LOCAL telecommunication companies will provide free calls to all networks nationwide from 10pm today to 10am tomorrow, the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.

He said the facility, mobilised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, could be enjoyed by all customers of Celcom, Digi, Maxis, REDtone, TM Unifi, TIME dotCom, Tune Talk, U Mobile, Yoodo and YES.

“These service providers will provide this free call offer, subject to their respective terms and conditions. Customers are advised to contact their respective service providers for any queries on this service offer,” he said in a statement today.

He said the initiative is to help Malaysians connect and strengthen ties with their loved ones and friends, even though visiting is not allowed during the movement control order (MCO) period, which is from today until June 7, to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Saifuddin also expressed his appreciation to the telecommunication companies and Malaysians who cooperated by complying with the MCO.

“Let us all pray that this pandemic can be overcome with the sacrifices and efforts of all parties. InsyaAllah we will all be able to continue our lives for a better future,” he said. – Bernama, May 12, 2021.