The Ministry of Communications plans to use 5G-Advanced or 5.5G technology for live streaming the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Sarawak this August, leveraging speeds over 8Gbps compared to 1Gbps with standard 5G, according to Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Bernama reports that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has received proposals from telecommunication companies eager to collaborate with Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) for this purpose.
This speed is particularly necessary in broadcasting if we want to integrate certain live elements into the broadcast. I see this as quite an exciting technology, and we will work towards implementing it for SUKMA.
Fahmi Fadzil, Communications Minister
Additionally, Ministry of Digital Secretary General Datuk Rodzi Md Saad announced that the country has achieved its 85% target for 5G network coverage, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digitalisation progress, according to Bernama.
