KOTA BHARU – The 5G network in Malaysia has reached the target of 85% coverage, which represents a significant step in the country’s progress in digitalisation, Digital Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Rodzi Md Saad said.
He added that the 5G coverage was important not only to connect phones but served a bigger function in several industries.
"5G coverage can act as a catalyst for the economy by providing a paradigm shift as it isn’t just for phone connectivity…. in industry, when we have 5G then we are really efficient and good, and it will help boost that industry,” he told reporters after the officiation of the Kota Bharu My Digital Tour here today, which was also attended by Malaysian Digital Economy Corp chairman Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh and Kelantan Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment executive councillor Hilmi Abdullah.
Rodzi said 5G coverage would enable the use of drones to monitor crops and the effective use of fertiliser in the agriculture industry, while in the public transport system, good 5G coverage could allow the full integration of all transport systems, including buses, trains and taxis.
From a healthcare standpoint, surgeries without the presence of doctors could be accomplished with good 5G coverage, he said, adding that the country was moving in this direction through the role played by the administering agency, Digital Nasional Bhd, under the Digital Ministry. – May 25, 2024
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