TOKYO (Bernama): Strategic alliances with international telecommunication giants are necessary for Malaysia to acquire and keep up with technology, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. When we have a joint venture with a foreign company, it does not mean that we surrender our telecommunications business to them. The prime minister was responding to a question on the proposed merger of Norway's Telenor Group and Axiata Group Bhd of Malaysia. So we welcome them, we work with them, and we acquire their technology,” Dr Mahathir said. Meanwhile, when asked if the country was now taking a softer stance towards China as reflected by his decision on Huawei, Dr Mahathir said it was a reasonable stand.

Source: The Star May 31, 2019 11:03 UTC