Telecoms & IT
From The Report: Malaysia 2016
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Many of Malaysia’s Vision 2020 goals to develop into a high-income knowledge economy hinge on its ability to leverage the IT sector strategically and effectively. As in developed countries, the country’s IT backbone undergirds and acts as the foundation for the potential of a wide swathe of other sectors, from services and industry to tourism and banking. Although the sector is steadily achieving its Vision 2020 goals, it is faced with doing so in a demanding environment. The past two years have been somewhat trying times for the country’s telecoms companies, which have had to adapt to changing economic, market and regulatory conditions. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel as the sector appears to be preparing for a more stable period, and ongoing work on coverage, capacity expansion, modernisation and infrastructure-sharing agreements are beginning to yield benefits for providers and consumers alike. This chapter contains interviews with Zam Isa, Group CEO, Telekom Malaysia; and Wong Heang Tuck, CEO, U Mobile.

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Overview

Making adjustments: Despite major changes the sector has still maintained stability
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The past two years have been somewhat trying times for the country’s telecoms companies, which have had to be adaptable enough to adjust to changing economic, market and regulatory conditions. A handful of knotty issues have converged to make market conditions and competition intense. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel as the sector appears to be preparing for a more stable period, and ongoing work on coverage, capacity expansion, modernisation and infrastructure-sharing agreements…

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Putting the customer first: OBG talks to Zam Isa, Group CEO, Telekom Malaysia (TM)
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Interview: Zam Isa How will the measures outlined in the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) address the country’s shortfall in communications infrastructure? ZAM ISA: The government has announced that the roll out of high-speed broadband (HSBB) under the 10MP will continue in its second phase under the 11MP. TM recently signed two public-private partnership (PPP) agreements with the government of Malaysia for the implementation of both HSBB 2 and suburban broadband (SUBB) projects. HSBB 2 and SUBB projects…

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The data world: OBG talks to Wong Heang Tuck, CEO, U Mobile
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Interview:Wong Heang Tuck To what degree is spectrum refarming important in ensuring that there is a level playing field in place for providers in Malaysia? WONG HEANG TUCK: It is very important because U Mobile currently has high-frequency bands of 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz, which are great for capacity. But for us to cover the country and provide an even better customer experience to the public, we need coverage for bands at the lower end of the spectrum. U Mobile is fully supportive…

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On all cylinders: The government’s investment drive is producing results
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Many of Malaysia’s Vision 2020 goals to develop into a high-income knowledge economy hinge on its ability to leverage its IT sector strategically and effectively. As is true in all developed countries, the country’s IT backbone undergirds and acts as the foundation for the potential of a wide swathe of other sectors, from services and industry to tourism and banking. Although the sector is steadily achieving its Vision 2020 goals, it is at the same time faced with doing so in a demanding environment.…

Analysis

An ICT utopia: Official policies have created an ideal innovation environment
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New targets have been set to leverage the use of digital technology to drive the country’s economic growth beyond 2020. As the driver of the Digital Malaysia initiative, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDeC) is drafting the new targets supported by the initiatives laid out in the 2016 budget. In 2015 ICT-based companies contributed 18% to GDP, surpassing the 2020 target of ICT contributing 17% to GDP, according to MDeC. In addition, the 2020 goal to promote ICT use by government, businesses…