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.

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.