Undersea cables are a very important component in connecting the country to the global internet network, and recently, the Malaysian government has announced a new project to ensure that Sabah and Sarawak, the states of East Malaysia, also enjoy the same internet speed as in Peninsular Malaysia.
This project is called the MADANI Undersea Cable Connection or SALAM and will be developed by the Communications and Multimedia Commission. This cable project is 3,190 kilometers long and will cost RM2 billion.
This project will involve an undersea route from Sedili in Johor to Kuching and Sibu in Sarawak; then to Tuaran, Kudat, Pulau Banggi, Sandakan and Tawau in Sabah. So far, it has not been announced when this project will start, and when it is expected to be completed. But what is certain is that when it is completed, the people in these locations are expected to be able to enjoy faster and more stable internet connections.
