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The VSTN cable, stretching roughly 3,900 kilometres, runs entirely on land through Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. It links VNPT’s technical hub in Da Nang to leading regional data centres, including IDC Telehouse in Thailand, MY01 Cyberjaya and Equinix JH01 Johor Bahru in Malaysia, and Equinix and Global Switch in Singapore.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Science and Technology, Nguyen Manh Hung, hailed the project as a strategic step in strengthening Vietnam’s digital infrastructure. He stressed the importance of diversifying transmission routes to ensure safety and resilience, especially in the face of frequent disruptions to undersea cables. The VSTN line, he noted, is the first entirely land-based international cable system built and operated by a Vietnamese enterprise.

The new route uses advanced transmission technology and wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) equipment, enabling high-capacity, secure, and rapid data transfer. It also gives VNPT complete operational control from origin to endpoint, allowing for faster recovery in case of disruptions.

VNPT Group General Director, Huynh Quang Liem, said:

“VSTN international land cable is a concrete step, showing VNPT’s determination in implementing the Party and Government’s policy of continuing to innovate [and] improve the efficiency of state-owned enterprises, opening up new development space, requiring VNPT to play a pioneering role, leading the development of national and regional digital infrastructure.”

VNPT currently operates four major international submarine cable systems: AAG, APG, AAE-1, and the recently completed SJC-2, with a combined length exceeding 65,000 kilometres. The company also remains the only Vietnamese enterprise to own and operate two telecommunications satellites: Vinasat-1 and Vinasat-2.

Source: Telecom Review Asia

The Legal & Regulatory unit of MSA Resources Sdn. Bhd. led by Puan Nur Nusrah Zulfikri organized a legal talk in collaboration with Messrs. Kuruvilla, Yeoh & Benjamin. The session focused on Corporate Liability under Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009. We were honored to have Mr. Benjamin Chia as our special guest speaker, who provided valuable insights into the key provisions and legal implications of the Act. He also covered the adequate procedures defence and shared practical steps companies can take to comply with the requirements of the Act. A good understanding of Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009 is critical for all levels of a company. We appreciate the keen participation by all employees nationwide and the strong engagement shown during this learning session.

Source: LinkedIn

(BĐT) – Network Infrastructure Corporation (VNPT Net) has just announced the results of selecting a contractor to implement the Vietnam – Singapore land cable transmission line establishment package.

Accordingly, the Joint Venture of Information Services and Technology Transfer Company Limited – MSA Resources Sdn. Bhd. won the bid with a price of VND 1,157 billion (package price of VND 1,157.173 billion); the route establishment time is 26 weeks from the effective date of the contract to the date of acceptance and putting into use; the service provision time is 60 months, in the form of a lump sum contract.

The package was organized for international bidding, closed on June 21, 2024, and only the winning consortium submitted a bid. The consortium passed the technical evaluation and opened its financial proposal on July 15, 2024.

Source: Dau Thau

MSAR’s annual town hall was held on 9 October 2024 at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club. Members of Team MSAR were briefed by Founder & Executive Chairman Tn Hj Mohd Sofian bin Mohd Arshad and Managing Director Tn Hj Saiful Husni on MSAR’s strategic goals for 2024 and beyond.

Source: LinkedIn

We are pleased to announce that MSA Resources Sdn Bhd’s Sukuk Murabahah was awarded Best Sukuk – Digital Infrastructure during The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2024 which was held on 8 October 2024. We wish to express our appreciation to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad, Astramina Advisory and Albar & Partners for their tireless efforts in helping us reach greater heights.

Source: LinkedIn

PETALING JAYA: JLand Group (JLG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MSA Resources Sdn Bhd (MSAR) to deploy Sedenak Tech Park’s (STeP) direct connection to the Digital Superhighway Network.

The MoU aims to improve the park’s data centre connectivity within and beyond STeP and thus strenghten STeP’s position as a regional data centre hub.

The installation of the local line with an investment of RM66mil is set to provide data transmission speeds of up to multi 4Tbps in connecting with national and international data centre hubs such as Singapore, while augmenting Malaysia as an attractive destination due to its proximity to these key markets.

“The fibre connectivity, which is projected to be ready by the fourth quarter of 2023, will extend from Johor to the northern and southern borders of Peninsular Malaysia.

“This installation of the local line is set to provide value-added, carrier-neutral routes as well as enhanced data transmission nationwide, covering major hyperscale data centres,” JLG and MSAR said in joint statement.

MSAR’s objective as part of this MoU is to enable STeP’s connectivity with neighbouring countries and beyond via upcoming subsea cable systems which will reach terrestrial networks in Johor.

Presently available for connection with Singapore data centres, the existing network uses dual access via the causeway and the Tuas Second Link.

JGL is the real estate and infrastructure arm of Johor Corp while MSAR is a neutral carrier that has been providing Malaysia-Singapore connectivity on an open access basis since 2014.

“We are fully optimising and integrating JLG’s real estate offerings across the data centre value chain by harnessing the opportunities found in dark fibre,” said Datuk Sr Akmal Ahmad, director, real estate and infrastructure, at Johor Corp and deputy chairman of JLG.

