Maxis aims to link over 100,000 Penang homes with fibre network
The rollout will cover all districts, focusing on high-demand urban areas like Jelutong, Georgetown, Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas, Bayan Baru and key locations in mainland Penang.
The initiative underscores Maxis' long-term commitment to supporting the state's digital agenda towards achieving the Penang 2030 vision of becoming a family-focused, green and smart state.
Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the initiative supports the state's digital agenda towards achieving the Penang 2030 vision to build a smart, green and inclusive state.
"High-quality internet connectivity is a critical driver for education, talent development and economic growth, all of which will further solidify Penang's position as a regional hub for technology and innovation.
"We will continue strengthening our state's digital infrastructure to close the digital divide and ensure every Penangite is equipped to prosper in the future economy," he said.
Maxis chief executive officer Goh Seow Eng said the fibre expansion supports Penang's digital journey, unlocking new opportunities for the people.
"Building our own fibre network gives us full visibility of our service quality, ensuring fast, reliable and secure connectivity our customers can count on," he said.
Maxis' fibre expansion in Penang was also facilitated by the Last Mile Connectivity Guidelines recently introduced by the state government, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Malaysia.
This progressive initiative streamlines pole-sharing guidelines and enables various telecommunications providers to deploy fibre networks more quickly and efficiently across the state.
Maxis currently operates its fibre network spanning over 23,000km across the country, with the capacity to serve more than half a million homes.
Its own-built fibre footprint is complemented by fibre access through other infrastructure providers, expanding the accessibility of its services nationwide.
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