Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Malaysia’s 5G network provider, and EDOTCO Group, the national digital infrastructure provider, say they have successfully completed the installation of 5G in-building solutions (IBS) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA terminal 2 (KLIA2).
This milestone, say the partners, marks a significant step in enhancing connectivity and improving the digital experience for travellers and visitors at these key transportation hubs as Malaysia begins its ASEAN Chairmanship this year.
The installation of 5G IBS at KLIA and KLIA2 is described as part of DNB's ongoing efforts to provide superior indoor connectivity in high-footfall areas across strategic and commercial buildings. This is in addition to the 5G outdoor sites that already cover more than 82% of populated areas nationwide.
In fact DNB has installed 5G IBS at a total of 73 sites, including strategic and government facilities such airports, convention centres and hospitals as well as various Urban Transformation Centres (UTCs) – public amenity centres located at some state capitals and urban areas.
5G IBS allows users to enjoy faster and more reliable connectivity in public and commercial buildings, ensuring a seamless digital experience. This indoor coverage also enables businesses and enterprises to implement new 5G use cases, like autonomous buggies and other vehicles or 5G-AI powered autonomous last-mile delivery robots to improve operational efficiency and deliver better value to customers.
EDOTCO says it is Malaysia Airports' preferred partner in deploying telecommunications infrastructure within the 10 kilometre x 10 kilometre radius of the KLIA area. As of January 2025, EDOTCO says it has successfully delivered 52 5G in-building connectivity solutions across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, along with nine outdoor 5G poles, enhancing comprehensive connectivity throughout the vicinity.