Source: The Star

JOHOR BAHRU: JLand Group (JLG), cabang hartanah dan infrastruktur Johor Corporation (JCorp) menandatangani Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) dengan syarikat penyedia infrastruktur telekomunikasi, MSA Resources Sdn Bhd (MSAR) untuk menyediakan hubungan terus dari Sedenak Tech Park (STeP) ke Rangkaian Digital Lebuh Raya.

Skop kerjasama termasuk membina hubungan Pusat Data Saling Terhubung (DCI) di dalam dan luar STeP.

Rangkaian itu telah sedia untuk dihubungkan kepada Hab Singapura menerusi dwicapaian di Tambak Johor dan Link Kedua Tuas.

Infrastruktur gentian yang akan menghubungkan Johor ke sempadan utara dan selatan Semenanjung Malaysia dijangka siap menjelang suku keempat 2023.

Pembinaan talian tempatan ini bakal menyediakan saluran nilai tambah neutral yang tidak dimiliki syarikat pembawa dan juga memberikan keupayaan transmisi data yang lebih baik di seluruh negara, meliputi pusat-pusat data hiperskala yang utama.

Pengarah Hartanah & Infrastruktur JCorp dan Timbalan Pengerusi JLG, Datuk Akmal Ahmad, berkata menerusi usaha sama ini kedua-dua pihak bermatlamat untuk mengukuhkan kedudukan STeP sebagai pusat data serantau di Asia Tenggara.

Menurutnya, objektif MSAR di bawah MoU ini ialah untuk menyediakan hubungan dari STeP ke negara-negara

jiran, dan secara global, menerusi sistem kabel bawah laut baharu dan yang disambungkan terus ke Johor.

Beliau berkata, memanfaatkan kedudukan geografinya, Johor mempunyai kelebihan strategik yang menghubungkan lalu lintas ke timur dan barat menerusi kedua-dua pesisir pantai.

“Kami mengoptimumkan dan menyepadukan sepenuhnya hartanah yang dimajukan oleh JLG ke dalam rantaian nilai pusat data dengan memanfaatkan peluang yang timbul daripada pembinaan gentian gelap.

“Kerjasama kami dengan MSAR meluaskan keupayaan STeP yang sedia ada dengan melengkapkan hubungan dari sempadan ke sempadan, meningkatkan kepantasan dan pilihan rangkaian bagi pengendali.

“Langkah ini memenuhi wawasan perkhidmatan STeP untuk menjadi hab pusat data yang pesat membangun dan berkembang maju bagi Gerbang Selatan Malaysia, dengan menyediakan hubungan tahap kependaman rendah di antara hab-hab pusat data utama di rantau ini,” katanya menerusi satu kenyataan.

JLG dan MSAR memeterai MoU itu sempena Forum Bandar Pintar Johor 2023 yang disaksikan oleh Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kerja Raya, Pengangkutan dan Infrastruktur Negeri Johor, Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh,

Mengulas lanjut, Akmal berkata pembinaan talian tempatan ini juga dijangka membawa manfaat kepada

kawasan sekitar STeP, termasuk bandar Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) yang lebih luas meliputi 7,290 ekar.

Beliau berkata, rangka kerja hubungan yang disediakan di STeP akan memastikan kabel gentian kapasiti tinggi boleh diguna pakai oleh pembangunan kediaman, komersial dan perindustrian masa depan di IBTEC, sebagai sebahagian daripada usahanya mencapai status Pusat Siber Malaysia Digital (MD).

Sementara itu, Pengarah Urusan MSAR, Saiful Husni, berkata kemunculan pusat-pusat data hiperskala baharu di Johor membuka peluang yang tepat pada masanya bagi syarikat itu, dan ia amat berbangga untuk dipilih oleh JLG untuk bekerjasama membina infrastruktur gentian berskala besar ini.

“STeP sedang berkembang pantas menjadi sebuah pembangunan bertaraf dunia yang memartabatkan Johor sebagai hab serantau baharu untuk pusat data. Kami teruja dengan potensi pembangunan STeP dan akan melabur RM66 juta untuk memenuhi keperluan hubungan digitalnya,” katanya.

Rangkaian Digital Lebuh Raya adalah sejajar dengan rancangan Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) yang berupaya menyediakan kelajuan transmisi data sehingga 800 gigabait sesaat (Gbps) dan lebih tinggi, dan juga kapasiti rangkaian keseluruhan 33.6 terabait sesaat (Tbs) bagi setiap pasangan gentian.

Daripada rangkaian ini, kawasan bandar dan luar bandar di seluruh Semenanjung Malaysia akan mempunyai akses kepada 4,400 Titik Saling Terhubung (POI) yang akan menyediakan liputan jalur lebar lebih luas.

Fasa 1 projek membabitkan pemasangan gentian dari Bukit Kayu Hitam ke Johor Bahru.

Source: BH online

JOHOR BAHRU (June 13): Johor Corp’s property and infrastructure arm JLand Group (JLG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with telecommunications infastructure provider MSA Resources Sdn Bhd (MSAR) to deploy Sedenak Tech Park’s (STeP) direct connection to the Digital Superhighway Network.

