KUALA LUMPUR, February 23 – Maxis and Huawei have successfully conducted the inaugural 5G-Advanced (5.5G) technology trial in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, marking a significant milestone in the region’s telecommunications landscape. The ‘5G-Advanced Trial Showcase’ showcased the revolutionary capabilities of 5.5G, boasting ultra-fast peak speeds of up to 8Gbps and promising up to a tenfold improvement in speed, connected devices, and latency compared to 5G.
Officiated by Yang Berhormat Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications, and graced by Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din, Chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the event underscored Malaysia’s commitment to advancing communications connectivity and digital solutions. Held at KLCC The Place, the showcase featured interactive demonstrations of 5.5G technology, including live streaming of Kuala Lumpur city center views, immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences, and live 3D content.
Maxis CEO Goh Seow Eng expressed pride in achieving this groundbreaking milestone, highlighting the immense potential of 5.5G technology to drive intelligent solutions across various industries. Huawei’s CEO Simon Sun reiterated the company’s commitment to advancing Malaysia’s digital infrastructure, showcasing the nation’s prowess in digital transformation on the global stage. The 5.5G trial will also be showcased at the Malaysia Pavilion during the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, offering members of the public a firsthand experience of the transformative capabilities of 5.5G technology at KLCC The Place on February 22 and 23, 2024.
