Telcos’ pricing strategy to bear fruit in second-half
Malaysia's mobile telecommunications (telecoms) market underwent a significant transformation in the first half of the year by moving away from aggressive price wars toward what analysts call the "market repair" phase.
U Mobile’s DNB exit done
U Mobile has completed the migration to its own nationwide ULTRA5G network within a year, following its exit from the wholesale access agreement with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB).
U Mobile 5G can spark price war
The rollout of U Mobile Sdn Bhd's newer fifth-generation (5G) network could eventually give the company a structurally lower cost base, potentially enabling it to undercut existing pricing offered by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) once its network achieves scale around 2028.
U Mobile and TM hold 5G kick-off meeting
U Mobile Sdn Bhd held a 5G collaboration project kick-off meeting with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) on Monday, following the signing of a three-year 5G wholesale agreement in February 2026.
Tunku Tun Aminah made U Mobile chair
Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim has been appointed chair of U Mobile Sdn Bhd with effect from March 13, 2026 following the relinquishment of Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun from the position with effect from the close of business on March 12, 2026.
DNB, TM tussle on access deal
Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) are locking horns over access agreements between the two, with the situation possibly heading to the courts.
All eyes on U Mobile
This week, significant developments took place at U Mobile Sdn Bhd that will change the dynamics of this company and possibly the whole local telecommunications industry.
TM FY25 profit declines
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) has successfully achieved its 2025 guidance, says group chief executive officer Amar Huzaimi Md Deris.
Affin, MBSB Bank commit RM3.8bil for U Mobile deal
Affin Group and MBSB Bank Bhd have jointly committed RM3.8bil in a syndicated facility to support Mawar Setia Sdn Bhd's acquisition of an over 50% controlling stake in U Mobile Sdn Bhd.
