PM announces 6 Broadband Initiatives

During the launch of TM HSBB’s UniFi, Malaysia PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has announced the anticipated broadband goodies. The 6 Broadband Initiatives are:

• Implementation of Broadband Community Centres in Housing Areas
  RM60 million allocated to provide broadband to 246 areas with total of 615,000 people
• Set up of People’s Internet Centre  at Information Department branches
  Allow internet access to estimated 400,000 people
• E-Kiosks at various community centres and Mukim Offices
  costing RM4 million
• Expansion of Telco’s cellular coverage
  338 in West Malaysia, 278 in Sabah and 257 in Sarawak
• RM1 Billion allocated from USP Funds (Universal Service Provision) for notebook purchase for needy students
• Reduction of Netbook Broadband Package
  RM38/month from previous RM50/month. Offer in USP areas reduced to RM20/month.

These are part of the National Broadband Initiative that aims to hit 50% Broadband Penetration in Malaysia by 2010.

[ SOURCE ]