News & Reviews:   DiGi

UPDATE - TNB Careline has announced that the electricity has been restored. The issue was a supply disruption caused by a piece of equipment at Yong Peng North Main Entry Substation (PMU) in Yong Peng, Johor. The electricity power is expected to be gradually restored in each area soon. 

By now, you should know about the news of the blackout in several parts of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. More specifically - Shah Alam, Nilai, Hulu Langat, Bukit Jalil, Selayang, Segambut, Cheras, Seri Kembangan and Bangi. That being said, the blackout has also affected other services such as the Rapid KL LRT train line, Digi services and some traffic lights. 

Today, Digi just announced the latest Hari Gaji Specials to kick off the month of August soon. To help Malaysians stay connected with bigger and better deals, here's what you can expect from the company's promotion campaign. 

Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Digi) today announced its monthly online sale with the 7.7 Digi Sale. Happening from 4 to 10 July 2022, this week-long sale features attractive offers throughout its Postpaid, Prepaid and Mobile Broadband lineup.

Previously, we reported that all six telcos in Malaysia have agreed to the Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) 5G service agreement prior to its deadline of 30 June 2022. Now, it looks like our country can finally move forward and have 5G connectivity accessible to the masses as the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) said that the 5G service will rollout by September 2022 at the latest.

In the recent event of Celcom and Digi merging together, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) also mentioned that Yoodo, a subsidiary of Celcom must be sold off or cease its operations after the merging is complete. So what will happen to Yoodo?

We were pretty sceptical of whether the remaining telcos (particularly Celcom, Digi, Maxis and U Mobile) would join and agree to Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB)'s stake today. As you should know, today (30th of June) is the last day of the offer and it seems that they have agreed to it.

Axiata Group Bhd and Digi.Com Bhd in a joint statement today welcomed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)’s decision to approve their proposed merger company. Lauding the potential of the merger in driving digitalisation in Malaysia, both companies also revealed that the new company name would be ‘Celcom Digi Bhd’.

Earlier today we reported that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has approved the merger between Celcom and Digi. Now, a further look into the approval shows that it comes with certain requirements, including the divestment of the Yoodo brand.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has today approved the proposed merger between Celcom Axiata Bhd and Digi.com Bhd. Asserting that the merger will create Malaysia’s largest mobile service operator to date, MCMC made the decision after conducting a thorough assessment on the proposal. 

A few days ago, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced that the audit team will take action on internet service providers if they failed to provide quality service. Today, MCMC walked the talk and issued Commission Instructions against Celcom, Digi and U Mobile.