Malaysia to roll out 5G technology


All ears: Dr Mahathir listening to Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar (third from left) during a visit to the AMBBR plant in Pantai Tengah, Langkawi. — Bernama

LANGKAWI: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia is on track to commercially roll out 5G technology in the third quarter of 2020.

Launching the 5G Malaysia Demonstration Projects here last night, he said this marks a significant beginning in the nation’s journey towards strengthening its economy to achieve sustainable growth and share the country’s prosperity with the people.

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