The Salam network is planned with 10 landing points nationwide: three in Sarawak, five in Sabah and two in Peninsular Malaysia. The other two Sarawak locations are still under study, with Buntal and Matu among the places being considered.

The October 15 update put the expected start of work at late 2026 or early 2027, followed by an estimated two to three years to complete the project.

Salam is intended to complement the existing SKR1M system with extra capacity and connection options. That makes it a telecommunications project, distinct from undersea electricity export links.

For households and firms planning around better connectivity, the remaining Sarawak site selections and the eventual construction schedule are the next milestones. The landing-point announcement does not itself change current broadband packages or put the new cable into service.