GEORGE TOWN: A sum of RM23.2 million was allocated for the implementation of the 5G demonstration project (5GDP) in Penang, said state Public Works, Utilities and Flood-Mitigation Committee chairman, Zairil Khir Johari.

He said the allocation was a full investment by the Network Facility Providers (NFPs) and Network Service Providers (NSPs).

"A total of three verticals have been identified and approved by the MCMC (Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission), namely smart city, industry and tourism which cover 19 use cases," he told a press conference, here on Tuesday (Feb 4).