MALAYSIA has shared its strategic approach to 5G implementation and digital security at the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025 in Tokyo, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said.
Attending the meeting for the first time as head of the Malaysian delegation from 30 to 31 May, Fahmi said Malaysia took the opportunity to showcase its transition from a single 5G network to a dual network model, along with major infrastructure programmes such as the National Digital Network (JENDELA) and Point of Presence projects.
“This meeting allows us to present and exchange what we have accomplished through these programmes and initiatives,” he told Bernama.
He also underscored the growing importance of regional cooperation on online safety, including the regulation of digital platforms, cyber fraud and illegal online gambling, which he described as common challenges across the Asia-Pacific region.
“One of the proposals I presented was the need for senior officers to convene annually and for workshops to be held among Asia-Pacific countries to identify shared problems and exchange solutions.
“We may learn from one another’s experiences and best practices that can be adapted to suit national contexts,” he said.
The minister also noted the importance of regulatory development in this area, citing Australia as a potential model.
“We’ve informed Australia of our interest and hope that a Malaysian delegation will either visit or engage in virtual discussions to study their regulatory framework and see what might be applicable to Malaysia,” Fahmi added.
Throughout the summit, Fahmi held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, China, Iran and Australia, as well as with representatives from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSM Association (GSMA).
Malaysia has also reaffirmed its intention to seek re-election to the ITU Council for the 2027–2030 term.
“We’ve communicated this to the ministers and counterparts we met with bilaterally, and we are hopeful for their support,” he said.
The APT-MM 2025 also witnessed the official launch of the ‘Tokyo Statement 2025’, a regional digital cooperation roadmap that outlines six key priorities: digital connectivity, innovation and entrepreneurship, trust and security, inclusion and capacity building, environmental sustainability, and multilateral cooperation.
Held under the theme “Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Digital Transformation in the Asia-Pacific,” the meeting brought together 31 member states and 19 affiliates including regulators, government bodies and industry stakeholders. - June 1, 2025
