KUALA LUMPUR, November 10 – PETRONAS has marked a significant milestone by becoming the first enterprise in Malaysia to adopt a 5G private network. This cutting-edge technology deployment, situated at the Regasification Terminal Sungai Udang (RGTSU) in Melaka, is expected to optimize PETRONAS’ internal operations while catalyzing industry-wide transformation. This endeavor aligns with the Ekonomi MADANI (Shared Prosperity Economy) and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) framework, where technology is identified as a pivotal catalyst for national growth.
Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah emphasized the transformative potential of 5G technology, stating, “5G’s fast connectivity, low latency, and capacity to handle massive data flows will empower our industries to innovate, compete, and excel on a global scale.” MCMC is actively collaborating with mobile service providers to deploy standalone 5G networks that will foster use case development across various industries in Malaysia. As of September 2023, Malaysia’s 5G network coverage in populated areas has reached 70.2 percent, with 2.49 million 5G subscriptions, equivalent to a 7.4 percent penetration rate.
The deployment of PETRONAS’ 5G Private Network sets the stage for collaborative endeavors between the government, private sector, and academia to fully unlock the potential of 5G technology. Under the Ekonomi MADANI and NIMP 2030, there will be a strong focus on nurturing local talents to ensure that the workforce possesses the necessary skills and expertise to drive the nation’s digital future. Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah commended PETRONAS for their vision and dedication to Malaysia’s progress, acknowledging KKD Minister Fahmi Fadzil’s unwavering commitment to advancing the country’s 5G efforts.
Datuk Bacho elaborated on the benefits of 5G, highlighting the enhanced operational efficiency and safety achieved through the deployment of the 5G private network at RGTSU Melaka. This supports PETRONAS’ business and sustainability goals, positioning the company as a leader in the global technological race while ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable, cost-optimized, and environmentally friendly energy solutions for Malaysia and global customers. Malaysia has received recognition from independent analytics companies Opensignal and Ookla for its efforts to become a global leader in 5G connectivity. The country is well on track to achieve 80 percent 5G network coverage in populated areas by the end of 2023.
