Penang Internet Exchange: Accelerating the State’s Digital Drive

By Kevin Vimal

April 2024 FEATURE
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DIGITALISATION HAS BEEN a subject of interest for Penang’s leaders and stakeholders, and faster connectivity continues to be a pressing need.According to the Penang Quarterly Statistics Q4 published by Penang Institute a decade ago, the broadband penetration rate per 100 households was at 68.9%. [1] By 2022, 99.2% of Penang citizens are internet users, connecting via various devices. According to the findings by PayNet, Penang is leading the nation with a 90% penetration rate of digital payments as of October...

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