DOHA, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called for a broader approach to global digital connectivity that goes beyond populated areas to include key economic locations such as ports, railway networks and highways, as reliable internet access becomes increasingly vital to economic growth and resilience.
ITU PP-26: Malaysia Urges Global Shift Towards Connectivity Beyond Populated Areas - Fahmi
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Malaysia urges global focus on digital connectivity beyond populated areas to include economic hubs like ports and highways, as discussed at ITU PP-26.
- Malaysia promotes the Coverage of Economic Areas (CoEA) concept alongside existing Coverage of Populated Areas (CoPA).
- Reliable internet access is seen as vital for economic growth and resilience in key locations.
- Malaysia's JENDELA plan has achieved 99.75% internet coverage in populated areas as of September 2026.
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