Dividend yields add lustre to telecoms sector
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) may fund longer-term capital expenditure from additional borrowings, freeing internally generated cash for dividends moving forward.
Uncertain future as DNB stakeholder changes
Analysts remain "neutral" on the telecommunication sector amid uncertainty over the impact of the takeover of Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) by mobile network operators (MNO).
Affordability to anchor telecoms sector growth
PETALING JAYA: The telecommunications (telecoms) sector is expected to remain supportive of digital inclusion, underpinned by affordable pricing and continued industry-government collaboration, says CIMB Securities Research.
U Mobile, TM holds 5G kick-off meeting, agreement being finalised
KUALA LUMPUR: U Mobile Sdn Bhd held a 5G collaboration project kick-off meeting with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) yesterday, following the signing of a three-year 5G wholesale agreement in February 2026.
JP2 rollout expected to boost telecommunications coverage
Mobile network operators (MNOs) and tower infrastructure providers will benefit from improved coverage and connectivity once the Jalinan Digital Negara Phase 2 (JP2) project is rolled out.
New 5G plans to lift CelcomDigi segments
PETALING JAYA: CelcomDigi Bhd's refreshed mobile offerings since early this year could lead to more resilient average revenue per user for both the prepaid and postpaid segments.
Low risk of regulatory market intervention in telecoms sector
Malaysian telecommunications company (telco) services have become widely affordable, with broadband prices per mega bits per second (Mbps) plummeting by 93% since 2017 and prices per gigabyte (GB) of prepaid mobile data lowered by 63% since 2021, CIMB Securities Research estimates.
MCMC: Telcos to monitor network performance during Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Since early March 2026, MCMC said telcos nationwide have performed 866 temporary network enhancement initiatives to support increased usage during the festive season.
Telcos likely to step up efforts to maintain lean cost structures
Operational efficiencies will continue to play an important role in maintaining and improving the bottom line of telecommunications companies (telcos) in the country, despite resilient revenue guidance for 2026.
TNB, TM team up on green energy, digital infrastructure
KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) have embarked on a strategic collaboration to strengthen cooperation in green energy solutions while developing smarter, more sustainable, and interconnected energy and telecommunications infrastructure across the country.
