- Latest MoU will see both parties work together to develop AI-enhanced 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network solutions that are tailored to specific industry requirements
Both parties will also collaborate on establishing intelligent 5G-enabled industrial campuses that integrate 5G-A, AI and network slicing technologies
Both initiatives are aimed at promoting the adoption of 5G and 5G-A to spur digital transformation of industries in East Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, 24 September 2025 – U Mobile, Malaysia’s newest 5G network provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions. The signing, witnessed by YB Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications; Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Bin Fateh Din, Chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Mano Verabathran, Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Communications; took place at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit Kuala Lumpur (ASEAN Edition) held at The Westin, Kuala Lumpur.
Under the MoU, U Mobile and ZTE will co-develop AI-enhanced 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network solutions that are tailored towards industry-specific requirements in East Malaysia. U Mobile will leverage ZTE’s AI-enabled 5G-A technologies to address the diverse geographic and environmental conditions of the different economic sectors in the region, delivering stable coverage as well as reliable and high service quality, essential for businesses.
In parallel, U Mobile and ZTE will also work together to develop an Intelligent 5G-enabled Industrial Campus framework to accelerate industrial digitalisation. The companies will jointly identify pilot locations in East Malaysia to trial and verify the solutions, integrated with AI and network slicing to unlock smarter operations and enhance efficiency. Ultimately, U Mobile and ZTE aim to create replicable deployment models of these intelligent campuses to further accelerate adoption across industries in East Malaysia.
“U Mobile is delighted to sign this MoU with ZTE to co-develop AI-enhanced 5G-A network solutions and establish intelligent 5G-enabled industrial campuses as it underscores our commitment to accelerating enterprise and industry adoption of 5G and 5G-A. By combining our next gen ULTRA5G connectivity with ZTE’s global experience in AI-driven network technologies, we are laying the groundwork for scalable, high-performance infrastructure that supports industrial innovation and inclusive digital growth for East Malaysians, aligning with the country’s aspiration to become a high-income, digitally enabled nation,” said Woon Ooi Yuen, Chief Technology Officer of U Mobile.
Steven Ge, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. "As a trusted partner to U Mobile, we are committed to advancing AI-enhanced 5G-Advanced across East Malaysia's diverse terrain and industries. We will bring our latest innovations—including 5G Advanced Native AI-based station connectivity with Smart Antenna Algorithm, alongside Intelligent Campus connectivity solutions—to deliver stable, high-quality networks for both enterprises and consumers. Together, we aim to build scalable, replicable models that accelerate industrial digitalisation and help power inclusive growth in Malaysia’s digital economy.”
The MoU was signed by Woon Ooi Yuen, CTO of U Mobile, and Tey Khang Lian, Deputy Country Manager of ZTE Malaysia. It was also witnessed by Kenneth Chang, Deputy CEO of U Mobile, and Steven Ge, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia.
