Govt Proposes Exclusive 5G Network for Police and Law Enforcement

The 5G network should allocate a dedicated portion of its bandwidth to provide secure, encrypted communication for organizations, particularly law enforcement, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He emphasized that having exclusive, secure, and stable bandwidth—separate from public networks—would significantly benefit organizations with critical data security and reliability needs, especially law enforcement agencies.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil suggested that agencies like the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) take advantage of the "secure slice" feature of 5G, a capability gaining attention globally. He explained that 5G technology allows for a dedicated, secure segment of the spectrum to be allocated for private networks, particularly local ones—an ongoing discussion within the industry.

Fahmi made these remarks to reporters after speaking at the Asia International Security Summit and Expo (AISSE) 2025 on Wednesday. He noted that the demand for dedicated 5G bandwidth originated from the industry itself and aligns with the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission's (MCMC) efforts in deploying the dual 5G network. "With the dual network model and planned measures by MCMC, providing a secure slice for agencies like PDRM can become a reality," he said. If implemented, this initiative would ensure dedicated bandwidth for sensitive operations, ensuring seamless communication.

"A secure 5G slice means exclusive bandwidth for an organisation, not just for law enforcement, but for any industry or company," Fahmi added. Globally, private enterprises are already leveraging dedicated 5G slices, especially for IoT applications that require real-time data from multiple sensors across facilities.