THE 5G network coverage in Malaysia has reached 59.5% as of the end of April, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

He said in Sarawak, the coverage stands at 34%.

“The access rate (in Sarawak), for me, is not enough, so I am asking the Sarawak government to list some locations (to be given 5G access) and coordinate with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.

“This coordination is important to ensure we are able to roll out 5G soon in locations desired by the state government,” he said while speaking at the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day celebration in Kuching today.

Fahmi previously said the government was aiming to achieve 5G network coverage in 80% of populated areas by year-end. – Bernama, May 20, 2023.