Telekom Malaysia completed a new fiber optic hub spanning the northern regions of Sabah and Sarawak in an effort to better connect the remote sites located there.
Telekom Malaysia said in a statement that by building the hub or point of presence (PoP), subscribers will be less dependent on mobile internet and will enjoy faster services.
As part of the government's Twelfth Malaysia Plan, a development blueprint to improve the lives of Malaysian citizens, Telekom Malaysia is building broadband centers. The government is committed to having 4,370 PoPs established by 2025, with 4,323 PoPs built close to rural schools and 47 installed close to industrial areas.
Telekom Malaysia has been tasked with establishing 174 locations in Malaysia's central area as part of its phase-two PoP development project with the government.
According to Shazurawati Abdul Karim, executive vice president of Telekom Malaysia's B2B arm, TM One, the stronger connection will lead to better economic development and the creation of new infrastructures, such as those for 5G.
Shazurawati stated, “The presence of PoP can attract technology companies, start-ups and other businesses that require a high-speed internet connection to operate. This can create more job opportunities, increase innovation, and stimulate economic growth in local communities.”