Kuala Lumpur: The 5G network has the ability to secure a dedicated slice of its bandwidth to ensure reliable encrypted communications for any organisation, especially law enforcement agencies, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He emphasized that access to a secure and reliable bandwidth, independent of the general public network, could greatly benefit any organisation, particularly those with critical needs for data security and network stability.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fahmi suggested that agencies such as the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) tap into the benefits of this ‘secure slice’ feature, which is part of the broader advancements being discussed globally. “The feature is a feature of 5G. When you look at the spectrum, we are providing a specific secure slice of the spectrum for a private 5G network, particularly private local 5G networks. This is something that we, as an industry, have been discussing,” he stated.

Fahmi made these remarks to reporters after participating as a panelist at a forum during the Asia International Security Summit and Expo (AISSE) 2025. He also highlighted that the request for a dedicated 5G bandwidth emerged from the industry itself and is part of the ongoing efforts by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in its roll-out of the dual 5G network approach. “By enabling a dual network approach and some of the measures that MCMC will be taking, having a secure slice for even agencies like PDRM can be realised,” he noted.

Fahmi further explained that if implemented, a secure slice would be dedicated to ensuring uninterrupted bandwidth for sensitive operations. He clarified, “A secure slice of 5G means that bandwidth is dedicated to that organisation. It doesn’t have to be just for law enforcement, it can be for any industry, any company.”

Private enterprises globally have already begun utilizing dedicated 5G slices, particularly for Internet of Things (IoT) applications that require real-time data from numerous sensors across facilities.