Move follows evaluation of options to boost long-term value, competitiveness

Minister says govt seeks to ensure travellers enjoy good internet access, hospitality, tourist attractions

Upon completion of network frame, firms like CelcomDigi, U Mobile will also offer services along rail line, Fahmi says

Capital city Phnom Penh, outlying key areas to enjoy first fruits, followed by nationwide expansion

WSS programme temporarily deactivated to enable review of technical plan, locations realignment, new model implementation

Priority given to colleges, public, private universities, government offices, says Anwar

Many businesses find high cost of digital adoption, skilled digital talent shortage, weak digital infrastructure to be challenging

MB says industrial areas to be prioritised in rollout, followed by school-dense areas and residential neighbourhoods

Early trials show promise but challenges like unstable connections, inconsistent performance remain

Comms minister says DNB has provided 82.4 pct 5G coverage

MPs to also continue debate on 13MP, tabled on July 31

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Asean foreign ministers yesterday commended Asean digital ministers (ADGMIN) for their active role in strengthening regional digital cooperation and boosting economic growth.

TOKYO, June 1 — Malaysia has shared its experience and direction in implementing dual 5G networks with countries in the Asia-Pacific region through its participation in the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM), said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is expected to incur capital expenditure (capex) of RM430 million over the financial years (FY) 2026–2027, representing 18 per cent of the 10-year contract revenue, to roll out the fibre backhaul services for the second 5G network, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is expected to incur capital expenditure (capex) of RM430 million over the financial years (FY) 2026–2027, representing 18 per cent of the 10-year contract revenue, to roll out the fibre backhaul services for the second 5G network, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — U Mobile said today it will use infrastructure technology from China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE to roll out Malaysia’s second 5G network.

KULAI, Feb 28 — The country’s 5G network coverage has reached 82.4 per cent of populated areas as of December, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said.

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Feb — Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has begun restructuring, updating its business and funding plans, and implementing a radical operational and cost optimisation strategy, said the Digital Ministry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The number of 5G network users across the country has reached 53.35 per cent, or 18.19 million subscriptions, as of the fourth quarter of last year, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

MELAKA, Jan 25 — The Communications Ministry has identified 67 industrial areas nationwide to be equipped with 5G internet services, said its minister Fahmi Fadzil.