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U Mobile Named Top 5G Network Provider by Ookla and OpenSignal
Independent audits reveal U Mobile as the leading 5G operator in Malaysia following the deployment of its proprietary ULTRA5G network infrastructure.
U Mobile Net Losses Hit RM1.62 Billion Amid Aggressive 5G Expansion
Rapid infrastructure investment drives U Mobile’s widening deficit as the telco prioritizes market share gains over short-term profitability.
Malaysia Eyes Deepened Economic Ties with Maldives to Boost Growth
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim seeks to leverage parliamentary cooperation and digital integration to unlock new trade and tourism opportunities between Malaysia and the Maldives.
Southeast Asian Mobile Network Emissions Climb 20% Amid Green Energy Hurdles
A new GSMA report highlights a significant rise in carbon emissions across regional telco operations despite increased data traffic and connectivity.
U Mobile Secures Top Network Spot in H1 2026 Rankings
Ookla names U Mobile Malaysia's top network for the first half of 2026, marking a pivotal moment before the telco's transition away from the DNB 5G infrastructure.
Bursa Malaysia Gains Momentum as Banking and Telco Stocks Rally
Increased investor appetite for major financial and telecommunications stocks drove a positive start to the week for the local bourse.
Khazanah Research Institute Calls for Shared Liability in Cyber Financial Scam Fight
Experts urge a shift from victim-blaming to corporate accountability as national fraud losses surpass RM2.77 billion.
MyRepublic Expands Hyperpeer Gaming Optimization Service to Malaysia
The new subscription-based routing service aims to reduce lag for gamers regardless of their existing home internet provider.
Axiata Earnings Miss Targets Amid Tax Pressures As Analysts Slash Forecasts
Higher taxation has dragged Axiata Group’s first-half profits down by 38 percent, prompting a significant reduction in earnings projections.
CelcomDigi Launches Massive 1,631GB Data Pass for RM6.90 Through September
Prepaid and postpaid subscribers can now access over 1.6 terabytes of mobile data for a nominal fee to support heavy data usage during the festive season.
CelcomDigi and HELP University Forge Alliance to Bridge Digital Skills Gap
The telco giant and local university are launching work-based learning models to prepare students and professionals for a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Axiata Group Profits Surge as Cash Flow Hits RM678 Million
The telecommunications giant more than doubled its underlying profit in the first half of the year, bolstered by strong operational cash flow.
CelcomDigi Launches Voice Firewall to Combat Rising Scam Calls
The telco giant is integrating a new network-level security system to automatically block fraudulent calls and protect subscribers from digital threats.
CelcomDigi Deploys Network-Wide Voice Firewall to Combat Rising Scam Calls
The telco provider has implemented an automated detection system that identifies and flags millions of fraudulent calls before they reach subscribers.
MCMC Eyes Nationwide Expansion of Filtered Internet Access to Private Campuses
Following a successful pilot at Selangor mosques, authorities are exploring a broader rollout of restricted internet connectivity to private educational institutions.
Bursa Malaysia Breaks Losing Streak With Gains In Key Sectors
The KLCI rose 7.5 points on Tuesday as investors turned their attention to commodities, banking, and telecommunications stocks.
CelcomDigi Reports Steady First Half Earnings Performance
Kenanga Research maintains an outperform rating on CelcomDigi following solid growth in the first half of the 2026 financial year.
CelcomDigi Earnings Strengthen as Merger Synergy Drives Operational Efficiency
RHB analysts have raised the target price for CelcomDigi to US$0.90 as the firm accelerates cost savings following network integration.
Vibe Mobile Enters Malaysian Market with U Mobile-Powered 5G Plans
The new MVNO offers prepaid connectivity starting from RM17 monthly by leveraging U Mobile’s extensive network infrastructure.
U Mobile Announces Strategic AI Integration Partnership With OpenAI
The Malaysian mobile operator is the first local telecommunications provider to collaborate with the creator of ChatGPT.
U Mobile Secures Top 5G Performance Metrics in Latest Opensignal Report
The telco dominated Opensignal’s 5G performance rankings shortly before completing its full transition away from the national network provider.
Malaysia To Pilot Direct-To-Device Satellite Connectivity Under JENDELA Phase 2
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirms upcoming satellite trials in Sabah to enable mobile connectivity without traditional cell towers.
ITMAX System Secures RM134 Million Kota Kinabalu Smart City Contract
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has appointed ITMAX System to lead infrastructure and digital connectivity efforts for the Kota Kinabalu Smart City project.
U Mobile Launches Innovation Hub to Advance 5G-Advanced and AI Technologies
The new Enterprise Innovation Platform serves as a research and development centre for local businesses to explore next-generation connectivity and artificial intelligence.
Starlink Direct-to-Cell Technology Set for Malaysian Trial Run
The upcoming trial will allow standard 4G mobile devices to connect to Starlink satellites without specialized hardware.
Malaysia To Pilot Starlink Direct-to-Cell Satellite Connectivity
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has confirmed plans for a trial of Starlink’s satellite-to-phone technology in Malaysia.
