[Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Feb 21, 2004] – EDOTCO Cambodia, a leading telecommunications infrastructure services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashok Muthu as its new Country Managing Director. With extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, Ashok will spearhead the company's efforts in Cambodia to enhance connectivity and accelerate the development of telecommunications infrastructure across the country.

Cambodia is experiencing a rapid digital transformation, and the demand for robust telecommunications infrastructure is paramount. EDOTCO Cambodia is committed to meeting this demand and facilitating the country's digital growth by working with the ecosystem players to intensify infrastructure availability and co-sharing. The company believes there is a strong need for the government and the industry to work together to bridge the digital divide between the rural and urban populations.

Ashok’s appointment as Country Managing Director reinforces the company's dedication to providing world-class solutions and driving innovation in Cambodia's telecommunications sector. "Ashok’s appointment reflects our strong commitment to Cambodia and our belief in its telecommunications potential," said Adlan Tajudin, Group CEO of Malaysia’s EDOTCO Group. "With his deep industry knowledge and strategic acumen, we are confident that EDOTCO Cambodia will play a pivotal role in shaping the country's digital landscape."

Ashok is one of the pioneer members of EDOTCO and has held various leadership positions over the last decade covering portfolios such as Operations, Engineering and Technology. Apart from being at EDOTCO Group during the formative years, he was part of the management team of Bangladesh and Malaysia. Having been at the Group and the operational regional footprints, Ashok brings extensive experience and the best of both worlds to a market like Cambodia.

"I am honoured to join EDOTCO Cambodia at this exciting juncture," said Ashok. "Cambodia presents immense potential for telecommunications development, and I am committed to leveraging EDOTCO's expertise to support the country's digital transformation. Our focus will be on helping our customers to expand their reach to the unconnected or under-connected people, fostering partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the market."

Under Ashok’s stewardship, EDOTCO Cambodia will pursue a comprehensive strategy to prepare for emerging technologies and market demands. The company's vision encompasses initiatives such as optimising network infrastructure sharing, facilitating new spectrum rollouts, and enhancing energy efficiency through sustainable solutions.

EDOTCO Group is committed to helping nations across Asia build a sustainable and resilient tower infrastructure in the country and has a strong track record of investing in efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in all its footprint markets.

About EDOTCO Group
Established in 2012, EDOTCO Group is the leading digital connectivity infrastructure services company in Asia, providing end-to-end integrated solutions in the tower services sector. Its mission is to help nations across Asia to advance their connectivity infrastructure with leading-edge solutions and achieve equitable connectivity.

With a portfolio of over 54,000 towers across nine countries, the company is present in Malaysia, Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Laos - fulfilling connectivity demands innovatively and sustainably to help its customers and partners accelerate sustainable growth. EDOTCO prioritises prudent portfolio expansion for organic and inorganic opportunities that carry the right scale, economics, and returns for its shareholders.

EDOTCO Group was named Asia Pacific Telecoms Tower Company of the Year for six consecutive years by Frost & Sullivan and was recognised as one of three ASEAN Unicorns based in Malaysia.
For more information, visit www.EDOTCOgroup.com.

For media inquiries, please contact:

EDOTCO Group
Noreen Sabrina Mohd Noor
Group Head, Corporate Communications & Branding
Email: noreen.sabrina@edotcogroup.com

EDOTCO Cambodia
Sopheara Meas
Director, Sales & Marketing
Email: sopheara@edotcogroup.com