The partnership aims to enhance STeP’s position as a regional data centre hub in Southeast Asia, with MSAR aiming to enable the park’s connectivity with neighbouring countries and beyond through upcoming subsea cable systems, which will reach terrestrial networks in Johor, according to a statement by JLG and MSAR on Tuesday (June 13).

“Leveraging its geographical position, Johor holds strategic advantage in linking east- and west-bound traffic across both coasts,” they said.

The collaboration entails providing Data Centre Interconnect connectivity within and beyond STeP.

The network, which is currently available for connection with Singapore data centres, uses dual access through the Causeway and the Tuas Second Link.

“The fibre connectivity which is projected to be ready by the fourth quarter of 2023 will extend from Johor to the northern and southern borders of Peninsular Malaysia. 

“This installation of the local line is set to provide value-added, carrier-neutral routes as well as enhanced data transmission nationwide, covering major hyperscale data centres,” they said.

“We are fully optimising and integrating JLG’s real estate offerings across the data centre value chain by harnessing the opportunities found in dark fibre. Our partnership with MSAR broadens STeP’s current capabilities by complementing border-to-border linkages, resulting in increased speed and network optionality for operators. This reinforces STeP’s service delivery vision to be a thriving, vibrant data centre hub of the Southern Gateway of Malaysia by enabling low latency connections between major data centre hubs in the region,” said JCorp director of real estate and infrastructure division Datuk Akmal Ahmad at a signing ceremony.

“The deployment of this local line is set to benefit areas surrounding STeP, within the larger area of Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC), which spans across 7,290 acres. Connectivity frameworks laid in STeP today will ensure availability of high-capacity fibre cables for future residential, commercial and industrial developments of IBTEC, and is in line with our progress towards Malaysia Digital Cybercentre status,” added Akmal, who is also JLG’s deputy chairman.

Meanwhile, MSAR managing director Saiful Husni said the boom in new hyperscale data centres in Johor is a timely opportunity for the company.

“STeP is fast becoming a world-class development, which is transforming Johor into the new regional hub for data centres. We are excited for the prospects of STeP, and will be investing RM66 million to cater for its connectivity requirements.

“In addition, all major data centre hubs in Peninsular Malaysia will be fully connected to our network by the end of 2023. Our Digital Superhighway Network marks a major milestone in wholesale-level dark fibre connectivity for the industry, and we have positioned this neutral backbone network as a complementary asset to be utilised by all players via an open-access concept,” he said.

The Digital Superhighway Network, which is aligned with the National Digital Network (Jendela) plan, is able to achieve data transmission speeds exceeding 800Gbps, as well as a total network capacity of 33.6Tbs per fibre pair.

Cities and rural areas throughout the peninsula will have access to 4,400 points of interconnect that enable high broadband coverage.

The first phase of the network involves installation of fibres from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Johor Bahru.

Source: The Edge Malaysia

JLand Group (JLG), Johor Corporation’s real estate and infrastructure arm, has signed an MoU with MSA Resources (MSAR), a telecommunications infrastructure provider, to deploy Sedenak Tech Park’s (STeP) direct connection to the Digital Superhighway Network.
 
The scope of the partnership includes Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) connectivity within and beyond STeP. Presently available for connection with Singapore data centres, the network uses dual access via the Causeway and the Tuas Second Link. The fibre connectivity, projected to be ready by Q4 2023, will extend from Johor to the northern and southern borders of Peninsular Malaysia.
 
Through this collaboration, both parties aim to strengthen STeP’s position as Southeast Asia’s regional data centre hub. MSAR’s objective as part of this MoU is to enable STeP’s connectivity with neighbouring countries and beyond via upcoming subsea cable systems, which will reach terrestrial networks in Johor. Leveraging its geographical position, Johor holds a strategic advantage in linking east and westbound traffic across both coasts.
 
JLG and MSAR held a signing ceremony in conjunction with Johor Smart City Forum 2023, which was witnessed by Mohamad Fazli Salleh, Chairman of Johor Works, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
 
“The deployment of this local line is set to benefit areas surrounding STeP, within the larger area of Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC), which spans across 7290 acres,” said Akmal Ahmad, Director of Real Estate & Infrastructure at Johor Corporation and Deputy Chairman of JLG.
 
“We are excited about the prospects of STeP and will be investing RM66 million (US$14.3 million) to cater for its connectivity requirements. In addition, all major data centre hubs in Peninsular Malaysia will be fully connected to our network by the end of 2023,” said Saiful Husni, Managing Director, MSAR.
 
The Digital Superhighway Network has the capability for data transmission speeds of up to 800Gbps and a total network capacity of 33.6Tbs per fibre pair. From this, cities and rural areas throughout Peninsular Malaysia will have access to 4,400 Points of Interconnect (POI) that will enable high broadband coverage. Phase 1 of the project involves the installation of fibres from Bukit Kayu Hitam (which lies at the northern end of the North-South Highway) to Johor Bahru in the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia. d highway network services, such as free wi-fi facilities for their rest and recreation areas and along the highway.

