4 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
YTL Communications supports government's nationwide connectivity mission
KUALA LUMPUR: YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, Malaysia's first mobile operator to launch 5G commercially, remains steadfast in supporting the government's and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's (MCMC) mission to deliver high-quality, reliable internet access to all Malaysians, whether urban or rural.
The company recently hosted Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil for an official visit to its fully operational six-way multi-operator core network (MOCN) 4G radio tower in Tanjung Asam, Penang.
This project, delivered under the government's "Where There's a Road, There's Internet" initiative, aligns with the minister's vision of active network sharing among mobile operators to make nationwide coverage expansion more cost-effective.
The site showcases Malaysia's telco industry's technological progress through an advanced radio network architecture that allows one operator to deliver radio services and share spectrum for five major mobile network operators (Yes, CelcomDigi, Maxis, TM, U Mobile).
The expanded coverage now serves the Tanjung Asam coastal corridor and nearby communities, benefiting over 500 residents and 350 daily commuters along the coastal road, including fishing villages and underserved areas.
For this project, YTL Communications partnered with Konsortium Jaringan Selangor (KJS) as the infrastructure provider.
The "Where There's a Road, There's Internet" initiative is supported by the Network Infrastructure Sharing Framework (NISF), which was launched by Datuk Fahmi on 27 January 2025 to unite Malaysia's mobile operators in improving national mobile internet coverage.
YTL Communications said it fully supports the NISF and will continue to work closely with the Ministry, MCMC, and industry partners to expand quality mobile services for everyone.
"Today's event is not just about a tower; it's about a whole-of-industry collaboration in delivering real, measurable impact to the Rakyat," said Wing K. Lee, chief executive officer of YTL Communications.
"By using Yes network equipment and spectrum to host all of Malaysia's major mobile telcos, we have proven this advanced network infrastructure sharing approach can indeed be used nationwide to improve coverage for the benefit of the Rakyat."
As the anchor operator for this deployment, Yes continues to lead efforts to close Malaysia's digital divide, having already completed 70% of MCMC's JENDELA Phase 2 rollout to date.
