COMMENT | There are many unanswered questions over the second 5G network awarded to U Mobile, which is now going ahead with China’s Huawei to roll out the Peninsular Malaysia part, and another Chinese firm, ZTE, taking on Sabah and Sarawak.

However, U Mobile chairperson Vincent Tan’s announcement was rather sketchy and scanty and devoid of necessary details, with no solid deadlines mentioned at all, and mentioning the usual platitudes and thanks to the Madani government and the MCMC.

“Our goal is to build a Next Gen 5G network that drives growth, sparks innovation, and sets new benchmarks for Malaysia’s digital economy,” said Vincent Tan, chairperson of U Mobile, in a series of empty cliches.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who was present at the signing ceremony, lent a face but...