“We already have sports coverage via RTM Sukan that can be accessed through the RTMKlik mobile app. But for those who don’t have smartphones, I want to have a free-to-air channel for sports, if possible.

“I have asked RTM to look into this and provide a timeline as it is not a question of whether it can be done, but just when,” he told reporters after a Chinese New Year open house held in his constituency of Lembah Pantai.

Fahmi added that there were matters to be coordinated regarding the channel’s content, as currently most Malaysian Football League (MFL) matches were aired on TV1 and TV2.

“So, if we have a dedicated channel, it could also carry some broadcasts from TV1 and TV2, and then be filled with additional programmes. This has to be studied first as it has monetary implications.”

When asked if the proposed channel would run for 24 hours a day, Fahmi said that would depend on several considerations.

“Of course, we have the issue of content, the issue of cost, so we have to weigh several options. Hopefully, by early or late April, we’ll be in a position to make a full announcement.

“In fact, I hope by that time, we will be able to launch the channel,” he added.

Separately, Fahmi also commented on the MyJPJ mobile app that was recently launched by the road transport department (JPJ).

“CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) carried out an investigation into the application and found one minor vulnerability,” he said, adding that it was detected before the application was widely used.

“The matter has been resolved,” he said.

Yesterday, it was reported that many netizens were experiencing issues with MyJPJ, due to high traffic volume. Users reported receiving “connection error” messages and being unable to log in according to news reports.

This happened following transport minister Loke Siew Fook’s announcement that motorists could use the application to access digital copies of their road tax and other vehicle licences.