[COLUMNIST] Gegenpressing stalled pathway: The urgency of Malaysia’s 5G transition
Malaysia must expedite its 5G Dual Wholesale Network transition to break the monopoly and align with global trends.
Tue Oct 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] The Ringgit's slide: Shattered confidence due to flip-flopping
To restore confidence, the government must provide more transparency and predictability in its decision-making.
Mon Jun 26 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout - Bending the truth like no other
So given all the facts based on data, science and economics, are we still to pursue the Single Wholesale Network (SWN) Model?
Wed May 03 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout: Credible way forward
MNOs must reflect the benefit of lower costs to the New Access Agreement to improve affordability of 5G services to the people.
Mon Apr 17 2023
[COLUMNIST] Strategies moving forward for Malaysia (Part 2) - Gaps and Opportunities
Policies must move to needs-based policies, instead of discriminatory, arbitrary and knee-jerk policies.
Tue Apr 11 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G rollout: Swift way forward away from SWN
There are no examples worldwide where the high expectations placed on nation-scale SWN would have come to fruition, says Dr Rais Hussin.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Meeting with MOF next week to discuss 5G, DNB - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said a meeting between his ministry and the MOF will be held next week to discuss issues involving the 5G network and SWN operator DNB.
Wed Dec 07 2022
[COLUMNIST] Reviewing contentious DNB's 5G
Can DNB pinpoint anywhere from the National 5G Task Force Report that 5G would be critical for rural coverage?
Tue Dec 06 2022
[COLUMNIST] DNB's 5G: Eternally revolving deadline
6G is in trials now, and even before the waves of 5G settles in Malaysia, 6G will start its roll-out elsewhere.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Identified 5G spectrum allocated to DNB
All the identified 5G spectrum, namely the 700MHz, 3.5GHz and 28GHz bands, have been allocated to DNB, Zahidi Zainul Abidin said.
Tue Jul 26 2022
[COLUMNIST] DNB's window dressing continues
Government officials still ardently trying to convince that our telecommunications industry descent continues 'according to the plan'.
Thu Jul 21 2022
MNOs call for meeting with govt, want details on 5G SWN stake offer
MNOs would like to discuss and seek input from the government on the details of the proposed equity stake offer with regard to the SWN model for 5G.
Thu Mar 24 2022
[COLUMNIST] DNB's window dressing
In this country, data, science, economics and plain logic falls on deaf ears of policy-makers to no avail for the nation-building.
Tue Mar 22 2022
SWN model, equity participation create win-win situation to resolve 5G rollout - Investment bank
The government's decision to maintain the 5G network as a SWN with the option for MNOs to buy an up to 70 pct stake in DNB is a win-win situation.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Govt's decision on SWN model reflects aspiration for digital Malaysia
The government's decision to continue with the SWN model for the deployment of 5G in the country reflects the national aspiration for an inclusive digital Malaysia, said Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM).
Thu Mar 17 2022
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024