PETALING JAYA: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry has achieved the target of reducing fixed broadband prices by 25 per cent by the end of last year.
Its minister Gobind Singh Deo said this followed the implementation of the Mandatory Standards for Access Pricing (MSAP) by the government, leading to lower fixed broadband prices.
“The target was successful, as we can see most of the telcos (telecommunication companies) have dropped their broadband prices.
“For example, Celcom, Maxis and Time have reduced prices by 30 to 65 per cent,” he told reporters after the launching of Celcom Axiata’s new corporate office here yesterday.
Earlier in his speech, he said access to the Internet, wired or wireless, opened up the entire world to users.
“I believe this is one of the most effective ways to empower the rakyat.
It is also the basis and foundation of our mission towards becoming a digital nation,” he added. — Bernama