24 Jul 2021
unifi brings the world’s most prestigious sports competition - Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - to all Malaysians for free
As one of the official broadcasters of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in Malaysia, unifi is bringing this mega sporting event to all Malaysians for FREE for the entire Games period. Airing from 23rd July to 8th August 2021, viewers will be able to be at the heart of the action, all from the comfort of their own homes via unifi TV and anywhere via the unifi PlayTV app. The 17-day Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 kicks off with the Opening Ceremony on 23rd July 2021. The highly anticipated event with over 200 nations participating will feature 33 sports at 339 events, encompassing 50 disciplines taking place across 42 venues in Japan, making it the first city in Asia to host the Summer Olympic Games twice."As the nation's leading converged service provider, unifi always has the people's interest at heart and we are always committed to providing the best experience to all. So, as the official broadcaster of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, we are delighted to offer free broadcast of the Olympic Games for all Malaysians to enjoy. We understand that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 had to be rescheduled to this year and many, especially sports enthusiasts, felt the setback. Hence we want to ensure that every Malaysian now can tune in and catch the actions of our national athletes competing at the Games without worrying about additional subscription costs. Furthermore, they can enjoy unlimited entertainment at home through our unifi TV and anywhere via unifi PlayTV app," said Anand Vijayan, Chief Commercial Officer, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM).Sharing this historic moment with all Malaysians, unifi will broadcast the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 for free on unifi TV at the comfort of your home via unifi Set-Top-Box or unifi Plus Box and anywhere via unifi PlayTV app at no extra cost, for a worry-free and best viewing experience. Throughout the Olympic Games, unifi subscribers can watch all the 33 sports and 339 events on 13 unifi Sports HD channels as below:unifi Sports 1 HD (Channel 701) to unifi Sports 5 (Channel 705)unifi Sports 6 HD (Channel 709) to unifi Sports 13 HD (Channel 716)Meanwhile, for members of the public without a unifi TV subscription, you can still watch the prestigious Games for FREE on the unifi PlayTV app by downloading the app from Google PlayStore and Apple App Store. Existing unifi PlayTV app users just need to log in to enjoy the Games on the app while new unifi PlayTV app users can simply create an account to watch the Games anywhere and anytime through their mobile devices for free.Through unifi's exclusive suite of offerings for the Home, existing customers will get to enjoy an enhanced unifi experience via value-for-money unifi packages bundles with devices. Customers can add on a unifi Plus Box with just RM20 per month to enjoy the live games in a multi-room. To ensure the best Wi-Fi dead-spot free experience for everyone in the household, customers just need to add on from RM15 per month to get a Mesh Wi-Fi.To help you get FREE unlimited entertainment from the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, visit https://unifi.com.my/tv/packages/unifi-playtv.html to know about when, where, and how to catch every unbelievable moment of the Olympics actions.
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TM Sustains EBIT Growth in 1H 2024, Declares Higher Interim Dividend of 12.5 sen per Share
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Profit after Tax and Non-Controlling Interests (PATAMI) in 1H 2024 decreased by 8.6% to RM821.2 million due to a one-off tax credit in 2023. Nevertheless, the Group’s fundamentals remained strong and continued to underpin its growth trajectory. In line with this, TM has declared a higher interim dividend of 12.5 sen per share, amounting to RM479.7 million, an increase from 9.5 sen per share interim dividend declared in the previous year. Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, TM Group Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our latest Unifi UniVerse continues to excite the market. Its comprehensive suite of convergence offerings provides a seamless experience that meets the diverse needs of digital consumers. As a result, we have seen growth in our customer base, strengthening TM’s position as Malaysia’s true convergence champion. “We are also advancing Malaysia’s digital infrastructure through the development of the Next Generation Emergency Services 999 (NG999) in collaboration with various Government agencies. Leveraging advanced technologies such as data analytics and AI, this initiative will significantly improve the nation’s emergency response capabilities in replacement of the existing MERS999. “We proactively explore new business opportunities through strategic partnerships such as the recent collaboration with Singtel’s Nxera to build a sustainable, hyperconnected AI-ready mega data centre in Johor. This initiative will support high-performance computing and future cloud and AI applications for hyperscalers and tech providers. Simultaneously, we remain committed to supporting Malaysia’s 5G ecosystem, ensuring that Malaysians benefit from the latest advancements in connectivity and digital services. “We are focused on strengthening our core fundamentals, managing costs effectively, and seizing growth opportunities to ensure we stay well-positioned for the future. We remain steadfast in driving our aspiration to become a Digital Powerhouse by 2030, while positioning Malaysia as the digital hub for the region,” said Amar. Capital expenditure (CAPEX) in 1H 2024 amounted to RM460 million, representing 8.0% of total revenue. The Group plans to ramp up this investment towards the end of the year, focusing on enhancing its network infrastructure both nationwide and regionally. This includes the development of new submarine cable systems and the expansion of data centres. The Group maintains a positive outlook for the current year, aligning with its 2024 market guidance. Lines of Businesses (LOBs) Performance Unifi Maintains Leadership in Converged Services Unifi recorded a 1.2% increase in fixed broadband subscribers, reaching 3.143 million in 1H 2024, supported by customer acquisition and retention strategies. Unifi also gained positive traction with its latest mobile proposition and will continue improving and adapting its mobile offerings to better meet customer needs. During the period, Unifi launched UniVerse, a suite of its best convergence offerings for home internet, mobile, entertainment and lifestyle solutions and introduced the newest UNI5G WOW Prepaid offering with unlimited 5G + 4G data with uncapped 5G speed and rewards, catering to needs of today’s digital customers. Unifi’s most recent offer is the limited-time promotion of 200GB 5G Monthly Data Pass for just RM1. This fantastic add-on gives UNI5G Postpaid 39 customers an extra 200GB of high-speed 5G data every month, enhancing their mobile experience significantly. 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