KUALA LUMPUR: The government will allocate RM21.6 billion to implement a five-year National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan (NFCP) to ensure quality high speed connectivity nationwide.

As part of the NFCP, the government will also increase connectivity in rural areas, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak.

"The government, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, will allocate RM250 million to provide broadband access through satellite technology.

"Priority will be given to locations within states that are able to facilitate and expedite the implementation of the NFCP," he said when tabling the 2020 Budget in Parliament, today.

https://www.nst.com.my/news/government-public-policy/2019/10/528952/2020-budget-rm216-billion-allocation-high-speed