The previous deadline was 18 December 2023.The SOE Restructuring Unit (SRU) has ruled out any further extension.The last date for receiving clarification requests from prospective bidders is 13 December.

SRU hopes the issuance of Request for Proposal; opening of data room and qualified bidders’ due diligence to take place in the first quarter of 2024.

In November, the Finance Ministry issued a notice on RfQ from interested parties to acquire a 50.23% stake in SLT.

Separately the case filed by SLT against the sharing of spectrum via the proposed merger between Dialog Axiata and Airtel will be taken up on 12 December.