CHAPTER 14 - Iskandar Malaysia
CHAPTER 14 - Iskandar Malaysia
CHAPTER 14 - Iskandar Malaysia
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SECTION B<br />
PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION<br />
D. Internet Penetration<br />
With regards to Internet usage, <strong>14</strong>3,064 people had access to the<br />
Internet in 2003 and this is expected to increase to 373,275 by the year<br />
2025.<br />
Table <strong>14</strong>.36: Number of Internet Users in the SJER, 2003<br />
E. ICT literacy<br />
The number IT literate users in SJER is 251,967, which translates into 20.1%<br />
of the total population in 2003 and this is expected to increase to 80% in<br />
the year 2025.<br />
Table <strong>14</strong>.38: IT Literacy Rate, 2003<br />
Local Authority<br />
Internet Owner<br />
Local Authority<br />
IT Literate<br />
Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bharu (MBJB) 62,163<br />
Majlis Perbandaran Johor Bahru Tengah (MPJBT) 60,200<br />
Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) 103,605<br />
Majlis Perbandaran Johor Bahru Tengah (MPJBT) 83,850<br />
Pihak Berkuasa Perancang Tempatan Daerah Johor Bahru<br />
(PBPTDJB)<br />
9,803<br />
Pihak Berkuasa Perancang Tempatan Daerah<br />
Johor Bahru (PBPTDJB)<br />
19,256<br />
Majlis Daerah Kulai (MDK) 4,118<br />
PBT Pasir Gudang (PBTPG) 6,779<br />
Source: SJER CDP 2025<br />
TOTAL <strong>14</strong>3,063<br />
Table <strong>14</strong>.37: Projected Internet Usage in the SJER, 2003-2020<br />
Local<br />
Authority<br />
2003 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025<br />
MBJB 62,163 70,182 74,954 90,170 110,909 138,858<br />
MPJBT 60,200 71,036 85,740 112,920 <strong>14</strong>8,264 185,627<br />
MDK 4,118 4,559 4,932 5,939 7,346 9,183<br />
PBPTDJB 9,803 10,675 11,615 13,462 16,504 20,630<br />
PBTPG 6,780 8,407 10,467 13,010 15,157 18,977<br />
TOTAL <strong>14</strong>3,064 164,859 187,709 235,501 298,181 373,275<br />
Source: SJER CDP 2025<br />
Majlis Daerah Kulai (MDK) 3,618<br />
PBT Pasir Gudang (PBTPG) 41,638<br />
TOTAL 251,967<br />
Source: SJER CDP 2025<br />
F. Proposal<br />
The development of the ICT infrastructure in SJER should be inline with<br />
the vision and strategy of the State of Johor’s ICT blueprint. As far<br />
as the ICT infrastructure is concerned, private sector participation is<br />
encouraged, through the implementation of new and cost-effective<br />
technology. It is also important that access to worldwide network is<br />
made available. To promote a participative society, an awareness<br />
initiative is necessary to ensure an effective utilisation of infrastructure. It<br />
is proposed that:<br />
■ The broadband coverage is increased to meet the State’s target<br />
for 100% broadband in Homes,<br />
■ The application of wireless Internet technology is enhanced; inline<br />
with the State vision for a Wireless City,<br />
■ further initiatives in the MSC rollout, subsequent to the creation of<br />
a Cybercentre at Menara MSC Cyberport, Johor Bahru<br />
■ Proposed village ICT (k-Centre) in community centres within SJER.<br />
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