Source: Digital News Asia

JLand Group (JLG), cabang hartanah dan infrastruktur Johor Corporation, telah menandatangani memorandum persefahaman (MoU) dengan MSA Resources Sdn Bhd (MSAR) bagi menghubungkan terus Sedenak Tech Park (STeP) ke Rangkaian Digital Lebuh Raya dengan pelaburan bernilai RM66 juta.

Skop kerjasama tersebut termasuk membina ketersambungan Pusat Data Saling Terhubung (DCI) di dalam dan luar SteP, di mana pada masa ini rangkaian tersebut telah sedia untuk dihubungkan kepada pusat data Singapura menerusi dwicapaian di Tambak Johor dan Link Kedua Tuas, katanya dalam satu kenyataan hari ini.

Pembinaan talian tempatan ini dijangka siap menjelang suku keempat tahun ini dan bakal menyediakan saluran nilai tambah neutral tidak dimiliki syarikat pembawa di samping memberikan keupayaan transmisi data yang lebih baik di seluruh negara, meliputi pusat data berskala besar utama.

Menerusi usaha sama ini, kedua-dua pihak bermatlamat untuk mengukuhkan kedudukan STeP sebagai pusat data serantau di Asia Tenggara. 

Objektif  MSA Resources di bawah MoU ini adalah menyediakan hubungan dari STeP ke negara-negara jiran dan secara global, menerusi sistem kabel bawah laut baharu dan disambungkan terus ke Johor dengan memanfaatkan kedudukan geografinya yang menghubungkan lalu lintas ke timur dan barat menerusi kedua-dua pesisir pantainya.

Pengarah Hartanah dan Infrastruktur, Johor Corporation dan Timbalan Pengerusi Jland Group, Datuk Akmal Ahmad berkata syarikat itu mengoptimumkan dan menyepadukan sepenuhnya hartanah yang dimajukan mereka ke dalam rantaian nilai pusat data dengan memanfaatkan peluang daripada pembinaan gentian optik.

“Kerjasama kami dengan MSA Resources meluaskan keupayaan sedia ada STeP dengan melengkapkan hubungan dari sempadan ke sempadan, meningkatkan kepantasan dan pilihan rangkaian bagi para pengendali.

“Langkah ini memenuhi wawasan perkhidmatan STeP untuk menjadi hab pusat data yang pesat membangun dan berkembang maju bagi Gerbang Selatan Malaysia, dengan menyediakan hubungan dengan tahap kependaman rendah,” katanya.

Pengarah Urusan MSA Resources, Saiful Husni menambah bahawa kemunculan pusat data berskala besar baharu di Johor membuka peluang tepat pada masanya. 

“STeP sedang berkembang pantas menjadi sebuah pembangunan bertaraf dunia yang memartabatkan Johor sebagai hab serantau baharu untuk pusat data. 

“Di samping itu, semua hab pusat data utama di Semenanjung Malaysia akan dihubungkan sepenuhnya kepada rangkaian kami menjelang akhir 2023,” ujar beliau sambil menambah bahawa RM66 juta akan dilabur dalam projek itu.

Rangkaian Digital Lebuh Raya adalah sejajar dengan rancangan Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA), di mana kawasan bandar dan luar bandar di seluruh Semenanjung Malaysia akan mempunyai akses kepada 4,400 Titik Saling Terhubung (POI). -DagangNews.com

Source: Dagangnews

JLand Group (JLG), Johor Corporation’s real estate and infrastructure arm, has signed a MoU with MSA Resources Sdn Bhd (MSAR), a telecommunications infrastructure provider to deploy Sedenak Tech Park’s (STeP) direct connection to the Digital Superhighway Network.

The scope of partnership includes Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) connectivity within and beyond STeP. Presently available for connection with Singapore data centres, the network uses dual access via the Causeway and the Tuas Second Link. 

The fibre connectivity which is projected to be ready by Q4 2023 will extend from Johor to the Northern and Southern borders of Peninsular Malaysia.

This installation of the local line is set to provide value-added, carrier-neutral routes as well as enhanced data transmission nationwide, covering major hyperscale data centres.

Through this collaboration, both parties aim to strengthen STeP’s position as the regional data centre hub in Southeast Asia.  MSAR’s objective as part of this MoU is to enable STeP’s connectivity with neighbouring countries and beyond via upcoming subsea cable systems which will reach terrestrial networks in Johor. 

The Digital Superhighway Network is in line with the National Digital Network plan (JENDELA), having the capability for data transmission speeds of up to 800Gbps and higher, as well as a total network capacity of 33.6Tbs per fibre pair. 

From this, cities and rural areas throughout Peninsular Malaysia will have access to 4,400 Points of Interconnect (POI) that will enable high broadband coverage. Phase 1 of the project involves installation of fibres from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Johor Bahru.

Source: Business Today

KUALA LUMPUR: JLand Group (JLG), Johor Corporation’s real estate and infrastructure arm, has roped in MSA Resources Sdn Bhd to deploy Sedenak Tech Park’s (STeP) direct connection to the Digital Superhighway Network.

JLG and MSA Resources, a telecommunications infrastructure provider, today signed a memorandum of understanding on the deployment.

The scope of partnership includes Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) connectivity within and beyond STeP. 

