Govt will step in if MNOs fail to reach 5G stake deal

Fahmi said artificial intelligence would help Malaysian companies address rising cybersecurity challenges.

PETALING JAYA: In what seems to be a warning to mobile network operators (MNOs), Fahmi Fadzil remarked that the government will step in to finalise the ownership of the dual 5G network operators if the MNOs fail to reach an agreement.

The Communications and Digital Minister made the comment as the government’s efforts to complete the equity sale of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) – the first phase of the dual 5G network – continues to suffer multiple delays.