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DNB’s fall from grace

The government’s 5G flagship is quickly losing relevance.

May 08, 2025
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Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), once pitched as Malaysia’s future-proof digital backbone, is being slowly dismantled as its monopoly slips.

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