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Maxis Rushes Out Broadband Deals – Too Little, Too Late!

Maxis just rushed out its own broadband deals, and is offering a free speed upgrade for existing customers! Find out why it’s really too little, too late.

New Maxis Home Broadband Deals In October 2023!

In early October 2023, Unifi announced that all broadband customers will receive a free upgrade of their Internet speeds – up to 3X their current speeds!

Weeks later – on 27 October 2023, Maxis belatedly announces new 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps broadband packages, as well as its own broadband deals to fight back. Unfortunately, they are pretty much too little, too late.

On top of introducing the new 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps (overkill) packages, Maxis announced RM10 discounts for their cheaper broadband packages.

Broadband Speed	Old Price	New Price	Promo Price *
2 Gbps (New)	NA	RM 319	NA
1 Gbps (New)	NA	RM 249	Free Max Wifi
500 Mbps	RM 159	RM 159	RM 149
300 Mbps	RM 149	RM 139	RM 129
100 Mbps	RM 129	RM 99	RM 89

* Only for new subscribers, and applicable to the first 24 months.

However, the pitiful RM10 discount is limited to new subscribers, and even then, only for the first 24 months! After that, the price goes back to the “New Price” list above.

This is quite unlike Digi or Unifi, whose prices are not limited to the first 24 months:

Broadband Speed	Maxis	Unifi *	Digi
2 Gbps	RM 319	RM 289	NA
1 Gbps	RM 249	RM 159	RM 269
500 Mbps	RM 149 x 24 Then RM 159	RM 139	RM 149
300 Mbps	RM 129 x 24 Then RM 139	RM 129	Free 6 months Then RM 129
100 Mbps	RM 89 x 24 Then RM 99	RM 89	RM 89

* After free speed upgrade

If you are an existing customer, Maxis has announced a free speed upgrade for customers on 100 Mbps or faster packages. However, details on this free upgrade – how much faster, and when they kick in – are only coming in November 2023.

New Maxis Business Broadband Deals In October 2023!

Maxis also announced a new 1 Gbps business broadband package, but curiously did not offer a 2 Gbps package for business users. You would think that a business would need a 2 Gbps package more than home users, right?

In any case, Maxis is offering slightly better discounts on its business broadband packages. However, you must be a new subscriber, and you must register by 30 November 2023!

If you are an existing customer – too bad, so sad. Unlike Home Fibre customers, Maxis did not announce any free speed upgrade for their Business Broadband customers. It appears that the only way to get an upgrade and save money is probably to migrate to a different provider…

Broadband Speed	Old Price	New Price	Promo Price *
1 Gbps (New)	RM 189 (early bird)	RM 299	NA
500 Mbps	RM 269	RM 219	RM 199
300 Mbps	RM 149	RM 179	RM 139
100 Mbps	RM 139	RM 119	RM 99

* Only for new subscribers who register by 30 November 2023

That said – a quick check on their April prices show that Maxis was actually offering cheaper prices back then!

The 1 Gbps package was only RM189 – RM110 less than their “new price”, while the 300 Mbps package was only RM149 – RM30 less than their new price, and just RM10 more than their October-November 2023 promo price.

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Malaysia To Ban SMS With Personal Details!

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Telcos in Malaysia will soon ban SMS messages with personal information, as part of the MCMC’s initiative to prevent scams! Here is what you need to know!

Malaysia To Ban SMS With Personal Details!

On Sunday, 2 July 2023, four Malaysian telcos – Maxis, Celcom, Digital and U Mobile will ban SMS messages containing personal information , as part of the MCMC’s initiative to prevent scams.

In addition to the May ban of SMS links, both local and international users will be prevented from sending any SMS message containing:

personal details
mobile or fixed line phone number
banking details like account number
MyKad number

All SMS messages containing these forbidden items will not be blocked, but their senders won’t be charged for those blocked messages.

No Ban For SMS With Personal Details Via Short Codes

It should be noted that this ban on SMS messages with personal details do NOT apply to businesses using legitimate Enterprise short codes. They will still be allowed to issue SMS messages with URLs (links), phone numbers, and personal details.

Here are the current Enterprise short codes for Celcom and DIGI, from which you “may” continue to receive SMS messages with hyperlinks (URLs) and personal information.

Telco	Enterprise Short Codes
Celcom	CelcomDigi / EASYRELOAD Celcom / CELCOM 2000 / 2901 / 20000 / 78888 28888 / 28882 / 22288 / 28282 / 22888 2001 / 22002 / 22009 / 21888 / 22022 / 22033 / 22162 / 22244 / 22262 / 22990 / 23000 / 23222 / 23777 / 25000 / 25555 / 26664 / 26668 / 26674 / 26680 / 26699 / 27100 / 27200 / 27999 / 28000 / 29888 / 29992 / 29999 / 39131 / 39140 / 39146 / 39170 / 39172 / 39230 / 39231 / 39240 / 39254 / 39258 / 39281 / 39291 / 39442 / 39466 / 39470 / 39471 / 39496 / 39504 / 39505 / 39506 / 39509 / 39513 / 39514 / 39515 / 39518 / 39881 / 39437 / 39132 / 39133 / 39144 / 39162 / 39177 / 39498 / 39502 / 39511 / 39512 / 39495
Digi	CelcomDigi / Digi / DigiRewards 200 / 2901 / 2691 / 5001 / 27676 20000 / 21000 / 28879 / 28888 / 28882 / 22288 / 28282 / 22888

Maxis has 5-digit short codes like 1XXXX, 2XXXX, and 6XXXX, but has chosen to block SMS messages containing personal information from their Enterprise short codes:

In order to prevent individuals from becoming online scam scams, the Malaysia Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a directive to all telcos on 14 February 2023 to block sending and receiving of short messaging service (SMS) from local, international mobile numbers and applications containing below contents:

URL link and any clickable link e.g. shorten URL; shorten URL;
Request for user’s personal information e.g name, IC number, account number and
Mobile and fixed line number

Blockings are being implemented in stages; started from 2 May 2023 for SMS between individuals; the next and last stage is the blocking of SMS containing the above 3 elements from mobile and applications such as Enterprise SMS service and Maxis IoT SIM from 2 July 2023.

Risky SMS Ban Helpful, But Other Platforms Still A Risk

While this measure is really helpful in reducing scams, the ban is limited to SMS messages. It does not prevent scammers from sending similar scam messages through instant messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, etc.

I should also point out that links are not inherently bad. Links in messages, even SMS messages, are mostly safe.

Perfectly Fine

Clicking on a link to read an article / terms and conditions of a promotion
Clicking on a link to enrol in a promotion which does not require you to log into any website
Clicking on a link to check in for a flight, or get a travel update

However, they can be used to send you to a phishing website which is designed to look like a genuine bank / payment website. Hence, it is critical that you should NEVER log into any website through a link.

NEVER DO THIS

Clicking on a link to log into a bank website
Clicking on a link to make a purchase or payment
Clicking on a link to log into any account / email

Phishing attacks work by tricking you into going into a fake website that looks like the real website. But you still have to log into the fake website to give the scammers your login details.

If you click on a link, and you are asked to login – this is likely a phishing attack. But don’t worry – as long as you refuse to log into any website after clicking on a link, the phishing attack fails.

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Malaysian Telcos Ban SMS Links To Prevent Scams!

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Malaysian telcos have started banning SMS links, as part of the MCMC’s initiative to prevent scams! Here is what you need to know!

Malaysian Telcos Ban SMS Links To Prevent Scams!

