KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (“P1”), Malaysia’s first and leading WiMAX telco, announced today that it has received the necessary approvals to also roll out its P1 W1MAX service in East Malaysia.

“The deployment of WiMAX broadband is crucial in achieving the national household broadband penetration target of 50% by 2010. WiMAX operators play an important role in meeting this objective and must work towards meeting or exceeding the targets committed”, said Michael Lai, Chief Executive Officer, P1.

Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. (P1)