Presently available for connection with Singapore data centres, the network uses dual access via the Causeway and the Tuas Second Link.  

The fibre connectivity, which is projected to be ready by the fourth quarter of 2023, will extend from Johor to the northern and southern borders of Peninsular Malaysia. 

“This installation of the local line is set to provide value-added, carrier-neutral routes as well as enhanced data transmission nationwide, covering major hyperscale data centres,” JLG said.

“Through this collaboration, both parties aim to strengthen STeP’s position as the regional data centre hub in Southeast Asia,” it added.

MSA Redources’ objective as part of the MoU is to enable STeP’s connectivity with neighbouring countries and beyond via upcoming subsea cable systems which will reach terrestrial networks in Johor.  

Leveraging on its geographical position, Johor holds strategic advantage in linking east and west bound traffic across both coasts.

“We are fully optimising and integrating JLG’s real estate offerings across the data centre value chain by harnessing the opportunities found in dark fibre,” said JCorp director of real estate and infrastructure Datuk Akmal Ahmad.

“Our partnership with MSAR broadens STeP’s current capabilities by complementing border-to-border linkages, resulting in increased speed and network optionality for operators.”

He added that the deployment is set to benefit areas surrounding STeP, within the larger area of Ibrahim Technopolis, which spans across 7,290 acres. 

MSA Resources managing director Saiful Husni said it will invest RM66 million to cater for STeP connectivity requirements.

“All major data centre hubs in Peninsular Malaysia will be fully connected to our network by the end of 2023,” he added.

Source: Business Times

MSA Resources (MSAR), a telecommunications infrastructure provider based in Peninsular Malaysia, chose Ciena to help build its Digital Super Highway Network to reach data transmission speeds of 800Gbps line rate and total network capacity of 33.6Tbps per fibre pair.

MSAR is building the foundation upon which upcoming technologies such as 5G can be implemented, including connecting key data centres, submarine cable landing stations and international borders through its fibre-optic networks. 

To meet the goals of global hyperscalers for faster speeds, better reachability, and increasing need for data capacity, MSAR is teaming up with Ciena to capitalise on its new fibre network to increase efficiencies and create a super resilient and scalable network.

MSAR managing director Saiful Husni Samak said Ciena’s coherent optical technology will enable the fastest transfer of data across the network. 

Also, the Digital Super Highway Network will serve as a platform for the adoption of future technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), smart highways, 5G and more.

“We are very confident in our ability to address the needs of global hyperscalers, when our network can easily scale up to 800 Gbps and beyond with Ciena’s technology,” he said. “This game-changing offering will also be attractive to over-the-top players and international carriers.”

Together with technology and business solutions integrator CommVerge Solutions, MSAR is set to deploy Ciena’s WL5e programmable 800G transponder platform, enabling the speedy transfer of large amounts of data over a resilient and software configurable network.

Ciena’s MCP domain controller can also provide MSAR with analytical insights to optimise network performance, automatically enhancing the digital experience for consumers at any time, even during peak periods.

“The ability to power record-breaking capacities across long distances will help MSAR rapidly increase the reach of its network to more users and differentiate its service offerings,” said Dion Leung, regional managing director at Ciena ASEAN. 

“We are creating a more robust and adaptive network that helps MSAR to unleash the limitless potential of digital connectivity in Malaysia,” said Leung.

Source: Frontier Enterprise

Malaysia will soon be connected not just by roads but also by fiber optic cables.

The high-speed internet provided by fiber optic networks may not be accessible to many residents of rural areas, but don’t worry — Malaysia is about to experience a significant improvement in its Internet infrastructure. The project would establish Malaysia as a vital big data hub in the Asean region, with final completion anticipated in 2025.

Senior Works Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof declared that the government has approved the project for MSA Resources Sdn Bhd (MSAR) to build and operate fibre optic cables along highways under the direction of the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).

This new telecommunications infrastructure, with low latency technology along the country’s major highways, will be able to provide users with seamless access to broadband traffic, at both the domestic and international levels.

Having access to this digital network architecture, broadband network coverage, open access, and competitive pricing will help not only the neighbourhood but also small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and other service sectors, according to him.

Senior Works Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof

Cities and rural areas will be connected with a total of 4,000 Points of Interconnect (POI) which will enable high broadband coverage and will also contribute to the improved delivery of online public services, such as public health facilities, and open access to education, and an improved transportation system.

According to Fadillah, the project will also help firms to transition from face-to-face interactions to digital platform enterprises and lower geographical company borders.

Managing director of MSAR, Saiful Husni Samak indicated that the project would be built in Peninsular Malaysia along the highway in three phases.

He said the installation of fibre optic cables from Johor Baru to Bukit Kayu Hitam is the Phase 1 network. Highways in the Klang Valley will be part of the Phase 2 network, while the East Coast States of Peninsular Malaysia will be connected by the Phase 3 network.

He also added, Malaysian ministries and departments, including the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia Police, will be granted access once these secure networks have been created. The LLM and concession companies operated by the LLM will also profit from the enhanced highway network services, such as free wi-fi facilities for their rest and recreation areas and along the highway.

