Huawei Technologies got a break from Malaysia after getting shunned by several markets because of espionage fears when its major telecommunications company, Maxis, inked a deal with the Chinese giant as the hardware supplier for its 5G network rollout.
To help build Malaysia's ultrafast network, Maxis forged a partnership with Huawei as witnessed by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Arshad Raja Tun Uda, chairman of Maxis, said the agreement is an important step for Malaysia with transformation upon everyone yet again and companies are "leveraging smarter solutions" for efficiency and improvement of user experience like never before.
He added that as Malaysia moves "further into the digital age, the country needs a next-generation network that is robust and powerful enough to support advanced applications" for connected homes, smart agriculture and smart city among many things which 5G brings.
The signed agreement will have Huawei supplying 5G equipment and services together with 4G LTE within three years to Maxis.
Even if Huawei had been sanctioned in some developed economies, Maxis is confident with Huawei according to CEO Gokhan Ogut.
The administration of US President Donald Trump warned that Huawei's 5G equipment may have "back doors" that could get used for cyberespionage.
Among the countries that prevented Huawei from joining their fifth-generation networks are Australia, New Zealand, UK, and the US.
In 2018, UK removed equipment supplied by Huawei used for the emergency services communications system.
Germany was reported to be considering strict security standards that might keep the Chinese company out.
The largest telecom company in the Netherlands has indicated that they're saying no to Huawei's core 5G equipment but is open to "less-sensitive products."
Ogut stressed that "Huawei is a long-term partner for Maxis."
He also pointed out that Maxis' 4G network was [enabled] by Huawei's technology thus, the company isn't seeing any issues going forth with its 5G rollout.
Upon the end of 2019, when the Malaysian government releases the 5G-compatible spectrum allocation, people in Malaysia will get to enjoy 5G already.
Confirming Malaysia's confidence is Huawei Malaysia CEO Michael Yuan who said that despite resistance from the West, the Chinese company continues to win awards and contracts from countries with 5G.
Huawei just received an award from Cybersecurity Malaysia for excellence.
Ogut said Maxis will also be given by Huawei's expert insights, product solutions and standards that will make 5G easier to deploy and operate in his country.
5G is the next level of mobile connectivity able to host cutting-edge products including autonomous vehicles and smart home devices because of its rapid transmission speeds while improving rural internet connectivity.
