![Malaysia to exceed 25.5 per cent digital GDP by 2025 with expanded 5G - Gobind Malaysia to exceed 25.5 per cent digital GDP by 2025 with expanded 5G - Gobind](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719478739_GobindSinghDeo.jpg)
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 MOH working with telcos to provide free access to HEAL Line 15555](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719300705_TBDATUKLUKANISMAN.jpg)
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, businesses set to benefit from second 5G network](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719285049_TBg.jpg)
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 Malaysia ready to roll out dual 5G network - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718708338_Fahmifadzil.jpg)
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
![Ministry of Digital spearheads bilateral collaboration in Cambodia Ministry of Digital spearheads bilateral collaboration in Cambodia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710241374_TBMDEC.jpg)
Ministry of Digital spearheads bilateral collaboration in Cambodia
The Ministry of Digital and its agency MDEC embarked on an official visit to Cambodia from 10th to 12th March to participate in the DGF 2024.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![PM meets with Grab founder, briefed on GX Bank's RM1.5 bln investment plan PM meets with Grab founder, briefed on GX Bank's RM1.5 bln investment plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71709116969_AnwarIbrahimGrab.jpg)
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 Communications ministry developing Strategic Framework 2024-2025 - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707218797_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
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 Fahmi takes bus ride from parliament to Putrajaya to assess quality of cellular service](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704794974_TBfahmifadziljp.jpg)
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 Australia to investigate Optus outage as customers seek compensation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699511839_Optus.jpg)
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
![Govt, service providers to resolve bare telco tower issue in Sarawak Govt, service providers to resolve bare telco tower issue in Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71698839285_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
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
![Reconsider proposals relating to SST - Guan Eng Reconsider proposals relating to SST - Guan Eng](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658389432_TBlimguaneng.jpg)
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 Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Suu Kyi appeals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41672390543_AungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
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 Cheaper internet prices: MCMC in final stage of negotiations with service providers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695275510_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
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
![5G: Maxis' participation in DNB shows recognition of its cost-effectiveness, says BMI 5G: Maxis' participation in DNB shows recognition of its cost-effectiveness, says BMI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61655302117_Maxis.jpg)
5G: Maxis' participation in DNB shows recognition of its cost-effectiveness, says BMI
Participating telecommunication companies recognised that it would be more cost-effective to pool their investments, BMI said.
Mon Jul 24 2023
![Menara isyarat telekomunikasi baharu dibina di utara Afghanistan Menara isyarat telekomunikasi baharu dibina di utara Afghanistan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41687398475_SalaamNetwork.jpg)
Menara isyarat telekomunikasi baharu dibina di utara Afghanistan
Ia akan membolehkan penduduk yang tinggal di Wakhan dan sekitarnya mendapat akses kepada perkhidmatan suara dan data 3G.
Thu Jun 22 2023