CYBERJAYA, October 19 – Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), and ZTE Corporation (ZTE) have joined forces to introduce the world’s fastest 5G live trial, featuring astounding speeds of up to 28Gbps. This groundbreaking technology promises to redefine Malaysia’s digital landscape and establish a new global benchmark for wireless communication. As an expansion of DNB’s commitment to driving 5G capabilities in the nation, this strategic alliance will harness TM’s well-established network infrastructure and digital expertise.
In addition, it will leverage ZTE’s state-of-the-art mmWave active antenna unit and cutting-edge chipset technology to deploy Malaysia’s first standalone 5G core. This core will be complemented by a flexible next-generation transport network. This achievement solidifies Malaysia’s position as a leader in mmWave technology, and it promises to elevate digitalization across industries and enhance consumer experiences. The partnership intends to boost productivity and operational efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and drive increased demand in all sectors.
Moreover, it will facilitate rapid Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) connections, offering high-quality services, lag-free online gaming, video streaming, and immersive virtual and augmented reality applications. Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital, YB Teo Nie Ching, who attended the launch at TM’s Multimedia University, stated, “This groundbreaking partnership reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment to advancing technology, propelling us into a new era of connectivity. It underscores our determination to lead the way in technological advancements on the global stage.”
Ken Tan Tzi Kieng, Chief Technology Officer of DNB, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, saying, “We are thrilled to be part of this strategic collaboration with TM, MMU, and ZTE on the world’s fastest 5G live trial. Connectivity is a vital component of the digital economy; and 5G, with its high throughput and low latency, paves the way for Malaysia to achieve its digital aspirations. The use of mmWave spectrum in DNB’s 5G wholesale network further augments this by giving a 5.5G experience, which is a launchpad to 6G. The combination of our spectrum with TM’s SA core opens up exciting possibilities in the enterprise space, especially in the deployment of 5G private networks.”
Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, TM’s Group CEO, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “We are pleased to work with DNB and ZTE to revolutionize Malaysia’s 5G landscape, bringing digital opportunities to communities, businesses, and the government. The standalone 5G core and TM’s cutting-edge network infrastructure will establish new benchmarks in connectivity speed and reliability, pushing the boundaries of digitalization. This will enable better user experiences, pioneer new industry growth, and drive the country’s innovation ecosystem that will power Malaysia as a digital nation.”
Steven Ge, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia, concluded, “ZTE is honored to contribute our cutting-edge technology to this ground-breaking Live Trial in Malaysia. We believe this initiative will pave the way for new possibilities in the telco industry. This historic collaboration underscores ZTE’s steadfast commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and driving innovation within the telco industry. We take immense pride in working alongside esteemed partners such as TM and DNB to bring the world’s fastest 5G live trial to fruition.”
