# Malaysia digital infrastructure and economy expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malaysia-digital-infrastructure-and-economy-expansion > Updated: 2026-10-14T15:20:46.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Malaysian government has announced a RM5 billion allocation under Budget 2027 for the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) initiative. This funding is intended to expand high-quality internet coverage, specifically targeting 4G connectivity for all Orang Asli villages and enhancing network access along 7,000 kilometers of roads and 1,700 kilometers of rail tracks. To address geographical challenges in remote areas, particularly in the interior of Sabah and Sarawak, the government may utilize technologies such as Starlink satellite solutions. The project is part of a broader strategy to bolster the digital economy, which is projected to contribute more than 25.5 percent to the national GDP. Complementary investments include RM1 billion for the PERSADA initiative to support digital health through telemedicine and electronic medical records, and RM142 million for digital skills training via National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI). Additionally, the government is focusing on the creative economy by aiming to develop 20 new world-class animation intellectual properties to compete in international markets via streaming platforms. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Malaysia to invest RM5 billion in digital infrastructure and animation IP Malaysia is investing RM5 billion in the JENDELA project to boost digital infrastructure and aims to develop 20 new world-class animation intellectual properties to expand its global creative footprint. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysia-to-invest-rm5-billion-in-digital-infrastructure-and-animation-ip ### 2026-10-10: Malaysia allocates RM5 billion to expand JENDELA digital coverage Malaysia is allocating RM5 billion to the JENDELA initiative to expand rural internet coverage, with a focus on remote areas in Sabah and Sarawak using various technologies including satellite solutions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysia-allocates-rm5-billion-to-expand-jendela-digital-coverage --- Cite as: Malaysia digital infrastructure and economy expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/malaysia-digital-infrastructure-and-economy-expansion