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U Mobile selected to deploy Malaysia’s second 5G network

U Mobile and other operators have stakes in DNB, the company in charge of the deployment of the first 5G network in Malaysia The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) gave the approval to deploy the second 5G network to U Mobile, the third-largest operator...

DNB, Ericsson enhance autonomous bus experience with 5G

DNB, Ericsson and eMooVit had initially signed a MoU in May 2024 Malaysian state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Ericsson and eMooVit Technology have inked a partnership with the aim of enhancing Malaysia's autonomous bus experience using 5G technology, the former said in a...

DNB cancels equity deal with Telekom Malaysia

Telekom Malaysia failed to obtain more time to approve the share subscription agreement with DNB Malaysian telco Telekom Malaysia (TM) has confirmed that it received a termination notice from state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) regarding their share subscription agreement (SSA). The agreement, signed...

Four Malaysian telcos submit bids to build second 5G network

Local carriers are currently offering 5G services via state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) Four Malaysian operators have submitted bids to build the country’s second 5G network, local press reported. The Malaysian government confirmed that the tender process ended on July 31, 2024, a month...

Telekom Malaysia deploys private 5G at Petronas oil and gas plant

Malaysian multinational oil and gas company Petronas has opened a private 5G network at its liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex in Bintulu, on the island of Borneo in the central region of Sarawak in Malaysia. National mobile operator Telekom Malaysia has handled the deployment,...

DNB, Cybersecurity Malaysia to boost 5G cybersecurity

DNB and Cybersecurity Malaysia will establish a National 5G Cybersecurity Testing Center Malaysia’s state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has signed a collaboration deal with national cybersecurity specialist center Cybersecurity Malaysia (CSM), with the main aim of to boosting cybersecurity for 5G networks across...

CelcomDigi submits plan to deploy Malaysia’s second 5G network

CelcomDigi noted it currently operates the widest 4G network in the country, which is now ready for 5G activation Malaysian carrier CelcomDigi has submitted its proposal for the deployment of Malaysia’s second 5G network to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the company said...

Malaysian telco U Mobile aims to launch IPO in 2025: Report

U Mobile expects to raise more than RM2.3 billion ($492 million) through the IPO, according to media   Malaysian mobile operator U Mobile is planning to launch a domestic initial public offering (IPO) during the first half of next year, according to a Reuters report. The...

U Mobile inks strategic deal for 5G rollout in Malaysia

Under the agreement, Edotco will provide U Mobile with access to its tower infrastructures Malaysian telco U Mobile and compatriot telecommunications infrastructure company Edotco announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the rollout of a 5G network under the government’s dual-network model. U Mobile noted that the...

Four Malaysian telcos secure 65.1% stake in state-run 5G network DNB

The telcos which completed the SSAs with DNB include CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile and YTL Malaysia’s state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has announced that four operators have completed the share subscription agreement (SSA), with each obtaining a 16.3% stake, local press reported. The telcos...

Four Malaysian telcos finalize equity deals with DNB

Maxis, Telekom Malaysia, U Mobile, YTL and CelcomDigi had signed SSAs in December 2023 to collectively take a 70% stake in DNB Malaysian 5G wholesale operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) announced that four of five local carriers have met the deadline to complete their share...

DNB, Shopee, local telcos to accelerate 5G adoption in Malaysia

DNB stated that this initiative seeks to increase the subscription of 5G services amongst Shopee’s sellers Malaysia’s state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and compatriot e-commerce firm Shopee signed a partnership to boost 5G adoption amongst micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Malaysia,...

Maxis set to sign share subscription deal with Malaysia’s DNB

Maxis said it aims to play an active role in the upcoming phase of the 5G rollout in Malaysia Malaysian carrier Maxis confirmed it is ready to complete the share subscription agreement (SSA) with state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and to sign the...

Malaysia aims to showcase 40 5G private network use cases

The government of Malaysia said there are currently 12 enterprise projects involving 5G trials across various sectors Malaysia plans to present at least 40 5G private network use cases in sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, logistics and healthcare, ahead of its Association of...

Malaysia moves closer to launch of second 5G network: Report

The government had said last year that Malaysia would shift to a dual 5G network Malaysian operators involved in the implementation of the dual-network 5G model in the country are set to sign an agreement to take up equities in state-run 5G network Digital...

Ericsson, DNB complete trial to boost 5G capacity, coverage

Ericsson and DNB had peviously announced plans to collaborate on 5G-Advanced technology Malaysian state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson said they have successfully trialed a multi-band booster solution, which combines the main characteristics of the traditional microwave (6-42 GHz) and E-band (70/80...

Malaysian telcos urged to finalize agreements with DNB

The Malaysian authorities had said that the country would shift to a dual 5G network once DNB achieved 80% coverage in populated areas Malaysian telcos aiming to bid for the country's dual 5G network need to finalize the share subscription agreements (SSA) with state-run 5G...

Malaysia ends April with over 7,000 5G sites nationwide

5G penetration in Malaysia currently reaches 35.4% A total of 7,065 5G sites have been already deployed across Malaysia as of April this year, local press reported, citing the country’s communications minister Fahmi Fadzil. According to the report, 5G technology currently reaches 81.5% coverage in residential...

Ericsson, DNB partner for 5G use cases in Malaysia

DNB said its 5G network currently reaches over 80% of the country's population Malaysian state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Swedish vendor Ericsson announced the launch of a program to boost the digitalization of enterprises in Malaysia via 5G technology. Under the terms of...

Malaysia’s 5G penetration reaches 36% at mid-April

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that 5G technology currently covers 80.2% of the country’s population The adoption rate of 5G services in Malaysia has reached 36% as of mid-April, up from an adoption rate of 12-15% in November, according to local press reports. Communications Minister Fahmi...

Malaysia moves closer to implementing second 5G network

Last year, the government of Malaysia announced plans to implement a second 5G network in the country The government of Malaysia is moving closer to implementing a dual 5G network in the country with the announcement of the new board members of state-run 5G network...

Malaysia’s DNB denies lack of transparency in 5G contracts

A recent report had also stated that DNB and five local carriers that had signed a share subscription agreement to take up a collective 70% stake in DNB had failed to reach an agreement Malaysian state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) denied a report...

Malaysian government to start discussing new 5G network: Report

DNB was set up by the Malaysian government in 2021 as a special purpose vehicle to develop the country’s 5G network The government of Malaysia will start to discuss the transition to a dual 5G network scheme next week, local press reported, citing the...

Malaysia expects delays for the country’s second 5G network

In May 2023, the government of Malaysia said it will allow a second 5G network in the country The deployment of a second 5G network in Malaysia could experience a delay, local press reported, citing the country’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. The official said that the...