On Tuesday, 2 May 2023, four Malaysian telcos – Maxis, Celcom, Digital and U Mobile started banning SMS links, as part of the MCMC’s initiative to prevent scams.

From this day onwards, users will be blocked from sending or receiving SMS with a link. MCMC had earlier issued the directive to all telcos on February 14, 2023, but the ban on SMS links is only now being implemented.

The ban on SMS links is currently not mandatory for all telcos, and is being implemented in phases. Currently, the ban is limited to SMS between individuals.

Businesses using short codes like 6XXXX, 2XXXX and 1XXXX will eventually be banned from including a URL link in their SMS messages. They will be given time to switch to other methods to send promotional messages with links to their customers.

The MCMC has issued a directive to all telcos to block sending and receiving of SMS with URL link. The objective is to prevent users from becoming victims of online scams

MCMC issued the directive to all service providers on Feb 14 and is currently assessing the progress. For now, the block is still not mandatory.

The blocking of person-to-person SMS with URL links will take effect from 2 May 2023. For SMS sent by business via short codes such as 6XXXX, 2XXXX and 1XXXX, this will be done later and specific notification to business users will be sent.

Malaysia Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching said in February 2023 that blocking such SMS links will ensure that people won’t click on them and possibly end up as a scam victim.

Only SMS Links Banned, Links Via Other Platforms Still A Risk

While this measure is really helpful in reducing scams, the ban is limited to SMS links. Scammers can still send links through instant messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, etc.

That does not mean that links are inherently bad. Links in messages, even SMS messages, are mostly safe.

Perfectly Fine

Clicking on a link to read an article / terms and conditions of a promotion
Clicking on a link to enrol in a promotion which does not require you to log into any website
Clicking on a link to check in for a flight, or get a travel update

NEVER DO THIS

Clicking on a link to log into a bank website
Clicking on a link to make a purchase or payment
Clicking on a link to log into any account / email

Phishing attacks work by tricking you into going into a fake website that looks like the real website. But you still have to log into the fake website to give the scammers your login details.

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Sources : Maxis + U Mobile Decline 5G Network Stake!

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Sources have confirmed that both Maxis and U Mobile do not plan to take up a stake in DNB – the government-owned 5G agency!

Here is what you need to know, and what it means for 5G adoption in Malaysia!

Sources : Maxis + U Mobile Decline 5G Network Stake!

Sources just confirmed to Reuters that both Maxis and U Mobile do not plan to take up a stake in Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) – the government-owned 5G agency.

According to three people familiar with the matter, Maxis and U Mobile do not see any benefit in becoming a minority shareholder of DNB, but they will remain in talks to gain access to the DNB 5G network.

It is possible that Maxis and U Mobile made this decision to pressure the government into allowing a second 5G service to be setup.

One source said, “[The parties] will have to try and restructure the deal”.

But until one side acquiesces, the rollout of 5G for most consumers in Malaysia will be further delayed.

Maxis + U Mobile Is Out, Will Other Networks Buy 5G Stake In DNB?

Maxis, U Mobile, Celcom and DiGi had earlier proposed to take a majority stake in DNB, but that was rejected by the government.

So the four main mobile network operators are now lobbying for a second 5G network – the Dual Wholesale Network (DWN) model, instead of a single whole network controlled by DNB.

With Maxis and U Mobile out, the Malaysian government’s plan to sign agreements with the other mobile networks has been disrupted.

In fact, the deadline ends today (Wednesday, August 31, 2022) for the six mobile network operators in Malaysia to agree on whether to take a combined 70% stake in DNB.

Until now, only Telekom Malaysia and YES – the two smaller telcos – have signed up with DNB to provide 5G access, with TM still running tests, while YES offering very limited 5G coverage in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.

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Yoodo 3rd Anniversary Announcements!

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Yoodo – the 100% digital mobile service – just celebrated their 3rd anniversary, with some announcements!

Yoodo Celebrates 3rd Anniversary!

Yoodo – a Celcom brand – started three years ago in 2018, growing from a young start-up to becoming the only digital telco in the market to offer users the option to cherry pick and pay for what they need in a mobile plan.

According to Chow Tuck Min, Head of Yoodo, over the last 3 years, Yoodo became the dominant telco in esports, sponsoring the PUBG Mobile National Championship and even signing on two esports teams – Yoodo RSG MLBB and Yoodo RSG CODM.

Goodo also sponsored the Malaysian Premier Futsal League (MPFL), and supported local musicians and indie bands through events like Yoodo Presents and Punkrock Picnic.

Yoodo 3rd Anniversary Announcements!

In conduction with their 3rd Anniversary, Yoodo shared these announcements :

TikTok Around The Clock With Yoodo

From now until 31 December 2021, Yoodo users can purchase the new TikTok Add-On for only RM1, after which it will be priced at RM10.

This TikTok Add-On allows users to stream, create and share up to 20GB of TikTok videos.

Mobile Legends : Bang Bang Diamonds Galore

From now until 17 August 2021, Yoodo users can purchase the Mobile Legends : Bang Bang Add-On for only RM1, after which it will retail for RM5.

This Add-On comes with 20GB of Mobile Legends : Bang Bang data, as well as 1,000 in-game diamonds!

Connectivity On-The-Go

Yoodo is partnering with BHP and Petronas to offer their Yoodo SIM packs at only RM3 throughout Peninsular Malaysia.

The SIM Pack are also available at 10 Celcom Bluecube outlets in Mid Valley Megamall, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, AEON Bukit Tinggi, Laman Seri, Sunway Pyramid, NU Sentral, Prima Sri Gombak, Bandar Baru Klang, IOI Mall and Kajang.

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FREE 1GB Internet Now Extended To Full 24 Hours!

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All five Malaysian telcos finally agreed to extend the daily free 1GB Internet to the full 24 hours! Here are the details!

FREE 1GB Internet For COVID-19 Lockdown!

As part of the Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) announced by the Malaysian government, every Malaysian resident were given 1GB of free Internet every day during the COVID-19 lockdown.

However, they only provided the 1GB of free Internet from 8 AM until 6 PM daily. Presumably because it’s meant for working and learning at home.

FREE 1GB Internet Now Extended To Full 24 Hours!

Some three weeks after Malaysia started its economic recovery, all five Malaysian telcos finally agreed to let people use the daily Internet quota after 6 PM.

Maybe they finally realised that working and learning at home doesn’t actually stop at 6 PM…

Free 1GB Internet Now Usable For Full 24 Hours

Celcom, Digi, Maxis, U Mobile and Telekom Malaysia announced that, effective immediately, the free daily 1GB Internet would be usable for the full 24 hours.

Free 1GB Internet Daily, Until 31 December

They also confirmed that the daily free 1GB Internet will be provided until 31 December 2020.

This daily complimentary 1GB Internet quota is on top of your existing plan’s Internet quota.

If you normally receive 1GB of Internet for a month, this will give you 31GB of Internet for the whole month – 1GB + 30GB (in a month with 30 days).

For Work + Learning, Not For Play

The daily 1GB Internet quota can be used for everything, except social media, video streaming, gaming and music streaming.

Free Access To Essential Services

On top of the daily 1GB Internet quota, all five telcos will provide free and unlimited access to essential COVID-19 related apps and services, like :

MySejahtera and MyTrace apps
CPRC Hotline
Malaysia Ministry of Health and World Health Organization websites

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HUAWEI Mate Xs : Price + Deals In Malaysia!

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The HUAWEI Mate Xs foldable smartphone is here in Malaysia, and here is everything you need to know about its price, deals and availability!

HUAWEI Mate Xs : A Quick Primer!

The HUAWEI Mate Xs is basically an improved version of their first foldable smartphone, the HUAWEI Mate X.