Source: Techtrp

Dengan adanya projek Rangkaian Digital Lebuh Raya bernilai RM300 juta yang dijangka siap sepenuhnya pada 2025 berpotensi menjadikan Malaysia sebagai hab data raya strategik di rantau ASEAN, ujar Menteri Kanan Kerja Raya, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Menurut beliau, projek tiga fasa bagi membina dan mengendalikan kabel gentian optik di sepanjang lebuh raya seliaan Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) tersebut telah diluluskan oleh kerajaan kepada MSA Resources Sdn Bhd (MSAR).

“Infrastruktur telekomunikasi baharu dengan teknologi kependaman di sepanjang lebuh raya utama negara ini akan dapat memberikan capaian yang lancar untuk trafik jalur lebar di peringkat domestik dan antarabangsa.

“Sebanyak 4,000 titik hubungan (POI) akan menghubungkan bandar dan kawasan luar bandar dengan liputan jalur lebar yang tinggi kelak dengan menyumbang kepada peningkatan penyampaian awam atas talian seperti kemudahan kesihatan, pendidikan dan juga pengangkutan,” katanya menerusi laporan Bernama.

Tambah beliau lagi, dengan ketersediaan infrastruktur itu ia akan memberi manfaat kepada semua lapisan masyarakat, sektor ekonomi dan perkhidmatan di negara ini.

“Kemudahan berkenaan itu juga akan membolehkan perniagaan beralih kepada platform digital secara tidak langsung rakyat akan mempunyai pilihan barangan dan perkhidmatan yang berkualiti tinggi dengan harga yang optimum,” katanya lagi.

Pengarah Urusan MSAR,Saiful Husni Samak pula berkata, projek itu akan dibangunkan melalui tiga fasa iaitu fasa pertama melibatkan Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan dari Bukit Kayu Hitam ke Johor Bahru, fasa kedua melibatkan lebuh raya dalam bandar di Lembah Klang dan fasa ketiga menghubungkan pantai timur.

“MSAR juga menyediakan sepasang kabel gentian optik kepada LLM, Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) dan Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) secara percuma dan kami turut menyediakan WiFi di kawasan Rehat dan Rawat (R&R) secara percuma juga di sepanjang Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan,” katanya sambil menambah projek itu juga akan menyumbang RM12 juta setahun melalui bayaran perkhidmatan kepada kerajaan.

Source: Paultan

The project was approved by the MoW, under the purview of the Prime Minister’s Department, in line with the National Digital Network plan

by FAYYADH JAAFAR / pic Bloomberg

The Highway Digital Network project, a project of MSA Resources Sdn Bhd to build and operate fibre-optic cables along the highways in Malaysia, is set to be completed in stages. The first phase involves installing fibre-optics from Johor Baru to Bukit Kayu Hitam in Perlis, which is expected to be completed in December 2022; the second phase involves connecting highways in the Klang Valley, starting from the North–South Expressway in Shah Alam to the East Coast Highway in Port Klang; and the third phase includes highways in the east coast states of Peninsular Malaysia.

The project was approved by the Ministry of Works (MoW), under the purview of the Prime Minister’s Department, in line with the National Digital Network plan. 

Malaysia’s Senior Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said yesterday that the project is a step toward Malaysia’s goal of becoming a digital economy hub in the region.

“Ultimately, we hope that this project will attract foreign investors’ interest to invest in the digital network services sector.”

“This project will also allow us to become a strategic data hub between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand,” he added.

Around 4,000 points of interconnection (POIs) will be installed along highways nationwide, allowing for high-speed broadband coverage in all districts and states in the country.

Indirectly, people will benefit by having a wider selection of goods and services at optimal prices and higher quality, while businesses will benefit from increased efficiency and productivity.

“I was told that MSA Resources Sdn Bhd is a Bumiputera-owned company with professionals who are skilled and experienced in the field of telecommunications.”

“This project will be funded by private shareholders’ internal funds and MIDF Amanah Investment Bank (Bhd),” Fadillah said further.

“From a strategic point of view, the Bumiputera Agenda Leading Unit, which is part of the prime minister’s office, has chosen this project as one of the things that could help our country’s digital economy grow.”

The Highway Digital Network project will also help improve Malaysia’s transportation system. For example, self-driving cars will be used on highways and the Internet of Things will be used in information systems for moving cars on roads and highways.

In regards to the project’s impact on the people and businesses in Malaysia, the senior minister of works said that it will create opportunities for more efficient and effective delivery of government services, such as public health facilities.

The availability of this digital network infrastructure, broadband network coverage, open access and competitive pricing gained by all telecommunications providers will benefit not only the local community but also small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

“It is hoped that this project will help SMEs to transform from traditional service sectors to digital platforms where they can reach a larger market at lower costs,” the minister added.

Therefore, the Ministry of Works and Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), will facilitate this digital network infrastructure project together with other agencies such as the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission to make it a success.

Meanwhile, LLM and concession companies under LLM will also benefit from the improved highway network services, such as the use of radio frequency Identification on all their toll offices and wi-fi facilities for their rest and rehabilitation areas along the highway for the ease of their highway users.

Source: The Malaysian Reserve

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The RM300 million Highway Digital Network project, which is expected to be fully completed in 2025, will make Malaysia a strategic big data hub in the Asean region.

Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government had approved the project to construct and operate fiber optic cables along highways, to MSA Resources Sdn Bhd (MSAR), under the supervision of the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).

“This new telecommunications infrastructure, with low latency technology along the country’s major highways, will be able to provide users with seamless access to broadband traffic, at both the domestic and international levels.

“Cities and rural areas will be connected with a total of 4,000 Points of Interconnect (POI) which will enable high broadband coverage and will also contribute to the improved delivery of online public services, such as public health facilities, open access to education, and an improved transportation system,” he said at the launching of the project here today.

He said the availability of this digital network infrastructure, broadband network coverage, open access and competitive pricing gained by all telecommunications providers would benefit not only the local community but also small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other service sectors.

Fadillah said the project would also enable a shift for businesses to transform from face-to-face transactions to digital-platform businesses and reduce business boundaries from one place to another.

“Indirectly, the people will benefit by having a wider selection of goods and services at optimal prices and higher quality,” he said.

Meanwhile, MSAR managing director Saiful Husni Samak said the project would be built along the highway in Peninsular Malaysia in stages, through three phases of construction.

“The Phase 1 network is the installation of fiber optic cables from Johor Baru to Bukit Kayu Hitam. The Phase 2 network will involve highways in the Klang Valley while the Phase 3 network will connect the east coast states of Peninsular Malaysia.

“Once these secured networks have been developed, Malaysian ministries and departments, such as the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia Police will be provided access while the LLM and concession companies under LLM will also benefit from the improved highway network services, such as free wi-fi facilities for their R&R areas and along the highway,” he said. — Bernama

Source: Malaymail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The RM300 million Highway Digital Network project, which is expected to be fully completed in 2025, will make Malaysia a strategic big data hub in the Asean region.

Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government had approved the project to construct and operate fiber optic cables along highways, to MSA Resources Sdn Bhd (MSAR), under the supervision of the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).

“This new telecommunications infrastructure, with low latency technology along the country’s major highways, will be able to provide users with seamless access to broadband traffic, at both the domestic and international levels.

“Cities and rural areas will be connected with a total of 4,000 Points of Interconnect (POI) which will enable high broadband coverage and will also contribute to the improved delivery of online public services, such as public health facilities, open access to education, and an improved transportation system,” he said at the launching of the project here today.

He said the availability of this digital network infrastructure, broadband network coverage, open access and competitive pricing gained by all telecommunications providers would benefit not only the local community but also small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other service sectors.

Fadillah said the project would also enable a shift for businesses to transform from face-to-face transactions to digital-platform businesses and reduce business boundaries from one place to another.

“Indirectly, the people will benefit by having a wider selection of goods and services at optimal prices and higher quality,” he said.

Meanwhile, MSAR managing director Saiful Husni Samak said the project would be built along the highway in Peninsular Malaysia in stages, through three phases of construction.

“The Phase 1 network is the installation of fiber optic cables from Johor Baru to Bukit Kayu Hitam. The Phase 2 network will involve highways in the Klang Valley while the Phase 3 network will connect the east coast states of Peninsular Malaysia.

“Once these secured networks have been developed, Malaysian ministries and departments, such as the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia Police will be provided access while the LLM and concession companies under LLM will also benefit from the improved highway network services, such as free wi-fi facilities for their R&R areas and along the highway,” he said. — Bernama

Source: Malaymail

Kementerian Kerja Raya hari ini telah melancarkan sebuah projek baharu, iaitu Projek Rangkaian Digital Lebuh Raya. Melaluinya, syarikat MSAR akan membina dan kendalikan kabel gentian fiber optik di sepanjang lebuh raya yang dibawah seliaan Lembaha Lebuhraya Malaysia. Projek ini dibangunkan menggunakan dana swasta.

Projek ini akan dibangunkan daalam tiga fasa pembinaan di Semenanjung Malaysia. Fasa pertama melibatkan pemasangan kabel fiber optik dari Johor Bahru ke Bukit Kayu Hitam, dan dijangka siap pada Disember 2022.

Seterusnya pada Fasa 2, ia akan melibatkan lebuhraya di Lembah Klang. Fasa 3 pula menghubungkan negeri pantai timur Semenanjung Malaysia.

Melalui projek ini, sebanyak 4,000 titik hubungan yang menghubungkan bandar-bandar dan kawasa luar bandar dengan liputan jalur lebar tinggi bakal dinikmati rakyat. Infrastruktur ini juga bakal menghubungkan pelbagai pusat data tempatan, selain sambungan ke kabel-kabel utama yang lain.

Dengan langkah ini juga, ia akan membolehkan penawaran infrastruktur yang meluas, serta boleh digunakan pihak berkaitan dalam menawarkan perkhidmatan masing-masing.

Source: Amanz

Malaysian telco, MSA Resources Sdn Bhd (MSAR), has selected Ciena to help build its digital super highway network.

Specifically, MSAR will use Ciena’s 6500 WaveLogic 5 Extreme (WL5e) coherent optics, and its Manage, Control and Plan (MCP) domain controller, enabling MSAR to reach data transmission speeds of 800Gbs line rate and a total network capacity of 33.6Tbs per fibre pair.

