SUKMA (Sukan Malaysia) 2024 is taking place in Sarawak from 17th August 2024 and it is set to be the nation’s first-ever live broadcast powered by 5G-Advanced (5G-A). The live streaming of the sporting event through Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) is made possible by CelcomDigi, U Mobile and ZTE.
The strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption and application of 5G-A technology was announced during the Memorandum of Understanding signed at MWC 2024. The initiative is aimed at showcasing how 5G-A’s ultra-low latency and high throughput can deliver a more dynamic and efficient live broadcast at a major scale.
The public can view first-hand how the technology works at the 5G-A Pavilion at Stadium Sarawak in Kuching, hosted by CelcomDigi, U Mobile and ZTE. The 5G-A live broadcast is also made possible with support from Sarawak Digital Economy Corporate Berhad (SDEC) for the provision of fibre backhaul.
The 5G-A trial will showcase ZTE’s mmWave AAU which provides the largest bandwidth and 1024-antenna array. It will utilise advanced Carrier Aggregation technology, Cluster Dynamic Frequency Selection and native AI intelligent RAN for superior network and streaming management.
According to the statement, these technologies will enable a single cell to achieve a capacity exceeding 30Gbps and each user will experience speeds of up to 8.5Gbps. These technologies apply to both B2B and B2C services, ensuring an optimal user experience.
Commenting on the collaboration for SUKMA 2024, CelcomDigi CEO Datuk Idham Nawawi said, “We believe in partnerships and industry collaboration, and working with U Mobile and ZTE on this project benefits all parties, especially the state and the rakyat. As the largest mobile network operator, our partnerships with multitudes of global technology companies help bring the latest 5G-AI technology to Malaysia, further strengthening our commitment to building and growing Malaysia’s 5G ecosystem. We continue to drive deployment, development, and adoption of 5G and 5G-A technology, leveraging our wide network footprint and strong foundation of 5G-ready sites, as we double down on our efforts in enabling the nation’s transformation into a 5G-AI powered digital society.”
U Mobile CEO Wong Heang Tuck said, “In line with our vision to be Malaysia’s favourite digital services partner, U Mobile is delighted to collaborate with industry partner CelcomDigi and technology partner ZTE to further accelerate the adoption of 5G-Advanced technology. This collaboration marks a pivotal step towards enhancing digital connectivity and services across industries in Malaysia and sets a new benchmark for 5G-A technology applications and experience.”
Meanwhile, ZTE Malaysia Managing Director Steven Ge said, “ZTE’s dedication to innovation is reflected through our 5G and 5G-A use cases where, together with our partners, we are achieving milestone performances. We are excited to bring more exciting use cases as we tailor our solutions to meet the unique demands of Malaysia’s 5G strategy and beyond.”
