Telecommunications Companies in Malaysia

The telecommunications companies in Malaysia are responsible for the provision of a wide range of communication services in the country. These services include fixed line and mobile telephony, broadband internet, pay television and other value-added services. The Malaysian telecommunications sector is one of the most developed in Southeast Asia, with a penetration rate of 143.3% as of December 2015.

The Malaysian telecommunications industry is dominated by a handful of companies, the largest of which are Maxis, Celcom and Digi. These three companies control a combined market share of over 70% and offer a wide range of voice, data and mobile broadband services. Other notable telecommunications companies in Malaysia include U Mobile, Tune Talk and RedOne.

The Malaysian government has been supportive of the development of the telecommunications sector and has implemented a number of policies and initiatives to promote growth. These include the establishment of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) as the regulator, the rollout of high-speed broadband infrastructure and the implementation of mobile number portability.