Over 7k 5G sites developed throughout the country - minister

A total of 7,065 5G sites have been developed throughout the country as of April, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

This brings 5G network coverage to 81.5 percent in residential areas while current subscriptions stand at 11.9 million or 35.4 percent.

“The implementation of 5G, originally planned under the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) 2023-2025 has been brought forward to the end of 2021 for Phase One, and is now on track to achieve its targets,” he said.

Fahmi was speaking at the 2024 World Telecommunications and Information Society Day celebrations in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, yesterday.

He said 5G coverage for residential areas in Sabah has reached 68.4 percent in the first half of the year, with 545 out of 595 5G sites completed, while 4G coverage in residential areas has expanded to 96.92 percent, exceeding the target of 96.9 percent.

A total of 839 Orang Asli communities across the country have received Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) via satellite, he added.

Fahmi also told reporters that 647 new towers have been allocated for Sabah, including 398 expected to be completed by the end of this year under Jendela Phase One.

He also noted that delays in completing the towers were caused by issues including contractors’ lateness and state authorities’ approvals.

He said his ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) would monitor the Jendela project to ensure it is completed properly.

“I have met with all the parties involved and they have informed me that almost all of the 400 towers will be completed by year’s end,” he added.

- Bernama

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