Demanlink Connexion Sdn. Bhd., a Sarawak-based telecommunications infrastructure company, has announced the deployment of two tailored connectivity solutions in Siburan and Bintulu, marking significant milestones for the state's digital infrastructure. The company deployed Sarawak's first telecommunications smart pole in Siburan and its first built-to-suit (B2S) site in Kampung Jepak, Bintulu. Both solutions are equipped with future-ready 5G technology and aim to enhance connectivity coverage in growing urban areas and transport networks.
The smart pole, located at the heart of Taman Impiana in Siburan, provides seamless 5G connectivity for residents and commuters. Its compact, multi-functional design supports 5G-ready equipment and enables co-location for multiple Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), optimizing infrastructure use and network coverage. The pole also functions as a lamp pole, improving visibility for drivers and pedestrians. This deployment is particularly important as it represents Sarawak's first smart pole, setting a precedent for future urban infrastructure projects that integrate connectivity with public utilities.
In Bintulu, Demanlink's maiden B2S site in Kampung Jepak will deliver network coverage for surrounding residential and commercial areas, as well as a nearby transport network. The tower is strategically located close to six schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres, enabling students and educators to access digital learning platforms and online educational resources with high-speed connectivity. Additionally, the tower is expected to strengthen mobile coverage along nearby stretches of the Pan Borneo Highway, improving connectivity, navigation, and safety for users of this key transport corridor.
Hanad Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer of Demanlink, emphasized the broader impact of these deployments: "Technology is a powerful socioeconomic catalyst. These deployments are about more than coverage. They are about giving communities in Siburan and Bintulu the digital foundation to participate in Sarawak's growth. As the state works toward its 2030 digital economy ambitions, Demanlink's role is to make that infrastructure a reality, one community at a time."
Following these deployments, Demanlink continues to expand its footprint across Sarawak in partnership with key stakeholders. The company recently completed an In-Building Coverage (IBC) deployment at One Shell Square Miri, bringing high-speed 5G connectivity to one of the state's key energy sector hubs. Building on this momentum, Demanlink is currently deploying several high-speed 5G IBC sites across Sarawak, further growing its portfolio of macro sites, smart poles, and in-building solutions.
These developments are crucial for Sarawak's ambition to become a digital economy leader by 2030. By enhancing connectivity in urban areas and along transport networks, Demanlink's infrastructure supports inclusive economic growth and digital equity. The smart pole and B2S tower demonstrate how targeted investments in telecommunications infrastructure can address connectivity gaps in both residential and commercial areas, as well as along critical transport corridors like the Pan Borneo Highway.
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