Malaysian Internet Exchange to launch on Dec 15
Malaysia will launch its Internet exchange on Dec 15, said Energy, Water and Communications Minister Datuk Seri Dr Lim Keng Yaik.
A Net exchange is a point for networks to interconnect directly rather than through a third-party network. With the exchange, the cost to consumers would be reduced and bandwidth speed increased.
The plan to set up the Malaysian Internet Exchange was proposed three years ago but failed to take off when the main players, TM Net Sdn Bhd and Jaring, failed to work together.
The exchange would attract international links to Malaysia and countries could start to route their connections to Malaysia instead of through Singapore.
