Malaysia’s Internet traffic consumption last year showed biggest percentage jump in over a decade; Increase of over 50 percent as compared to in 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 April 2014 – Malaysian Internet Exchange (MyIX) or also known as Persatuan Pengendali Internet Malaysia’, today released its latest statistics on the country’s Internet traffic consumption - that clearly shows the biggest annual percentage increase ever in over a decade.
MyIX Chairman, Chiew Kok Hin says, “In Year 2013, our statistics showed that Internet traffic in Malaysia increased by a whopping 51 per cent to a total amount of 349,277 Mbps, as compared to 230,631 Mbps in 2012.”
In specific, MyIX’s Internet traffic statistics revealed that the biggest differences were in the Year 2013 months of January, February, March and November – each recording an average between 75 to 80 per cent increase, as compared to the same months in Year 2012.
Over the entire of 2013, statistics showed that Internet consumption grew steadily over each passing month. In January, the nation’s Internet traffic stood at 22,511 Mbps – which is a 75 per cent increase as compared to 12,880 Mbps in January 2012. By November 2013, the highest usage for 2013 was recorded at 41,319 Mbps.
“2013 has been a great year for the Internet, here in Malaysia. While we have been seeing a steady annual increase in Internet usage among Malaysians in the last few years, the usage growth has simply multiplied beyond our expectations in 2013.”
“We believe that the reasons for this, co-relates back with several synergistic trends amongst Malaysian Internet users - such as the spike in the number of smart phones users; with the sudden boom of user access to social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; as well as the jump in data messaging applications such as Whatsapp, WeChat, Viber, Line and more,” explains Chiew.
On the increase in smartphone users, IDC Research attributes this to the Malaysian government's Youth Communication Package (YCP) that offers a RM200 (US$61) rebate for the purchase of a smartphone for young adults aged 21-30 with a monthly income of RM3000 (US$916) or less.
This further encouraged mobile phone vendors to take advantage of the government incentive to introduce 25 new smartphones priced around RM600 into the market – and eventually contributing to the market share of sub-RM600 smartphones increasing from 24 per cent in the second half of 2012, to 39 per cent in the first half of 2013.
“Cheaper smartphones contribute in driving Internet accessibility worldwide, and we also see its impact here in Malaysia as Internet usage explodes. Together with MyIX’s recent Internet network infrastructure upgrade being completed, we can better support the Internet traffic increase by end-consumers in Malaysia,” ends Chiew.
MyIX Re-elects Its Committee at 3rd AGM.
Earlier in March 2014, MyIX also re-elected its latest committee at its 3rd AGM.
Chiew Kok Hin, who is also the CEO for the AIMS Group, was re-elected as the Chairman of MyIX for another two terms. He will be assisted by a new committee that comprises of the new Deputy Chairman, Lim Chee Meng, the Head of Core Network Engineering at Maxis Communications Bhd; Secretary, Wan Mohd Nizam, the General Manager of Celcom Axiata (M); Treasurer, Chew Choo Soon, CEO of MyKRIS Asia Sdn Bhd and an elected committee compromising representatives from Jaring Communications Sdn Bhd, Telekom Malaysia Berhad, TIME dotCom Berhad (TIME), Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, and Redtone-CNX Broadband Sdn Bhd.
“It is an honour to be re-elected by my peers and I look forward to work with the Committee to take MyIX into the next level – especially to attract more peering members both local and international of various categories; towards the end of achieving a world-class level of Internet connectivity and ecosystem for Malaysia,” ends Chiew.
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Monday, April 7, 2014
MyIX: Malaysia's Internet Usage Doubled in Year 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
MyIX Invests RM3.7 million for Infrastructure Upgrade
National Internet Exchange to boost up bandwidth capacity by 300 percent by December 2013 driven by 50 percent increase in local Internet traffic consumption
KUALA LUMPUR, 29 October 2013 – Malaysian Internet Exchange (MyIX) or also known as Persatuan Pengendali Internet Malaysia’, today announced that they will be investing up to RM3.7 million to increase the bandwidth capacity of its central nodes interconnection in Klang Valley, from 10 Giga bits per second (Gbps) to 40 Gbps.
