KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and Ericsson have signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with eMooVit Technology Sdn Bhd, Scania, SKF Malaysia, and Intel Technology to accelerate digitalisation leveraging Malaysia’s 5G network. These collaborations mark significant steps towards advancing digitalisation across various industries, positioning Malaysia as a leading digital nation. Intel will serve as the technology partner to develop 5G use cases, while partnerships with eMooVit Technology, Scania, and SKF Malaysia will focus on piloting autonomous transport, fleet management, and smart manufacturing, respectively.
DNB’s Chief Strategy Officer, Datuk Ahmad Zaki Zahid, highlighted Malaysia’s robust 5G network, covering over 80% of the population, as a catalyst for digital transformation. These initiatives aim to establish lighthouses in key industries, demonstrating the full potential of 5G and digitalisation. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Digital, Gobind Singh Deo, and Ericsson’s Group President and CEO, Börje Ekholm, underscoring the significance of these collaborations in Malaysia’s digital journey.
