DNB chairman Datuk Asri Hamidon (pic) said the group remains on track in its efforts to bring the best, competitively-priced technology and solution to drive 5G adoption nationwide.
PETALING JAYA: Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has inked an RM11bil deal with Ericsson (M) Sdn Bhd to accelerate the deployment of Malaysia’s nationwide fifth generation (5G) network and ecosystem that is projected to create 100, 000 jobs.
The 5G network will be launched by end 2021 in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya and in other parts of the country at later dates, according to DNB.
In a statement yesterday, DNB said the deal would include tower rental and fibre leasing, of which more than 60% is expected to benefit bumiputra and other Malaysian contractors over the next 10 years.
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LAST year was one of the most challenging time for the Malaysian economy as the country navigated the Covid-19 health pandemic. Due to the global economic challenges and border closures, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) recorded a -5.6% growth.
However, with the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations globally and locally, we are able to look forward to emerging from this worst health pandemic and making transitions into a recovery phase.
This is an opportune time for us to find sustainable ways to future-proof ourselves, as well as to strengthen our social and economic models.
The Malaysian government has already made great strides in this direction with the recently launched myDIGITAL initiative and the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint. This plan is imperative to the nation and the rakyat as it focuses on accelerating the country’s progress as a technologically-advanced economy, whilst ensuring that no Malaysian get left behind.
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