AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS Legal Pressure on Telecom: Telekom Malaysia says it will keep cooperating with the US DOJ over former TM USA executives charged with allegedly siphoning $20M+ using forged records, while the case remains in US court. Coverage Fixes in Malaysia: Malaysia’s MCMC is proposing new towers in Felda Chiku 2 under the Jendela plan after tests found blind spots and residents reported years of unstable service; Starlink may be considered as a temporary stopgap. West Africa Broadband Push: The US Trade and Development Agency is funding a feasibility study for about 1,500 US-made base stations across Nigeria, Ghana, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to expand trusted connectivity and counter China’s telecom dominance. IoT Security Move: Ooredoo launched IoT SecureConnect, an operator-led Zero Trust security solution for connected devices. Pakistan SIM/WhatsApp Crackdown: PTA warned WhatsApp accounts tied to inactive or unregistered SIMs could be blocked, alongside a nationwide SIM sales ban overnight. Network Quality Under Fire (Nigeria): NCC says fibre cuts hit 27,000 in 2025 and is seeking national security support to curb vandalism and protect service quality.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.