MP urges Malaysia to retain dual 5G ecosystems from West and East
Wan Fayhsal praised the 5G policy that uses both Ericsson and Huawei equipment and called for its continuation in the 2027 budget debate.
In the parliamentary debate on the 2027 budget, Wan Fayhsal commended one outlet 5G strategy that splits the network between Digital Nasional Bhd using Ericsson hardware and U Mobile deploying Huawei solutions. He cited the government's aim to benefit from both Western and Eastern technologies, echoing remarks by MP Anwar. Fayhsal urged the government to maintain this dual approach to avoid reliance on a single supplier, improve network quality, and bolster investor trust.
He connected the issue to the proposed RM2 billion sovereign AI cloud, which will be overseen by Telekom Malaysia and may incorporate Huawei's Ascend 910C chip. The minister of communications, Fahmi Fadzil, has indicated ongoing efforts to protect government data, reinforcing the need for a balanced tech portfolio.
Why it matters
Keeping both 5G ecosystems helps Malaysia protect digital sovereignty while attracting diverse tech investment.
How this story developed
- Oct 20 Malaysia pushes homegrown TuJu navigation app to replace Waze over security concerns
- Oct 22 DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng criticised TuJu as a national embarrassment and demanded accountability for the project.
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