It features the same design, with an external 8-inch foldable display, and a Leica quad-camera system. But there have been some changes internally.

New 5G Mobile Platform

Instead of pairing the Kirin 980 mobile SoC with the Balong 5000 5G chip, the HUAWEI Mate Xs uses the new Kirin 990 5G mobile SoC, with a triple-tier architecture :

two ARM Cortex-A76 high-performance cores at 2.86 GHz
two ARM Cortex-A76 sustained performance cores at 2.36 GHz
four ARM Cortex-A55 low-power cores at 1.95 GHz

It also comes with a powerful 16-core ARM Mali-G76 GPU, and a new Da Vinci neural architecture with 2 big NPUs and 1 small NPU.

Improved Cooling

Keeping the Kirin 990 5G cool is a new flexible bionic graphite cooling system that folds with the display, and dissipates heat through both sections.

Improved Falcon Wing Mechanism

While it uses the same foldable design and foldable OLED display, the Falcon Wing mechanism has been improved somewhat.

The Leica quad camera system which works as both front and rear cameras offer great flexibility due to its mix of cameras :

a 40 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
a 16 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
an 8 MP telephoto camera, with f/2.4 aperture, and
a Time of Flight camera, with f/2.2 aperture

HUAWEI Mate Xs : Price + VIP Home Delivery Service

The HUAWEI Mate Xs is available across Malaysia starting from 20 March 2020, with a recommended retail price of RM 11,111, which is roughly US$2,529 / £2,179 / A$4,324 / S$3,675.

Every HUAWEI Mate Xs comes with these free gifts :

HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 worth RM 679
Envelope Leather Case worth RM 299

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia : RM 11,111 | RM 11,111 | RM 11,111 | RM 11,111
Singapore : S$3,660.94
Australia : A$4,099 | A$4,099

To ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, HUAWEI is offering a VIP Home Delivery Service.

You can choose to either have your Mate Xs delivered right to your doorstep, or collect it at the nearest HUAWEI store.

HUAWEI Mate Xs : Partner Deals In Malaysia!

CIMB

Purchase the HUAWEI Mate Xs using your CIMB credit card at this website, and receive :

One HUAWEI GT2 smartwatch
10X CIMB Bonus points for eligible cards

* Promotion is limited to the first 20 units.

Bonia

Be among the first 20 people to purchase a limited-edition HUAWEI Mate Xs at Bonia’s Pavilion Store and receive :

a bespoke pouch and a bespoke earphone case
RM 6,000 cash voucher

Those who purchase the HUAWEI Mate Xs beyond Bonia’s Pavilion store will receive :

20% cash voucher with a Mystery Gift

Malaysia Airlines

Purchase a HUAWEI Mate Xs and be rewarded with a one-time upgrade to Business Class, with purchase of an Economy Flex ticket.

Only applicable for travel from Kuala Lumpur to China / Japan / Korea / Taiwan / Hong Kong
The prize ticket is only applicable to the original date the Economy Flex ticket was purchased and submitted during the campaign period.

Maxis

Get your HUAWEI Mate Xs for just RM 430 a month with the Maxis Zerolution RM 188 plan.

Celcom

Get your HUAWEI Mate Xs at RM 7,888 with the Celcom MEGA Plan.

Senheng + Harvey Norman

Purchase the HUAWEI Mate Xs and receive a FREE HUAWEI GT2 smartwatch.

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Yoodo : What’s New + Upcoming For 2020!

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Yoodo is celebrating its 2nd anniversary by unveiling 20 new and upcoming features for 2020! Here are the details!

New Brand Logo For 2020 : Yoodo powered by Celcom!

The first major announcement – their new brand logo –Yoodo powered by Celcom. It is designed to convey the innovative edge of Yoodo and the vast network coverage of Celcom.

“Yoodo understands the needs and wants of the modern consumer. We treat them as individuals, giving them greater freedom of choice and control.” said Chow Tuck Mun, Head of Yoodo. “Yoodo powered by Celcom assures and empowers Yoodo users on the vast options, choices, and freedom that are available to them.

New Yoodo Features For 2020

Yoodo announced these new product features for 2020 :

Renew Anytime : users can completely customise the data, voice and SMS of their mobile plans anywhere and at any time without having to complete the full month cycle.
Power Pass : a flexible data booster that offers 100GB of data for 60 mins at RM2.
new data add-ons for TikTok, Viu, Call of Duty Mobile, Boostm and an upcoming add-on for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
Enhanced Roam Like Home : which now offers a 3-day and 7-day pass, so users can use their mobile plan abroad for lower than RM5 per day.
Yoodo Rewards : Customers who purchased a total of 10 Add-Ons will get 1 free and those who have purchased 10 days worth of Roam Like Home passes will get 1 additional day free.

Yoodo eSports + Active Sports Activities For 2020

Yoodo will be sponsoring and organising a series of thrilling esports tournaments across 2020. These tournaments include :

Player Unknown’s Battleground (PUBG MOBILE) National Championship (PMNC) 2020, and
PUBG MOBILE Campus Championship (PMCC) 2020

Yoodo is also the Official Digital Telco sponsor for :

ESL MY Championship 2020 – Call of Duty: Mobile Season 1,
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League – Malaysia & Singapore Season 5,
Yoodo FV Major 2020, and
the Malaysia Premier Futsal League.

New Yoodo Promos For 2020

To commemorate their 2nd anniversary, Yoodo is bringing back the 20GB for RM20 promotion that is available now for all users!

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Get Ready For The 5G Revolution In Malaysia!

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5G will roll out in Malaysia in the near future, empowering Malaysians with next-generation wireless communications.

Are YOU ready for Malaysia’s 5G revolution?

What Is 5G?

5G is a new wireless technology that offers significantly faster Internet connectivity speeds, and far less delay (called latency) than current 4G networks.

While 4G networks can deliver downloads speeds of 1 gigabit per second, with latencies as low as 70 ms, 5G networks will be able to deliver 10x better!

That next-generation level of improvement will power new capabilities in the areas of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and Internet of Things. It will transform a wide variety of industries, from transportation to agriculture and even education.

How Does 5G Work?

5G introduces a slew of new technologies that let it deliver much higher bandwidth, with almost zero delay :

Millimeter Wave Spectrum

With so many people using the same 4G spectrum, it is impossible to deliver high bandwidth.

5G networks avoids this problem by using millimeter wave frequencies between 30 and 300 GHz to make use of a new and different spectrum.

Massive MIMO

In addition to using millimeter waves, 5G networks can leverage on the massive MIMO technology to massively expand the number of users they can support by 22X or more!

This technology allows a 5G base station to fit many more antennas than a 4G base station, letting it to send and receive signals from many more users at once.

Beamforming

5G networks will use beamforming to more efficiently deliver your data, while reducing interference for people around you.

Full Duplex Transmissions

5G networks will introduce full duplex transmissions – their base stations can send and receive data from your smartphone at the same time – doubling download and upload speeds!

The Future of 5G In Langkawi, Malaysia!

Celcom collaborated with the Royal Malaysian Police and the Langkawi Municipal Council to explore the future of 5G technologies.

They started with the deployment of their 5G Safety and Security Smart City solution, with multiple 360⁰ UHD 4K panoramic live video surveillance cameras were installed at the famous tourist spots in Langkawi.

Leveraging 5G’s low latency and high data speeds, the Celcom 5G Safety and Security Smart City solution used Artificial Intelligence and video analytics to perform real-time monitoring with high-definition picture quality.

