The government of Malaysia aims to ensure at least half of rural areas in the country have access to 5G coverage by mid-2024, local press reported. Deputy prime minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also said the government will guarantee that no less than 85% of rural areas obtain 5G coverage by the end of next year.
“The remaining 15% might be mountainous areas and so on that may be quite difficult to reach. We are carrying out this coordination because we feel that rural folks deserve it also. We don’t want when trying to get access to the internet, they have to climb up trees to get coverage. So, this must be avoided… although difficult, we can do it,” the official said.
