Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) has launched an innovative telecommunications network device – Huawei RuralStar Pro – in Bera, Pahang to overcome technical challenges and connect remote areas that lack access to good communication infrastructure.
Prime Minister, Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob launched Huawei RuralStar Pro which uses wireless technology that does not require a line-of-sight to connect to a nearby telecommunications transmitter tower, making it cost-effective and ideal for the rural landscape.
Huawei RuralStar Pro focuses on providing 4G LTE connections in rural areas, similar to those in the city. The technology requires only two solar panels to supply energy to the entire operating system, providing voice calls and internet access. For the Bera site, Huawei collaborates with Celcom Axiata Bhd, to leverage on the latter’s wide network coverage.
At the event, Ismail Sabri was accompanied by Huawei Malaysia’s CEO Michael Yuan, Celcom Axiata CEO Datuk Idham Nawawi and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Interim chairman, Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh.
“The launch is in line with the Prime Minister’s aspiration to intensify the rural urbanisation agenda to spur development and eradicate poverty,” Huawei said in a statement adding that the company also distributed 200 Huawei tablets along with Celcom SIM Cards to students around Bera to assist their digital journey.
According to Ismail Sabri, the launch of Huawei RuralStar Pro is vital to bringing connectivity to hard-to-reach communities. “When the digitalisation gap can be narrowed by the availability of technologies such as the Huawei RuralStar Pro, digital skills from all walks of life can be nurtured and inculcated so that our workforce of the future have high levels of competitiveness.”
“Celcom is privileged to be given the trust to be the first telecommunications service provider working with Huawei in realising the deployment of RuralStar Pro to further applaud our national aspiration to be a sustainable digital nation by providing Internet access for the underserved areas.
“As the leading telecommunications service provider for the last 34 years, Celcom continuously strives to provide the widest network coverage and remains committed to investing in the latest technologies which are affordable by Malaysians to ensure equal access for all” Celcom Axiata’s Idham said.
Huawei Malaysia’s Yuan noted that Huawei RuralStar Pro is one of the latest products from the company’s continuous investments in research and development which features powerful functions, fast deployment, and low costs.
“Huawei RuralStar Pro allows telcos to provide telecommunications services, assisting in everyday activities as well as education in rural areas.”
Yuan noted that the RuralStrar Pro technology can provide internet access in Malaysia’s remote areas in an effort to provide more online opportunities such as education, medicine, and employment.
He also stressed that Huawei remains committed to enriching the digital lives of people in Malaysia and continues to work on innovative solutions to connect the world. “Huawei Malaysia hopes to implement strategies for development, not only in response to changing needs, but also as an active and participating agent to drive intellectual, social and economic changes.”