Today this has grown to a staggering figure of 26 Gbps in combined traffic (as at June 2013), resulting in an 80 per cent capacity utilisation per leg of MyIX’s existing central node infrastructure. “This is the main driver why we are upgrading our infrastructure – which is approximately by 300 per cent more bandwidth capacity, to cope with the anticipated growth of the country’s Internet consumption over the next two years.”
In 2012 alone, MyIX recorded that local Internet traffic had increased by approximately 50 per cent with 149,889 Mbps recorded in the first half of 2013, as compared to 98,527 Mbps in the same period in 2012.
Chiew attributes this exponential growth to more social networking and smart phone usage, the digitization of Malaysian TV with the IPTV trend, video-on-demand, online gaming – all of which drives more digital content which flows through Internet network connections to these users.
“One of the key factors for data traffic growth is the increased number of people surfing on the Internet via mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets. In fact, the first experience for many young Malaysian users of the Internet is via these mobile devices. The Internet penetration level will continue to escalate in the next few years as smartphones bundled with attractive communication packages become more affordable for the average Malaysian,” he adds.
Keeping Traffic Domestic
MyIX is a non-profit organization set up in 2006 under the purview of the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to oversee the operations of the national Internet traffic exchange to facilitate the mutual peering between local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that enable a more efficient and cost-effective transmission of inter-ISP content.
“MyIX keeps the entire Internet traffic domestic, without having to travel overseas across long connection distance which adversely affects the Internet experience of local users. MyIX has definitely contributed significantly to making Internet connection cost much more affordable as ISPs can pass on their savings to their customers – who can also enjoy better experience when surfing, playing online games and file sharing. Voice and video applications that are latency-sensitive have also seen a visible usage improvement with overall higher quality Internet coverage in Malaysia,” shares Chiew.
Peering with global players
MyIX has also been working to peer directly with top global content providers and social media platforms worldwide such as Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft in order to improve the experience of the many Malaysians who access these popular sites.
Earlier this year, MyIX decided to peer with Facebook. Reason being that 13.3 million, or 45.5 per cent of the total population of Malaysia are Facebook users – putting the country at the 8th spot in Asia and 21st place worldwide in terms of country with highest Facebook account holders.
Currently there are 58 members registered with MyIX – which also practices a unique ‘open interconnection policy’ which differs from other global Internet exchanges that allow their member ISPs to choose who they want to peer with.
Friday, February 8, 2013
MyIX Peers with Three Global Internet Brands
Top international brands connect to MyIX for direct connectivity with ASEAN ISPs;
Faster Internet experience expected for MyIX members to improve their customer experience in business
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 February 2013- The operator of Malaysia’s sole neutral Internet Exchange, MyIX – also known as ‘Persatuan Pengendali Internet Malaysia’, today announces that top international brands including Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft have recently joined the country’s national Internet exchange as part of its existing peering network.
The biggest value from this development is an immediate improvement in connectivity between MyIX members – consisting of over 50 ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and Content Providers with the three said global Internet brands.
Due to the burst of mobility in this region, the adoption of smartphones, tablets and mobile data applications have seen a steady increase. Smartphones continue to fuel sales of mobile phones worldwide with sales of close to 170 million units by Q3 2012 (Source: Gartner). These numbers are predicted to rise higher and with it an increase in internet users worldwide.
“Thus it is very important for these top Internet brands to ensure their customers get the best user experience while managing the burst in traffic especially from Asia. The need for faster connectivity and functionality has made them choose MyIX to better serve their regional market.”
“In addition to improved performance and connectivity, they can also expect to see lower operational costs as they are now able to bypass longer and more expensive data routes internationally,” adds Chiew.
