Malaysia

Govt announces free Raya phone calls for everyone

Offer to run from 10pm tonight to 10am tomorrow, says Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 12 May 2021 3:25PM

Govt announces free Raya phone calls for everyone
Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah says the free call offer can be enjoyed by all customers of Celcom, DiGi, Maxis, REDtone, TM Unifi, TIME dotCom, Tune Talk, U Mobile, Yoodo, and YES. – Bernama pic, May 12, 2021

PUTRAJAYA – Local telecommunication companies will provide free calls to all networks nationwide from 10pm tonight to 10am tomorrow, the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.

He said that the facility, mobilised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, could be enjoyed by all customers of Celcom, DiGi, Maxis, REDtone, TM Unifi, TIME dotCom, Tune Talk, U Mobile, Yoodo, and YES.

“Each service provider will provide this free call offer subject to their respective terms and conditions. Customers are advised to contact their respective service providers for any queries on this service offer,” he said in a statement today.

He said that the initiative is to help Malaysians connect and strengthen ties with loved ones and friends, even though visiting activities are not allowed under the movement control order, which comes into effect from today until June 7 to curb the spread of Covid-19.

He also expressed his appreciation to the telecommunication companies, and to Malaysians who comply with the MCO to curb Covid-19.

“Let us all pray that this pandemic can be overcome with the sacrifices and efforts of all parties. Insya-Allah, we will all be able to continue our lives, for a better future,” he said. – Bernama, May 12, 2021

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