CelcomDigi Berhad has submitted its proposal for the deployment of Malaysia's second 5G network to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) this morning.

CEO Datuk Idham Nawawi said, "The country is in prime position to be a regional leader in both 5G and AI development. CelcomDigi's proposal sets out to build the most advanced 5G network to realise this ambition and accelerate widespread adoption for consumers and enterprises. We have an opportunity to capitalise and build on the existing solid infrastructure, financial strength and robust ecosystem that we have invested in. We believe that we have submitted a compelling case to deploy Malaysia's second 5G network – either alone or in partnership with others – towards ensuring a thriving 5G ecosystem built for the nation, with the rakyat in mind."

The telco believes it is the best choice to build Malaysia's second 5G network based on itss ability to accelerate 5G and AI for all Malaysians by delivering the most affordable, fast, and efficient rollout of the country's second 5G network. The company said it has a solid track record of over 30 years in rolling out mobile infrastructure projects efficiently and at scale. It operates the widest, most-modern 4G network in the country – now ready for 5G activation, supported by a highly competent engineering team, extensive supply chain, and the biggest network of tower and infrastructure companies to facilitate an expedient deployment of a world-class 5G network for Malaysia.

By end 2024, CelcomDigi said more than two-thirds of its network will be modernised, making it the largest and most modern digital network in the country. This 18,000-site strong 5G-ready network is primed to enable fast deployment of 5G and 5G-Advanced technology across its wide footprint and is ready to be commissioned as one of the largest advanced 5G networks in the region.