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MCMC will cooperate with MACC on the latest Auditor-General Report 2018 Series 1 which claims that MCMC had misused public funds.

The local Internet traffic exchange in Malaysia recorded a new highest traffic peak point of 412Gbps in May 2019 according to MyIX.

A recent World Bank report published in June 2019 recognises the efforts of MCMC in uplifting the country’s telecommunications sector.

MCMC seeking feedback from the public on spectrum allocation matters in relation to 700MHz, 2300MHz and 2600MHz spectrum bands.

MCMC said that up to 60 USP locations nationwide will experience mobile service disruption. No timeline were provided on service restoration.

The Major Problem with Consumer Forum Malaysia (CFM) right now is the Board of Councilors with representative from the Regulatory Team.

MCMC has issued a Call for Collaboration to invite interested valid license holders to submit their proposals for the 5G Demonstration Projects.

MCMC has said that affordability is among the reasons behind Malaysia’s continued support for Huawei's potential of the 5G technology.

The Malaysia 5G Task Force has increased its membership from 30 during its initial stages to 110 as of 31 May 2019. - MCMC

CFM said the General Consumer Code (GCC) of Practice is crucial to be reviewed for faster resolution time of complaints handling.

Telekom Malaysia (TM) Streamyx 1Mbps now cost RM66/month, but only for differently-abled people or golongan kelainan upaya (OKU).

MCMC: 7 Malaysia-based Telcos have pledge to improve customer service and experience- Maxis, Celcom Axiata, TIME, Telekom Malaysia, Digi, and U Mobile.

GSA: There are now 235 operators in 93 countries around the world that have launched, demonstrated, are testing or trialling 5G as of May 2019.

Following the proposed merger between Celcom Axiata and Digi, the MCMC released two documents relating to merger and guidelines.

Perak State Goverment wants to implement a statewide ban on the construction of telecommunications transmission towers on buildings.