THE Communications and Multimedia Ministry has achieved the target of reducing fixed broadband prices by 25 per cent by the end of last year.

Its minister Gobind Singh Deo said the introduction of mandatory standards for access pricing has led to lower fixed broadband prices.

“As we can see most of the telcos (telecommunication companies) have dropped their broadband prices.

“For example, Celcom, Maxis and Time have reduced prices by 30-65%,” he told reporters at the launch of Celcom Axiata’s new corporate office in Petaling Jaya yesterday.

Earlier in his speech, he said internet access is vital because it opens up a whole new world to the user.

“I believe this is one of the most effective ways to empower the rakyat. It is also the basis and foundation of our mission towards becoming a digital nation.” – Bernama, January 11, 2019.