TM to spend higher capex for growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Research firms expect Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) capital expenditure (capex) to remain elevated to drive its next stage of growth and fulfil the commitment under the government’s digitalisation agenda. MIDF Research said the company planned to continue investing in its capex not only in its core business but also beyond the organic growth […]
TM, Astro collaborate to deliver high quality digital experience
KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd and Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (Astro) today inked deals to collaborate in delivering high-quality digital experience to all Malaysians. The collaboration also signifies both companies’ commitment to support the “Jalinan Digital Negara” (Jendela) initiative in providing wider broadband coverage and a better […]
Astro to benefit from 5G singular network
KUALA LUMPUR: Astro Malaysia Holdings would be a potential beneficiary to the fifth-generation (5G) open access as it can be a provider of mobile, broadband and content services, Citi Research said. The research house said the government’s plan to build a singular 5G network infrastructure could potentially lead to Astro’s entry as a mobile virtual […]
Govt improving broadband services in Baram
KUCHING: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (MCMC) is prioritising the provision of rural broadband services to areas such as longhouses and villages including those in Baram. “This is our effort to bridge the digital gap between urban and rural areas,” said Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin in reply to a […]
Govt to reduce broadband coverage gaps in Sabah, Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is conducting a thorough study on the use of satellite technology to provide broadband access to Sabah and Sarawak via the National Digital Infrastructure Laboratory (IDN Lab) series programme to be held on Aug 13 and 14, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. IDN Lab is a series of discussions, facilitated […]
Astro expands its broadband services with Allo partnership
KUALA LUMPUR: Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (Astro) and Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) wholly-owned subsidiary Allo Technology Sdn Bhd (Allo) have announced a strategic partnership where Astro will offer its unique bundled broadband and content offering to new and existing residential areas connected by Allo. In a statement today, Astro group chief executive officer (CEO) Henry Tan said the offering, which […]
MCMC allocates RM3 bln to roll out 6 NFCP projects this year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced the implementation of six projects under the National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan (NFCP) for this year following the Economic Stimulus Package 2020 announced by the government yesterday. At a total cost of RM3 billion, the plan intends to reduce the digital divide through the expansion of coverage and improvements in the […]
