KUALA LUMPUR, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) has joined an international consortium to develop a new submarine cable system, aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and meeting rising demand for high-speed internet.
In a statement, the national telecommunications provider said the project would enhance data capacity, improve network resilience, and support the rapid growth of digital services across Asia-Pacific.
The cable system, which will span multiple landing points in the region, is designed to provide low-latency and high-reliability connections to support cloud services, content delivery, and digital applications.
“By participating in this consortium, TM is reinforcing its role as a key regional connectivity hub while ensuring Malaysia remains well-positioned in the global digital economy,” the company said.
Industry analysts view the investment as a strategic move to future-proof TM’s infrastructure and strengthen its competitiveness in catering to enterprises, service providers, and digital platforms. The project is expected to be completed in phases, with commercial operations targeted to commence by 2027.
