MCMC developing disaster alert system for phones

MCMC to explore non-SMS disaster alert channel, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been assigned the task of exploring a direct disaster notification channel, eliminating the need for short message service (SMS), says Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story

MCMC developing disaster alert system for phones

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is developing a system which would send disaster alerts directly to mobile phones to get them to prepare them for any eventuality. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Govt exploring non-SMS, direct mobile disaster alerts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been tasked with exploring a direct disaster notification channel for residents, bypassing the use of the short message service (SMS).  Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the disaster notification system should function as a mobile phone alert, similar to systems used in countries like South Korea and Japan. “In South Korea and Japan, when a disaster …

MCMC to explore direct mobile alerts for disasters, says Comms Minister - Malaysia now

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been tasked with exploring a direct disaster notification channel for residents, bypassing the use of Short Message Service (SMS), said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the disaster notification system should function as a mobile phone alert, similar to systems used in countries like South Korea and Japan. “In South Korea and Japan, when a disas…

MCMC To Explore Non-SMS Disaster Alert Channel – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been tasked with exploring a direct disaster notification channel for residents, bypassing the use of Short Message Service (SMS), said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Phuket tests cell broadcast system for emergency alerts

The system is set to be fully operational nationwide by the middle of next year. PHUKET, Thailand – Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) conducted a simulated test of its new cell broadcast emergency alert system in Phuket on Nov 20, in collaboration with three major telecommunications operators. The system is set to be fully operational nationwide by the middle of next year. The trial involved sending an eme…