Equity

Malaysian MNOs execute share subscription agreements with DNB as part of transition to Dual Network model for 5G
Each of the 5 telcos will take a 14% and inject US$50m into DNB Key questions still remain in the air especially with regard to 2nd 5G network
Malaysian mobile operators execute share subscription agreements with DNB
MNOs expected to make 5G services available to users from Oct 2022 DNB continues to work towards 80% coverage of populated areas by 2024
Despite last minute decision by Maxis and UMobile to not take equity in Digital Nasional Bhd, agreement with other 4 MNOs to be concluded soon
No impact on discussions on 5G Access Agreements which are progressing Maxis, UMobile decision leads to speculation of future corporate exercise
Malaysian MNOs to discuss next steps with government in DNB 5G shareholding
MNOs to discuss and seek input on details of proposed equity stake offer 5G will bring key benefits to businesses, customers, and Government
DNB welcomes govt decision to retain SWN for Malaysian’s 5G rollout with telcos invited to take stake in DNB
To discuss & agree all aspects related to proposed equity participation Extending commercial pilot to 30 June, to aid seamless transition for telcos
Digerati50: The joy of nurturing startups
The thrill of beng the first to recognize the potential of emerging Malaysian startups where others only see risk, is just one of the factors that fuels the drive of Nazrin Hassan of Cradle.  
Singapore tycoon Peter Lim takes stake in The Edge's property portal
Peter Lim, the Singaporean billionaire owner of the Valencia football club, has taken a 20% interest in the property portal recently launched by Kuala Lumpur-based The Edge Media Group, for an undisclosed sum.
Humble enough to seek feedback, hungry enough to move faster
Piktochart, helmed by the wife-and-husband team of Goh Ai Ching and Andrea Zaggia, is off to Silicon Valley this weekend for the experience of a lifetime. With the start-up community here keenly interested in how they do, Digital News Asia decided to go back to basics and ask Goh, who is the face of Piktochart, about the journey so far, her own background and what she has learnt so far.
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