KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), will hold talks with the Education Ministry (MOE) to set a minimum internet speed for schools, including those in rural areas, to ensure smooth teaching and learning.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the matter is being examined based on existing quality of service standards under the Mandatory Standards for Quality of Service.
“Among the standards set include an average network latency of not more than 100 milliseconds, an average download speed of not less than 7.7Mbps effective April 1, 2024, and increasing to 10Mbps from January 1, 2025.
“The package loss rate must not exceed 0.5 per cent, the level of service accessibility must not be less than 90 per cent, the average website download time must not exceed five seconds, and the start time for video streaming must not exceed six seconds,” she said when answering a question from Senator Azahar Hassan in the Dewan Negara today.
Azahar had asked whether the government planned to introduce a minimum internet speed standard in schools.
Teo also announced that the project to increase internet and Wi-Fi coverage in 17 public higher education institutions (IPTAs) was completed in the third quarter of this year, including at the Universiti Malaya, the University Sains Islam Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Mara, and Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
The government has also achieved an internet coverage rate in populated areas of 98.82 per cent as of July 31 under the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela).
“Fibre optic access has been made available in 4.47 million premises, with 839 locations gaining access to the internet via satellite technology and wireless broadband. The MCMC is also formulating additional solutions through Jendela Phase 2 to expand access to rural areas,” Teo said.