Celcom is also expanding its 5G use cases in Langkawi to cover Digital Defense for Beach Boundaries, Crowd Control Monitoring, Digital Control of Inbound and Outbound of Cargo, Fleet Management System, Geo-Fencing & Smart Perimeters, as well as 5G Fixed Wireless Access.

Celcom Blazes Path To 5G In Malaysia

The journey to 5G started in 2017, when Celcom became the first network operator in Malaysia to embark on a 5G trial, working with Ericsson to achieve a throughput of 18 Gbps.

Celcom and Ericsson enabled Malaysia’s first 5G hologram call, and demonstrated an autonomous vehicle that connected over a live 5G network in April 2019.

Celcom then launched their first 5G Live Cluster Field Trial at Celcom’s headquarters in Petaling Jaya on 26 July 2019.

The 5G Live Cluster Field Trial lasted six months, allowing Celcom engineers to test and observe use cases and behavior of 5G coverage in a real-life environment.

Data throughputs of close to 6 Gbps
Latency of about 10 ms
5G-to-5G and 5G-to-4G VoLTE (Voice over LTE) calls
Ultra-High Definition (UHD) voice calls
4K UHD video streaming
GameCloud game streaming

Celcom also conducted additional live field trials in areas like Seksyen 14, Crystal Crown Hotel, MPBJ Tower and Taman Jaya LRT Station. So far, those 5G macro sites cover just over 1.2 square kilometers, reaching about 4600 people in 450 households, and 130 shops and offices.

What Can You Expect When 5G Rolls Out In Malaysia?

When 5G rolls out in Malaysia, it will transform how we play and work, and how we consume our online services and content.

Besides delivering a higher bitrate of 4K video streaming, gamers will immediately notice a big drop in network latency, greatly reducing lag. With ultra-low latencies, it will make gaming far more enjoyable and give them a big advantage over gamers still on 4G.

The combination of high data bandwidth and ultra-low latency will greatly improve AR and VR experiences. 5G will enable AR and VR displays with much higher resolution and refresh rates, for a more believable and comfortable experience.

The introduction of 5G will also spur the creation of high-bandwidth IoT devices for our smart homes, always-connected computing devices, and smarter vehicles and yes, even autonomous vehicles one day!

Even cloud and media services will be transformed by 5G. Data stored in cloud services will feel as if they are residing in your mobile device or computer.

The quality of the media we consume today on streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, Apple TV+, Tidal and Spotify will be greatly improved because the industry will move to optimize for quality, instead of optimizing for low-bandwidth.

Even location services like Waze and Google Maps will be greatly enhanced by 5G. Your location can be more precisely triangulated using the 5G network, which means you will no longer miss a turn, or lane change!

5G may seem like a buzz word today, but it will change our lives when it rolls out in Malaysia!

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HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G : Malaysia Telco Deals!

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HUAWEI just launched the Mate 30 Pro 5G, and here are the Malaysia telco deals at a glance! Find out what your telco is offering, and compare it against the other telcos!

HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G is built around the brand new Kirin 990 platform, with a triple-tier architecture :

two ARM Cortex-A76 high-performance cores at 2.86 GHz
two ARM Cortex-A76 sustained performance cores at 2.36 GHz
four ARM Cortex-A55 low-power cores at 1.95 GHz

It also comes with a powerful 16-core ARM Mali-G76 GPU, and a new Da Vinci neural architecture.

The 4G model comes with 2 NPUs – 1 big + 1 small, but the 5G model will have 3 NPUs – 2 big + 1 small. This should give the 5G model a significant boost in AI capabilities.

In the front, it has a 32 MP selfie camera, but in the back, it features a new SuperSensing Quad Camera that consists of :

a 40 MP SuperSensing main camera (f/1.6)
a 8 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom (f/2.4)
a 40 MP ultra-wide camera (f/1.8)
a 3D Time-of-Flight camera

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G is powered by a large 4,500 mAh battery, and supports 40 W wired charging, and 27 W wireless charging.

HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G vs 4G Specifications

Specifications	HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro (5G)	HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro (4G)
Display	6.53-inch OLED display – 1176 x 2400 pixels (~409 ppi) – HDR10 + DCI-P3 colour gamut
Protection	Gorilla Glass 6 + IP68
Operating System	Android 10 with EMUI 10
System Platform	HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G	HiSilicon Kirin 990
CPU	2 x ARM Cortex-A76 cores (2.86 GHz) 2 x ARM Cortex-A76 cores (2.36 GHz) 4 x ARM Cortex-A55 cores (1.95 GHz)
NPU	2 Big Cores + 1 Tiny Core	1 Big Core + 1 TinyCore
GPU	ARM Mali-G76 MC16
RAM	8 GB LPDDR4x
Storage	256 GB UFS 3.0 storage NM Card (up to 256 GB)
Front Camera	32 MP with f/2.0 lens 3D ToF camera
Rear Cameras	40 MP main camera (f/1.6) 8 MP 3X telephoto camera (f/2.4) 40 MP ultra-wide camera (f/1.8) 3D ToF Camera
Connectivity	5G : NSA and SA modes 4G : LTE Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth : BT5.0 USB : USB 3.1 Type C	5G : NA 4G : LTE Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth : BT5.0 USB : USB 3.1 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Battery	4,500 mAh 40 W wired charging 27 W wireless charging
Dimensions	73.1 mm wide 158.1 mm tall 8.8 mm thick
Weight	198 g

HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G : Malaysia Telco Deals!

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G has a recommended retail price of RM 4,199 (~S$1,409 / ~US$1,009 / ~£779 / ~A$1,519) here in Malaysia, and comes with exclusive gifts worth RM 537 :

HUAWEI Wireless In-Car SuperCharge charger
HUAWEI Care (1-year extended warranty)

And here are the four Malaysia telco deals for the Mate 30 Pro 5G :

Telco	Best Deal	Alternate
Celcom	EasyPhone : RM 99 per month	Platinum Plus : RM 1,458 one-time
UMobile	HERO P139 : RM 1,599 one-time	HERO P99 : RM 1959 one-time
Maxis	Zerolution : RM 99 per month	–
Digi	PhoneFreedom 365 : RM 68 per month	–

If you prefer to purchase the Mate 30 Pro 5G outright though, here are some great deals :

Store	Price	Free Gifts
DirectD	RM 4199	HUAWEI Care HUAWEI SuperCharge wireless in-car charger HUAWEI SuperCharge car charger HUAWEI Soundstone CM51 HUAWEI Body Scale HUAWEI CM510 Bluetooth Speaker
Gadgets House	RM 4199	HUAWEI Care HUAWEI SuperCharge wireless in-car charger HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro case HUAWEI Smart Band 3 HUAWEI Mini Bluetooth Speaker
HUAWEI Premium Store	RM 4199	HUAWEI Care HUAWEI SuperCharge car charger HUAWEI Body Scale

This is really the best time ever to purchase the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G smartphone!

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HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G : Price + Launch Deal In Malaysia!

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Get ready to buy the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G this week! Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about its specifications, price and availability in Malaysia!

HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G is built around the brand new Kirin 990 platform, with a triple-tier architecture :

two ARM Cortex-A76 high-performance cores at 2.86 GHz
two ARM Cortex-A76 sustained performance cores at 2.36 GHz
four ARM Cortex-A55 low-power cores at 1.95 GHz

It also comes with a powerful 16-core ARM Mali-G76 GPU, and a new Da Vinci neural architecture.

The 4G model comes with 2 NPUs – 1 big + 1 small, but the 5G model will have 3 NPUs – 2 big + 1 small. This should give the 5G model a significant boost in AI capabilities.

