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  "id": 13809441,
  "title": "RM5b to boost internet connectivity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/rm5b-to-boost-internet-connectivity",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-11T22:00:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1553351/rm5b-boost-internet-connectivity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian government has committed RM5 billion to enhance internet connectivity as part of the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela), according to the Communications Ministry. This initiative aims to bolster telecommunications infrastructure and increase digital access across the nation. Key components of the plan include extending 4G coverage to all Orang Asli villages, ensuring internet access along 7,000km of roads and 1,700km of railway tracks, and implementing the Madani Submarine Cable Connection.\n\nIn the 2027 Budget, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who also serves as the finance minister, allocated RM142 million to strengthen National Information Dissemination Centres (Nadi). Additionally, over RM130 million will be dedicated to supporting the film, music, and creative content industries. The government intends to provide incentives for both local and international film and animation productions, with extra support for works that highlight Malaysian culture and national identity. Furthermore, a full entertainment duty exemption on tickets for local films and theatre performances in the Federal Territories will commence the following year.\n\nThe government also plans to create 20 new intellectual properties and promote the commercialization of Malaysian characters on an international scale. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is investing RM1 billion to expand the Electronic Medical Record System to healthcare facilities nationwide. Moreover, the Safe Internet Campaign will be rolled out in all schools to address issues like cyberbullying and child exploitation.",
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