In denying that the contract had been awarded to China’s telecommunications giant Huawei via direct negotiations, Fahmi Fadzil said any parties interested in the tender bid can do so when the tender is opened.
The share subscription agreement on equity stakes in 5G special purpose vehicle Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) should be signed by telecommunication (telco) companies in the coming weeks, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Muda’s Bandar Utama candidate Abe Lim has brushed aside speculation that she was fielded as a candidate due to rumours of her “close ties” with party president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.