By leveraging MyIX as the main traffic ply route for its domestic Internet data, these brands local traffic is kept local within the country’s networks and this reduces the latency of “boomerang traffic effect” when in-country Internet data need to loop to foreign networks to access the target Internet content.
“MyIX will continue to explore more extensive direct peering partnerships global Internet brands so as to benefit our members via better performance of their managed ISP networks with lessen dependency on expensive international bandwidth links,” ends Chiew.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
MyIX’s New Logo Exemplifies Corporate Visual Identity
Designed for the current digital era, MyIX’s new logo illustrates the Malaysia national exchange’s value proposition to domestic market and local ISPs
KUALA LUMPUR, September 18, 2012 – Malaysia’s sole neutral Internet Exchange operator, MyIX – also known as ‘Persatuan Pengendali Internet Malaysia’, today rolled out its new visual identity that includes an updated logo. The new identity symbolizes the role of the national exchange in driving for significant Internet and broadband growth in the domestic market, as well as for local Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the country.
The new company logo is inspired from the rotational form of modern Origami and symbolizes the strong unity that MyIX endeavours for and with its members.
The logo is in the form of a prominent red star that reflects the elements of stability and reliability. According to presiding MyIX Chairman Chiew Kok Hin, the new logo represents the new energy, commitment and aspirations of MyIX’s shared vision between its members and their customers through the representation of the four different gradient triangles perfectly incorporated within the logo.
“MyIX is at a stage where we can claim a significant contribution towards Malaysia having Internet connectivity that is of world-class level. We will continue to invest and manage the best technologies to ensure that our local ISPs who are MyIX members are able to enjoy the benefits of cost-efficient connectivity everywhere,” says Chiew.
He adds, “In today’s fully connected world, MyIX’s red star will stand out for continued confidence and trust.”
“The new logo signals MyIX’s vision to bring together all the ISPs in Malaysia to provide better connectivity to the people of Malaysia, hence playing a vital role in being the critical enablers of confidence in a truly connected world.”
The previous logo was created in 2006 and until today, MyIX has expanded its services and managed to touch a member base of 51 this month.
Friday, May 4, 2012
MyIX Extends Network Connectivity to Peer with Content Providers
The Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) extends its peering network to facilitate direct connectivity of local ISPs with world’s largest Internet content providers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 04, 2012- The operator of Malaysia’s sole neutral Internet Exchange, MyIX – also known as ‘Persatuan Pengendali Internet Malaysia’, today announces the extension of the Exchange’s existing peering network for easy connectivity with leading content providers.
According to MyIX Chairman Chiew Kok Hin, MyIX’s decision to extend the Exchange’s reach is to benefit MyIX members who now can have direct connectivity with some of the leading content providers.
“With this extension our members can have direct connectivity with the world’s leading social media provider and the world’s largest online store,” says Chiew.
He explains that with direct connectivity to these global content providers, MyIX members will have an option to lower their operational costs by bypassing longer and more expensive Internet data traffic routes.
“This extension will allow our member to improve the user experience of their Internet service, thanks to the direct peering with these global content providers via the national Exchange.”
Currently MyIX has 49 members consisting of local ISP and content providers, who leverage the national Internet exchange as ply route for their domestic Internet data.
“With the link extension of MyIX, we expect more members to sign up over the next 12 months as more of them will be able to appreciate the significant cost and performance advantage that the national Exchange provides to their Internet business,” says Chiew.
“Cost savings is the key benefit especially to the smaller members, as a substantial percentage of the internet local traffic is routed via MyIX to reduce their dependency on expensive international bandwidth links. MyIX will continue to play a crucial role in making Malaysia a leading option for the efficient routing of Internet traffic in the ASEAN region.”
