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5G for All:
Accelerating a
Digital Future for Malaysia
Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) was established in 2021 to deliver the following key outcomes in line with the goals of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL):
Accelerate deployment of 5G network in Malaysia
Ensure lower cost of capacity to accelerate 5G adoption
Optimise use of existing infrastructure & scarce resources
Realise the potential of 5G in Malaysia to stimulate economic activity and facilitate digitalisation
Promote service-based competition within the communications industry
The rollout of the 5G network will kick off with the provision of 5G coverage in the Malaysian capital by the end of 2021, followed by further deployment across the country in the next three years.
*All percentages are approximate
DNB's business principles ensure successful collaboration with all its stakeholders.
These principles include
The 5G network rollout is expected to cost RM16.5 billion in total over the next 10 years with tremendous benefits in store for the local economy.
RM4 billion will go to
Ericsson as the Network Equipment Provider (NEP), and roughly RM2.3 billion of this amount will remain in the country.
RM7.7 billion will be spent
on network infrastructure development for the next 10 years, which includes site rental for site owners and tower infrastructure companies, power supply and laying of additional fibre.
RM3.6 billion will be spent
on corporate and operating expenditure including staff costs, professional fees, data centre expenditure, insurance coverage, as well as marketing and promotional expenditure.
RM1.2 billion will be spent
on regulatory fees.
The adoption of 5G technology will be a key driver of economic growth in Malaysia. With an estimated RM150 billion GDP impact and 750,000 high skilled jobs created in 2030, 5G will drive efficiencies, increase productivity, and create new opportunities throughout the entire economy.
Embracing the 5G future
Embracing the 5G future
Mission
To accelerate the availability and adoption of 5G to support the transformation of Malaysia to become a regional leader in the digital economy, and to promote a more inclusive society.
MyDIGITAL was announced by the Malaysian government in February 2021 to lay down the country’s goals in becoming a regional leader in the digital economy through six Key Thrusts.
