TM One, SDEC Extend Collaboration To Spur Sarawak’s Digital Economy
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd's (TM) business-to-business arm, TM One and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Bhd (SDEC) have extended their partnership to strengthen Sarawak’s digital economy, digital society and government services through enhanced connectivity.
In a statement today, TM One said both parties have recently exchanged a master service agreement to expand Sarawak’s digital infrastructure, aimed at enhancing connectivity and accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies and smart services in driving the state’s digital transformation.
“This collaboration includes TM One’s Metro-E solution, a flexible, secure, and high-performing bandwidth connectivity scalable to up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps).
“Its dedicated access for critical applications, proactive security monitoring and nationwide coverage addresses the service levels needed for enterprises and government agencies alike,” it said, adding that the partnership aligns with the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy and Post-COVID Development Strategy 2030.
The company also noted that the five-year project will also deliver high-speed internet connectivity to underserved and rural areas, supporting key sectors such as education, healthcare, and local businesses.
This will facilitate cloud computing, telemedicine, online education, and a variety of other digital solutions, which would accelerate Sarawak’s digital progress, it said.
This collaboration is another milestone in TM’s commitment to enabling Malaysia’s digital transformation and to leading industry growth through digitalisation and sustainability.
TM One executive vice-president Shazurawati Abd Karim said the Metro-E project will bolster Sarawak’s digital economy, fostering innovation, improving access to digital services and bridging the digital divide across locations.
“High-speed connectivity at these 81 sites is essential for the adoption of advanced technologies, improving customer experiences and operational efficiency,” she added.
-- BERNAMA