“Ciena’s coherent optical technology will bring unparalleled capacity, enabling the fastest transfer of data across the network. The Digital Super Highway Network will serve as a platform for the adoption of future technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), smart highways, 5G and more,” said Saiful Husni Samak, managing director, MSAR.

“We are very confident in our ability to address the needs of global hyperscalers, when our network can easily scale up to 800 Gbps and beyond with Ciena’s technology. We are set to deliver high quality services to cater to the growing demand, not just in Malaysia but also regionally. This game-changing offering will also be attractive to over-the-top players and international carriers.”

The news comes as MSAR to lay the foundations to implement 5G, this includes connecting key data centres, cable landing stations and international borders using its fibre-optic networks.

Partnering with Ciena, MSAR is able to meet the demands of global hyperscalers for faster speeds, greater reach and increasing need for more capacity, by optimising its fibre network to increase efficiencies, improve resilience and increase the scalability of the network.

“The ability to power record-breaking capacities across long distances will help MSAR rapidly increase the reach of its network to more users and differentiate its service offerings,” said Dion Leung, regional managing director, Ciena ASEAN.

“We are creating a more robust and adaptive network that helps MSAR to unleash the limitless potential of digital connectivity in Malaysia.”

In collaboration with technology and business solutions integrator CommVerge Solutions, MSAR will also deploy Ciena’s WL5e programmable 800G transponder platform, which enable the quick transfer of large amounts of data over a software configurable network.

Source: Capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 16, 2022– MSA Resources Sdn Bhd (MSAR), a telecommunications infrastructure provider based in Peninsular Malaysia, has selected Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) to help build its Digital Super Highway Network. MSAR will leverage Ciena’s 6500, WaveLogic 5 Extreme (WL5e) coherent optics, and Manage, Control and Plan (MCP) domain controller to reach data transmission speeds of 800Gb/s line rate and total network capacity of 33.6Tb/s per fiber pair.

With more than two decades of experience in the telecommunications sector in Malaysia, MSAR is building the foundation upon which upcoming technologies such as 5G can be implemented, including connecting key data centres, submarine cable landing stations and international borders through its fiber optic networks. To meet the goals of global hyperscalers for faster speeds, better reachability, and increasing need for data capacity, MSAR is teaming up with Ciena to capitalize on its new fiber network to increase efficiencies and create a super resilient and scalable network.

“Ciena’s coherent optical technology will bring unparalleled capacity, enabling the fastest transfer of data across the network. The Digital Super Highway Network will serve as a platform for the adoption of future technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), smart highways, 5G and more,” said Saiful Husni Samak, Managing Director, MSAR. “We are very confident in our ability to address the needs of global hyperscalers, when our network can easily scale up to 800 Gbps and beyond with Ciena’s technology. We are set to deliver high quality services to cater to the growing demand, not just in Malaysia but also regionally. This game-changing offering will also be attractive to over-the-top players and international carriers.”

Together with CommVerge Solutions, a leading technology and business solutions integrator, MSAR is set to deploy Ciena’s WL5e programmable 800G transponder platform, enabling the speedy transfer of large amounts of data over a resilient and software configurable network. WL5e provides a step-function improvement in network performance and economic benefits, doubling wavelength capacity and halving space or power requirements compared to previous technology generations, enabling MSAR to deliver best-in-class connectivity in a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly manner. Ciena’s MCP domain controller can also provide MSAR with analytical insights to optimize network performance, automatically enhancing the digital experience for consumers at any time, even during peak periods.

“The ability to power record-breaking capacities across long distances will help MSAR rapidly increase the reach of its network to more users and differentiate its service offerings,” said Dion Leung, Regional Managing Director, Ciena ASEAN. “We are creating a more robust and adaptive network that helps MSAR to unleash the limitless potential of digital connectivity in Malaysia.”

About MSA Resources
MSA Resources began as a telecommunications contractor in the 1990s before venturing into the telecommunications facilities sector. We laid cables on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Bridge in 2012 and began providing Managed Fibre Services in 2014. Subsequently, we expanded into International Bandwidth Connectivity Services in 2019.

We are currently building a new fibre optic network from Johor Bahru to Bukit Kayu Hitam with connectivity to all major data centre hubs in Kuala Lumpur, Cyberjaya, Nusajaya and Johor Bahru. This network will complement our existing network which offers connectivity to all major data centres in Singapore. The target RFS for Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur and Cyberjaya is August 2022 with connectivity to Bukit Kayu Hitam to follow by end of 2022.

Our tagline is “Building Communities, Uniting a Nation” and as firm believers in fair and Open Access Networks, we are committed to being the first company to truly open up our fibre optic backbone network to the entire industry.

About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a networking systems, services and software company. We provide solutions that help our customers create the Adaptive Network™ in response to the constantly changing demands of their end-users. By delivering best-in-class networking technology through high-touch consultative relationships, we build the world’s most agile networks with automation, openness and scale. For updates on Ciena, follow us on Twitter @Ciena, LinkedIn, the Ciena Insights blog, or visit www.ciena.com.

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