PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has taken the initiative to conduct a proof-of-concept (POC) of Starlink as an alternative to optical fibre for the core connection to the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) tower in Kampung Orang Asli Kerling, Selangor.
Via the POC, the tower will be activated on Wednesday (May 8), by offering services from three major telecommunications companies, namely CelcomDigi, Maxis, and U Mobile.
“This telecommunications service will facilitate the residents’ daily affairs for communication, education and other purposes,” it said in a statement today.
The step is being taken following the need for telecommunication services in the village.
MCMC added that the tower was completed last year, and is now in the process of connecting the fibre optic network to the tower before it can be activated, expected in the first quarter of next year.
The tower activation will benefit more than 250 residents in the village.
It said that MCMC state coordination division head Bukhari Yahya conducted a visit to see the progress of the implementation in the tower yesterday.
— Bernama
