EdgePoint Infrastructure, CelcomDigi ink partnership to expand connectivity in Malaysia

  • Partnership lays basis for future-ready communication solutions
  • Both events to work on expanding CelcomDigi’s communication reach

From left: Suresh Sidhu, CEO, EdgePoint Infrastructure, Muniff Kamaruddin, CEO, EdgePoint Towers, Idham Nawawi, CEO, CelcomDigi Bhd and Joachim Rajaram, chief corporate affairs officer, CelcomDigi

EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, part of EdgePoint Infrastructure, an Asean-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, has partnered with Malaysia’s leading mobile network operator ( MNO ), CelcomDigi Bhd. At the top-notch occasion for members of the Asia-Pacific building industry, TowerXchange Meet Up Asia 2024, the partnership was officially established.

To collaborate on expanding CelcomDigi’s connectivity reach, achieving network synergies, and lowering costs, EdgePoint Towers and CelcomDigi signed a Memorandum of Agreement ( MoA ). In addition, the agreement allows for more advanced connectivity options, such as tiny cells and in-building systems, to increase interior coverage and meet growing data demands.

Muniff Kamaruddin, CEO of EdgePoint Towers, said:” This association extends the powerful connection between EdgePoint and CelcomDigi. We are looking forward to helping CelcomDigi realize the advantages of the acquisition and get ready for growth in the future.

As Malaysia’s connection goals become more advanced, he continued,” We are committed to quickly creating and deploying innovative technology and equipment that is adaptable to the needs of consumers and businesses across the country.”

Idham Nawawi, CEO of CelcomDigi, commented:” Malaysia is poised to direct the area in 5G and AI growth. Our responsibility is to create a state-of-the-art system that advances the country into a 5G and AI-powered modern society. Partnerships like this allow us to optimise our just modernised network, increase coverage, and promote Malaysia’s online transformation”.

A partnership was signed between Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd ( MTSFB) and Persatuan Penyedia Infrastruktur Telekomunikasi Malaysia ( PPIT ) at the same time. The contract underscores commitments to community connectivity, safety, and commitment to technical requirements for network services and facilities.

PPIT’s leader, Muniff Kamaruddin, signed the agreement alongside MTSFB CEO Normarinee Mohd Nor. Speaking at the event, Normarinee said:” As the communications sector evolves rapidly, it’s vital to establish forward-thinking, important criteria that generate innovation while ensuring stability, protection, conservation, and portability. To create a more connected and green coming, we want to encourage collaboration between business leaders, regulators, and engineering providers.

EdgePoint now owns more than 15, 000 buildings across Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.