MCMC Pledges Swift Execution Of Digital Initiatives Under Budget 2027

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 – The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the effective implementation of all digital economy initiatives introduced under Budget 2027.

In an official statement released on Monday, October 12, 2026, the regulatory body expressed confidence that the planned investments will accelerate digital transformation, improve rural connectivity, and bolster Malaysia’s global competitiveness.

The statutory body highlighted several core allocations designed to expand telecom infrastructure, healthcare technology, community hubs, and cybersecurity measures across the nation.

Strategic Allocations, Infrastructure Upgrades, and Security Measures

The budget framework outlines targeted funding across key digital and social sectors:

• RM5 Billion JENDELA Expansion: The National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) receives RM5 billion to broaden high-quality internet access in remote regions and Orang Asli villages, alongside upgrading network connectivity along 7,000 kilometres of highways and 1,700 kilometres of rail routes.
• RM1 Billion Digital Healthcare Upgrade: A total of RM1 billion is dedicated to the National Digital Health Ecosystem and Connectivity initiative to improve Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, telehealth capabilities, and drone-based medical delivery services in rural areas.
• RM142 Million NADI Hub Expansion: The National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) network receives RM142 million to serve as local community hubs offering digital skills, artificial intelligence (AI) training, and support for local entrepreneurs.
• MADANI Submarine Cable System: Funding will advance the MADANI Submarine Cable System, enhancing network capacity, reliability, and connectivity linkages between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.
• Public University Wi-Fi: Campus-wide Wi-Fi infrastructure will be deployed across all public higher education institutions to facilitate digital learning and support student research.
• Cybersecurity & Scam Prevention: MCMC will oversee the establishment of a Sovereign AI Cloud to ensure data sovereignty and safer AI development, while continuing its Safe Internet Campaign. The commission noted that prior anti-fraud enforcement has blocked over 5.7 billion scam calls and SMS messages to date.

–NMT