News & Reviews:   CelcomDigi

Initially only available with Maxis, the HONOR X9d 5G is now available on more Malaysian telcos such as CelcomDigi, U Mobile, Yes, unifi and redOne. While the phone is still officially available at RM1499 for the version with 256GB storage, some plans are offering the RM1699 512GB storage version for free. Check it out here.

Today, CelcomDigi Berhad has officially launched its CelcomDigi app, a brand-new mobile platform that unifies the company’s two legacy apps — Celcom Life and MyDigi — into one powerful, secure, and intuitive digital experience. Developed fully in-house, the app marks a major milestone in CelcomDigi’s post-merger transformation, bringing together everything customers need to manage their connectivity, lifestyle services, and digital safety in one place.

Today, Malaysia’s five leading mobile operators — CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, Telekom Malaysia (TM), and YTL Communications — have jointly announced the rollout of a federated network service under the global GSMA Open Gateway initiative. The purpose? They will be working together to tackle fraud and digital identity theft in the country’s fast-growing online economy.

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.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has officially launched CD:NXT — CelcomDigi Berhad’s flagship initiative to develop the country’s next generation of digital talent. This strategic programme marks a major milestone in Malaysia’s journey toward becoming a 5G-AI-powered digital economy, with a bold commitment to equip 5000 Malaysian youth with future-ready skills in AI, data, analytics, and emerging technologies.

Today, CelcomDigi has unveiled WebSHIELD, a new network-based security service designed to protect mobile users from online threats. Running silently in the background, WebSHIELD offers real-time protection against phishing, malware, and fast-moving scams, all powered by Cisco’s global threat intelligence.

CelcomDigi has announced that its nationwide network integration and modernisation programme reached 84% completion as of end-June 2025. So, what should you know about it?

CelcomDigi is marking the nation’s Hari Kebangsaan and Hari Malaysia celebrations with Gemilang Deals, a lineup of value-packed offers covering Prepaid, Postpaid, Home Internet, 5G devices, and more. Running now until 18 September 2025, the campaign aims to keep Malaysians connected while enhancing their digital lifestyles.

CelcomDigi is stepping up its cybersecurity game with the launch of MobileSHIELD, a new AI-powered mobile security app designed to help Malaysians take control of their digital safety. From scam protection to identity monitoring, MobileSHIELD offers all-in-one defence against today’s most common mobile threats.