04 Nov 2024
TM IS SUPPORTIVE OF INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE THE BENEFITS OF 5G; HAS VAST FIBRE COVERAGE TO SUPPORT ITS IMPLEMENTATION
TM acknowledges the decision made by the Government on the 5G dual network. We remain supportive of initiatives that enhance the benefits of 5G technology for the rakyat, businesses, and the nation as a whole. We trust this will drive Malaysia's digital transformation, advancing connectivity, innovation, and economic growth across sectors.
As Malaysia’s leading fibre infrastructure provider, TM has extensive nationwide fibre coverage, robust digital platforms, and proven rollout experience. We leverage our core competencies to support the industry’s technological advancement, including the 5G ecosystem.
TM is committed to providing high-quality converged digital offerings across various segments of its customers. We remain focused on delivering 5G services and solutions to our consumers and business segments. Our priority is to ensure that all customers continue to have seamless access to reliable 5G services and ecosystem.
With a goal to be a Digital Powerhouse by 2030, TM is committed to playing a key role in building a digital nation, continuously supporting the 5G ecosystem, and driving digital innovation for all Malaysians.
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Unifi, a leader in converged home, mobile and lifestyle services via its digital content arm, Unifi TV, today announced three new premium channels via partnerships with leading content providers – beIN Asia Pacific; Moonbug Entertainment, a subsidiary of Candle Media; and Korea’s KC Global Media. Starting February 2023, viewers will be able to enjoy these popular channels via their Unifi TV subscriptions: beIN SPORTS 2 – featuring top-tier European football, international tennis competitions and most recently, full Formula 1 coverage; Moonbug Kids – designed for families with pre-school children; and ONE – for fans of the latest Korean drama and entertainment. Two of the three new channels, Moonbug Kids and ONE will also be available for free preview throughout the whole of February for both existing and new Unifi TV subscribers. This brings Unifi TV’s channel offerings to a whopping 71 premium channels, along with 17 app partners including Disney+ Hotstar, Viu, WeTV and Lionsgate Play – the largest selection of streaming apps over a single platform. Ho Hock Doong, Head of Content, Unifi TV said, “We are excited to partner beIN Asia Pacific, Moonbug Entertainment, and KC Global Media in bringing their popular channels to Unifi TV and to provide more quality offerings to our local audiences. “At the end of 2022, Digital Market Insights projected that Malaysia’s Home Entertainment revenue was expected to reach an annual growth rate (CAGR 2022-2027) of 8.36%, with a projected market volume of US$48.57 million and 1.1 million active users by 2027. “With these prospects in mind, we are strengthening our partnerships with leading global content providers to offer an inclusive selection of digital entertainment solutions – bringing Unifi’s ‘all-in-one’ value proposition to all audiences,” he added. beIN SPORTS 2 will join the line-up of three existing beIN SPORTS channels as well as the beIN SPORTS CONNECT app already available on Unifi TV, offering the widest live sports coverage from beIN SPORTS in Malaysia. In addition to the Formula 1 broadcast rights which will be extended to Unifi TV viewers, the channel will also include the Australian Open, ATP and the upcoming Roland-Garros. Mike Kerr, Managing Director, beIN Asia Pacific, said, “As we continue to expand and strengthen our sports offering, we are excited to enter into the next phase of partnership with Unifi TV. Now with Formula 1, fans can immerse themselves in more live coverage than ever before on beIN SPORTS. We look forward to working alongside Unifi TV to grow our audiences in Malaysia.” Putting families in the forefront, Moonbug Kids on Unifi TV will feature all of Moonbug’s IPs including CoComelon, Blippi, Gecko’s Garage, Morphle, Arpo, Little Baby Bum and recent acquisitions Little Angel and Oddbods – offering wholesome and quality entertainment for preschool and early-years viewers. Unifi TV is also the first digital content platform in Malaysia to offer selected Moonbug Kids programmes on demand that are localised in Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin – bringing these edutainment programmes to more of Malaysia’s multi-lingual audiences. “We are extremely excited to launch our Moonbug Kids channel on Unifi TV via their on-air and online platforms. We have had a strong start to 2023 in maintaining our strategy of rolling out our content and channels across APAC and EMEA and are now very much looking forward to sharing our beloved characters and stories with families across Malaysia,” said Nicolas Eglau, Managing Director EMEA & APAC, Moonbug Entertainment. Leading K-entertainment channel, ONE, on the other hand, will bring the best of Korean entertainment to Malaysia. The channel will feature drama series Kokdu: Season of Deity within 24 hours of release in Korea and a line-up of romantic specials in February such as Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo and Backstreet Rookie. Fans of travel variety shows will also be treated to Dopojarak: Story of Homme the K-Wanderer, featuring personalities from K-pop, K-drama, fashion and sports. George Chien, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of KC Global Media shared, “We are excited to enhance our partnership with Unifi TV to bring the best entertainment from around the world to every household and mobile device in Malaysia! With the addition of ONE channel on Unifi TV, fans can look forward to an endless stream of freshly curated programming direct from South Korea’s biggest broadcasters and studios.” “These channels are quality additions to our platform and will strengthen our lifestyle offerings as part of Unifi’s Converged solutions for broadband, mobile and digital content. Our aim is to provide seamless customer experiences via extensive and affordable services that meet today’s digital demands, including online entertainment both at home and on-the-go,” Ho shared. “As we kick off 2023, we aim to continue expanding our digital content, providing more customisable, value-for-money selections together with Unifi’s other converged solutions to bring something for everyone,” he concluded.
