The number of 5G subscribers in Malaysia reached eight million as of the end of last year
The government of Malaysia confirmed that the special committee overseeing the implementation of the country’s 5G network will prepare a Cabinet memorandum soon to discuss and decide whether...
In May 2023, the government of Malaysia said it would allow the operation of a second 5G network in the country
Malaysia’s communications minister, Fahmi Fadzil, said that the country has achieved its target of 80% 5G coverage in populated areas, paving the way for...
Communications and digital minister Fahmi Fadzil said that the Malaysian government will retain a golden share in DNB
Malaysia’s five major mobile operators signed share subscription agreements to acquire a collective 70% equity stake in Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the country’s 5G wholesale network supplier.
Under...
The current penetration of 5G in Malaysia is 4.2% according to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil
Malaysia’s Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that 5G adoption rate In Malaysia remains low despite the growing network coverage, local newspaper The Star reported.
The official said that the...
Maxis has recently launched 5G services in Malaysia using DNB's wholesale 5G network
Malaysian operator Maxis recently carried out technical field trial in the 6 GHz spectrum band in collaboration with Universiti Malaya (UM), the telco said in a release.
Maxis noted that the trial studied...
Maxis announced 5G plans for both prepaid and postpaid users
Malaysian mobile operator Maxis has become the last of the country’s major carriers to launch 5G services.
In a release, Maxis said that it is launching 5G for end-users via the network operated by local state-run...
Maxis said this agreement with DNB will enable the telco to start providing 5G services nationwide
Malaysian telco Maxis has finally decided to execute the 5G access agreement with state-run network operator Digital Nasional (DNB), according to local press reports.
Maxis said it will seek its...
DNB said its 5G network now extends to 61.2% of Malaysia’s populated areas
Malaysian telecommunications operator Maxis said it plans to offer 5G services via the 5G network currently being rolled out and operated by state-run entity Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), local press reported.
"We will...
The chairman of Axiata said the group was open to discuss how it could collaborate with the government in this project
Malaysian company Axiata Group said it aims to take part in Malaysia’s second 5G network via its associate CelcomDigi, according to local press reports.
“There...
DNB said its 5G network should reach 80% of the country's population by the end of the year
Malaysia’s state-run 5G network operator Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) will continue to roll out 5G network infrastructure in the country until 80% coverage is achieved by the...
The government expects this potential plan to boost competition in the domestic 5G market
The government of Malaysia plans to introduce a second 5G network from January next year, in a move which seeks to boost competition in the local telecom market, Reuters reported, citing...
DNB recently said that its 5G network has achieved almost 50% coverage of populated areas with some 3,900 sites at the end of 2022
Malaysian operator Maxis said it will postpone seeking its shareholders’ approval on its entry into a 5G access agreement with state-backed...
DNB said its 5G network ended last year with a total of 3,900 sites across the country
Malaysian company Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) announced that its 5G network has achieved almost 50% coverage of populated areas with some 3,900 sites at the end of 2022.
In...
The 5G test, conducted over the 28 GHz millimeter wave frequency, achieved a peak throughput of 1 Gbps at a record distance of 11.18 km
Ericsson and Malaysian state-run operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) claimed a world record distance for gigabit speeds over Malaysia’s 5G...
The new government said it will revise 5G plans due to the lack of transparency in the process
Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that his administration will review a plan under which the previous government decided to move forward with the creation...
Axiata and Telenor now hold equal ownership in Celcom Digi at 33.1% each
Axiata Group and Telenor Group have completed the merger of Malaysian operators Celcom and Digi, both companies said in a joint release.
The boards of the composite companies gave final approval for the...
5G coverage in Malaysia has already reached over 30% of populated areas and is on track to achieve the 80% target set by the government by 2024
Malaysia’s six major telecom operators have signed access agreements with state-run wholesale 5G network operator Digital Nasional Berhad...