Malaysia’s Smart Digital Infrastructure Initiatives As indicated in the �meline diagram below, star�ng from the incep�on of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corpora�on (MDEC) in 1996, the country’s technological infrastructure has expanded exponen�ally to unlock its digital poten�al. Significant internet backbones including submarine cables, fixed broadband and communica�on
satellites have been strengthened over the years. In addi�on, ICT installa�ons, enabling the flow of data and the use of interconnec�ng web of systems, pla�orms and applica�ons have also been boosted, widening connec�vity to rural areas.
• Iskandar Malaysia created Sedenak Islandar Data Hub (SIDH), a 700-acre data centre equipped with robust state-of-the-art infrastructure, mul�ple fibre pathways connec�ng directly to Interna�onal Exchanges, supported by robust and friendly cloud and data centre policies • Implemented under a digital infrastructure commi�ee, spearheaded by Smart Selangor Delivery Unit (SSDU) and Smartsel, Smart Selangor announced in 2019, a collabora�on with telco to upgrade its digital infrastructure in order to widen the technological networks, broaden the accessibility for its residents through WiFi Selangorku • Was introduced to respond to the increasing needs of digital connec�vity and prepare for gradual transi�on to 5G • Jendela’s first phase would be the expansion of 4G mobile broadband coverage from 91.8% to 96.9 per cent in populated areas • Construc�on of a total of 1,661 new sites across Malaysia to extend 4G coverage by 2022 and increasing fibre connec�vity in commercial premises and homes • The country is ranked 8th within the Asia-Pacific region in the Global Innova�on Index 2020, which ranks the innova�on capaci�es of 131 economies in the world • To ensure that the country keeps moving up the technological track, while remaining firmly on board the smart city agenda • A step up the ladder of inclusivity and equity, enabling the adop�on of ICT in remote rural regions to bridge the digital divide • Wider technological adop�on was laid out under public-private partnerships, especially between the government and TelekomMalaysia Berhad • Provided major ICT developments, upgrading base sta�ons at exis�ng communica�on towers, expansion of fibre op�c network and submarine cable system • Incep�on of Internet Centres offering internet access and training to underserved communi�es • As of 31 December 2018, a total of 1,009 kilometres of fibre op�c had been deployed throughout the country • Successfully increased the na�onal broadband penetra�on rate per 100 inhabitants from 100.4% in 2015 to 121.1% in 2018 • Strengthening efforts towards embracing digital technology • Inves�ng in ICT installa�ons • Boos�ng physical and digital resources to enable the flow of data & the use of computerised devices • As an interconnec�ng web of systems, processes, pla�orms and applica�ons • Common Examples: submarine cables, fixed broadband, communica�on satellite, data centres, IoT and cloud compu�ng Economic Transforma�on Programme • Move to provide universal broadband services to all its ci�zens through Universal Service Provision (USP) • Upgrading of primary infrastructure • Enhancement of shared digital infrastructure and internet connec�vity and the strengthening of Cybersecurity • High-speed internet and stable connec�vity as the basis for ensuring the smooth conduct of business and commercial ac�vi�es Op�mal Infrastructure Development Strategy and Deployment
The Beginning (1996) – Forma�on of MDEC ‘Pioneering the transforma�on of Malaysia’s digital economy’
Data Hubs Widening rural Wi-Fi access August 2020 - Na�onal Digital Network (Jendela) Increase digital connec�vity, transi�on to 5G Heart of Digital ASEAN Towards a developed na�on by 2025 Universal Service Provision (USP) – Internet access in Rural Areas Bridging the Digital Divide 2014 – 2018 - Fibre Op�c Making Broadband widely accessible 1996 – 2003 - Mul�media Super Corridor The hub of Malaysia’s ICT industry
Figure 5-5: Malaysia’s Smart Digital Infrastructure Chronology
In order for the country to achieve the target as a developed na�on by 2050, Malaysia needs to con�nue its efforts to increase digital connec�vity and widen digital literacy across the country. This will help accelerate the digital transforma�on and the development of smart ci�es in the country.
Companies like TNB Research Sdn Bhd, Three-Opp, Sistem Perin�s Sdn Bhd and MNJ Teras have contributed to the smart digital infrastructure development in Malaysia.
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