Malaysia to exceed 25.5 per cent digital GDP by 2025 with expanded 5G - Gobind
The government is confident that Malaysia can surpass the digital GDP target of 25.5 per cent by 2025 through the expansion of 5G to services beyond telecommunications
Thu Jun 27 2024
MOH working with telcos to provide free access to HEAL Line 15555
The Health Ministry (MOH) is working with telecommunications companies to provide free access to the Mental Health Crisis Helpline or HEAL Line 15555.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consumers, businesses set to benefit from second 5G network
Consumers and businesses are expected to enjoy the full benefits of 5G with more choices in the market
Tue Jun 25 2024
Malaysia ready to roll out dual 5G network - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said telecommunications companies involved in dual network model will complete the equity holding process in DNB on June 21.
Tue Jun 18 2024
PM meets with Grab founder, briefed on GX Bank's RM1.5 bln investment plan
GX Bank Bhd is a digital bank in Malaysia through a joint venture between Grab Holdings Ltd and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel).
Wed Feb 28 2024
Communications ministry developing Strategic Framework 2024-2025 - Fahmi
Among the thrusts are enhancing telecommunications infrastructure and quality accessibility, strengthening telecommunications policies.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Fahmi takes bus ride from parliament to Putrajaya to assess quality of cellular service
The test aims to assess the network coverage provided by telecommunications service providers in Malaysia.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Australia to investigate Optus outage as customers seek compensation
The government would undertake a post-incident review into the outage that hit payments, transport and hospitals.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Reconsider proposals relating to SST - Guan Eng
According to Budget 2024, the govt plans to increase SST rate to 8.0 pct, not inclusive of services such as F&B and telecommunications.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Suu Kyi appeals
Aung San Suu Kyi is appealing dozens of convictions for crimes ranging from treason and bribery to violations of the telecommunications law.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Cheaper internet prices: MCMC in final stage of negotiations with service providers
Fahmi Fadzil said the reduction in internet prices also aims to decrease the inflation rate in the country's telecommunications sector.
Thu Sep 21 2023
KKD upgrades 350 telecommunication towers affected by floods
The Ministry of Communications and Digital through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has upgraded 350 telecommunication towers affected by floods nationwide since 2014.
Fri Jan 13 2023
No email, message sent to public to claim cash prize - MCMC
MCMC has never sent any email or message to the public to claim cash prizes under a bonus scheme offered by a telecommunications company.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Astro received MSWG Industry Excellence award for corporate governance
Astro received the Industry Excellence Award for Corporate Governance (CG) Disclosure for the Telecommunications & Media category at the MSWG-ASEAN Corporate Governance Award 2021.
Mon Nov 07 2022
Malaysian MNOs can potentially save RM30 bln over 10 years with 5G - Tengku Zafrul
The implementation of the 5G network by DNB will enable MNOs in Malaysia's telecommunications industry to potentially save about RM30 billion in infrastructure construction costs in the next 10 years.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024