Unlocking the 5g potential of Malaysia: GSMA admits change to 5g dual networks

GSMA to organize digital nations in Malaysia, promoting regional 5G collaboration and digital transformation

February 20, 2025, Kuala Lumpur: The GSMA welcomes Malaysia's decision to make the transition of a Individual Wholesale Network (SWN) still Dual Network (DN) For 5G mobile connectivity, marking a significant milestone in the nation's digital advance. This policy change will encourage competition, attract investment and estimate innovation, which ultimately strengthens the broader digital ecosystem and promotes the transformation of industry and the growth of the digital economy.

The 5G penetration of Malaysia has reached 40% of mobile subscribers, reflecting constant adoption. However, as the growth of subscribers and business integration slowed down in 2024, the introduction of the government of a second 5G network indicates a change towards a more competitive and market -based telecommunications panorama. This GSMA expects this to improve the affordability of the service, accelerate the investment of the network and unlock new opportunities for business services and innovation. It is important to note that this approach will create a fertile environment for new services, associations and business models, accelerating the transition from Malaysia to a vibrant digital economy.

The GSMA has long advocated infrastructure -based competition as the basis of a resistant mobile ecosystem. Findings of the last GSMA Intelligence report, Tapping The SINPPPPPPPPPP: Malaysia 5G and the technological economyEmphasize that a Dual network model will strengthen the resilience of the network, improve consumer choice and economic growth. By adopting this approach, Malaysia joins the main 5G markets where competition has generated better connectivity results.

Julian Gorman, Chief of Asia Pacific, GSMA saying: “The GSMA applauds to the Malaysian government for its future decision to introduce a second 5G network. This movement reinforces Malaysia's commitment to promote a competitive and friendly and friendly telecommunications sector. Countries that adopt the market -led infrastructure development consistently achieve better connectivity, fuel innovation and promote stronger digital economies. But Malaysia's digital transformation is far from complete. The continuous collaboration of the industry and the consistency of policies will be crucial to maintain this impulse and ensure that Malaysia remains competitive in the global digital stage. “

The GSMA intelligence report describes how the transition to a dual network model can attract greater investment and improve the quality of the service, which makes 5G more accessible. Malaysia has already secured an important global investment, including the commitments of $ 2.2 billion of Microsoft and the $ 2 billion Google with AI and cloud infrastructure. Recent associations, such as the initiative of the association of the Maxis-Malaysia retail chain (MRCA) for digital retail solutions, the collaboration of U Mobile with Berjaya Rail for intelligent transport and the Maxis-Huawei joint innovation center for advanced 5G solutions, Exhibit the adoption of the growing company.

Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as Regional Digital Economy leader through initiatives such as the Malaysian digital economy plan, the national policy of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the establishment of the AI ​​National Office. Classified among the eight main digital nations of Asia-Pacific, Malaysia obtained 54/100 in the GSMA digital nations index. Infrastructure and innovation remain key areas for growth, which require sustained investment and support for specific policies.

As the investment changes the traditional manufacturing to the Fintech, mobile and cloud -based solutions, the API 5G Open Gateway initiative of the GSMA will further boost the innovation in Fintech, electronic commerce and cybersecurity, while offering efficiencies in efficiencies in The manufacture connected. The report also identifies the importance of regulatory clarity on spectrum rights and market operations to guarantee fair competition and long -term growth.

Regional leadership in focus

As president of ASEAN in 2025, Malaysia has the opportunity to shape the digital future of the region, promoting 5G collaboration through collaboration and strengthening the role of Southeast Asia in the global technological ecosystem. In line with this vision, the GSMA will bring its Asean event of the Digital Nations badly to Malaysia in October, calling regional leaders, political and pioneers of the industry to accelerate digital transformation and boost the connected future of the ASEAN.

With a clear vision and regulatory support, Malaysia can maximize its 5G potential. The GSMA hopes to work with the government, the operators and investors to guarantee a competitive and prosperous digital ecosystem.