Author: Goh Thean Eu
Carlist.my shifts gears to become more consumer-centric
Carlist.my will now focus on satisfying buyers and consumers first, dealers second. Why the change? Why now? Goh Thean Eu finds out.
Slugfest: How Malaysia’s Big 3 performed in 2015
A deeper look into how Malaysia’s Big Three mobile operators performed in 2015 shows that 2016 is going to be another interesting year for the industry, writes Goh Thean Eu.
2016 and 2017 will be capex-heavy years: TM
Fixed-line giant Telekom Malaysia will be embarking on a heavier-than-usual capex strategy this year and next, as it widens its broadband footprint and rolls out its mobile service.
VOD space in Malaysia heats up with TM-Viu pact
HK conglomerate PCCW is optimistic that its Viu VOD service will garner high ratings in Malaysia, thanks to its tie-up with Telekom Malaysia
SEEK seeks to take jobs portal space to the next level
With its JobStreet acquisition wrapped up, SEEK Asia is gearing up for the next stage of its online recruitment business, writes Goh Thean Eu.
Digi dips in 2015, hit in migrant worker space?
Digi reported a decline in net profit and revenue for both its Q4 and full year ended Dec 31, 2015, and this looks to have been caused by a hit in its migrant worker segment.
Maxis ‘won’ 2015, says CEO Morten Lundal
Maxis reported a 38% jump in Q4 net profit, driven mainly by its growing prepaid and postpaid business even while those segments saw a decline in subscribers.
Malaysian telcos in the dark as govt reallocates spectrum
After first announcing an auction for spectrum, the Malaysian Government did a U-turn and allocated spectrum anyway, saying it would impose yet-to-be-named upfront fees. Stymied? So’s the industry.
Lower costs for Malaysian ISPs, perhaps not for users though
With two new submarine cable systems connecting to Malaysia this year, the cost to deliver broadband connectivity will be lower over the near-to-medium-term, according to MyIX.
Despite economic doldrums, 11street bullish on Malaysia
Although Malaysian consumers are likely to experience a decrease in spending power this year, online marketplace 11street remains bullish with regards to the e-commerce industry’s prospects and its own business opportunities in the country.
