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5G Impact Assessment — Malaysia

Malaysia’s 5G rollout is moving from coverage to capability. As adoption accelerates and AI workloads expand, the next phase of connectivity will determine how effectively the nation captures economic value across consumers, enterprises, and public services.

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5G and AI Set to Contribute Billions to Malaysia’s GDP by 2035

Malaysia’s 5G deployment has surpassed 18 million subscribers with population coverage above 82%, laying the foundation for the country’s next wave of digital transformation. This report examines how 5G Standalone, 5G-Advanced, network slicing, RedCap, and emerging capabilities such as ISAC will enable advanced consumer services, Industry 4.0 applications, and smart public infrastructure. It also explores how AI-driven traffic growth and edge computing are reshaping mobile network requirements, with total mobile traffic projected to grow from 14 exabytes in 2023 to 46 exabytes by 2030.

 

Topics Covered

  • GDP Impact Forecasts: Scenario-based analysis of 5G’s net contribution to Malaysia’s economy through 2035
  • Enterprise Transformation: Manufacturing, retail, logistics, finance, and energy vertical adoption outlook
  • Public Sector Innovation: Smart cities, public security, smart transportation, and rural connectivity
  • AI and Mobile Networks: Rising AI-driven uplink demands and projected GDP contribution of US$3.8 billion to US$26.9 billion by 2030
  • Network Evolution Roadmap: 5G-Advanced, RedCap, Ambient IoT, and the path toward 6G

 

Download the whitepaper to understand how 5G and AI will shape Malaysia’s digital economy and drive measurable GDP growth across industries and public services.

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How 5G and AI Will Reshape Malaysia’s Digital Economy
Download the whitepaper to explore 5G’s projected GDP contribution through 2035, the impact of AI-driven mobile traffic growth, and how advanced connectivity will transform consumer, enterprise, and public sector ecosystems across Malaysia.