DOHA, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called for greater respect for national sovereignty in shaping telecommunications policies, warning against a form of "technology colonialism" in which technologically advanced nations dictate how other countries develop and deploy their digital infrastructure.
MWC Doha: Nations Must Not Fall Victim To 'Technology Colonialism' - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil, MWC Doha, technology, digital sover
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Malaysia's Communications Minister warned against 'technology colonialism' at MWC Doha, stressing national sovereignty in telecom policies.
- Malaysia advocates for nations to decide their own tech policies without external influence.
- Fahmi highlighted Malaysia's 5G rollout, initially using a single wholesale network despite advice against it.
- The country transitioned to a dual-network model, balancing domestic and international tech standards.
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