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Jendela contractors who miss deadlines may be penalised, says Teo

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The deputy communications minister says some have failed to complete projects on time despite significant extensions granted.

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Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching said she hopes the Malaysian Media Council Bill will be tabled in Parliament in the October meeting. (Bernama pic)

KULAI:
Contractors working on telecommunication towers under phase one of the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) programme in rural Sabah and Sarawak may face penalties for missing deadlines.

Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching said some contractors have failed to meet deadlines despite the government already granting significant extensions.

“Some Jendela projects remain incomplete, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak.

“The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is reviewing whether penalties can be imposed for these delays,” she told reporters on the sidelines of a health screening programme here today.

Teo said MCMC is examining phase two of the Jendela project, which will use new technology to prevent the delays experienced in phase one from recurring.

On July 19, she reportedly said projects in Sabah and Sarawak that began in 2022 were expected to be completed within 18 months, but delays were caused by site issues and the contractors’ failure to meet deadlines.

Teo also said her ministry is collaborating with the health ministry to provide accurate health information to the public, especially regarding mpox cases.

“Inaccurate images and claims about new diseases often become viral. It’s crucial for the public to be digitally and media literate.

“For accurate information, refer to the health ministry. If there are cases in the country, the ministry will announce them, as this is a public health issue,” the Kulai MP said.

On Aug 15, the health ministry confirmed that no new mpox cases had been reported in the country, despite an increase in cases in Africa.

Teo also said she hopes the Malaysian Media Council Bill will be tabled in Parliament in the October meeting.

“I believe the media council will help the government educate the public and ensure media issues are addressed with the highest ethical standards.

“Though I am a deputy minister and not a journalist myself, I am confident establishing this council will significantly elevate the professionalism of journalism in the country,” she said.

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