Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), an SPV of the Ministry of Finance, which is responsible for the development of 5G telecommunication and broadband network across Malaysia, has awarded the 5G rollout concession to Ericsson. The concession involves designing and construction works for the 5G network in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, and some parts of Kuala Lumpur. The estimated investment value of the project is MYR11 billion (US$2.64 billion).
As part of the concession, Ericsson will also arrange financing and manage the network once it is operational. The network will cover core, radio access and transport network, operation and business support systems and managed systems as well as support for local vendors.
Digital Nasional Bhd is expecting to launch 5G services by the end of 2021 in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
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May 17, 2021
Nine contracts worth US$ 320 million awarded for RTS link PPP
RTS Operations, a joint venture between Malaysia's Prasarana and Singapore's SMRT, has awarded nine contracts worth RM 1 billion (US$ 320 million) for rolling stock and system works of Johor Bahr...
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May 11, 2021
Eight companies to compete for 5G network PPP in Malaysia
Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), an SPV owned by the Ministry of Finance in Malaysia, has invited eight companies to develop a 5G telecommunication and broadband network across the country. The selected co...
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MRT launched RFI for the Circle line MRT3 PPP project in Kuala Lumpur
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RFP launched for Waste to Energy PPP in Sungai Udang
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Land acquisition started for Kulim international airport PPP
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