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Malaysia’s Telcos Sign Network Sharing Deal for Six-Way 4G Multi Operator

Core Network

Malaysia has become the first country and Infrastructure Guidelines and the (Pahang); West Coast Expressway (WCE)
to witness the signing of a 6-way 4G inauguration of a telecommunications Kota Seri Langat Toll Plaza, Banting
Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) tower at Jalan Bukit Putus. He said the (Selangor), and Tanjung Asam (Penang).
sharing agreement, says Communications implementation of the project aimed to Fahmi said this initiative also demonstrated
Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the improve connectivity, particularly in areas that telcos in the country could collaborate
agreement was signed in May last year, with limited internet coverage. “Thanks to provide better internet access, especially
but its implementation took some time as to our telco partners, Celcom, Digi, Maxis, in remote areas. “I believe this effort will
telecommunications companies (telcos) U Mobile, TM and YTL Communications, facilitate closer cooperation among telcos,
needed to develop the infrastructure I understand that no other country has and I hope the issues faced by users can be
necessary for collaboration. Fahmi noted had competing companies establish a managed effectively,” he said. Fahmi also
the concept had been proven successful framework allowing such collaboration. called on stakeholders to raise awareness
through the achievement of the 6-way “Malaysia is the first in the world to facilitate about the negative effects of social
4G MOCN project, spearheaded by all telco companies working together in this media use on children and urged adults
the Malaysian Communications and manner. This project proves that telcos can to be cautious of scammers. Meanwhile,
Multimedia Commission (MCMC), as collaborate to help rural and remote areas MCMC in a statement explained that the
part of an industry pilot initiative to share gain better internet access and improve MOCN set out principles, processes, and
network resources and infrastructure. connectivity,” he said. Also present were guidelines for implementing Network
“I posed a challenge to MCMC and all Communications Ministry Secretary- Infrastructure Sharing among Mobile
the telcos, and finally, in May last year in General Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Network Operators (MNOs) to encourage
Kuala Kubu Bharu, the telcos signed a Kuala Pilah MP Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan, collaboration, optimize resources, and
memorandum of understanding to work and MCMC State Coordination Division improve connectivity, particularly in seven
on an agreement or collaboration enabling head Bukhari Yahya. The five locations for areas with unsatisfactory coverage.
what is called the 6-way 4G MOCN,” he the 6-Way 4G MOCN are Ikon Tengkolok, These areas include highways, public
said. Fahmi was speaking at the launch Bukit Putus and Kem Pengakap Bukit universities, hospitals, event venues,
of the 6-Way 4G MOCN Network Sharing Putus in Negeri Sembilan; Prima Gambang tourist spots, stadiums, and military and
police installations. According to the
statement, the MOCN focuses on two
main methodologies, namely Passive
Infrastructure Sharing, which involves
sharing physical components such
as towers and poles without involving
electronic or network components, and
Active Infrastructure Sharing, which refers
to sharing electronic components and
signal processing within the network to
enhance efficiency. The guidelines provide
practical solutions to help MNOs maximize
the benefits of infrastructure sharing for
the benefit of the people. “This integrated
approach enhances the operational
efficiency of MNOs and accelerates the
delivery of high-quality 4G services,” the
statement added.

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