Govt holding discussions with telcos to cut prices for consumers, says Fahmi


Fahmi said the government is committed to defend the right to freedom of speech. He added, however, it should never be used to point of defamation or making baseless accusations. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Digital Ministry is looking into the possibility of reducing the prices of services offered by local telecommunications companies.

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil (pic) said he had asked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the companies to conduct a study to fulfill the people’s aspiration for cheaper telecommunications services.

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