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BusinessToday
6 days ago
- Business
- BusinessToday
CIMB Overweight On Telco After Significant Quality Improvement
CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB Securities) has maintained an OVERWEIGHT call on Malaysia's telecommunications sector, with BUY ratings on Axiata Group, CelcomDigi, Maxis and Telekom Malaysia, citing significant improvements in mobile and fibre broadband coverage and quality of service (QoS) across the country. The sector's performance has been driven by the successful implementation of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's (MCMC) Jalinan Digital Negara (Jendela) programme. As of end-2024, 4G population coverage has reached 98.7%, with most states nearing full coverage, while the number of fibre premises passed has surged to 9 million, achieving the Jendela Phase 2 target a year ahead of schedule. CIMB Securities highlighted that mobile network operators have largely met the MCMC's Mandatory Standards on Quality of Service (MSQoS), with Opensignal data showing improved average download speeds at 34 Mbps for 4G and 228 Mbps for 5G, both comfortably above the 10 Mbps MSQoS threshold. However, some non-compliance issues persist. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, the MCMC issued 135 notices out of 1,257 testing sessions, and over 2023–24, a total of RM6.6 million in compounds was issued for 46 unresolved incidents. Despite these isolated setbacks, the report noted that telcos have made substantial strides in narrowing the coverage gap in East Malaysia. Between the second quarter of 2020 and end-2024, 4G coverage in the region rose from around 73–74% to between 91–94%. Latency for fibre broadband also remains low, with Speedtest reporting a 7 ms average in June 2025, well within the MSQoS requirement of 50 ms. CIMB Securities warned that failure to maintain wide-reaching, reliable services could expose telcos to environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, such as regulatory penalties or reputational damage. These risks could include spectrum bid disadvantages, customer churn or brand erosion, particularly if companies are perceived as less inclusive or socially responsible. Globally, Malaysia ranked sixth in Asia for mobile network experience and ninth for fixed broadband, according to Opensignal and Speedtest. The house attributed the lower fixed broadband ranking to market subscription patterns rather than infrastructure deficiencies, pointing out that all major providers offer plans up to 2 Gbps. CIMB Securities' top picks in the sector include Maxis with a target price of RM4.15, CelcomDigi at RM4.10, Telekom Malaysia at RM7.55, and Axiata at RM2.55. Time dotCom was rated a 'Hold' with a target price of RM5.30. Related
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MCMC conducts 1,257 wireless broadband quality tests nationwide
SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has carried out a total of 1,257 mandatory standards testing sessions for wireless broadband service quality (MSQoS) across the country in the first quarter of this year. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that of the total, 196 testing sessions were conducted in Sabah. He said that based on monitoring and regulatory activities, this year, 135 notices under Subsection 51(2) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 have been issued to telecommunications companies. 'Between 2023 and 2024, a total of 46 penalties amounting to RM6.55 million in compounds were imposed for non-compliance with MSQoS,' he told reporters after attending a coverage testing session at the Tourism Centre in Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) here today. Fahmi stressed that MCMC would continue its monitoring and regulatory efforts and would not hesitate to enforce the legal provisions in place to ensure that service providers comply with the current MSQoS coverage standards. The Minister also noted that MCMC is working closely with mobile network operators to ensure continuous efforts by telecommunications companies to improve network quality and coverage. 'All service providers are urged to take public complaints seriously and act swiftly to resolve them,' he added.
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MCMC conducts 1,257 wireless broadband quality tests nationwide in Q1 2025
SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has carried out a total of 1,257 mandatory standards testing sessions for wireless broadband service quality (MSQoS) across the country in the first quarter of this year. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that of the total, 196 testing sessions were conducted in Sabah. He said that based on monitoring and regulatory activities, this year, 135 notices under Subsection 51(2) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 have been issued to telecommunications companies. 'Between 2023 and 2024, a total of 46 penalties amounting to RM6.55 million in compounds were imposed for non-compliance with MSQoS,' he told reporters after attending a coverage testing session at the Tourism Centre in Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) here today. Fahmi stressed that MCMC would continue its monitoring and regulatory efforts and would not hesitate to enforce the legal provisions in place to ensure that service providers comply with the current MSQoS coverage standards. The Minister also noted that MCMC is working closely with mobile network operators to ensure continuous efforts by telecommunications companies to improve network quality and coverage. 'All service providers are urged to take public complaints seriously and act swiftly to resolve them,' he added.
Barnama
26-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
MCMC Conducts 1,257 Wireless Broadband Quality Tests Nationwide In Q1 2025
SANDAKAN, April 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has carried out a total of 1,257 mandatory standards testing sessions for wireless broadband service quality (MSQoS) across the country in the first quarter of this year. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that of the total, 196 testing sessions were conducted in Sabah. He said that based on monitoring and regulatory activities, this year, 135 notices under Subsection 51(2) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 have been issued to telecommunications companies.
The Star
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Telcos urged to to improve connectivity, quality of service, especially in tourist areas, says Fahmi
KOTA KINABALU: Telecommunication companies (telcos) are urged to improve their connectivity and quality of services in all aspects, especially in areas with high tourism traffic, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said telcos must do so in time to welcome the Visit Malaysia 2026. He said this after a telecommunication coverage quality inspection with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) at several tourism sites in Sandakan, including the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Rainforest Discovery Centre. During the inspection, they found that while most areas were well covered, there were several parts like the reception counter and veterinary clinic at the orangutan rehabilitation centre and the lakeside pavilion at the Rainforest Discovery Centre which had poor network connectivity. 'The telcos involved must address this issue immediately as a preparatory measure to welcome Visit Malaysia 2026,' said Fahmi. Apart from the inspections, a dialogue session was also held to identify collaboration potentials between state-managed tourism players with the Communications Ministry to further boost this industry. According to the MCMC, a total of 1,257 Mandatory Standards on Quality of Service (MSQoS) tests were conducted nationwide,including 196 locations in Sabah, in the first quarter of this year. A total of 135 notices were issued from these inspections while for 2023 and 2024, a total of 46 penalties involving a total of RM6.55mil in compounds were issued for failure to comply with the MSQoS.