In the front, it has a 32 MP selfie camera, but in the back, it features a new SuperSensing Quad Camera that consists of :

a 40 MP SuperSensing main camera (f/1.6)
a 8 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom (f/2.4)
a 40 MP ultra-wide camera (f/1.8)
a 3D Time-of-Flight camera

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G is powered by a large 4,500 mAh battery, and supports 40 W wired charging, and 27 W wireless charging.

HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G vs 4G Specifications

Specifications	HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro (5G)	HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro (4G)
Display	6.53-inch OLED display – 1176 x 2400 pixels (~409 ppi) – HDR10 + DCI-P3 colour gamut
Protection	Gorilla Glass 6 + IP68
Operating System	Android 10 with EMUI 10
System Platform	HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G	HiSilicon Kirin 990
CPU	2 x ARM Cortex-A76 cores (2.86 GHz) 2 x ARM Cortex-A76 cores (2.36 GHz) 4 x ARM Cortex-A55 cores (1.95 GHz)
NPU	2 Big Cores + 1 Tiny Core	1 Big Core + 1 TinyCore
GPU	ARM Mali-G76 MC16
RAM	8 GB LPDDR4x
Storage	256 GB UFS 3.0 storage NM Card (up to 256 GB)
Front Camera	32 MP with f/2.0 lens 3D ToF camera
Rear Cameras	40 MP main camera (f/1.6) 8 MP 3X telephoto camera (f/2.4) 40 MP ultra-wide camera (f/1.8) 3D ToF Camera
Connectivity	5G : NSA and SA modes 4G : LTE Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth : BT5.0 USB : USB 3.1 Type C	5G : NA 4G : LTE Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth : BT5.0 USB : USB 3.1 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Battery	4,500 mAh 40 W wired charging 27 W wireless charging
Dimensions	73.1 mm wide 158.1 mm tall 8.8 mm thick
Weight	198 g

HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G Colour Options

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro is available with either a glass or vegan leather back, with these colour options :

Glass : Emerald Green, Space Silver, Cosmic Purple, Black
Vegan Leather : Forest Green and Orange

At the moment, we have no idea what colours are really available at launch. We will keep you updated as we know more!

HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro Price + Deal!

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G will retail for RM 4,199 (roughly US$1,019 / £776 / A$1,523 / S$1,399) from 7 February 2020 onwards, at :

HUAWEI online stores / retailers : RM 4199 | RM 4199 | RM 4199
all HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide
Maxis, Celcom and U Mobile
Digi (soon)

Every purchase of the Mate 30 Pro 5G will come with these exclusive gifts worth RM 537 :

HUAWEI Wireless In-Car SuperCharge charger
HUAWEI Care (1-year extended warranty)

On top of that, these online retailers are offering even sweeter deals for pre-orders / early bird purchases :

Store	Price	Free Gifts
DirectD	RM 4199	HUAWEI Care HUAWEI SuperCharge wireless in-car charger HUAWEI SuperCharge car charger HUAWEI Soundstone CM51 HUAWEI Body Scale HUAWEI CM510 Bluetooth Speaker
Gadgets House	RM 4199	HUAWEI Care HUAWEI SuperCharge wireless in-car charger HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro case HUAWEI Smart Band 3 HUAWEI Mini Bluetooth Speaker
HUAWEI Premium Store	RM 4199	HUAWEI Care HUAWEI SuperCharge car charger HUAWEI Body Scale

So this is really the best time ever to purchase the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G smartphone!

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Celcom + Maxis : First 5G Network Sharing Trial Succeeds!

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Celcom and Maxis just announced that they successfully conducted Southeast Asia’s first 5G network sharing trial! Here are the details!

Celcom + Maxis : First 5G Network Sharing Trial Succeeds!

Celcom and Maxis conducted Southeast Asia’s first 5G Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) trial in December 2019, following the MoU agreement on 25 November 2019.

It utilised the Maxis 5G site at Seaview Hotel in Kuah, and the Celcom 5G site at The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, testing their capability to support both Maxis and Celcom users.

MOCN is a sharing mechanism that allows two different core networks to share the same RAN (Radio Active Network).

Using MOCN allows Celcom and Maxis to quickly extend their 5G coverage across Langkawi, just by leveraging their existing 5G sites.

Celcom + Maxis : Future 5G Sharing Plans

Moving forward, Celcom and Maxis plans to conduct further RAN sharing trials using 5G Standalone (5G SA) network this quarter, Q1 2020.

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Finally, A Postpaid Plan That Sizes According To Your Needs!

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Celcom Xpax just introduced a new postpaid plan – XP Lite™, with a low-entry price and sizes according to your needs.

Find out why this is the new plan that offers the best value for your money, with flexibility to boot!

The Celcom Xpax XP Lite™ Postpaid Plan At A Glance!

Celcom Xpax XP Lite™ is a brand-new postpaid plan that is designed to appeal to those who want a flexib.

It’s highly-affordable, starting at just RM 28 per month!
It is flexible – size up for more Internet, only when you need it!
Enjoy FREE unlimited Internet every day, just by staying on the plan!
Grab the opportunity to gear up with the latest smartphones!

Why Celcom Xpax XP Lite™ Gives You The Best Value For Your Money

The new Celcom Xpax XP Lite™ plan has a starting price of just RM 28 per month, making it the cheapest postpaid plan in Malaysia.

Best of all – it gives you access to the best network in Malaysia!

Free Yourself To Choose + Add On This Postpaid Plan!

Celcom Xpax also designed XP Lite™ to be highly flexible, letting you customise the plan your way.

Start with 1 GB of Internet with unlimited calls for just RM 28 per month. And if you need more Internet, just size up with L or M Passes!

XP Lite Pass	L	M
Monthly Internet	12 GB total (1 GB + 11 GB)	5 GB total (1 GB + 4 GB)
FREE Video Walla™	3 GB	3 GB
Total Internet	15 GB	8 GB
Pass Price	RM 30 per month	RM 10 per month
Total Cost	RM 58 per month (RM 28 + RM 30)	RM 38 per month (RM 28 + RM 10)

You can also enjoy UNLIMITED INTERNET with the L or M pass using the Celcom Life app – just purchase the Ultra Hour Pass™ from as low as RM 1!

FREE Grab Vouchers With Celcom Xpax XP Lite™ Passes!

If you sign up for XP Lite™ through the Celcom Online Shop, you will receive :

a RM 5 Grab voucher, if you subscribe with M Pass!
a RM 20 Grab voucher, if you subscribe with L Pass!

This promotion ends on 30 November 2019, so hurry!

Gear Up This Awesome Postpaid Plan With A FREE Phone!

Celcom Xpax is giving away limited units of the OPPO A1k smartphone for FREE with the XP Lite™ with L Pass, and other smartphones at MASSIVE DISCOUNTS!

Stay On Celcom Xpax XP Lite™ + Get Rewarded!

Stay on the Celcom Xpax XP Lite™ plan for more than 6 months to get rewarded with free unlimited Internet every day, or free 1 GB of Video Walla™ bandwidth!

XP Lite Pass	L		M
Stay On Bonus (7th Month Onwards)	FREE 1 hour of Ultra Hour Pass™ every day!		Free 1 GB Video Walla™

Enjoy A FREE Size Up From Celcom Xpax!

Everyone can enjoy a free Size Up from one scoop to double scoops from Inside Scoop, Ice Cream Bar and Sweet Escape on 28 November!

