AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSubsea Connectivity: Sarawak–Johor’s undersea cable is still waiting on Indonesia’s approval because 60–70% of the proposed route runs through Indonesian waters, delaying the seabed survey needed to lock the final path. Satellite Internet Expansion: SpaceX launched 29 more Starlink satellites, pushing the constellation beyond 10,600 active satellites and extending global coverage, including direct mobile connectivity via some telecom partners. AI Governance: The UAE approved an Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority to unify public data, AI, and digital government under one national body reporting to the Cabinet. Network Reliability Risk: India’s telecom operators warned diesel shortages could disrupt mobile networks, since towers rely on diesel generators during power outages; the government’s tighter diesel sales rules are raising alarm for telecoms, hospitals, and IT parks. Infrastructure Security: Sarawak’s deputy utility minister said cable theft won’t stop without tackling buyers, not just arresting thieves, as vandalism and theft keep knocking out public services. Digital Skills Pipeline: Indonesia is training vocational students for fiber optic network work to reduce dependence on deployments from Java and other regions. Cybercrime Focus: Cambodia is flagged as a growing hub for transnational cybercrime, with authorities urged to restore cybersecurity capacity. Digital Identity Push: Bangladesh unveiled a “One Citizen-One ID-One Digital Wallet” plan to centralize access to public and private services and drive ICT growth.
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