DNB, Edotco enhance passenger experience with indoor 5G coverage in KLIA and KLIA2

  • DNB has 5G IBS at 73 sites, including airports and government buildings
  • As of Jan 2025, Edotco installed 52 in-building solutions, 9 outdoor poles at KLIA

From left, Gayan Koralage, director of Malaysia Business and Adlan Tajudin, Group CEO of Edotco; VijayKumar Dayinde, chief information officer of MalaysiaAirports; Azman Ismail, CEO and Ken Tan, chief technology officer of DNB

Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Malaysia’s 5G network provider, and Edotco Group, the national digital infrastructure provider, have completed the installation of 5G in-building solutions (IBS) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2. This achievement enhances connectivity and the digital experience for travellers as Malaysia begins its Asean chairmanship this year.

The installation, completed in just two months, was activated at a handover ceremony involving DNB, Edotco Group, and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.

DNB CEO Azman Ismail highlighted the company’s commitment to expanding 5G infrastructure in strategic, commercial, and government facilities. The 5G IBS deployment at KLIA and KLIA2 is part of DNB’s efforts to provide superior indoor connectivity in high-footfall areas, complementing the 5G outdoor sites that already cover over 82% of populated areas nationwide.

Azman stated, “Through collaboration with mobile network operators (MNOs) and building owners, DNB’s key focus this year is to enhance 5G indoor coverage and connectivity. The installation at KLIA and KLIA2 is a significant milestone, with plans to extend 5G IBS to other key locations.”

DNB has now installed 5G IBS at 73 sites, including airports, government facilities, and commercial buildings such as Senai International Airport, Penang International Airport, Setia Spice Arena, KL Sentral, and various hospitals and urban transformation centres. The company is also Malaysia Airports’ preferred partner for deploying telecommunications infrastructure within the KLIA area.

As of January 2025, Edotco has delivered 52 in-building connectivity solutions across KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, alongside nine outdoor 5G poles, enhancing comprehensive connectivity across the vicinity.

Adlan Tajudin, group CEO of Edotco, said, “Our commitment to providing innovative, sustainable infrastructure aligns with Malaysia’s vision of becoming a digital hub. The activation of 5G IBS at KLIA and KLIA2 is a significant step forward, paving the way for seamless, reliable connectivity that supports economic growth and enhances user experiences.”

Vijay Kumar Dayinde, chief information officer of Malaysia Airports, added, “The integration of 5G infrastructure in KLIA is a transformative upgrade, leveraging 5G’s speed, low latency, and high data capacity. This supports IoT devices, smart sensors, and advanced digital solutions, enabling us to meet evolving demands while prioritising efficiency, satisfaction, and resilience.”

The implementation of 5G IBS improves connectivity in public and commercial spaces, enabling new 5G use cases for operational efficiency and better customer experiences. At the handover ceremony, examples included an autonomous buggy by local developer eMooVit and CelcomDigi’s 5G-AI-powered last-mile delivery robot, designed to optimise logistics, reduce costs, and promote sustainability through lower carbon emissions.

This milestone supports the government’s vision of transforming Malaysia into a digital hub, enhancing connectivity for visitors, and aligning with the nation’s role as Asean chair in 2025.

 


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