For every Saturday from now until 30 November 2019, you will get a FREE SIZE UP of from Regular to Large at these Green Mug outlets in East Malaysia :

Green Mug Lintas : Plaza 2, Lintas Plaza, Kota Kinabalu
Green Mug Kingfisher Outlet : Plaza Kingfisher 6, Kota Kinabalu
Green Mug @ Gaya Street : Lot 115, Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu
Green Mug Kiosk @ EG Mall : Stall F11, Golden Hill Commercial Park, EG Mall, Kota Kinabalu
Green Mug Kiosk @ Asquare : 4A, Jalan Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu
Green Mug Suria Mall : Lower Ground Floor, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu
Green Mug Miri : LG 12A, Bintang Megamall, Miri

Can you really find a better deal than this? #CelcomXpax #XPLite

Celcom Xpax XP Lite™ : Where To Get This Awesome Postpaid Plan

To sign up and size up with Celcom Xpax XP Lite™ to get these benefits :

Size Up to L / M Pass for extra 14 GB or 7 GB Internet respectively
Stay On with L Pass, and get FREE 1 hour Ultra Hour Pass™ every day!
Stay On with M Pass, and get FREE 1 GB Video Walla™
Gear Up with a FREE phone with L Pass
Get more with Unlimited Internet from only RM 1 with Ultra Hour Pass™

>>> Get all those XP Lite™ benefits here! <<<

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How To Get 71% Off HUAWEI Mate 30, Or Get One FREE!

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Now that the HUAWEI Mate 30 Series is available for sale, do you know that it’s possible to get up to 67% off the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, 71% off the HUAWEI Mate 30, and even a FREE HUAWEI Mate 30 smartphone?

How To Get A FREE HUAWEI Mate 30 / P30

Celcom is now offering a FREE HUAWEI Mate 30 with the Platinum Plus contract (RM 188 per month).

You just need to pay an upfront payment of RM 1800, that will be rebated into your account.

Contract	Contract Cost	Mate 30 Retail Cost	Deposit	Final Cost	Discount
Platinum Plus	RM 188 / month	RM 2,799	RM 1,800	FREE	100%

Celcom is also offering a FREE HUAWEI P30 if you purchase the HUAWEI Mate 30 and sign up for Platinum Plus contract, with a supplementary line.

How To Get 61%-71% Off HUAWEI Mate 30

Celcom is also offering the HUAWEI Mate 30 at discounts of 61% to 71% with these contracts :

Contract	Contract Cost	Mate 30 Retail Cost	Deposit	Final Cost	Discount
Gold Plus	RM 98 / month	RM 2,799	RM 700	RM 1,099	61%
Gold Supreme	RM 128 / month		RM 800	RM 999	64%
Platinum	RM 148 / month		RM 1,000	RM 799	71%

How To Get 50%-67% Off HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro

Finally, you can get HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro at discounts of 61% to 71% with these contracts :

Contract	Contract Cost	Mate 30 Pro Retail Cost	Deposit	Final Cost	Discount
Gold Plus	RM 98 / month	RM 3,899	RM 800	RM 1,958	50%
Gold Supreme	RM 128 / month		RM 950	RM 1,808	54%
Platinum	RM 148 / month		RM 1,100	RM 1,658	57%
Platinum Plus	RM 188 / month		RM 1,500	RM 1,268	67%

Where To Get These HUAWEI Mate 30 | Mate 30 Pro Deals?

You can get them at this Celcom page!

Don’t forget to check out the new Celcom XP Lite – Malaysia’s CHEAPEST postpaid plan at just RM 28 per month!

HUAWEI is also organising a number of roadshows, the first of all was at Sunway Velocity Mall. Check out what deals they offered and will be offering in future roadshows!

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Celcom + Maxis To Explore 5G Network Sharing!

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Celcom and Maxis just signed an MOU to explore the possibility of sharing their 5G infrastructure to accelerate 5G rollout in Malaysia. Here are the details!

Celcom + Maxis To Explore 5G Network Sharing!

Celcom and Maxis today (25 November 2019) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a potential partnership for the deployment of the next-generation 5G network infrastructure across Malaysia.

They will both look at the potential collaboration in the joint deployment of 5G infrastructure in selected areas in Malaysia. Maxis and Celcom will still maintain their own networks, and remain competitive in other areas.

This potential collaboration could help deliver significant cost savings to both telcos, and let them deliver a faster roll-out of 5G services.

Such a collaboration will also enable both telcos to explore possible business opportunities in key 5G strategic areas.

Signing on behalf of Celcom was Idham Nawawi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Strategy and Value Creation Officer. Meanwhile, Maxis was represented by Gokhan Ogut, CEO and Morten Bangsgaard, Chief Technology & Information Officer.

Celcom On 5G Network Sharing MoU With Maxis

Idham Nawawi, Celcom CEO said, “We believe collaboration is the way forward for the industry and working with Maxis to explore a more coordinated 5G deployment in Malaysia is something we are excited about. 5G is the next evolution that will transform how people work, live and play. It will enable a more enhanced consumer experience as well as create new opportunities for consumers, students, governments and businesses alike. Our potential collaboration will pave the way for the delivery of a world-class 5G network, on top of our existing 4G and 3G/2G networks, to every Malaysian, realising a truly digital Malaysia in the IR4.0 era.”

Maxis On 5G Network Sharing MoU With Celcom

Gokhan Ogut, Maxis CEO said, “We welcome the idea of collaborating with Celcom for 5G network sharing. We are already sharing towers, fiber and working together on connectivity for rural areas and USP projects. This helps us save resources and accelerate rollout. With this 5G network sharing, it presents an opportunity for us to deliver more value to our customers. Such industry collaboration is important in supporting Malaysia’s ambition in driving the digital economy.”

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1 Million Mate30 Phones Sold In 3 Hours In China! How About Malaysia?

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HUAWEI sold an amazing 1 million units of the HUAWEI Mate30 Series smartphones in just 3 hours in China!

But what about Malaysia, where HUAWEI just kicked off public sale of the HUAWEI Mate30 Series smartphones?

HUAWEI Mate30 Phone Sales In Malaysia

The HUAWEI Mate30 smartphones were just released for public sale a week ago, after an exclusive referral sales program.

Even so, HUAWEI Malaysia says that 70% of their Mate30 Series vouchers have already been redeemed from the HUAWEI Member Centre!

What exactly is driving the sale of the HUAWEI Mate30 smartphones here in Malaysia? Let’s find out…

Why The HUAWEI Mate30 Is Popular In Malaysia

Here are some reasons why we believe HUAWEI Mate30 has so far struck a clear note with Malaysians.

No GMS? No Problem!

First, let’s get the elephant out of the room – the worry about HUAWEI Mobile Services, instead of Google Mobile Services.

Malaysians are generally quite tech-savvy and have quickly embraced solutions to the problem, as this video demonstrates :

Greatly Expanded HUAWEI AppGallery

Thanks to massive investment in the HUAWEI AppGallery, it has seen a massive expansion in the number of apps. More importantly – many key apps were launched within a month!

Over a period of just two months – from September to October 2019 – there were 200,000 new users of HUAWEI App Gallery, with 100 million apps downloaded in Malaysia alone!

On a daily basis, HUAWEI reported over 1.5 million downloads, and that 27 popular or critical apps were added in a single month.

SuperSensing Cine Camera

Malaysians LOVE to take photos and videos with their smartphones, and they are very particular about image quality and camera features.

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro is particularly popular because of its 40 MP SuperSensing Cine Camera, which supports 4K 60fps video recording, with these groundbreaking features :

an ISO of up to 51200,
Cinematic Time-lapse capability,
real-time video bokeh effect, and
an ultra-slow motion mode that records at up to 7680 fps!

