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Melaka, Malaysia

Landing Point · MY Malaysia

4 Connected Cables 2.2732°N 102.2209°E Malaysia
4
Connected Cables
MY
Country
2.27°
Latitude
102.22°
Longitude
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Connected Cables

Cable Length RFS Status
Batam Dumai Melaka (BDM) 353 km 2009 Active
Dumai-Melaka Cable System (DMCS) 159 km 2005 Active
SeaMeWe-4 20,000 km 2005 Active
SeaMeWe-5 20,000 km 2016 Active

📡 Live Performance

231
measurements
13
probes
88
days monitored
160.9
ms avg RTT
0
anomalies

RTT measurements to this landing point from 2026-03-06 through 2026-06-02 — live ICMP round-trip time via RIPE Atlas probes. Recomputed daily. ✓ No anomalies detected in the monitored period.

Measurement sources

Probe Location Samples Avg Min–Max Last seen
#1033 RIPE Atlas 117 79.0 ms 9.7–174.4 2026-06-02
#7007 RIPE Atlas 20 80.9 ms 74.5–86.6 2026-03-28
#1014473 own probe Minsk BY 20 288.5 ms 195.2–344.8 2026-05-17
#1014589 own probe Almaty KZ 20 320.2 ms 268.1–346.1 2026-05-31
#1014597 own probe Tbilisi GE 20 247.2 ms 198.1–326.8 2026-05-17
#1014969 own probe Jerusalem IL 16 312.1 ms 221.9–373.1 2026-05-17
#1015313 own probe Sevastopol UA 11 275.9 ms 219.2–311.4 2026-05-01
#1015523 own probe Moscow RU 2 199.5 ms 191.1–207.9 2026-05-17
#4429 RIPE Atlas 1 78.9 ms 78.9–78.9 2026-03-14
#6410 own probe Sao Paulo BR 1 336.5 ms 336.5–336.5 2026-05-31
#6427 own probe Sydney AU 1 98.4 ms 98.4–98.4 2026-05-31
#6487 own probe Singapore SG 1 6.7 ms 6.7–6.7 2026-05-31
#7062 own probe Cape Town ZA 1 241.7 ms 241.7–241.7 2026-05-31

About Melaka, Malaysia

Melaka, Malaysia is a submarine cable landing point in Malaysia (coordinates 2.2732°, 102.2209°). It serves 4 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Malaysia's international connectivity infrastructure.

Melaka Football Club, simply known as Melaka, is a Malaysian professional football club based in Malacca City, Malacca. The club is set to play in the top tier of the Malaysian football league system, the Malaysia Super League, after promotion from the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League 2024–25. Wikipedia

Connected submarine cables

CableRFSLengthOwners
SeaMeWe-5201620,000 kmBangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL), China Mobile, China Telecom, …
Batam Dumai Melaka (BDM)2009353 kmMoratelindo, Telekom Malaysia
Dumai-Melaka Cable System (DMCS)2005159 kmTelekom Malaysia, Telkom Indonesia
SeaMeWe-4200520,000 kmAlgerie Telecom, Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL), Bharti Airtel, …

Operators landing at Melaka, Malaysia

Cables landing at Melaka, Malaysia are operated by 27 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Algerie Telecom, Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL), Bharti Airtel, China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Djibouti Telecom, Moratelindo, Myanmar Post and Telecommunication (MPT), National Telecom, and 17 others. Each cable is typically jointly owned by a consortium of tier-one carriers and hyperscale operators who share construction costs and capacity; the operator mix reflects both regional incumbents and global players with interest in the routes served by this landing point.

Connectivity profile

From Melaka, Malaysia, international traffic can reach 19 countries through 4 cable systems. Destinations include Algeria, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Egypt, France, India, Indonesia, Italy and 11 more.

Monitoring status

GeoCables recorded 2 monitoring events on cables serving Melaka, Malaysia in the past 90 days. Our monitoring network continuously samples latency from external probes to targets reachable via these cables.

About the cables

  • SeaMeWe-5 (2016) — SeaMeWe-5 is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 16 countries across North Africa, Middle East, Europe. With 18 landing points — including Abu Talat, Al Hudaydah, Catania, Dumai, Fujairah, and 13 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
  • Batam Dumai Melaka (BDM) (2009) — Batam Dumai Melaka (BDM) is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Indonesia and Malaysia. Landing at Batam, Dumai, Melaka, it provides a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries, serving as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems. Read more →
  • Dumai-Melaka Cable System (DMCS) (2005) — Dumai-Melaka Cable System (DMCS) is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Indonesia and Malaysia. Landing at Dumai, Melaka, it provides a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries, serving as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems. Read more →
  • SeaMeWe-4 (2005) — SeaMeWe-4 is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 14 countries across North Africa, South Asia, Middle East. With 16 landing points — including Alexandria, Annaba, Bizerte, Chennai, Colombo, and 11 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →

Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.

Other Landing Points in Malaysia

MY Bintulu, Malaysia
3.1970°N 113.0684°E
MY Cherating, Malaysia
4.1302°N 103.3937°E
MY Kampung Raja, Malaysia
5.7916°N 102.5717°E
MY Kampung Tekek, Malaysia
2.8164°N 104.1570°E
MY Kiamsam, Malaysia
5.2553°N 115.1689°E
MY Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
5.9813°N 116.0743°E
MY Kuala Rompin, Malaysia
2.8003°N 103.4915°E
MY Kuala Sedili, Malaysia
1.9259°N 104.1141°E
MY Kuching, Malaysia
1.5202°N 110.3537°E
MY Lumut, Malaysia
4.2285°N 100.6292°E
MY Mersing, Malaysia
2.2955°N 103.8499°E
MY Miri, Malaysia
4.4253°N 114.0074°E

FAQ

Which submarine cables land at Melaka, Malaysia?
Four submarine cable systems land in Melaka: SeaMeWe-4, SeaMeWe-5, Batam Dumai Melaka (BDM), and Dumai-Melaka Cable System (DMCS).
When was the first cable laid at this location?
The SeaMeWe-4 cable system, which is one of the cables landing in Melaka, was initially deployed in 2015. However, the exact date for the first cable at this specific location might vary.
Which oceans/seas does the submarine cable in Melaka bridge?
The submarine cables that land in Melaka bridge between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, connecting Southeast Asian countries to international networks.
What notable operators own the cables at this landing point?
Notable operators include SingTel for SeaMeWe-4 and SeaMeWe-5, as well as other regional telecom companies involved in the Batam Dumai Melaka (BDM) and Dumai-Melaka Cable System (DMCS).
Why is this specific place chosen for submarine cable landing?
The location was chosen due to its strategic geographical position, facilitating connectivity between Southeast Asian countries. Additionally, the geological stability of the area ensures a reliable and long-lasting connection.

Landing Point

  • CountryMY Malaysia
  • Coordinates2.2732°N 102.2209°E
  • Connected Cables4

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