- Aims to promote 5G implementation and answers among Sarawak’s SMEs
- Collaboration uses the Multi-Operator Core Network to expand 4G cover to remote Sarawak.
In order to support the goals of the Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint 2030, U Mobile, Malaysia’s future second 5G network provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Berhad ( SDEC ). By 2030, according to this blueprint, the state will have a strong digital economy and an equitable digital society. U Mobile will collaborate with SDEC on efforts to promote digital conversion for Sarawak’s small and medium-sized businesses and to close the modern split in underserved areas.
The partnership may rely on driving 5G implementation among Sarawak’s Entrepreneurs by providing community connectivity, educational programmes, devices, and modern use-case solutions. These initiatives are intended to advance local organizations and strengthen their position in the modern economy.
U Mobile and SDEC will look into ways to expand online access to remote and underserved populations in light of the success of a Little Cell Proof of Concept  that provided connectivity to a homestead in Long Lawen.
” U Mobile is committed to playing a crucial part in Malaysia’s trip towards becoming a online enabled, high-income state. Our mission and the partnership with SDEC lead to the achievement of broader nationwide objectives. By collaborating with SDEC, we aim to enable Sarawak’s communities and businesses with 5G technology and modern solutions, ensuring no one is left behind in the journey towards a connected potential”, said Alex Tan, U Mobile’s key sales officer.
” We are proud to support Sarawak’s vision of building an inclusive and green digital economy by 2030″, he added.
Sudarnoto Osman, CEO of SDEC, reaffirmed the organisation’s dedication to facilitating strategic partnerships that contribute to Sarawak’s digital development. ” As Malaysia advances digitally, fostering industry collaboration, including exploring 5G use cases with U Mobile, is crucial to ensuring Sarawak remains at the forefront of technological innovation. He said,” Our goal is still to give Sarawakians access to cutting-edge digital solutions to promote sustainable growth and innovation.”
The Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication 600 project, which uses Multi-Operator Core Network technology to increase 4G coverage in rural areas, is a collaboration between U Mobile and SDEC in addition to the MoU. This demonstrates U Mobile’s commitment to enhancing Sarawak’s digital connectivity.
The MoU was formalised during the launch of the Sarawak Rural Broadband Network’s ( MySRBN ) new coverage at Kampung Betanak, Pulau Bruit in the Mukah division, witnessed by Haji Julaihi bin Haji Narawi, Sarawak’s minister for Utility and Telecommunication.