DEWAN BANKUET SUK PERAK | 28 SEPTEMBER 2026
The Integrity and Network Security Committee under the Office of the Perak State Executive Councillor for Communications, Multimedia and NGOs organised the Perak State-Level Awareness Programme on Telecommunications Network Cable Theft and Vandalism at the Banquet Hall, Perak State Secretariat Building (Bangunan SUK Perak).
The programme was conducted in collaboration with the Perak State Office of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Digital Perak, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and telecommunications service providers.
Digital Perak was invited to deliver a briefing on the role of the State Government in addressing telecommunications cable theft and vandalism, with particular emphasis on vandalism involving telecommunications infrastructure assets and facilities. The briefing was delivered by Ts. Mohd Nor Hilmy bin Md Dali, Manager of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Coordination Agency (APIT), highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts in safeguarding critical telecommunications infrastructure.
The awareness programme was officiated by YB Mohd Azlan Helmi bin Helmi, Perak State Executive Councillor for Communications, Multimedia and NGOs. Also in attendance were Members of the Perak State Legislative Assembly (ADUNs), Special Officers to the Menteri Besar of Perak for various state constituencies, representatives from local authorities (PBTs), village headmen (Penghulus Mukim) and Chairpersons of Village Development and Security Committees (JPKK) from districts across Perak.
The programme underscored the importance of strengthening public awareness and fostering collaboration among government agencies, law enforcement authorities, telecommunications providers and local communities to prevent cable theft and vandalism, protect telecommunications infrastructure and ensure reliable connectivity for the people of Perak.
