Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil(ideal) releases Penang Port’s personal 5G network at North Butterworth Container Terminal today.– Bernama pic
Released: Saturday, 17 Oct 2026 2:48 PM MYT
BUTTERWORTH, Oct 17– Penang Port Sdn Bhd (Penang Port) has actually ended up being Malaysia’s very first port to release a personal 5G network on devoted spectrum, marking a turning point in its digital change towards ending up being a wise port.
The network, released by Altel Communications Sdn Bhd (Altel), covers the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) and Butterworth Deep Water Wharves (BDWW), covering roughly 2.5 square kilometres.
Penang Port acting ceo Fakhrul Azhar Tajudin stated the network runs separately of the general public industrial mobile network, with its 5G core and associated port applications hosted completely within the port’s facilities.
He stated this provides the port operator higher control over network efficiency and functional information, while supporting information sovereignty, security and low-latency interactions.
“The execution of a personal 5G network represents a substantial tactical action in understanding this vision, making it possible for the adoption of wise innovations, interconnected systems and progressive automation throughout the whole port community,” he stated at the Penang Port Private 5G Launch event at NBCT here today.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil formally introduced the network, with Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo, Ministry of Communications deputy secretary-general for Telecommunications Infrastructure V Mano, and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) handling director Abdul Karim Fakir Ali likewise in participation.
Fakhrul Azhar stated digital change was main to the port’s method to establish more effective, resistant and future-ready operations.
The facilities is created to support the future adoption of clever port innovation, consisting of self-governing prime movers, remote-controlled cranes and gantries, expert system (AI)-made it possible for video analytics, and smart monitoring systems.
It can likewise support applications needing high network schedule and latency listed below 15 milliseconds.
Altel Group Sdn Bhd group chief executive officer Dr Afizulazha Abdullah stated business digitalisation would significantly depend on dependable connection facilities as automation, real-time applications and AI ended up being more important to operations.
He stated personal 5G, supported by devoted spectrum, offers business higher control over connection and allows them to establish digital abilities customized to their functional requirements.
“This is where personal 5G, supported by devoted spectrum, ends up being significantly appropriate. It provides business higher control over their connection and the capability to construct digital abilities around their particular functional requirements.
“Penang Port shows how this technique can develop the conditions for smarter operations and more powerful service results,” he included.– Bernama
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