China Unicom Operations (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has been awarded Malaysia Digital (MD) status by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). KUALA LUMPUR: China Unicom Operations (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has been awarded Malaysia Digital (MD) status by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), marking its expansion beyond traditional telecommunications services. In a joint statement today, the company said the MD status supports its move into higher-value digital services, including artificial intelligence (AI) and data-related offerings, in line with Malaysia's digital economy agenda. Its planned offerings include video analytics services, smart citizen applications and intelligent energy monitoring systems. Commenting on the award, MDEC chief executive officer Anuar Fariz Fadzil said the MD status reflects Malaysia's continued push to strengthen high-value digital infrastructure to support AI-driven growth.

Source: New Strait Times February 05, 2026 07:38 UTC