SDEC MySRBN initiative provides connectivity in underserved areas in Sarawak

KUCHING, 15 NOVEMBER 2023 – In creating a more inclusive and digitally connected Sarawak, the Sarawak Government through Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) launched the Sarawak Rural Broadband Network (MySRBN) in March 2021 under the State’s Sarawak Linking Urban, Rural, and Nation (SALURAN) initiative.

MySRBN leverages cutting-edge fixed wireless access (FWA) technology on existing and new infrastructures to provide up to 30 Mbps unlimited internet access to the rural and remote communities in line with the goal of transforming Sarawak into a digitally advanced and inclusive society.

Since its establishment more than two years ago, the Sarawak Government has subsidised 100% of its installation and Customer Premises Equipments (CPE), which include the Outdoor Units (ODU) and Indoor Units (IDU) installed at user premises.

With over 15,000 registered MySRBN users from 217 locations throughout Sarawak, the innovative solution has helped to uplift the lives of underserved community. The high-speed broadband connectivity has enabled equal online access to educational resources, e-commerce, telemedicine, and digital entertainment, thus fostering growth and enhancing the quality of life for the people of Sarawak.

File photo of MySRBN drive at Beladin, Pusa in July this year

MySRBN has stimulated economic growth in Sarawak by creating new opportunities for local entrepreneurs to engage in online businesses and facilitated access to a wealth of educational resources to allow rural students to receive quality education beyond the four walls of their classrooms.

The success of MySRBN demonstrates the Sarawak Government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide challenge in Sarawak. Covering an extensive area of approximately 124,450 square kilometres with diverse landscape including rainforests, mountains, rivers, and coastal areas, connectivity issues present a unique set of obstacles for the Government to address.

The Sarawak Government is committed to continue providing free high-speed internet through this fully subsidised initiative. To register as a MySRBN user, download the MySDEC app via Apple App Store, Google Play Store or Huawei AppGallery and register directly from the app. For more information on MySRBN, visit mysrbn.sarawak.digital.

The MySRBN team will be conducting the MySRBN drive this week at Dewan Kampung Pasir Tengah, Lundu (15 November); Balairaya Kampung Padang Pan, Bau (16 November); and Balairaya Kampung Serayan Baru, Lundu (17 November) from 12 noon to 2 pm at each location.