Four Starlink satellite internet units have been delivered to Paitan to restore vital communication links in areas hit by severe flooding.

PAITAN: Four units of Starlink satellite internet service have been handed over to the district office here to restore communication access in areas recently affected by severe flooding.

Sabah Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk James Ratib said the facility was provided by ministry agency Sabah Net Sdn Bhd as an immediate step to ensure connectivity could be re-established.

“This initiative aims to facilitate the coordination of aid, information dissemination, and support disaster management operations and post-flood recovery,” he said in a statement.

The internet satellite facility was handed over to Paitan district officer Joloning Joe Majambu for coordination and placement in locations identified as needing immediate internet access.

James added that it is hoped the facility can expedite the recovery process and ensure the welfare of affected people continues to receive attention.

 The Sun Malaysia