Interactive AI Gesture Control

This is a really cool feature that seems to have impressed many Malaysians.

Its 3D Depth Sensing Camera and a Gesture Sensor are used to identify your face and detect your gestures, which are then used by its Tiny-Core NPU to interpret your gestures.

By simply looking at the screen, and swiping your hands, you can “command” the Mate 30 Series smartphone to perform many commands like unlocking the screen, change pages, and take screenshots.

AI Private View + AI Auto Rotate

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Series smartphones offer an AI Private View mode, which hides your private messages if it cannot recognised the face of the person viewing them!

They also have an AI Auto-Rotate capability, that uses the front 3D camera to analyse your eye orientation to automatically determine if they should lock the rotation of the display.

Multi-Screen Collaboration

The HUAWEI Multi-Screen Collaboration feature is incredibly powerful and useful.

Enabling it lets you easily drag-and-drop files between your Mate 30 Series smartphone and laptop. It even lets you use your laptop’s keyboard to type messages directly on your phone!

Long Battery Life!

Malaysians are prodigious smartphone users, which is why we always have a power bank handy!

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Series smartphones though, comes with a large 4200 mAh (Mate30) or 4500 mAh (Mate30 Pro) battery, which means they last a full day and then some!

And when it’s time to recharge them, it appears Malaysians love its super-fast 40W wired charging and world-leading 27W wireless charging capabilities!

HUAWEI Mate30 Telco Deals For Malaysia!

It looks like more Malaysians will soon become HUAWEI Mate30 owners, thanks to a bevy of new offers from Malaysia’s top telcos. Let’s check out the new HUAWEI Mate 30 Series telco deals for Malaysia!

Celcom : One-Time Purchase Offers

Celcom Offers	RRP	Plan Price / Month	One-Time Purchase Price
HUAWEI Mate30	RM 2799	RM 188	RM 299
Buy Mate30 Free P30	RM 2799	RM 188 + RM 48 (Sub Line)	RM 1599
Buy Mate30 Free P30	RM 2799	RM 148 + RM 48 (Sub Line)	RM 1699

Celcom : Instalment Packages

Celcom Instalment Packages	RRP	Plan Price / Month	Device Price / Month	(Plan + Device Price) / Month
HUAWEI Mate30 (Owned)	RM 2799	RM 188	RM 28	RM 216
HUAWEI Mate30 (Rental)	RM 2799	RM 188	RM 15	RM 203

Digi : Instalment Package (Owned)

Digi Instalment Package	RRP	Plan Price / Month	Device Price / Month	(Plan + Device Price) / Month
HUAWEI Mate30 (Owned)	RM 2799	RM 160	RM 28	RM 188

Maxis : Instalment Packages

Maxis Instalment Package	RRP	Plan Price / Month	Device Price / Month	(Plan + Device Price) / Month
HUAWEI Mate30 Buy 1 Free 1	RM 2799	RM 188 + RM 48 (Sub Line)	RM 99	RM 335
HUAWEI Mate30 Pro Buy 1 Free 1	RM 3899	RM 188 + RM 48 (Sub Line)	RM 199	RM 435

HUAWEI Mate30 : Where To Buy?

For those who want to buy the HUAWEI Mate30 directly, here are some online purchase links :

Malaysia : RM 2,799 | RM 2,799
Singapore : S$948
United States : $705

HUAWEI Mate30 Pro : Where To Buy?

For those who want to buy the HUAWEI Mate30 Pro directly, here are some online purchase links :

Malaysia : RM 3,899 | RM 3,899
Singapore : S$1,298
United States : $924 | $959

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Maxis And Celcom Tops 2019 Opensignal Report!

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The 2019 Opensignal Malaysian Mobile Network Experience report reaffirmed that Maxis and Celcom continue to dominate the Malaysian mobile network market over the other four players- Digi, U Mobile, Unifi and Yes.

Find out more about the 2019 Opensignal report findings, and what it means for your mobile network experience in Malaysia!

The 2019 Opensignal Malaysian Mobile Network Experience Report

The 2019 Opensignal Malaysian Mobile Network Experience report was compiled from over 1.9 billion measurements collected from over 744, 691 devices using the Opensignal app in Malaysia. The report covered a 3-month period from December 2019 through February 2019.

In t which was compiled over a 3 month period (December 2018-February 2019), Maxis and Celcom has emerged winners ahead of their rivals Digi, U Mobile, Unifi and Yes.

The 2019 Opensignal Key Findings

The 2019 Opensignal Malaysian Mobile Network Experience report clearly showed that Maxis and Celcom are very much ahead of their other rivals in the Malaysian mobile network market.

Here are the key findings from the 2019 Opensignal report :

Maxis and Celcom are almost equal in distancing themselves from the other four telco operators such as Digi, U Mobile, Unifi and Yes.
Maxis won the Download Speed Experience category with an average connection of 17.9 Mbps
Celcom won the Upload Speed Experience with an average connection of 6.3 Mbps.
Maxis and Celcom were the only two operators to earn Good ratings in the video application metric; DiGi, U Mobile and Unifi all had either Fair or Poor ratings.

2019 Opensignal Regional Performance

The 2019 Opensignal report also showed the regional performance of Malaysia’s mobile operators in 11 Malaysian regions/cities with some rather unique results, such as;

In the 4G Availability metrics, Yes was the clear winner in Kuala Lumpur and Seberang Perai / Penang with scores above 95% – an exceptional level of LTE access.
Celcom had 4G Availability scores above 90% in Alor Setar, Ipoh, Johor Baharu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Terengganu, Malacca and Seberang Perai/Penang.
In Ipoh, all five operators improved on their national Upload Speed Experience results while in Download Speed Experience, there were significant increases from four of the operators over their national averages.

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The Yoodo Fully-Digital, Fully-Customisable 4G Service Revealed!

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Celcom just launched Yoodo – their new fully-digital, fully-customisable 4G service! Here’s everything you need to know about Yoodo, and what it means for Malaysian consumers.

The Yoodo Digital 4G Service

Yoodo is a fully-digital, fully-customisable mobile service that runs exclusively on the Celcom 4G network. It is essentially what Yes has been since June 2016 – a 4G-only network with fast mobile Internet and VoLTE capability.

Some people are calling Yoodo a new telco, or a MVNO (mobile virtual network operator). Neither are accurate, because Yoodo is a Celcom service. To explain what Yoodo is, and what it offers, there is no one better than Farid Yunus, Head of Yoodo.

Now, watch how easy it is to sign-up and customise a Yoodo plan!

Free! Free! Free!

Yoodo offers a bunch of freebies right out of the door :

Free SIM card – you can order a Yoodo SIM card for free, even without customising or paying for your plan!
Free delivery – the SIM card is delivered to you in 1-3 days for free!
Free tethering – you don’t have to pay to share your data with your laptop and other mobile devices!
Free changes and cancellation – you can change your plan, or leave Yoodo at anytime, without any fees!

For those who cannot wait 1-3 days for the free standard delivery, Yoodo offers an Express Delivery option in the Klang Valley – for RM 15, you will receive the SIM card in just 2 hours!

The Yoodo Price List

Not only is Yoodo fully digital, it is fully customisable. You only select the services you want to pay for.

