Malaysia, located in Southeast Asia, is a nation with a diverse geography that ranges from coastal plains to mountainous regions, with a population of over 33 million people evenly distributed across urban and rural areas. The country is divided into two regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, separated by the South China Sea. Malaysia's telecommunications landscape is advanced with high mobile penetration rates and a growing fibre broadband market. The country is at the forefront of 5G development in Southeast Asia with an active push from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). It also shows promise in renewable energy technologies, specifically in the fields of solar power and bioenergy. The government's National Green Technology Policy reflects a commitment to sustainable development.

ITU Region
Region-3
Geographic Region
Asia & Pacific
Regulatory Body
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
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Mobile Network Operators

The are 5 companies operating mobile networks in this region.

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CelcomDigi

CelcomDigi Berhad, formerly known as Digi.Com Berhad, is a prominent telecommunications conglomerate and mobile service provider in Malaysia. The company was initially founded as Digi.Com on March 28, 1997. On November 30, 2022, following a merger between Celcom and Digi, the company was rebranded as CelcomDigi. The merger was approved by both Celcom and Digi shareholders on November 18, 2022, and completed on November 30, 2022. CelcomDigi is jointly owned by Axiata and Norwegian-based Telenor, each holding a 33.1% stake, with the remaining 33.8% held by public funds. As of 2023, CelcomDigi is...
Country
Malaysia
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Maxis

Maxis Berhad is a prominent telecommunications service provider based in Malaysia. The company was established in 1993 by Ananda Krishnan, a Malaysian tycoon, and it has since grown to become a leading player in the industry. Maxis is primarily owned by Binariang GSM Sdn Bhd, with a majority stake of around 65%. The remaining shares are dispersed among various institutional and individual investors. The company's operations are mainly focused on providing a range of telecommunication services and digital applications, serving millions of customers across Malaysia.
Country
Malaysia
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U Mobile

U Mobile Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian mobile telecommunications service provider, originally founded in 1998 as MiTV Networks Sdn. Bhd. The company underwent several transformations and rebranding, eventually becoming U Mobile. It is a private limited company headquartered at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of U Television Sdn. Bhd., previously known as U Telecom Media Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and MiTV Corporation Sdn. Bhd. The key stakeholders include ST Telemedia with a 35% share, U Television Sdn. Bhd. with 21%, Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor with 15%...
Country
Malaysia
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Telekom Malaysia (TM)

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) is a prominent telecommunications company in Malaysia, tracing its origins back to the establishment of the Telecommunications Department of Malaya in 1946. Initially, the company provided fixed-line, radio, and television broadcasting services across the country. In 1968, the Telecommunications Department of Malaya merged with the Telecommunications Department of Sabah and Sarawak to form the Telecommunications Department of Malaysia, also known as Jabatan Telekom Malaysia (JTM). On October 12, 1984, it was rebranded as Telekom Malaysia. TM is a publicly traded...
Country
Malaysia
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Yes

Yes, a Malaysian telecommunications company, is a subsidiary of YTL Communications Sdn. Bhd., which is part of the larger YTL Corporation Berhad. The company was founded on November 19, 2010, by Yeoh Tiong Lay and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. YTL Communications serves as the communications arm of YTL Corporation, a leading infrastructure conglomerate in Malaysia. Yes is known for its pioneering efforts in the telecommunications sector, being the first in Malaysia to offer 5G services in 2021. The company operates under the native dialing prefix identifiers of 018 and 011-1.
Country
Malaysia
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