CHAPTER 14 - Iskandar Malaysia

SECTION B
PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
D. Internet Penetration
With regards to Internet usage, 143,064 people had access to the
Internet in 2003 and this is expected to increase to 373,275 by the year
2025.
Table 14.36: Number of Internet Users in the SJER, 2003
E. ICT literacy
The number IT literate users in SJER is 251,967, which translates into 20.1%
of the total population in 2003 and this is expected to increase to 80% in
the year 2025.
Table 14.38: IT Literacy Rate, 2003
Local Authority
Internet Owner
Local Authority
IT Literate
Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bharu (MBJB) 62,163
Majlis Perbandaran Johor Bahru Tengah (MPJBT) 60,200
Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) 103,605
Majlis Perbandaran Johor Bahru Tengah (MPJBT) 83,850
Pihak Berkuasa Perancang Tempatan Daerah Johor Bahru
(PBPTDJB)
9,803
Pihak Berkuasa Perancang Tempatan Daerah
Johor Bahru (PBPTDJB)
19,256
Majlis Daerah Kulai (MDK) 4,118
PBT Pasir Gudang (PBTPG) 6,779
Source: SJER CDP 2025
TOTAL 143,063
Table 14.37: Projected Internet Usage in the SJER, 2003-2020
Local
Authority
2003 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025
MBJB 62,163 70,182 74,954 90,170 110,909 138,858
MPJBT 60,200 71,036 85,740 112,920 148,264 185,627
MDK 4,118 4,559 4,932 5,939 7,346 9,183
PBPTDJB 9,803 10,675 11,615 13,462 16,504 20,630
PBTPG 6,780 8,407 10,467 13,010 15,157 18,977
TOTAL 143,064 164,859 187,709 235,501 298,181 373,275
Source: SJER CDP 2025
Majlis Daerah Kulai (MDK) 3,618
PBT Pasir Gudang (PBTPG) 41,638
TOTAL 251,967
Source: SJER CDP 2025
F. Proposal
The development of the ICT infrastructure in SJER should be inline with
the vision and strategy of the State of Johor’s ICT blueprint. As far
as the ICT infrastructure is concerned, private sector participation is
encouraged, through the implementation of new and cost-effective
technology. It is also important that access to worldwide network is
made available. To promote a participative society, an awareness
initiative is necessary to ensure an effective utilisation of infrastructure. It
is proposed that:
■ The broadband coverage is increased to meet the State’s target
for 100% broadband in Homes,
■ The application of wireless Internet technology is enhanced; inline
with the State vision for a Wireless City,
■ further initiatives in the MSC rollout, subsequent to the creation of
a Cybercentre at Menara MSC Cyberport, Johor Bahru
■ Proposed village ICT (k-Centre) in community centres within SJER.
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