TAWAU, June 8 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has directed telecommunications service providers to take immediate measures to improve the quality of communications coverage in Kampung Tinagat here.

In a statement today, MCMC said the directive followed a working visit and assessment of communications coverage and service performance conducted at three identified locations in the village.

The visit, attended by the Kampung Tinagat Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK), follows complaints from Apas assemblyman Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan and residents over poor cellular service quality.

MCMC said Wireless Broadband Access Service (WBAS) tests found that two of the three locations assessed failed to meet the commission’s mandatory standards.

The findings were conveyed to the relevant service providers on May 29, with the companies given seven working days to submit their feedback and action plans.

The commission said notices under Section 51(2) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 would be issued to any service provider that fails to respond within the stipulated period.

To ensure immediate improvements, CelcomDigi has been instructed to enhance network coverage and submit short- and long-term action plans.

“Maxis has also been directed to carry out maintenance works at the Kampung Tinagat telecommunications tower site,” the statement said.

MCMC said it would continue to monitor the implementation of the improvement measures to ensure network quality issues are effectively addressed for the benefit of residents. — Bernama 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has lodged a police report over viral allegations linking her to the purchase or financing of a luxury property in New Jersey, United States, reportedly valued at RM55 million (US$13 million), Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said today.

She has denied the claims, describing them as false and malicious, and said they were intended to tarnish her reputation, Harian Metro reported today.

She also rejected allegations of involvement in shell companies, offshore financial structures, or links to individuals or entities mentioned in a viral video.

Tan Sri Mohd Khalid said preliminary investigations suggested the social media account behind the allegation was likely fake.

“Preliminary investigations found that the social media account spreading the allegation is believed to be fake,” he said at a press conference during the launch of the Perangi Scam: Two Teams, One Goal campaign here.

He said police had received three reports over the matter and had recorded statements from several relevant witnesses, with assistance from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

Investigations are being carried out under Section 500 of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948.

Mohd Khalid also cautioned the public against spreading speculation or unverified claims, warning that it could interfere with investigations and complicate court proceedings.