Sarawak Internet Coverage Surges to 94.5% — RM2.3 Billion Investment Under Saluran
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Sarawak's internet coverage has jumped from 54.3% to 94.5% in just four years, driven by a RM2.3 billion state-led telecommunications infrastructure push under the Saluran initiative.
Utility and Telecommunication Minister Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi announced the milestone at the Sacofa Client Networking Hi-Tea 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting that the achievement reflects strong collaboration between government agencies, telcos and infrastructure partners.
Key Numbers
- RM2.3 billion invested under Saluran initiative
- 94.5% internet coverage — up from 54.3% in 2022
- 618 telecom towers built under SMART Project (incl. 17 relay towers)
- 636 towers completed under federal JENDELA Phase 1
- 337 more sites identified for JENDELA Phase 2 (starting Q4 2026)
- ~50,000 households connected via MySRBN fixed wireless and fibre
- ~250 rural locations served by WiFi Saluran satellite internet
- 12,000km fibre optic infrastructure statewide
- 1,680 telecom towers managed by Sacofa
The SMART Project is a key pillar of Saluran, targeting rural and remote areas that previously had little to no connectivity. Julaihi said Sarawak is also looking beyond telecoms — with plans to establish a state space agency and aerospace advisory council.
Location: Sarawak (statewide)
Details: Minister Julaihi Narawi at Sacofa event, KL
Source: DayakDaily | Borneo PostStill waiting for fibre in your area? How's your connection?
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