5G and the Tech Economy in Malaysia: Tapping the Untapped

Malaysia’s 5G penetration has reached 40% of mobile subscribers, reflecting steady adoption. However, as subscriber growth and enterprise integration slowed in 2024, the government’s introduction of a second 5G network signals a shift towards a more competitive, market-driven telecommunications landscape. The GSMA expects this to improve service affordability, accelerate network investment, and unlock new opportunities for enterprise services and innovation. Importantly, this approach will create a fertile environment for new services, partnerships, and business models, accelerating Malaysia’s transition to a vibrant digital economy.

This GSMA Intelligence report outlines how the transition to a dual network model can attract greater investment and improve service quality, making 5G more accessible.