DOHA, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil highlighted Malaysia’s progress in expanding its 5G network at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026, with the country’s second 5G network achieving 90 per cent coverage in October this year, nine months ahead of schedule.
MWC Doha: Fahmi Shares Malaysia's 5G Success, 90 Pct Coverage Nine Months Early
Fahmi Fadzil, 5G, JENDELA, MWC Doha 2026
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Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced at MWC Doha 2026 that the country's second 5G network reached 90 per cent coverage in October, nine months ahead of schedule. He also reported that approximately 10.12 million premises were passed by fibre as of July 2026.
- Malaysia's second 5G network achieved 90 per cent coverage in October, nine months ahead of schedule.
- Approximately 10.12 million premises were passed by fibre as of July 2026.
- The minister stated that service quality, affordability, and resilience are equally important to network expansion.
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