According to Malaysian Communications Minister, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is leveraging Free-Space Optical Communication (FSO) technology to provide high-speed Internet to residents of Pulau Bum Bum, demonstrating a potential solution for other remote areas in the country to provide better digital inclusivity. Technology could be a crucial solution for bridging connectivity gaps in remote areas across the country.
FSO technology uses light transmitted through free space for telecommunication purposes, wirelessly transmitting data over distances up to 3 km. TM One executive vice-president Shazurawati Abd Karim highlighted that FSO enables high-speed gigabit broadband internet comparable to urban areas. Since 2022, TM has successfully deployed this technology in Pulau Bum Bum, Pulau Aman in Penang, and Maludam and Beladin in Sarawak.
