Axiata names Vivek Sood as new Group CEO
Axiata also announced the appointment of Dr Hans Wijayasuriya as Group Executive Director (ED) and CEO of Telco Business.
Sat Mar 25 2023
Axiata, Telenor sign deal to merge Malaysian telecoms units
The planned transaction, which remains subject to regulatory and other approvals, is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2022.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Axiata says Malaysian merger with Telenor to be sealed within days
Izzaddin said both Axiata and Telenor have concluded the due diligence process and are hopeful to sign the agreement soon.
Tue Jun 15 2021
How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens
Telecom and internet service providers were told to install intercept spyware that allows the army to eavesdrop on citizen's communication.
Wed May 19 2021
Military coup puts Telenor's future in Myanmar on the line
Telenor has around 18 million customers in Myanmar.
Fri May 07 2021
AmInvest reiterates its buy call on Axiata
AmInvest said the merger would bring equal benefits to both Axiata and Telenor.
Wed Apr 14 2021
Research houses maintain neutral rating on Telecom sector amid proposed Celcom-Digi merger
Kenanga Research has maintained its 'neutral' rating on telecommunication sector amid the news of advanced talks between Axiata and Telenor.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Axiata, Telenor in talks to form Malaysia's top mobile operator
Local ownership will exceed 51 pct with Malaysian institutional investors owning at least 17.9 pct of shares in Celcom Digi, Axiata said.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Axiata reasonably confident of Celcom-Digi merger approvals
Axiata Group Bhd and Telenor Asia, the parent company of Digi.com Bhd, are "reasonably confident" of getting approvals for a merger between Celcom Axiata Bhd and Digi.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Axiata-Telenor to create mega-telco through merger
Axiata and Swedish-based firm Telenor announced a mega-merger yesterday - to create the largest telco company in Malaysia and one of Asia's largest.
Tue May 07 2019
Telenor: Malaysia Not Waiting to Play 5G Catch Up
Head of Telenor Research Bjrn Taale Sandberg was impressed by what he saw at Putrajayas first 5G showcase last weekend.
Thu Apr 25 2019
Malaysians digital front-runners in mobile communication: Study
A Telenor Research study shows that Malaysians are the overall digital front-runners in mobile communication compared with Asian and European counterparts.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025