At MWC 2025, Malaysia signed 19 MOUs with global tech leaders to advance digital transformation. Key partnerships include CelcomDigi with Ericsson and Huawei, Digital Nasional Bhd with Ericsson, and YTL Communications with Equinix. The event highlighted Malaysia’s technological progress and commitment to innovation in the ASEAN region.
Malaysia is enhancing its digital transformation efforts by signing 19 memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with global tech leaders during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. These agreements demonstrate a shared commitment among industry players to foster innovation, particularly in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and telecommunications. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching emphasized that these collaborations aim to benefit Malaysian citizens and enhance the country’s digital landscape.
Notable collaborations from the MOUs include CelcomDigi partnering with Ericsson to transform the oil and gas sector utilizing 5G technology. CelcomDigi also cooperated with Huawei to implement an AI-enabled fixed-mobile convergence network. Additionally, Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has allied with Ericsson to promote 5G technology adoption and has partnered with Meta to improve remote tower center experiences.
In another significant collaboration, YTL Communications and Equinix are working together on AI cloud enablement and sustainable AI infrastructure. Moreover, Maxis and Huawei’s partnership aims to facilitate digital intelligent transformation. MWC serves as a global platform, bringing together leaders and innovators to share advancements in mobile technology and digital transformation.
The 19th edition of this influential event featured the Malaysia Pavilion, highlighting the country’s technological progress and its contributions toward 5G deployment, digital infrastructure, and innovation collaboration within the ASEAN region.
The signing of 19 MOUs at MWC 2025 underscores Malaysia’s commitment to enhancing its digital transformation through various strategic partnerships. These collaborations with global tech leaders aim to propel advancements in key areas such as AI, 5G, and telecommunications, ultimately benefiting the citizens. The initiatives showcased at the event reflect Malaysia’s potential as a key player in digital innovation within the ASEAN region.
Original Source: theedgemalaysia.com
