KUCHING – The proposed Sarawak telecommunications company is not a white elephant project but a noble policy that will propel Sarawak into becoming a powerhouse in the digital economy, the state’s communications body said.
Sarawak Multimedia Authority general manager Zaidi Razak explained that the setting up of such a telecommunications entity would enable Sarawak to transform the livelihoods of its people, leading them towards a more advanced economy through not only using the Internet of Things, but also the Internet of Everything.
“The proposed setting up of a Sarawak telecommunications company is a much bigger agenda than merely having better telecommunications coverage per se.
“Having our own telecommunications company will allow Sarawak to have its own autonomy and allow us to tap into our potential in all fields of economy, including talent development,” he said in a statement today.
On December 12, Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen reportedly said that Pakatan Harapan would not pursue “white elephant” megaprojects – including a Sarawak telecommunications company – if it takes over as the state government.
Zaidi also stressed that the creation of the Sarawak telecommunications company would be able to propel the state further in tapping the endless potential of the digital economy.
For example, he said, many Sarawakians were now using the S Pay Global compared to when it was introduced.
“It has become the e-wallet of choice for many in the major towns of Sarawak for their daily spending, such as in supermarkets, retail and F&B outlets,” he said. – Bernama, December 13, 2021
