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Lawmaker backs dual 5G approach to safeguard Malaysia's digital sovereignty
A government MP has thrown his weight behind the administration's strategy of maintaining multiple technology pathways for 5G deployment. Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said the balanced approach will protect the country's digital independence.
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Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has advocated for the continuation of Malaysia's dual-track 5G policy, arguing that maintaining multiple technology partners is essential for national digital security.
The Langkawi MP stressed that the East-West approach—leveraging technology solutions from both Eastern and Western vendors—provides Malaysia with strategic flexibility and reduces dependency on any single supplier or ecosystem.
According to Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, diversifying 5G infrastructure development aligns with broader efforts to strengthen Malaysia's digital sovereignty while ensuring the country remains competitive in emerging technology adoption.
The comments reflect ongoing government deliberations on how Malaysia should position itself amid global technology competition and supply chain considerations. The dual-pathway strategy has been presented as a pragmatic middle ground that allows the country to access quality technology solutions while maintaining autonomy in critical digital infrastructure decisions.
The remarks come as Malaysia continues to develop its digital economy framework and 5G rollout plans across the nation.