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DNB speeds up 5G growth (opens the original)
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PETALING JAYA: Digital Nasional Bhd’s (DNB) completion of a RM5.2bil syndicated Islamic term financing marks a significant step in Malaysia’s transition to a dual 5G network, providing the wholesale network operator with a longer-term funding structure as ownership shifts towards its three mobile network operators (MNO) shareholders. The financing, among the largest syndicated facilities arranged for an unlisted Malaysian company, refinances DNB’s Government Guarantee Revolving Credit Facility,
AirAsia’s balance-sheet test (opens the original)
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AIRASIA Group Bhd adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has dismissed talk of a government rescue for the airline. But he has to convince investors that the airline’s numbers are as strong as his confidence. The AirAsia co-founder was emphatic at a media briefing in Bangkok recently, saying there had been no discussions with Putrajaya over a bailout and that the group had more than RM1bil in liquidity. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks. Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90
Fernandes rubbishes claims AirAsia needs government aid (opens the original)
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KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has rubbished claims that the low-cost carrier is relying on government assistance to weather its financial difficulties, insisting that there have been no discussions with Putrajaya on a rescue or bailout. Fernandes said AirAsia remained confident in its liquidity position and was instead pursuing commercial financing, including debt refinancing, as it navigates sharply higher jet fuel prices and geopolitical uncertainty.
Critical safety net (opens the original)
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THE Social Security Organisation’s (Socso or Perkeso) Employment Injury Scheme for Non-Work Accidents, or Lindung 24 Jam, is sparking debate among Malaysian workers over whether they should remain in the scheme and whether private insurance is still necessary. Effective June 1, the scheme provides round-the-clock protection for non-work-related accidents, covering employees even while travelling for personal reasons, spending time with family or carrying out everyday activities. Cancel anytime.
Dual networks: Boost or burden? (opens the original)
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MALAYSIA’S decision to move from a single wholesale 5G network to a dual-network model marked one of the country’s biggest telecommunications policy reversals. Supporters argued that appointing U Mobile Sdn Bhd as the country’s second 5G network provider would inject competition, spur innovation and reduce reliance on a single infrastructure owner. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks. Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year
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