Pakistani government creates subcommittee to tackle 3G auction issue

Malaysia’s telcos have reportedly agreed to suspend plans that would have seen them impose a 6% tax on pre-paid line on customers from 15 September 2011, the Star Online reports. It is understood that all operators have agreed to hold off on implementing the new charges until after a discussion with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The move comes after widespread criticism of the proposals by both consumers and political figures alike; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said last week that the proposals had not been approved by the Finance Ministry. [More]

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