Govt to allow network providers to install fibre optics along railway tracks

Govt to allow network providers to install fibre optics along railway tracks

PUTRAJAYA: The government has decided to allow licensed telecommunications companies to install fibre optic infrastructure along the country’s railway tracks. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

YTL Communications lands fibre optic deal for 1,600km along Malaysia’s railway tracks

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 — YTL Communications Sdn Bhd has been selected by the Railway Asset Corporation (RAC) to develop fibre optic infrastructure along 1,600 kilometres of...

Govt Permits Telcos To Install Fibre Optics Along Railway Corridors

Licensed telcos in Malaysia can now install fibre optic infrastructure along the nation’s railway corridors, following a policy shift announced by transport minister Anthony Loke. The move, approved by Cabinet through a memorandum presented by Loke, ends the exclusivity previously held by FiberRail Sdn Bhd and opens the door for broader industry participation in digital infrastructure development. YTL Communications Sdn Bhd is the first to secur…

YTL picked to deploy fibre optic infra along railway tracks

YTL Communications Sdn Bhd has been selected by the Railway Asset Corporation (RAC) to develop fibre optic infrastructure along 1,600 kilometres of Malaysia’s railway tracks. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said this initiative is part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s digital infrastructure by providing access to more network facility providers. “This approach will not affect the existing systems or agreements currently in force. …

Govt paves way for telcos to install fibre optics along railway corridors

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 — The government now permits licensed telecommunications companies to provide fibre optic network services along railway corridors nationwide, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The decision was approved through a memorandum he presented to the Cabinet, paving the way for more companies to participate in developing Malaysia’s digital infrastructure. To date, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd has been selected via a Request for Pr…

YTL firm wins fibre optic project spanning 1,600km of rail lines

The fibre optic infrastructure will be developed along the Padang Besar-Johor Bahru and Johor Bahru-Tumpat railway lines.