U Mobile Partners with CT Sabah to Accelerate 5G Rollout in Sabah & Labuan

U Mobile, Malaysia’s next-generation 5G network provider, has signed a Term Sheet to appoint Celcom Timur Sabah (CT Sabah) as its official fibre leasing partner for the upcoming U Mobile 5G rollout in Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan. CT Sabah is one of the region’s leading providers of high-speed fibre optic infrastructure, making it a key enabler for the expansion of advanced digital connectivity in East Malaysia.

According to U Mobile, once the Definitive Agreement is finalised, the telco will leverage CT Sabah’s strong and extensive fibre network to accelerate its 5G deployment and deliver high-capacity, ultra-fast connectivity to both businesses and consumers in the region.

Strengthening 5G Infrastructure in East Malaysia

As part of this partnership, CT Sabah will:

• Upgrade existing 4G leased circuit sites to 5G

• Develop additional leased circuit sites to meet U Mobile’s 5G requirements

• Provide access to its 10,000km fibre network across Sabah and Labuan

This infrastructure support ensures U Mobile’s upcoming 5G rollout is built on a foundation of stability, scalability, and high performance — essential for powering Malaysia’s next generation of digital services, IoT solutions, cloud applications, and enterprise connectivity.

A Major Step Forward for Malaysia’s 5G Expansion

U Mobile CTO Woon Ooi Yuen stated that the collaboration strengthens U Mobile’s ability to accelerate nationwide 5G coverage while delivering a superior and reliable 5G experience.
“With CT Sabah on board, it further strengthens our ability to meet rollout goals and deliver a superior 5G experience that supports massive capacity and ultra-fast speeds for enterprises and consumers across Malaysia.”

He added that U Mobile is ready to take on a stronger role in bridging the digital divide, aligned with the national ambition of building a high-income digital nation.

 Advancing Digital Connectivity in Sabah & Labuan

CT Sabah CEO Zurinah Datuk Hanafiah emphasised the importance of the partnership in driving regional digital transformation:
“We view the 5G rollout as a critical step towards unlocking new opportunities for Sabah and Labuan. This initiative will enable digital transformation, drive economic growth, and improve the quality of life for communities.”

She expressed pride in supporting U Mobile’s 5G expansion by providing robust and reliable fibre infrastructure.

Signing Ceremony & Next Steps

The Term Sheet was signed by:

• Woon Ooi Yuen, CTO of U Mobile

• Zurinah Datuk Hanafiah, CEO of CT Sabah

Witnessed by:

• Wong Heang Tuck, CEO of U Mobile

• Shaharul Niza Mohamad, CFO of CT Sabah

The Definitive Agreement is expected to be completed by Q3 2025.