Cover image via Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has deployed PRIME and NADI to help support disaster-hit communities in Sabah
As of yesterday, more than 3,000 people in six districts have been affected by the floods and landslides, and have sought shelter at relief centres, according to the Sabah Natural Disaster Management secretariat.
MCMC also said 266 telecommunications towers were affected by power outages.
PRIME was first deployed to Kampung Cendrakasih and Penampang to help rescue teams coordinate efforts and support recovery work led by Sabah Electricity
PRIME (Portable Radio and Integrated Mobile Internet System) is a mobile command centre on wheels, fitted with satellite, radio, and mobile internet equipment. It is designed to be quickly deployed in areas with limited or no connectivity.
On top of that, MCMC also also activated 131 National Information Dissemination (NADI) centres across Sabah
These centres provide affected residents with access to the Internet, allowing them to keep in touch with their families and the authorities during the recovery period.
To speed up restoration, MCMC formed a task force with Sabah Electricity and telecommunications companies. The team is monitoring critical sites and collector hubs, while deploying temporary generators to restore power and bring communications back online.
So far, more than half of the affected towers — 147 out of 266 — have already resumed operations.
PRIME and NADI are part of Malaysia's effort to ensure no one is left disconnected during a crisis
MCMC said it will continue to work closely with state and federal authorities, telecommunications firms, and rescue agencies to ensure communications and Internet access in affected areas are restored swiftly for the safety and wellbeing of the people of Sabah.
