SHAH ALAM: The government will ensure the implementation of fifth-generation mobile network (5G) services goes according to plan despite two mobile network operators (MNO) having decided not to take a stake in Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB).
Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said following the withdrawal of the two companies, negotiations with four other MNOs will continue and are expected to conclude within two weeks, adding that they involve adjustments in the agreement documents.
He said this was because the government had decided in the original agreement that the majority (stakeholders) should come from the private sector, but the other four companies do not have 50 per cent (stake)," he told a media conference after the launch of the Keluarga Malaysia Cheap Sale @ De Dagang here today.
"The companies will also need to go back to their boards as they had initially given approval based on an 11 percent subscription, so if we were to offer more, 15 to 16 per cent, they have to go back to their boards. We have to give them time," he said.
At the same time, Annuar said as mentioned by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, the offer is open to other industry players interested in acquiring a stake in DNB.
"What is important is that the 5G rollout must remain on track to meet the priority of achieving 80 percent 5G coverage in populated areas by 2024," he added.
Annuar said if the matter can be resolved within one to two weeks, the related companies can offer 5G services for areas where infrastructure has been completed without delay.
"The Ministry is maintaining the existing planning timeline for the rollout, if possible this month, although if negotiations are until the end of September, then there has to be a rollout in early October.
"I do not want delays or the government's roll-out plans interrupted because of one or two companies changing their stand. So, we must remain on track," he said.
It was reported recently that Maxis Bhd and U Mobile Sdn Bhd had decided not to take a stake in DNB for the 5G programme. Four MNOs, namely Celcom Axiata Bhd, Digi.com Bhd, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (YES) and Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) still stand by their respective decisions to be part of the programme.
On the RM700,000 in losses incurred by Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) after its decorative trees were damaged during the National Day celebration on Wednesday, Annuar said this was caused by the overwhelming number of visitors that thronged Dataran Merdeka and Jalan Raja Laut to witness the parade.
"Maybe, as a guide, for future programmes involving the public, we should all be more responsible. Government property is also ours," he said.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Sat Sep 03 2022
Annuar said the government will ensure the implementation of fifth-generation mobile network (5G) services goes according to plan despite two MNOs having decided not to take a stake in Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB). - BERNAMA
Musim kemarau: Agensi cuaca Indonesia beri amaran cuaca panas, hujan
Kira-kira 63.66 peratus wilayah Indonesia akan mengalami musim kemarau dari Mei hingga Ogos tahun ini.
Bersih akan memantau perjalanan Pilihan Raya Kecil KKB
Pengerusi BERSIH, Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz berkata pertubuhan itu akan turut memantau perjalanan Pilihan Raya Kecil Kuala Kubu Bharu yang akan berlangsung pada 11 Mei depan.
Besut, Felda Belara catat lebih 37 darjah celsius
Felda Tenang di Besut dan Felda Belara di Kuala Terengganu merekodkan suhu panas tahap dua melebihi 37 darjah celsius selama tiga hari berturut-turut.
Bersih akan anjurkan kongres Mei depan
Bersih akan menganjurkan Kongres Bersih sebagai medan mengumpulkan pertubuhan masyarakat sivil, mahasiswa dan rakyat.
Hujan lebat lebih empat jam di Kota Tinggi
Hujan lebat lebih empat jam di Kota Tinggi, Johor menyebabkan kawasan rendah di daerah itu dinaiki air.
Bersih pantau perjalanan PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu
Gabungan Pilihan Raya Bersih dan Adil (Bersih) akan memantau perjalanan Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Kuala Kubu Baharu yang akan berlangsung pada 11 Mei depan.
AWANI Ringkas: Banjir kilat di Kota Tinggi, 1 PPS dibuka
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
PM Anwar umum peruntukan RM250,000 kepada persatuan di Parlimen Tambun
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan peruntukan sebanyak RM250,000 kepada persatuan-persatuan di kawasan Parlimen Tambun hari ini.
Bersih anjur kongres 25 Mei ini, rangka perancangan menuju PRU16
Gabungan Pilihan Raya Bersih dan Adil (Bersih) akan menganjurkan Kongres Bersih sebagai medan mengumpulkan pertubuhan masyarakat sivil, mahasiswa dan rakyat.
Sultan Ibrahim berkenan hadir Majlis Rumah Terbuka Aidilfitri Ketua Menteri Melaka
Yang di-Pertuan Agong berkenan berangkat menghadiri Majlis Rumah Terbuka Aidilfitri Ketua Menteri Melaka Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.
Annuar Musa sedia kembali ke politik jika dipelawa menjadi calon
"Memaksa diri untuk (dicalon atau bertanding) bukan cara saya."
Rafizi bidas Annuar Musa dakwa kerajaan gagal kawal ekonomi
Rafizi berkata, keutamaan dalam 2023 adalah menstabilkan harga barang dengan menurunkan inflasi kerana ia membolehkannya tidak terus melonjak naik sepertimana dialami kerajaan sebelum ini.
Pengarah Hydroshoppe dapatkan pasport untuk lawatan kerja
Mahkamah membenarkan Pengarah Hydroshoppe, Datuk Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak Shaikh mendapatkan sementara pasport.
Nik Elin sah ahli Muafakat Nasional
Peguam, Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid mengesahkan beliau merupakan ahli Muafakat Nasional (MN).
Annuar Musa bidas Rafizi, tegaskan Pas paling tersusun
Annuar membidas kenyataan Timbalan Presiden Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Rafizi Ramli berhubung dakwaan parti Islam berkenaan tidak mempunyai kekuatan organisasi dan kelebihan bakat.
Shahidan, Annuar dilantik AJK Pas Pusat
Pelantikan tersebut dicadangkan serta dipersetujui berdasarkan peruntukan Fasal 25 dan 26 Perlembagaan parti berkenaan.
Politik tidak akan stabil selagi Melayu tak bersatu - Annuar
Melayu sebagai kaum majoriti mesti menjadi teras atau tapak utama dalam landskap politik Malaysia yang mempunyai kuasa dominan.
PRK di Johor sambungan referendum rakyat - Annuar
Annuar berkata, tidak lengkap referendum itu sekiranya tidak disertai rakyat Johor yang turut memberi isyarat sama.
Pengarah syarikat gagal batal tuduhan tawar suapan berhubung ambil alih konsesi Menara KL
Mahkamah hari ini menolak permohonan seorang pengarah syarikat untuk membatalkan pertuduhan menawarkan suapan RM500,000 berhubung proses pengambilalihan konsesi Menara Kuala Lumpur.
PRN: Eizlan Yusof hilang suara bantu kempen
Datuk Seri Eizlan Yusof, 52, hampir hilang suara susulan turut berkempen bersama-sama Tan Sri Annuar Musa untuk Perikatan Nasional (PN) sempena pilihan raya negeri (PRN) sejak Julai lalu.