By Lian Cheng and Dayangku Hidayatul
KUCHING, Sept 11: U Mobile has partnered with SACOFA Sdn Bhd, the leading telecommunications infrastructure provider in Sarawak, as its strategic fibre backhaul partner to accelerate the rollout of its next generation 5G network, enabling expansion of the telco’s ULTRA5G experience.
This collaboration marks another significant milestone in U Mobile’s mission to deliver the widest and deepest coverage in Malaysia, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the State’s digital transformation agenda and achieving nationwide 80 per cent coverage populated areas by the second half of 2026.
Through this appointment, SACOFA will provide fibre leased line access to U Mobile’s 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) sites, enabling high-capacity backhaul connectivity to regional Points of Interconnect (POIs).
This infrastructure is crucial to delivering reliable, low-latency 5G services to both consumers and enterprises across the state.
With SACOFA’s fibre network spanning over 11,000 kilometres statewide, U Mobile is set to deliver on its coverage and performance goals.
“U Mobile is pleased to appoint SACOFA as our fibre backhaul partner for the rollout of our next generation 5G network in Sarawak. This partnership is a key enabler in our drive to deliver our ULTRA5G experience, empowering consumers and enterprises in the State to harness cutting-edge technologies and thrive in the digital economy.
“By leveraging SACOFA’s extensive fibre infrastructure, we will work together to ensure that Sarawak becomes one of the earliest states to complete 5G deployment. This collaboration also supports the Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint 2030, which envisions a dynamic, inclusive, and innovation-driven digital ecosystem for the state,” said Wong Heang Tuck,
CEO of U Mobile.
The 10-year partnership agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony held at SACOFA’s corporate headquarters in Kuching.
It was signed by SACOFA’s Managing Director Dato Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman B Abdul Taib and Wong witnessed by YB Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi and Chairman of SACOFA. Also in attendance were Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication (Telecommunication) Datuk Liwan Lagang and Director of SACOFA Mat Hassan Esa. —DayakDaily
