 13th Malaysia Plan Public Discourse Conference, Fahmi highlighted that Jendela Phase 2 is being expanded to cover 2,700 locations nationwide. He stressed that the 13th Malaysia Plan is not just a government policy but a broader development agenda that requires the commitment of all stakeholders, including universities, industry, media, and society. Universities play a pivotal role in translating research findings and academic perspectives into public policy, Fahmi added. The government is receptive to constructive feedback and criticism, focusing on identifying implementation gaps and finding practical solutions.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians will continue to have access to quality communication networks, with 4G coverage in populated areas reaching 99.75 per cent as of July 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "4G coverage in populated areas reaches 99.75% in Malaysia as of July 2026.",
    "Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil emphasizes inclusion of rural areas in digital landscape.",
    "Jendela Phase 2 expanded to cover 2,700 locations nationwide."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The near-total 4G coverage in populated areas shifts the focus to bridging the digital divide in rural and remote regions under the National Digital Network Plan.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}