The government recently gave approval for the inclusion of a second 5G service provider as part of the 5G network rollout. The transition to a dual network will take place in Phase 2 of the rollout; however, this step will only be initiated after Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) achieves 80% coverage in populated areas by early 2024.
To ensure that DNB achieves 80% coverage of its 5G network and facilitates a smooth transition to a dual 5G network by early 2024, a task force will be established according to a report by FMT.
The task force, managed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), will be jointly chaired by the ministry’s secretary-general, Fauzi Isa, and treasury secretary-general, Johan Mahmood Merican.
Alongside DNB, major telecommunications companies such as CelcomDigi, Maxis, Telekom Malaysia, YTL Communications (YTL), and U-Mobile have been included in the task force, with the possibility of additional members being added over time.
The primary purpose of the task force, as stated by Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil, is to oversee the framework and transition plan, ensuring the proper implementation of legal, financial, and technical aspects.
The decision to establish the task force was made after a meeting between the ministry and the telecommunications companies.
