10 April 2025

U Mobile has officially received the letter of award from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to deploy the latest 5G network in Malaysia. This announcement comes on the heels of the government’s decision in November 2024 to grant U Mobile the second nationwide 5G license, advancing the country’s shift to a dual-network model.

“U Mobile is honoured by the trust placed in us by the government and MCMC to implement Malaysia’s newest 5G network. This mandate allows us to play a pivotal role in advancing Malaysia’s digital economy by delivering an enterprise-grade, next-gen 5G network. We are committed to driving 5G adoption and supporting the nation’s ambition of becoming a high-income digital leader,” said Wong Heang Tuck, CEO of U Mobile.

As U Mobile embarks on constructing the nation’s second 5G network, it aims to complement the first network, which was rolled out by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), a special purpose vehicle established for this purpose.