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Is Malaysia's first indoor 5G network in a commercial building?

KUALA LUMPUR: EDGEPOINT Towers Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of ASEAN’s leading telecommunications infrastructure provider EdgePoint Infrastructure, has collaborated with Sunway Group to introduce Malaysia’s first indoor 5G network in a commercial building.

What is the market structure of 5G in Malaysia?

The market structure in Malaysia comprises five players, but three companies – CelcomDigi, Maxis and U Mobile – account for more than 90% of subscribers and revenues (see Table 1). *The national entity created to operate the first 5G national network in 2022.

Will Malaysia become a global leader in 5G connectivity?

To date, Malaysia has received recognition from independent analytics companies Opensignal and Ookla on its efforts to become a global leader in 5G connectivity. Malaysia is also well on track in its target to achieve 80 per cent 5G network coverage in populated areas by the end of 2023.

What is the path forward for Malaysia's 5G deployment?

The path forward for Malaysia’s 5G deployment hinges on critical policy decisions. These include determining whether to maintain a government golden share in DNB, conducting open tenders for remaining coverage areas and indoor solutions, and exploring financing models for rural deployment.