Fahmi says Malaysia Day preparations in Kuching on track, internet access for media assured

Final preparations for the 2026 Malaysia Day celebrations at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching are at a satisfactory level, with optimum internet facilities for media practitioners.

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil ensured sufficient internet access through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, with all necessary equipment installed and functioning well.

About 5,000 people, including dignitaries, are expected at BCKK on Malaysia Day, with the official event starting at 8.15 pm, attended by high-profile leaders.

KUCHING, Sept 15 — Final preparations for the 2026 Malaysia Day celebrations at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) are at a satisfactory level, including the provision of internet facilities for media practitioners.

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said an inspection with senior ministry officers tonight found that preparations for the celebration tomorrow were progressing well.

“Attention is given to, among others, the provision of items to be distributed to visitors on the night of the celebration, in addition to ministry-related items that will given out at several locations, including the (Kuching) Waterfront area,” he told reporters after inspecting the final minute preparations and full dress rehearsal for the Malaysia Day Celebrations at the BCKK last night.

Also present were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah and Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin.

Fahmi also said internet coverage at BCKK was at an optimum level to ensure media practitioners could carry out their duties throughout the celebrations.

“I have spoken to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to ensure our media friends have sufficient access to the internet, whether via Wi-Fi or mobile networks, to carry out their duties,” he said.

He said the MCMC had informed him that all equipment and hardware, which telecommunications companies needed to install, had been completed and were functioning well.

He added that the next inspection would focus on technical aspects, including the audio system, to ensure the event runs smoothly.

“Yesterday, Communications Ministry secretary-general (Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah) informed us about issues involving the audio system, so we will examine this more closely to ensure that we have a good show ahead of Sept 16,” he said.

About 5,000 people are expected to gather at BCKK on Wednesday for the Malaysia Day Celebrations, which will be graced by the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi.

The official event, which will begin at 8.15 pm, will also be attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. — Bernama

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2026 年马来西亚日庆祝活动在古晋婆罗洲会议中心的最后准备工作已达到令人满意的程度，并为媒体从业人员提供了最佳的互联网设施。

通讯部长拿督斯里法米·法兹尔通过马来西亚通讯及多媒体委员会确保了充足的互联网接入，所有必要的设备均已安装并运行良好。

预计马来西亚日当天将有约 5000 人（包括政要）聚集在 BCKK，官方活动将于晚上 8 点 15 分开始，届时将有众多知名领导人出席。

古晋，9月15日讯——2026年马来西亚日庆祝活动在古晋婆罗洲会议中心（BCCK）的最后准备工作已达到令人满意的程度，包括为媒体从业人员提供互联网设施。

通讯部长拿督斯里法米·法兹尔表示，今晚与该部高级官员一同视察后发现，明天庆祝活动的准备工作进展顺利。

“我们特别关注在庆祝活动当晚向游客分发的物品，以及在包括（古晋）海滨地区在内的多个地点分发的部委相关物品，”他昨晚在视察完古晋市政府大楼马来西亚日庆祝活动的最后准备工作和全面彩排后告诉记者。

出席者包括通讯部秘书长拿督阿都哈林和马来西亚国家通讯社（马新社）首席执行长拿汀巴杜卡努尔阿菲达卡马鲁丁。

法米还表示，BCKK 的网络覆盖已达到最佳水平，以确保媒体从业人员能够在整个庆祝活动期间履行职责。

他说：“我已经与马来西亚通讯及多媒体委员会（MCMC）沟通，以确保我们的媒体朋友们能够充分接入互联网，无论是通过Wi-Fi还是移动网络，以履行他们的职责。”

他说，马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会（MCMC）已通知他，电信公司需要安装的所有设备和硬件均已完成，并且运行良好。

他还补充说，下一次检查将侧重于技术方面，包括音响系统，以确保活动顺利进行。

他说：“昨天，通讯部秘书长（拿督阿都哈利姆·哈姆扎）向我们通报了音频系统方面的问题，因此我们将对此进行更仔细的检查，以确保我们在9月16日之前能够顺利完成演出。”

预计周三将有约 5,000 人聚集在 BCKK 参加马来西亚国庆日庆祝活动，砂拉越州元首敦万朱乃迪博士 (Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar) 和他的妻子 Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi 将出席庆祝活动。

官方活动将于晚上 8 点 15 分开始，首相拿督斯里安瓦尔易卜拉欣和砂拉越州州长丹斯里阿邦佐哈里敦奥也将出席。 — 马新社

团结部长谴责巫统大会上拿天主教神职人员开玩笑，敦促当局采取行动。

安华捍卫其在巫统关系上采取的温和立场，称政府稳定必须放在首位。

安华表示，国际贸易及工业部将寻求扩大马来西亚商品在印度的市场准入。