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Maxis has announced a new strategic partnership with Globe Teleservices Pte. Ltd. (GTS), a global telecom solutions provider, to deploy an AI-powered firewall designed to secure messaging and voice traffic across its network in Malaysia. This end-to-end, fully managed service aims to enhance network security, improve service quality, and safeguard millions of Maxis subscribers from fraud and spam.

Maxis today introduced Miya (Maxis Intelligence, Your Assistant), a conversation-based in-app assistant powered by generative AI (Gen AI). So, what should you know about it?

Pre-orders for the new iPhone 17 lineup (iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max) and the iPhone Air began a week ago. Today, 19 September 2025, the local set is officially available. As usual, all the telcos will be offering the lineup with their own special deals. But which one is best suited for you?

Malaysia’s 5G rollout is entering a new phase. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has confirmed that all liabilities of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) will be fully absorbed by its telco shareholders once the government completes its divestment from the company—a move that marks a major shift in the country’s digital infrastructure strategy.

Today, Maxis announces good news for entertainment lovers. Postpaid 139, 169, and 199 customers will be granted six months of complimentary sooka Premium access, which is a limited-time offering of live sports, Asian entertainment, kids’ shows, and local originals streamable on up to three devices at once, including one TV.

Following the launch of the HONOR Magic V5 in mid-July, the foldable flagship device is now available through Malaysia’s leading telcos, offering flexible postpaid plans that make this premium device more accessible than ever. This includes CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile and Yes, for as low as RM70 per month.

From 9 to 31 July 2025, Malaysian customers can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, not just from Samsung Malaysia but also from our local telcos. Whether through U Mobile, Maxis, CelcomDigi, or YES 5G, you will find different offerings. In this article, we will be comparing each telco's pre-order promotion.

In case you missed it, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has requested mobile phone call data from telco companies in Malaysia. This has caused a controversy, as an invasion of the privacy of users. Below are all the official responses from CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile and Telekom Malaysia.

Today, Maxis announced a major expansion of its fibre network infrastructure through deployment in Penang. The company's new target goal is to connect more than 100,00 homes in the state by 2027, rolling out across all districts such as Jelutong, Georgetown, Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas, and Bayan Baru, alongside key locations in Mainland Penang.

Maxis today announced that Maxis Home Solar will be offered throughout Peninsular Malaysia starting this May. Previously, Maxis Home Solar was only offered in the Klang Valley after being launched in February. Through it, customers can install solar panels at home to reduce their monthly electricity bills. So, what should you know about it?