KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The goal of the 5G network is not only to achieve 100 per cent coverage, but also prioritise areas that can deliver maximum benefits, such as industrial zones.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 17 — Malaysia has made significant progress in the implementation of 5G technology, with over 52 per cent of users now having access to the network, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA NERUS, Dec 12 — A total of 318 telecommunications transmitter stations or towers nationwide that were affected by floods in November until today have resumed operations.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given MyDigital ID and Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) a mid-December deadline to tackle delays in the implementation of the MyDigital ID and the second 5G network.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has voiced disappointment over delays in executing MyDigital ID and the second 5G network.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — The termination of the share subscription agreement (SSA) between Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) will not jeopardise 5G access for the latter’s customers, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he and his deputy were not involved in choosing U Mobile Sdn Bhd as the mobile network operator (MNO) for  the country’s second 5G network.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Hospitals will be one of seven areas to be prioritised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on matters related to resolving connectivity issues.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government will continue to promote the use of 5G, especially to encourage its applications in various industries, as Malaysia prepares for its 2025 Asean chairmanship.

BEIJING, Sept 27 — 5G implementation in China, which currently covers more than 90 per cent of populated areas, has drawn Malaysia to learn about its success in improving connectivity, especially in rural areas.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) organised a workshop on the Implementation of the Industry Readiness Assessment Framework for 5G Services in Malaysia.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 — The autonomous bus initiative is one of the 40 use cases for the 5G that Malaysia will showcase as the country prepares to take on Asean chairmanship next year, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

SEPANG, Sept 5 — Malaysia’s transition to 5G technology is set to mature in 10 to 15 years, said Universiti Teknologi Malaysia lecturer Azizul Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The Communications Ministry expects an announcement in a few weeks about operators involved in developing the second 5G network.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Aug 25 — Seventeen more data centres will be operational in Selangor by next year, with a development cost of RM52 billion, said state executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah. He said many firms are looking to invest in the industry as...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — CelcomDigi Bhd has submitted its proposal on the deployment of Malaysia’s second 5G network to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) this morning.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The government, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), will ensure that the price of 5G under the second network remains at the existing rate, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — U Mobile Sdn Bhd and Time dotCom Bhd have established a strategic partnership in anticipation of the accelerated deployment of its 5G network under the government’s dual network model.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, July 10 — The state government is conducting a study for its IoT Enabled Industrial Park (IEIP) to assess the actual needs of advanced industries, particularly in meeting technical and technological requirements. State executive councillor for Islam and...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SUBANG JAYA, July 7 — Selangor is expected to achieve full 5G network coverage next year, said the state executive councillor for innovation Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah. He said 5G coverage in the state has reached 96.1 per cent so far, with the construction of the network...