DNB board to meet soon on 5G share sale deal

[ KUALA LUMPUR: The newly appointed board of directors of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) will convene a meeting next Tuesday to look into the due diligence report regarding the 5G share sale agreement (SSA), before making any recommendations on the directions of the second 5G network soon to be established. “There is this whole process … Read more

DNB denies claims of impropriety over 5G rollout

[ KUALA LUMPUR: Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) strongly denies allegations of not being transparent in its internal operations and rejects the insinuation of any impropriety in the governance and procurement practices. In a statement on Saturday (April 20), DNB said its tender and procurement processes are structured according to the strictest governance standards and best … Read more

Maxis pledges full support to government’s 5G delivery model

[ PETALING JAYA: Maxis Bhd is supportive of the government’s rollout of the country’s second 5G network, dismissing claims that economic factors may hinder the development of an independent network. In a statement, the telecommunications company (telco) expressed its readiness to develop another fifth generation of wireless cellular network, or widely known as 5G, having … Read more

5G coverage reaches 80.2% in populated areas, says Fahmi

[ PUTRAJAYA: The country’s 5G coverage has reached 80.2% in populated areas as of Dec 31, surpassing the target of 80%, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister, who is also unity government spokesman, said that the government would announce the proposed shift to a dual 5G network model soon. He said the Special Task Force … Read more