Celcom invest RM100m in flood-prone east coast states

KUALA LUMPUR: Celcom Axiata Bhd will invest RM100 million in capital expenditure (capex) to ensure connectivity in flood-prone states in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Its CEO Datuk Seri Shazalli Ramly said the telco recognised the importance of full connectivity in times of crisis – not only for residents within the affected areas, but also to the relief teams and organisations working round the clock to deliver aid.
Shazalli said Celcom have invested in excess of RM1 billion a year in capex and operational expenditure (opex) since 2006, and have been making continued progress in implementing preparation and prevention initiatives to address challenges the floods could bring every year.
"Our preparedness and relief activities to meet the needs of our customers and the affected communities, exemplify the evolution of our approach to flood mitigation during a 10-year period. We will continue to make strategic investments in the next five years, to improve our network resilience in flood-prone areas in the country," Shazalli said in a statement yesterday.
During the floods, Celcom said a total of 434 sites were affected and efforts were made to restore them progressively. The telco has successfully recovered and restored its network in all flood affected areas by Jan 13, 2015.