U Mobile to rollout 5G for JB-Singapore RTS Link Station

Commuters travelling between Johor Bahru and Singapore on the upcoming RTS Link can look forward to reliable mobile internet throughout the terminal. U Mobile and MRT Corp have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore deploying 4G and 5G in-building coverage (IBC) at the Bukit Chagar Immigration, Customs and Quarantine Complex (ICQC) in Johor Bahru. This collaboration will help to ensure that this important cross-border transport gateway is ready to provide reliable mobile connectivity when the RTS Link commences operation, supporting a more connected and convenient travel experience between Malaysia and Singapore.

Indoor 5G to support cross-border commuters and station operations

Around 40,000 people are expected to cross the border on the RTS Link every single day once it opens. Under the proposed plan, indoor cellular infrastructure would provide mobile reception for cross-border commuters during clearance procedures, as well as support communication requirements for roughly 600 government personnel stationed within the complex. According to the parties, the high-speed connectivity framework is also intended to accommodate future building automation and AI application to support station management. The deployment remains subject to technical evaluation, regulatory approvals and the execution of a definitive agreement.Beyond enhancing mobile connectivity, 5G IBC can also provide the foundation for future 5G and AI-powered digital use cases within the complex, supporting smarter building operations greater operational and an enhanced passenger experience.

U Mobile ULTRA5G has exceeded 90% 5G population coverage

Earlier this month, U Mobile announced that its ULTRA5G network reached 90% population coverage nationwide, hitting its rollout target more than nine months ahead of schedule. The orange telco’s 5G indoor coverage currently covers over 250 sites and the upcoming Bukit Chagar station would add to their growing list of in-building coverage areas.

Improving mobile connectivity at Malaysia’s gateway to Singapore

Wong Heang Tuck, Chief Executive Officer of U Mobile, said, “The RTS Link represents a major step forward in strengthening cross-border mobility between Malaysia and Singapore, and reliable mobile connectivity will be an important part of the travel experience. Through this collaboration with MRT Corp, we aim to extend U Mobile’s 4G and 5G network coverage throughout the ICQC, helping government agency personnel, commuters and visitors stay connected at this important cross-border gateways. This initiative reflects our continued commitment to extending quality digital connectivity across strategic public infrastructure and high-traffic locations, supporting Malaysia’s digital and economic growth.” While Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim, Chief Executive Officer of MRT Corp, said, “The experience of travelling on the RTS Link begins well before passengers board the train and continues long after they disembark. Every touchpoint matters, from the ease of moving through our facilities to the ability to access information, communicate and make travel arrangements without interruption. At a major cross-border gateway like Bukit Chagar, getting these details right is fundamental to delivering the standard of service our passengers should expect. He added, “Our collaboration with U Mobile is part of a wider effort to bring the right expertise and services together to make that experience possible. Reliable mobile connectivity is an important part of modern travel, and we want it to be seamlessly integrated into the passenger journey.”The collaboration highlights how transport operators and telco providers can work together to modernize busy public transit hubs for businesses, government agencies and the travelling public. For U Mobile, the Bukit Chagar terminal adds to its expansion of quality connectivity across public infrastructure and high traffic locations, which already covers more than 250 high-traffic sites across Malaysia.

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