TM SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT’s DECISION FOR TWO-PHASED IMPLEMENTATION OF 5G
TM supports the Government’s decision to implement 5G over two phases, as announced by Communications and Digital Minister YB Fahmi Fadzil on 3 May 2023. TM will work closely with the Government and the industry to ensure the success of both Phase 1 (80% service coverage by DNB) and Phase 2 (shift to two networks) for Malaysia’s 5G implementation. TM looks forward to continue playing an active role in the 5G implementation, leveraging its nationwide fibre infrastructure, extensive digital platforms (data centres, edge nodes) and rollout experience. TM shall continue to deliver converged connectivity and solutions across fibre and 5G to its home, SME, enterprise and Government customers through Unifi and TM One. TM is committed to serve as the nation’s trusted partner to grow Malaysia’s overall connectivity and digital ecosystem, including 5G. It is committed to shaping a Digital Malaysia through technology that empowers communities, businesses and Government.
TM ONE AND KPJ HEALTHCARE COLLABORATE TO DRIVE SECURE SD-WAN DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY TRANSFORMATION FOR KPJ HOSPITALS NATIONWIDE
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 DECEMBER 2024 – TM One, TM’s enterprise and government sector solutions arm, and KPJ Healthcare, Malaysia’s leading private healthcare provider, have forged a strategic collaboration to drive digital connectivity transformation across KPJ’s healthcare facilities nationwide. The partnership will focus on enhancing KPJNET through advanced Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Internet Services, bolstering network performance, scalability and security. The agreement was formalised between Shahril Mizani Ariffin, KPJ Healthcare’s Chief Digital Officer, and Mohamed Faisal Naina, TM One’s Vice President for Government Business. The exchange ceremony was also witnessed by Michael Leddin, KPJ Healthcare’s Chief Strategy Officer, and Shazurawati Abd Karim, TM One’s Executive Vice President. Shazurawati said, "TM One’s partnership with KPJ Healthcare reflects our commitment to enabling better healthcare services through digitalisation. By providing high-performance SD-WAN connectivity, we are supporting KPJ to deliver better patient outcomes and optimise operational efficiency. This will lay the foundation for a smarter, more connected healthcare ecosystem not only within KPJ but throughout Malaysia, for a greater benefit to our nation in the future.” Chin Keat Chyuan, President and Managing Director of KPJ Healthcare, added, “Our partnership with TM One underscores KPJ's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and to stay competitive in today’s fast-evolving digital healthcare landscape. With the adoption of SD-WAN, we will significantly enhance our infrastructure, providing better service to our customers and empowering our teams with secure and efficient connectivity.” This partnership aligns with KPJ’s core C.A.R.E shared values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence), directly enhancing its ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care through a secure and reliable digital infrastructure. Secure SD-WAN services will enable KPJ to adopt other innovative solutions such as telemedicine, digital health platforms and AI-driven diagnostics. By modernising its ICT infrastructure, KPJ will improve operational efficiency, enhance patient care and create a more connected healthcare ecosystem. This collaboration reflects TM and TM One’s commitment to enabling Malaysia’s digital transformation and lead industry growth through digitalisation and sustainability, aligning with its Digital Powerhouse 2030 aspirations.
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