[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's 5G in limbo: Progress delayed, frustrations amplified
After five years, why is it still so difficult to simply do what is right for the industry and ultimately the rakyat?
Fri Nov 08 2024
U Mobile’s appointment as 5G provider complies with licence conditions - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the decision does not contravene the special licence conditions for individual licences.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Govt, service providers to resolve bare telco tower issue in Sarawak
CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, TM Tech and YTL Communications will share the cost needed by the tower operators to provide 4G service.
Thu Nov 02 2023
U Mobile: Pakej Perpaduan ensures Malaysians have access to affordable connectivity
U Mobile is fully supportive of the government's Pakej Perpaduan initiatives to ensure that Malaysians have access to affordable connectivity.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Four telcos ink 5G access deals with DNB
U Mobile said it will provide 5G services to its customers from Nov 3, 2022 onwards after it signed the 5G AA with DNB on Oct 30, 2022.
Mon Oct 31 2022
MCMC issues commission directive to three telcos
The companies were Celcom Axiata Bhd, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd and U Mobile Sdn Bhd.
Fri Jun 24 2022
MNOs hail SWN continuation, stake offer in DNB
Celcom Axiata Bhd, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, Maxis Bhd and U Mobile Sdn Bhd have welcomed the Cabinet's decision to continue with the SWN model as well as to take up an equity stake in DNB.
Wed Mar 16 2022
MCMC issues fines amounting to RM3.2 mln to four telcos
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued 64 compounds amounting to RM3.2 million to four telecommunications companies (telcos) in the second quarter of 2021.
Fri Jul 16 2021
5 telcos agree to extend free daily 1GB internet data until July 31, 2021
The latest extension is to provide additional support to the people, courtesy of telecommunication companies as the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country is still unstable.
Fri Apr 30 2021
MCMC, industry players to ensure people remain connected during EMCO, CMCO
People can also use the free internet for educational activities, video conferencing, or even information-related services.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Six telcos compounded RM700,000 - MCMC
MCMC has issued a total of 15 compounds amounting to RM700,000 against six telecommunication companies (telcos) for registering prepaid SIM cards without verifying the users information in 2019.
Tue Oct 06 2020
Telcos extend free daily 1GB internet data to 24 hours
Telcos are now enhancing connectivity support for the rakyats work and learning needs by extending the access to the free daily 1GB Productivity Internet offer to 24 hours.
Wed Jul 01 2020
U Mobile service interruptions till August 2017
U Mobile Sdn Bhd will be undergoing scheduled system upgrades and maintenance this July and August.
Thu Jul 13 2017
U Mobile, digital publishers launch ebook & e-magazine purchasing service
The collaboration with SPH Magazines, Pubu eBook, FullAMark and NovelPlus, would also enable U Mobile subscribers to buy without credit card, it said in a statement today.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Best Mobile Plan in Malaysia 2016: How do I choose?
7 things you need to look at when choosing the best data plan for your needs. Comparative review of plans by Maxis, Celcom, U Mobile and Digi.
Mon Apr 25 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024