Malaysia to roll out 5G in phases by end of this year By After delaying its 5G rollout plans last year, Malaysia is now set to roll out the fifth-generation network in phases starting this year-end Amongst other SEA countries, Vietnam could possibly launch 5G services later this year but the pandemic may cause countries within this region to re-evaluate or delay 5G rollout. Malaysia is planning to rollout its 5G network in phases beginning the end of this year, making the country one of the first in Southeast Asia to adopt the fifth-generation internet commercially. An investment of RM15 billion (USS$4.9 billion) will go into the 5G implementation over a period of 10 years.