Maxis has announced a significant expansion of its fiber network infrastructure in Penang, aiming to connect over 100,000 homes in the state by 2027. The rollout will cover all districts of Penang, focusing on high-demand urban areas like Jelutong, George Town, Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas, and Bayan Baru, as well as key locations in Mainland Penang.
A launch event took place at Dewan MPKK Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan, officiated by YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang, and Goh Seow Eng, CEO of Maxis.
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This initiative highlights Maxis’s commitment to supporting Penang’s digital agenda in line with the Penang2030 vision of becoming a family-focused, green, and smart state.
YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, stated, “The Penang State Government welcomes Maxis’s fiber expansion initiative, which is aligned with our Penang2030 vision to build a smart, green, and inclusive state. High-quality internet connectivity is a critical driver for education, talent development, and economic growth, all of which will further solidify Penang’s position as a regional hub for technology and innovation. We will continue strengthening our state’s digital infrastructure to close the digital divide and ensure every Penangite is equipped to prosper in the future economy.”
Goh Seow Eng, added, “Maxis is proud to support Penang’s digital journey with our fiber expansion, unlocking new opportunities for its people. Building our own fiber network gives us full visibility of our service quality, ensuring fast, reliable, and secure connectivity our customers can count on. We deeply appreciate the Penang State Government’s visionary leadership and look forward to working together to advance the state’s digital agenda.”
The expansion of Maxis’s fiber network in Penang was made possible by the Last Mile Connectivity Guidelines introduced by the Penang State Government, streamlining pole-sharing guidelines for faster deployment of fiber networks.
Maxis currently operates a fiber network spanning over 23,000 kilometers nationwide, serving more than half a million homes. Maxis plans to continue expanding its fiber network to meet the growing demand for high-speed internet access. As the rollout progresses in Penang, the network will benefit both residents and businesses, driving greater digitalization in the state.
