Langkawi will be the main testbed for 5G demonstration projects which start tomorrow

Al-Ishal said that the six states were chosen based on proposals by industry players. — MOHD SAHAR MISNI/The Star

Langkawi will host a majority of 5G demonstration projects for the next generation cellular technology, according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

Its chairman Al-Ishal Ishak said 55 projects will be showcased at 32 sites across six states: Kedah, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Pulau Pinang and Terengganu.