KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to establish a Postal Fund with an initial allocation of RM150 million, expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2027, to ensure the continuity of postal services particularly in rural, remote, and island areas.
General : Govt Creates Postal Fund With Initial Allocation Of RM150 Mln - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil, Postal Fund, MCMC, Pos Malaysia,
BE Bernama 
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The Malaysian government created a Postal Fund with RM150 million to support postal services in rural and remote areas, starting in 2027.
- The fund aims to ensure postal services in low-connectivity areas through the MCMC.
- It follows the USP fund model used in the telecom sector, as per the 2012 Postal Services Act.
- The fund may also cover goods delivery to remote regions and adapt to digital economy needs.
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