Penang Port goes high-tech with Malaysia’s first dedicated private 5G network

Penang Port Sdn Bhd has launched Malaysia's first private 5G network on dedicated spectrum, enhancing its digital transformation towards a smart port.

Deployed by Altel Communications, the network covers key areas like the North Butterworth Container Terminal and Butterworth Deep Water Wharves.

This infrastructure enables greater control over network performance and supports advanced technologies such as AI-enabled analytics and autonomous systems.

The initiative underscores the importance of reliable connectivity for enterprise digitalization, facilitating more efficient and resilient port operations.

BUTTERWORTH, Oct 17 — Penang Port Sdn Bhd (Penang Port) has become Malaysia’s first port to deploy a private 5G network on dedicated spectrum, marking a milestone in its digital transformation towards becoming a smart port.

The network, deployed by Altel Communications Sdn Bhd (Altel), covers the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) and Butterworth Deep Water Wharves (BDWW), spanning approximately 2.5 square kilometres.

Penang Port acting chief executive officer Fakhrul Azhar Tajudin said the network operates independently of the public commercial mobile network, with its 5G core and associated port applications hosted entirely within the port’s premises.

He said this gives the port operator greater control over network performance and operational data, while supporting data sovereignty, security and low-latency communications.

“The implementation of a private 5G network represents a significant strategic step in realising this vision, enabling the adoption of smart technologies, interconnected systems and progressive automation across the entire port ecosystem,” he said at the Penang Port Private 5G Launch ceremony at NBCT here today.

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil officially launched the network, with Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo, Ministry of Communications deputy secretary-general for Telecommunications Infrastructure V Mano, and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) managing director Abdul Karim Fakir Ali also in attendance.

Fakhrul Azhar said digital transformation was central to the port’s strategy to develop more efficient, resilient and future-ready operations.

The infrastructure is designed to support the future adoption of smart port technology, including autonomous prime movers, remote-controlled cranes and gantries, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled video analytics, and intelligent surveillance systems.

It can also support applications requiring high network availability and latency below 15 milliseconds.

Meanwhile, Altel Group Sdn Bhd group chief executive officer Dr Afizulazha Abdullah said enterprise digitalisation would increasingly depend on reliable connectivity infrastructure as automation, real-time applications and AI became more integral to operations.

He said private 5G, supported by dedicated spectrum, gives enterprises greater control over connectivity and enables them to develop digital capabilities tailored to their operational requirements.

“This is where private 5G, supported by dedicated spectrum, becomes increasingly relevant. It gives enterprises greater control over their connectivity and the ability to build digital capabilities around their specific operational requirements.

“Penang Port demonstrates how this approach can create the conditions for smarter operations and stronger business outcomes,” he added. — Bernama

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槟城港务有限公司已在专用频谱上推出马来西亚首个私有 5G 网络，以加强其向智慧港口的数字化转型。

该网络由 Altel Communications 部署，覆盖了北巴特沃斯集装箱码头和巴特沃斯深水码头等重要区域。

该基础设施能够更好地控制网络性能，并支持人工智能分析和自主系统等先进技术。

该举措强调了可靠连接对企业数字化的重要性，有助于提高港口运营的效率和韧性。

北海，10 月 17 日讯——槟城港有限公司（槟城港）成为马来西亚首个在专用频谱上部署私有 5G 网络的港口，标志着其向智慧港口数字化转型迈出了重要一步。

该网络由 Altel Communications Sdn Bhd (Altel) 部署，覆盖北海集装箱码头 (NBCT) 和北海深水码头 (BDWW)，面积约为 2.5 平方公里。

槟城港代理首席执行官法赫鲁·阿兹哈尔·塔朱丁表示，该网络独立于公共商业移动网络运行，其 5G 核心网和相关港口应用完全托管在港口场所内。

他表示，这使港口运营商能够更好地控制网络性能和运营数据，同时支持数据主权、安全性和低延迟通信。

“私有 5G 网络的部署是实现这一愿景的重要战略步骤，它将使整个港口生态系统能够采用智能技术、互联系统和渐进式自动化，”他今天在槟城国家商业技术中心 (NBCT) 举行的槟城港私有 5G 启动仪式上表示。

通讯部长拿督斯里法米·法兹尔正式启动了该网络，槟城第二副首席部长贾格迪普·辛格·迪奥、通讯部电信基础设施副秘书长V·马诺以及马来西亚通讯及多媒体委员会（MCMC）董事总经理阿卜杜勒·卡里姆·法基尔·阿里也出席了启动仪式。

法赫鲁尔·阿扎尔表示，数字化转型是港口发展更高效、更有韧性、面向未来的运营战略的核心。

该基础设施旨在支持未来采用智能港口技术，包括自主牵引车、遥控起重机和龙门架、人工智能 (AI) 视频分析和智能监控系统。

它还可以支持对网络可用性要求高、延迟低于 15 毫秒的应用。

与此同时，Altel Group Sdn Bhd 集团首席执行官 Afizulazha Abdullah 博士表示，随着自动化、实时应用和人工智能在运营中变得越来越重要，企业数字化将越来越依赖于可靠的连接基础设施。

他表示，由专用频谱支持的私有 5G 使企业能够更好地控制连接，并使其能够开发符合自身运营需求的数字化能力。

“正是在这种情况下，由专用频谱支持的私有 5G 变得越来越重要。它使企业能够更好地控制其连接，并能够根据其特定的运营需求构建数字化能力。”

他补充说：“槟城港的成功案例表明，这种方法能够创造更智能的运营条件，并带来更佳的业务成果。”——马新社

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