MyIX扩展网络连接予内容供应商
大马互联网交换中心（Malaysia Internet Exchange， MyIX）扩展其对等网络，将本地互联网服务商直接连接上世界上最大的互联网内容供应商
吉隆坡，04讯-全马中立互联网交替中心，Malaysia Internet Exchange, MyIX （又被称为“Persatuan Pengendali Internet Malaysia， 大马互联网连接团体），今天宣布为本地互联网服务商推出与国际内容供应商的网络连接扩展。
据MyIX主席周国兴表示，MyIX决定延长其业务范围，是为了让更多MyIX成员可受益， 与一些领先的内容供应商直接连接。
“有了这次的扩展，我们的成员可以与世界领先的社交媒体供应商和世界上最大的网路商店直接连接，”周国兴说道。
他解释说，MyIX成员将能通过与这些全球性的内容供应商直接连接，并绕过原本较长较昂贵的互联网数据交通路线， 进而降低他们的经营成本， 并改善其互联网服务。
目前， MyIX有49名成员，其中包括本地一些互联网服务和内容供应商，运用国家互联网交替中心，作为其在国内的互联网数据层路由。
“随着MyIX的链路扩展，我们期待在未来12个月内会有更多的成员加入，让国家互联网交替中心为更多网络服务商的业务获得显着的成本效应和更强的性能表现，”周国兴说道。
“节约成本是其关键好处，尤其是对于规模较小的成员，作为一个本地互联网流量相当大的比例是通过MyIX路由，以减少对昂贵的国际宽带的依赖。 MyIX将继续发挥了其至关重要的角色，让大马成为在东盟地区领先的互联网交通效率路由选项。”
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
MyIX Announces Their New Revamped Website
National Internet Exchange endeavors towards greater outreach strategy with www.myix.my
KUALA LUMPUR, February 22, 2012 – Malaysia’s sole neutral Internet Exchange operator, MyIX – also known as ‘Persatuan Pengendali Internet Malaysia’, today announces the launch of its overhauled website, www.myix.my.
According to MyIX Chairman Chiew Kok Hin, the new website is to allow visitors to gain a comprehensive understanding of MyIX.
In Effort to Boost ISP Memberships
“This site has a fresh feel which I think appeals to our growing number of ISP members. This step is taken by MyIX to build better relationship with our existing members by making the site interactive and at the same giving our loyalist members what they have come to expect.”
The revamping of the MyIX website is essential to the growth strategy by encouraging the sign-ups of more ISPs and content providers with MyIX besides, promoting broadband that helps the penetration rate in the country.
So far, this has been effective for MyIX with the latest addition of four (4) new members i.e. Tune Music Sdn Bhd, VADS Berhad, BigBand Sdn Bhd and Tg Agas Technology Sdn Bhd.
“We want members to invite us into their office or home through this site and be satisfied with the service they are getting. It’s a place that will continue to evolve as we do,” says Chiew.
New Website Functions and Features
When overhauling the site, designers took around 2-3 months but decided to keep it fun and simple with a user friendly approach. Take for example the Member Login, here MyIX members are able to download reports, minutes of the meetings etc once they are logged-in.
The redesigned website reflects non-profit organization’s new direction to enhance its existing services to new and existing customers by streamlining its operations and providing instant accessibility and directly connection with the aggregation of networks within MyIX’s Internet hub.
The overhauled website offers a brand new multimedia experience, showcasing MyIX’s innovative features, animated stills and photo gallery which provide a more engaging usage and browsing experience for its members.
There are five (5) tabs offering a wide range of services such as Member Login for Reports, Traffic Statistics, Useful Links (Looking Glass and Network Monitoring System), Photo Gallery and Latest Updates.
MyIX公佈其更新网站
全国互联网交替努力推广www.myix.my
吉隆坡22日讯 – 全马中立互联网交替中心，Malaysia Internet Exchange, MyIX （又被称为“Persatuan Pengendali Internet Malaysia， 大马互联网连接团体），今天宣布推出其经改造的网站，www.myix.my.
