Cheaper internet prices by September, says Fahmi

All broadband internet service providers have been instructed to reduce internet prices from September, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

He said this was in line with the implementation of the mandatory standard on access pricing, which would lead to a reduction in internet wholesale prices and cheaper packages.

"To ensure that the people are able to enjoy the best internet services, the government has worked on many things including cheaper prepaid internet. It used to be RM10, now it's RM5, even broadband internet is cheaper," he said at the Ceramah Mega Perdana in Ukay Perdana near Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

Meanwhile, Fahmi said there were still parties exploiting 3R issues touching on race, religion and the royal institution when campaigning for the state elections.

"As the communications minister, I must issue this warning, but some people are still ignoring it," he said, adding that legal action would be taken against any quarter that touched on these issues.