Malaysia finally closes DNB stake deals
Major Malaysian operators agreed to take stakes in state-run wholesale provider Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), following talks with authorities on equity and 5G network access. In a translated statement, the…
US, EU caution Malaysia on Huawei 5G role
The European Union (EU) and the US reportedly warned Malaysia about the risks of allowing Huawei a role in building its 5G infrastructure, after the country potentially opened the door…
Malaysia minister bullish on single network deals
Malaysia’s communications minister rejected speculation operators were reluctant to take equity stakes in Digital Nasional, the entity established to run a single 5G wholesale network, after announcing two companies forged…
Malaysia MNOs back 5G network plan
The four major mobile operators in Malaysia issued a joint statement strongly backing a government decision to advance a plan for a state-owned entity to build a single 5G wholesale…
Ericsson talks up Malaysia 5G network benefits
Ericsson highlighted various socio-economic contributions a single nationwide 5G network will provide Malaysia including job creation and skills sharing stemming from partnerships with local contractors and other players. Digital Nasional…
GSMA warns Malaysia on risks of 5G network plan
The GSMA called on the Malaysian government to follow a set of specific recommendations to ensure the success of a proposed Single Wholesale Network (SWN) for 5G, as the industry…
GSMA Intelligence cautious on Malaysia 5G strategy
GSMA Intelligence warned a move by Malaysia’s government to deploy a single 5G network faced significant risks, citing various failures of such strategies in the 4G era and the potential…