据MyIX主席周国兴表示，新网站是为了让游览者获得对MyIX更全面了解。
努力提升互联网服务供应商（Internet Service Provider）的会员资格
“这个网站有耳目一新的感觉，并主要反映了我们越来越多的互联网服务供应商成员数量。这一步是通过网上的互动来建立与我们现有成员之间更好地的关系，，并在同时给予我们忠诚的成员所期盼的。”
改造MyIX网站是一项重要的成长策略，除了能够促进国内的宽带普及率， 还同时鼓励了更多的互联网服务供应商和内容供应商的加入
到目前为止，MyIX又增加了四个最新成员，即是Tune Music Sdn Bhd, VADS Berhad, BigBand Sdn Bhd 及Tg Agas Technology Sdn Bhd。
他还表示：“我们希望会员能够通过这个网站将我们带入他们的办公室或家中，及对我们的服务感到满意。”
更新网站的功能和特点
设计师花了近2-3个月的时间整修网站，但最终决定保留它的趣味性，简单及用户友好的形式。就拿会员登录举个例子，在此MyIX成员一旦登录就能够下载报告，会议纪录要等。
重新整修网站反映了非盈利组织的新方向，以通过精简其业务并提供即时的辅助， 提升高其现有的服务予新的和现有的客户。
整修后的网站提供了一个全新的多媒体体验，也展示了MyIX的创新功能，动画剧照和照片库， 提供了一个更吸引人的浏览体验。
其八项提供广泛服务的标签，就包括会员登录索取报告，流量统计，友情链接，相库和最新更新。
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
MyIX 会员人数显着增加;新注册国际公司包括谷歌
大马互联网交替中心 (MyIX)表示通过有效宣传运动取得良好成绩
吉隆坡，29日讯- 全马互联网交替中心，Malaysia Internet Exchange, MyIX （又被称为“Persatuan Pengendali Internet Malaysia， 大马互联网连接团体），今天宣布其会员数目增加76％，从2011年初的25个成员增添到至今的44名。
MyIX主席，周国兴 (图）, 在一个最近在吉隆坡举行的企业科技新闻论坛2011中, 表示, 此标青成绩在10个月内达成，自展开宣传运动，提升MyIX在国内互联网数据流量所扮演的角色。
“这个令人鼓舞的成员数目增加直接意味着更高的互联网交换中心的运用， 达到近50％的总宽频带的利用率。早在2006年开始， 马来西亚通讯及多媒体委员会（Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission ， MCMC），迄今已提出在全国各地建立共八（8）节点的投资，所以我们正在努力，以确保它的使用量达至最高。”
在此企业科技新闻论坛，周国兴向90名的参与者分享到，“网络连接”是互联网运作和性能强弱的关键，他也提出企业能够透过利用'云端科技'作为一种商业模式。
MyIX的宣传运动，包括修改其网站，营销路演，并参予活动如玛拉科技大学（University Technology Mara）所举办的科技联盟嘉年华2011活动。
MyIX的国际合作
在过去的几个月，MyIX还虏获了大型的国际宽带提供商的关注。 “谷歌等外国巨头使用MyIX的服务。 其他像是Verizon Communications和Akamai Technologies等企业也知晓MyIX的存在与连接大马的国内互联网流量的商业可行性，” 周国兴说。
他解释说，拥有国际宽带供应商成员， 有助MyIX促进交叉销售国内互联网交换中心的宽带容量和连接路线予在区域和国际各阶级的外国互联网服务供应商。
展望未来，MyIX计划将其成员会籍扩大至亚太地区国家的互联网服务供应商。
“无论是通过MyIX自身营销中，或利用我们的国外互联网服务供应商的合作伙伴关系，我看到MyIX渐成为一个更加活跃的互联网交换中心 - ，成为在这一地区互联网宽带连接的指标. ”
