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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...

Maxis, Huawei expand 5G-Advanced collaboration

Maxis and Huawei had recently showcased what it claims to be the the first 5G-Advanced technology trial in Malaysia and Southeast Asia Malaysian telco Maxis and Chinese vendor Huawei Technologies have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work on a 5G-Advanced acceleration program. The deal...

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...

Maxis, Nokia expand collaboration for next-gen connectivity

Maxis recently engaged Nokia as a key partner to build part of its 5G Core ecosystem to meet future connectivity needs Malaysian telco Maxis and Nokia have inked a partnership with the aim of expand their collaboration and focus on next-generation connectivity. As part of the...

Maxis, Huawei claim first 5G-Advanced trial in Malaysia

Maxis said the trial featured interactive applications of 5G-Advanced, including low latency live streamings, live 3D content and immersive AR experiences Malaysian carrier Maxis and Chinese vendor Huawei said they have successfully showcased what it claims to be the the first 5G-Advanced technology trial in...

Malaysia to decide on the deployment of second 5G network soon

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...

Malaysia to shift to dual 5G network model soon: Report

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...

Malaysian telcos acquire majority stake in DNB

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...

Malaysia says 5G adoption remains low despite growing coverage

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 completes 6 GHz technical field trial in Malaysia

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 launches 5G in Malaysia via network access deal with DNB

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 to execute agreement with DNB to offer 5G in Malaysia

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...

Maxis plans to offer 5G services via DNB’s 5G network in Malaysia

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...

Axiata aims to take part in Malaysia’s second 5G network: Report

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.  â€œThere...

Malaysia’s DNB to keep deploying 5G infra until end-2023

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...

Malaysia mulls deploying second 5G network next year: Report

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...

Maxis postpones agreement with Malaysian 5G provider DNB

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...

Malaysia’s 5G network ends 2022 with 50% population coverage

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...

Ericsson, DNB claim new 5G record in Malaysia

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...

Malaysian government to review 5G plans: Report

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...

Telenor, Axiata complete merger in Malaysia

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...

Malaysian telcos ink access deals with national 5G network

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...

Nestlé and Samsung team up on new IoT health platform

Samsung and Nestlé announced the two companies are to collaborate on a new IoT health platform designed to advance digital health. As the market for Internet of Things (IoT) starts maturing, an increasing number of collaborations between technology vendors and industrial actors across multiple vertical...