KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The Madani Submarine Cable (Salam) project, which aims to strengthen communications connectivity between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027 and be completed by the fourth quarter of 2029.

The Communications Ministry said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) was currently evaluating submissions following the publication of the invitation document for the project.

“The project involves the development of a new, high-capacity and resilient domestic submarine cable system with diverse network routes and backup capabilities to enhance the resilience of the country’s communications infrastructure,” the ministry said in a written reply published on the Parliament website.