PETRONAS, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), and TM One, TM’s enterprise and government sector solutions arm, have established Malaysia’s first private 5G research and development lab, the PETRONAS-UTP 5G Innovation Lab or PER5ONA.
Spearheaded by PETRONAS Project Delivery & Technology (PD&T) with TM One providing 5G connectivity services, PER5ONA is designed to develop and test future 5G-powered applications, enhance research capabilities, and foster technological innovation in the field.
PETRONAS Senior General Manager of Group Technical Solutions, PD&T, Mazri Mohd Ali said, “PER5ONA was created to drive innovation and excellence in advanced telecommunication technologies such as 5G. It provides a conducive environment for researchers to pioneer enhanced solutions that shape the future of our industry and to stay ahead of the curve in digital transformation, supporting Malaysia in realising its digital aspirations.
“PER5ONA will play a crucial role in exploring and developing multiple 5G use cases tailored to the operational needs of PETRONAS and beyond. The lab will also deliver 5G-enabled products to ensure operations are equipped with field-tested solutions with proven use cases,” Mazri added.
Shazurawati Abd Karim, Executive Vice President of TM One said, “TM One’s collaboration with PETRONAS and UTP on the PETRONAS UTP 5G Innovation Lab underscores its leadership as a digital enabler. By delivering end-to-end 5G solutions that power PER5ONA, TM reinforces its capabilities to deliver advanced digital infrastructure in fostering innovation within Malaysia’s energy and education sectors.