Data Per Month	$	Calls Per Month	$	SMS Per Month	$
0 GB	RM 0	0 Mins	RM 0	0 SMS	RM 0
2 GB	RM 20	50 Mins	RM 5	50 SMS	RM 3
5 GB	RM 30	100 Mins	RM 7	100 SMS	RM 5
10 GB	RM 50	200 Mins	RM 9	200 SMS	RM 8
15 GB	RM 60	2000 Mins	RM 12	2000 SMS	RM 20
20 GB	RM 70	[adrotate group=”2″]
30 GB	RM 85
40 GB	RM 95
50 GB	RM 110
75 GB	RM 140
100 GB	RM 150
5 GB for Facebook	+RM 10
10 GB for YouTube	+RM 20

If you don’t need mobile Internet, you can actually get away with just paying RM 5 for 50 minutes of voice calls, or just RM 3 for 50 SMS messages. The cheapest mobile Internet option is 2 GB of data for RM 20.

The maximum cost (without add-ons) is RM 182 per month, with 100 GB of data, 2000 minutes of calls and 2000 SMS messages.

Roam Like Home

If you are travelling overseas, you can purchase a Roam Like Home pass for RM 10 per day, to make use of your domestic data quota at no additional charge. The Roam Like Home pass is currently available only for these 12 countries :

Bangladesh
Brunei
Cambodia
India
Indonesia
Laos
Myanmar
Nepal
Philippines
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Thailand

Why Is Celcom Launching Yoodo?

With the exception of Yes, which uses a pure 4G LTE network, all other mobile networks in Malaysia employ a hybrid analog-digital network. This allows them to continue using their existing 2G and 3G networks, while supplementing them with the faster digital-only 4G LTE network.

They will all need to migrate their users to a fully-digital network to free up spectrum, and eventually upgrade their network to 5G. Creating these digital-only services allow them to do that, without disrupting their existing hybrid network.

They also need to catch up with Yes, which has been touting the speed and availability of their 4G LTE network.

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Boost Your Payment Options With The Boost Mobile Wallet!

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The Boost mobile wallet offers a new, and more convenient way to pay, send, request and store money in their smartphones. It is not the first, and it won’t be the last, mobile wallet to be offered to consumers. Find out what raises the Boost mobile wallet above and beyond the competition!

The Boost Mobile Wallet

Boost was originally launched as a lifestyle app in January 2017, offering prepaid top-ups and digital vouchers. It has now been upgraded into a mobile wallet that allows its users to pay for goods and services using their smartphones.

Like other mobile wallet providers, the Boost team has worked hard at recruiting merchants to accept Boost payments. They currently boast online and offline in over 5,000 locations, with a surprising emphasis on pasar malam vendors, food trucks, and food courts, in addition to the usual suspects.

They’re also focusing on the social element of their users to drive market acceptance. They include functions designed to fit the modern lifestyle – Scan and Pay, and Split Bill, for example. The Boost team is also integrating “social games” into the app, to make it more than just a mobile wallet.

The Boost “Paint The Town Red” Campaign

In conjunction with Chinese New Year, Boost will debut its “Paint The Town Red” campaign, where signature red QR codes can be spotted at all online and offline partner merchants nationwide, which users can scan using their mobile phones in their daily transactions.

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Boost will introduce a number of new features that will have raining Ang Pows in the app made available from 30 January 2018 until 28 February 2018. All one has to do to receive Ang Pows is:

Pay with the Boost mobile wallet at physical outlets and online stores
Purchase digital vouchers, prepaid top up & pay Celcom postpaid bill
Join the Share & Get Ang Pow game

Android users can download Boost from the Play Store while iOS users can download from the App Store

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Celcom Game Hero Winner Bags BMW 3 Series!

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Kuala Lumpur, 22 December 2017 – History has once again made its mark as 32 year-old, Muhamad Fakhrorazi Ismail took home the grand prize of a brand new BMW 3-series, after slamming a top score of 27,800 points during the final showdown of the second tournament series in biggest mobile tournament in Malaysia : Celcom Game Hero – Se7en Gear.

Celcom Game Hero Winner Bags BMW 3 Series!

Muhamad Fakhrorazi, an accountant from Ipoh, Perak, took home the grand prize after an intense one hour battle with the other finalists that were drawn down from an overwhelming response of participants over the course of four months.

Claiming the second prize of brand new Honda Jazz car was 34-year-old property consultant, Oh Boon Jin from Kampar Perak with 25,900 points, while coming in third place to claim a brand new Perodua Bezza was 32-year-old businessman, Mohammad Aslan Atik from Semporna, Sabah with 25,640 points during the final showdown.

Three other finalists also walked home with great prizes ranging from the latest devices and smartphones in the market!

The Celcom Game Hero grand prizes were presented by Ramanathan Sathiamutty, Chief Transformation Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad and Dato’ Lion Peh, Chief Executive Officer of Techninier Sdn Bhd at Menara Celcom.

Celcom Game Hero Continues With Kill Shot Legacy

Celcom worked with local Malaysian content developers Techninier Sdn Bhd for the second Celcom Game Hero – Se7en Gear, which was participated by thousands of gamers, from casual to expert gamers.

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Since 7 November 2017, the third tournament for Celcom Game Hero will continue with Techninier’s ‘Kill Shot Legacy’, an intense first-person shooting game that takes place across different timelines including the Old West, an Alien Zone, Military Base and the Future.

‘Kill Shot Legacy’ can be easily participated by casual to expert gamers. Mobile gamers just need to gain a high score by gunning down bad guys and be placed in the leader boards to be in the running for cash prizes.

With eight game mastery level challenges, game heroes can expect a pack load of new contents and shoot it out within the next four months for the top leader boards once again! The next group of winners will go head to head and draw down for the grand prizes.

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Apple iPhone 8 Plus & iPhone 8 Price In Malaysia Leaked!

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Getting ready to buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus or the Apple iPhone 8? You may be wondering how many kidneys you need to sell, to afford the new iPhone 8. Well, we can now share with you the Apple iPhone 8 price list for Malaysia because it was leaked by Celcom! Thanks for the tip, Vernon!

The Apple iPhone 8 Price In Malaysia

We would normally expect an Apple employee or someone working for a telco to leak such details. But this year, it was the telco itself that leaked the prices ahead of the pre-order! Celcom today revealed the Apple iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 8 price list for Malaysia!

They also revealed the new prices for the Apple iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 7 smartphones. For your convenience, we summarise the prices in this table :

Price	Apple iPhone 8 Plus	Apple iPhone 8	Apple iPhone 7 Plus	Apple iPhone 7
USD	64 GB : $799 256 GB : $949	64 GB : $699 256 GB : $849	32 GB : $669 128 GB : $769	32 GB : $549 128 GB : $649
MYR (w/o GST)	64 GB : RM 3,488 (~$830) 256 GB : RM 4,148 (~$988)	64 GB : RM 3,048 (~$726) 256 GB : RM 3,708 (~$883)	32 GB : RM 2,818 (~$671) 128 GB : RM 3,248 (~$773)	32 GB : RM 2,298 (~$547) 128 GB : RM 2,738 (~$652) 256 GB : RM 3,368 (~$802)
MYR (with 6% GST	64 GB : RM 3,697.28 256 GB : RM 4,396.88	64 GB : RM 3,230.88 256 GB : RM 3,930.48	32 GB : RM 2,987.08 128 GB : RM 3,442.88	32 GB : RM 2,435.88 128 GB : RM 2,902.28 256 GB : RM 3,570.08

As you can see, the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 8 models will cost about 4% more in Malaysia, than in the US. But that’s before the 6% GST is added. With the 6% GST, the Malaysian prices are about 10% higher than the US prices.

The Apple iPhone 8 Availability In Malaysia

The Apple iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 8 will be available for pre-order, which kicks off at 12:01 AM on 13 October 2017. The new telco offers will also be revealed in conjunction with the pre-order. Deliveries and retail sale will begin on 20 October 2017.

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