KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — U Mobile Sdn Bhd and Edotco Malaysia have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the 5G network rollout under the government’s dual network model.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The Communications Ministry has confirmed mobile network operators (MNOs) participating in the second 5G network will not pass costs on to consumers.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said 5G technology is key to developing the digital economy by fostering entrepreneurship and expanding small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The 3,000 smart factories powered by 5G that will be in operation by 2030 are expected to contribute RM36.8 billion to the national gross domestic product (GDP).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Mobile network operators (MNOs) involved in Malaysia’s second 5G network are restricted to holding equity in only one entity, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Challenges in enacting a “lemon law” to protect consumers in vehicle purchases are among the highlights of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Four mobile network operators (MNOs) have completed a share subscription agreement (SSA) with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc) after fulfilling conditions in the conditional SSA.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The government is confident Malaysia can surpass the digital gross domestic product target of 25.5 per cent by 2025 by expanding 5G beyond telecommunications, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Consumers and businesses are expected to enjoy the full benefits of 5G with more choices in the market as telecommunication providers compete to offer their services amid the establishment of a dual 5G network in Malaysia.

PUTRAJAYA, June 21 — The Communications Ministry has instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to begin the process of determining and appointing a mobile network operator (MNO) to develop Malaysia’s second 5G network.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — Maxis Bhd said it is ready to finalise the Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) share subscription agreement (SSA), and to sign the shareholders’ agreement with DNB for the rollout of a second 5G network.

PUTRAJAYA, June 6 — Malaysia plans to present at least 40 5G private network use cases in sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, logistics, healthcare, and plantation ahead of its 2025 Asean chairmanship.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Telecommunications companies (telcos) involved in the 5G dual network model implementation are ready to sign a deal to acquire equity stakes in Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A comprehensive discussion among four key ministries has been held to strategise and develop an action plan for the second 5G network, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

GEORGE TOWN, May 20 — The Digital Ministry will discuss with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission a new policy for the 5G private network rollout to encourage industry adoption of the technology.

KOTA KINABALU, May 17 — As of April this year, 7,065 5G sites have been completely developed throughout the country, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUANTAN, May 16 — The government will ensure low-density, rural and interior areas are provided with sufficient internet coverage so students can learn online, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The newly appointed board of directors of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) will meet on Tuesday to look into the due diligence report on the 5G share sale agreement (SSA), before making recommendations for the second 5G network, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

PADANG BESAR, April 26 — The country’s 5G adoption rate has reached nearly 36 per cent as of mid-April, while the service coverage rate stood at 80.3 per cent in February.

GEORGE TOWN, April 25 — The government is moving closer to implementing a dual 5G network with the announcement of new Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) board members, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.