KUALA LUMPUR: Celcom Axiata Bhd has collaborated with PLUS Malaysia Bhd to unlock seamless mobility experiences and co-create sustainable value for Malaysian communities.

       In a joint statement Thursday, the companies said the partnership aimed to jointly develop and deliver innovative solutions, elevating the mobility and connectivity experiences for both individual and business segments in Malaysia.

       “The collaboration will include the development of total fleet management solutions, integration of both loyalty platforms, and exploring 5G applications that adds value to the highway communities,” it said.

       “Through Celcom’s LTE connectivity and Internet-of-Things (IoT) platforms, the collaboration will accelerate PLUS’ aspiration to become the smart highway of the future.

       “The journey will kick-off with the development of Smart Fleet Management Solutions, a system for tracking vehicles, improving driver's safety and health, and managing vehicle maintenance with the aim of improving efficiency and productivity of vehicle fleets and enhancing the safety of our highway communities,” it said.

       Celcom CEO Idham Nawawi said the collaboration signified Celcom’s continuous determination to drive the nation’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) agenda as a digital enabler in driving the IoT adoption for Malaysian industries.

       "Celcom and PLUS share a common ground of connecting Malaysians through our own capacity and infrastructure, and I am optimistic that the synergy between the two organisations will further transform the nation’s road and transport ecosystem towards the development of a smart digital nation,” he added.

       PLUS managing director Datuk Azman Ismail said: “As a critical national asset, PLUS is consistently exploring opportunities to unlock seamless connectivity that exist, which will enable us to positively impact the entire socioeconomic environment for the betterment of our customers.

       "Our partnership with Celcom today provides a stronger platform for us to prepare the nation towards embracing the highway of the future, today.”

       Additionally, the collaboration will see PLUS and Celcom exploring other applications of 5G solutions in supporting highway operations, such as 5G Wi-Fi coverage and to research and develop supportive technology in the field of Assisted Driving and Autonomous Vehicle in the future.