Make technology giants pay!


ALPHABET, the parent company of Google, posted a first-quarter revenue of nearly US$70bil (RM322bil). Meta, the company that runs Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, posted a revenue of almost US$30bil (RM138bil) in the same period.

These two Big Tech, together with TikTok (first-quarter revenue of US$500mil or RM2.3 trillion), are now the dominant players in the advertising marketplace where a large chunk of their earnings come from.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Brian Martin

Brian Martin

Brian Martin is the managing editor of The Star.

Next In Columnists

Varsities need more than freedom
Level up as Gordon, Olise, Kane find their best football away from EPL
Seeking a pause on male menopause
An invitation to trouble?
Complex history, deep pain
Compassion has limits, so must immigration
Behind every finish line, a price paid in silence
Gear up and beat the heat at Sepang’s F1 race
Najib still a thorn from behind bars
Clear rules can ease flag fears

Others Also Read