On 3 September 2026, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud, President and Chief Executive Officer of MMU, welcomed participants the 2026 CTPR Masterclass in Kuala Lumpur. The programme brought together regulators, industry professionals and academics to exchange knowledge and perspectives on the rapidly evolving telecommunications and digital landscape. The opening ceremony was also graced by Mdm Eneng Faridah Iskandar, the Deputy Managing Director (Development), Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Mr. Kevin Henry, Head of Strategic Engagement, APAC, GSMA.
Organised as part of the 2026 CTPR programme, which comprises three cohorts, the Masterclass marks the second cohort for the year. The programme continues to receive strong support and participation from regulators and industry professionals across the region, reflecting the growing importance of cross-border collaboration in developing regulatory capacity.
Among the participants are representatives from the Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC), MCMC, National Communications Authority (ANC), Timor-Leste, as well as industry representatives from Dialog Axiata, Sri Lanka, Robi Axiata, Bangladesh, Smart Axiata, Cambodia, Sacofa, Sarawak, Telekom Malaysia (TM), CelcomDigi, PDC Telecommunication Services and others.
The participation of ANC, Timor-Leste, for the first time also marks a new milestone for CTPR, further expanding the programme’s regional network and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement with new partners.
The five-day Masterclass focuses on emerging developments and regulatory challenges shaping the digital ecosystem, including 5G, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, satellite connectivity, direct-to-device (D2D) technology, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), data governance, emerging technologies and intelligent infrastructure.
The programme provides a platform for participants to share experiences, examine different regulatory approaches and gain insights into how jurisdictions across the region are responding to technological change. The diverse participation from regulators, industry and academia further enriches the exchange of perspectives throughout the Masterclass.
For MMU, the initiative reflects its continued commitment to developing knowledge and talent for the evolving digital economy. The collaboration with MCMC and GSMA also highlights the value of partnerships between academia, regulators and industry in preparing for the future of connectivity. Coordinated by MMU CNERGY, the Masterclass serves as an important platform for strengthening professional networks, encouraging knowledge exchange and fostering greater regional cooperation in navigating emerging regulatory and technological challenges.
