Omesti Bhd has secured a contract worth up to RM43.1 million to provide WiFi network services at education institutions under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara).
The ICT firm’s subsidiary, Ohana Communications Sdn Bhd, was appointed as the universal service provider for Mara education institutions by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) under the Universal Service Provision initiative, according to a Bursa filing on Tuesday.
Under the contract, Ohana Communications will install and upgrade WiFi network facilities at the institutions, and provide warranty and support services for 44 months.
The MCMC’s Universal Service Provision initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide by extending telecommunications and digital communication services to underserved areas.
Citaglobal Bhd received a similar appointment under the initiative, covering network facilities for public higher education institutions, polytechnics, community colleges, and institutions under the Human Resources Ministry.
Omesti shares ended unchanged at 8.5 sen on Tuesday, giving the company a market value of RM186.44 million.
