Better Internet connection for folk in Padang Serai

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will build a new communication tower under the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) to overcome Internet connectivity issues in five villages in Padang Serai, Kedah.

The commission said in a statement that it had received a report and complaint on Nov 28 concerning 8,000 residents who faced network connectivity problems.

“MCMC, with the cooperation of the Kedah government, has taken immediate steps to assess the situation and has met with representatives of residents of Taman Bunga Raya, Taman Raya Indah, Taman Raya Murni, Kampung Padang and Kampung Nesa.

“We have included these areas in the planning for the construction of a new communication tower under Jendela as a solution to improve the quality of coverage, and it is expected to be completed within a year,” the statement read, Bernama reported.

The statement said the service provider was asked to carry out optimisation (efforts) of the existing communication tower within a week to improve coverage quality.