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Malaysia a model broadband, internet country, says minister

Malaysia is a model country for its success in closing the digital divide among its people, said Communication and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.“For me, we can be proud when compared to other countries as Malaysia has its own success stories in connecting the people through broadband, internet and so on, where our ... Read More

A firefighter inspects pit fire in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur. - Reuters pic.

A firefighter inspects pit fire in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur. - Reuters pic.

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