<![CDATA[Sarawak Internet Coverage Surges to 94.5% — RM2.3 Billion Investment Under Saluran]]>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 Post

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