Fahmi: Use of Starlink a temporary measure, not commercial decision

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KUALA LUMPUR: The government's decision to use the services of satellite internet providers such as Starlink in areas which do not have good internet ...

: The government's decision to use the services of satellite internet providers such as Starlink in areas which do not have good internet access is a temporary solution, while the long-term solutions are being implemented.said the internet service is suitable as a temporary solution because it is plug-and-play, has fast internet speed and the price offered is reasonable.“This is not a commercial decision. The benefits of this technology are suitable for the purpose of MCMC ,” he said.

Commenting further on satellite internet technology, Fahmi said the government is also in discussions to expand it to schools and health clinics in Sabah and Sarawak. On July 15, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government plans to install 40 satellite Internet devices from Starlink, at higher education institutions nationwide to help students who were unable to study due to unreliable Internet connectivity, following a virtual meeting with Starlink CEO Elon Musk.

 

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