Fahmi, who is leading the Malaysian delegation for the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) Ministerial Meeting, said the gathering is a vital platform for formulating joint policies and strategies towards an inclusive, sustainable, and secure digital development in the Asia-Pacific region.

“At the same time, it acts as a stage for multilateral cooperation in the region, which is the fastest-growing in terms of technology, while also supporting developing countries in technical, capacity-building, and ICT regulatory aspects,” he said in a Facebook post today.

He stressed that Malaysia remains committed to ensuring universal access, technological equity, and environmental sustainability in the digital space.

During a ministerial session themed “Sustainable Digital Infrastructure and Accessibility”, Fahmi outlined the government’s efforts to expand digital reach nationwide through initiatives like Jendela, which has connected over 9.03 million premises to high-speed internet and extended 5G coverage to over 82% of populated areas.

He also pointed out that as of the end of 2024, Malaysia recorded an average mobile broadband speed of 105.36 Mbps and internet coverage of 98.66%.

“With a mobile penetration rate of 61% and 5G rollout, Malaysia is opening up more opportunities in education and across various industries,” he said.

Fahmi added that Malaysia is ready to collaborate with other APT member states to share innovations and work towards a more inclusive and sustainable digital future.

The APT is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1979 under the joint initiative of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and the International Telecommunication Union.

Themed Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Digital Transformation in the Asia-Pacific, this year’s meeting is attended by 31 member countries and 19 associate members, comprising government entities, regulators and private sector agencies.