KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS Gas Berhad (PGB) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, PG LinkaranFibre Sdn. Bhd. (LINKARAN) has been awarded the Network Facilities Provider (NFP) and Network Service Provider (NSP) licences by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). 

This regulatory milestone marks a pivotal step in PGB’s strategic growth, enabling the development of a secure and scalable fibre optic backhaul infrastructure to support both internal operational requirements and strategic ventures into new businesses.

LINKARAN’s fibre infrastructure will serve as a critical enabler for Malaysia’s growing digital ecosystem. The project is expected to attract long-term investment by offering strategic connectivity in addressing diverse digital demands, including proximity to data centres, integration with telecommunication providers, and opportunities for cross-border connectivity. The fibre infrastructure will be developed along the existing land assets as part of PGB’s asset optimisation initiatives.

Construction activities have commenced in July 2025, with initial services expected to be available by Q1 2027. 

About PETRONAS Gas Berhad 

PETRONAS Gas Berhad (PGB) is the leading gas infrastructure and utilities company with PETRONAS Group holding 51% of its equity. Incorporated in 1983 and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia on 4 September 1995, PGB operates four integrated businesses, which are gas processing, transportation, regasification and utilities. 

Our strategically located assets and strong operational performance ensures safe and reliable supply of products and services throughout Malaysia and Singapore. With over 30 years of experience in gas and utilities infrastructure operations, PGB steps up to pursue growth opportunities in domestic and emerging market as part of our integrated gas solutions.

PGB is a constituent company member of FTSE4Good Index Series, showing the Company's commitment to operate in a responsible manner in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) fronts.  

Further details on PGB can be found at www.petronas.com/pgb 

Issued by:
PETRONAS Gas Berhad 

SOURCE: PETRONAS Gas Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Florence Oh
Tel: +012 3081 092
Email: florence.oh@petronas.com

Name: Faris Fahmi
Tel: +6012 7717 857
Email: faris.mohd@petronas.com

--BERNAMA