PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians are set to receive 10GB of free data under an initiative jointly launched by the government and five telecommunications companies to mark the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations.

Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said 5GB will be provided on National Day on Aug 31, and the remaining 5GB on Malaysia Day on Sept 16.

Fahmi said the initiative involves a collaboration between the government and CelcomDigi, Maxis, TM, U Mobile, and YES, which will provide more information about the initiative.

“All Malaysian citizens who use prepaid and postpaid services will receive 10GB of free data,” he said at a HKHM (National Day-Malaysia Day) 2026 sponsorship ceremony at his ministry here today.

Fahmi also said the total value of sponsorships for HKHM 2026 stood at RM48.63 million to date.

Of this amount, RM2.7 million comprises cash contributions, while the remaining RM45.93 million is in the form of goods and services.

“This represents an encouraging increase of more than 118% compared with last year’s RM22.3 million.

“Based on the total sponsorship value, 50% is in the form of promotional support, 30% comprises goods to be distributed to visitors, while the remaining 20% is sponsorship for committees involved in organising HKHM 2026, he said.