KUALA LUMPUR – The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) today launched two internet packages: the Malaysian Family Youth Package and the Malaysian Family Device Package.
Its minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the packages were introduced to help teenagers and students, especially the less fortunate, to gain internet access and have affordable smart devices.
He said the discount package will start on October 15 and last six months.
“For the Malaysian Family Youth Package, it is a prepaid package specifically for teenagers and students, including postgraduate students. At only RM10 a month (with payment of RM30 for three months), they will get 20GB for three months.
“They will also get 1GB free for productivity activities daily, as well as unlimited basic internet. With this package, users can perform activities such as sending messages and surfing the internet,” he said.
He said this at a press conference to announce the discount package for the telecommunication service for university students here today.
Annuar said the package is also suitable for productivity data, online learning and those working from home.
“The 20GB data can also be used for downloading videos or online games,” he added.
He said the package is more convenient for teenagers and students as they do no have to top up the value every month.
Teenagers and students under the age of 21 only need to register for the scheme with their MyKad, while students above 21 are can register for the package with their student card, he said.
On the people’s need for smart devices, which he said is now a necessity, the public can get or upgrade to their mobile devices and Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) for free through the Malaysian Family Device Package.
“The device can be owned with a subscription as low as RM40 per month through a contract for 12 to 24 months, depending on the type of device and service subscribed.
“This package includes 1GB of free data for productivity activities. Each eligible user can subscribe to up to two packages under one identity card,” he said.
Annuar said he hopes more Malaysian families will take advantage of the package to own 4G and VoLTE mobile devices to complement their internet services.
He said the package is aimed at meeting the people’s need for better connectivity, affordable price and better quality delivery, especially during the National Recovery Plan (NRP) period, which is seeing a sharp increase in internet usage for various activities such as learning activities, e-commerce and entertainment.
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has internet access at an affordable cost, he said, adding that he had met with the telecommunication companies to discuss ways to provide the people with better connectivity. – Bernama, September 15, 2021
