TM TURNS IN HEALTHY PERFORMANCE FOR 1Q2014 – GROUP REVENUE OF RM2.62 BILLION, UP 8.1% YOY; PROFIT BEFORE TAX UP 21.8% YOY TO RM279.6 MILLION

• Group Revenue grew 8.1% YOY to RM2.62 billion
• Group Reported Operating Profit (EBIT) rose 6.3% YOY to RM316.8 million
• Group Profit Before Tax (PBT) surged 21.8% YOY to RM279.6 million
• Reported Group Profit (PATAMI) stood at RM 210.6 million
• Maintains position as Malaysia’s broadband champion; 
• Strong YOY broadband customer base growth 5.7% to 2.23 million
• Strong UniFi growth of 22.6% YOY with over 665,000 customers 

Kuala Lumpur, 28 May 2014. Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2014, where the Group posted a Revenue growth of 8.1% YOY to RM2.62 billion from RM2.42 billion in the corresponding period last year. The growth was mainly driven by Internet, Data and Other services.

Group Reported Operating Profit (Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT)) grew 6.3% YOY to RM316.8 million from RM298.0 million in 1Q2013.

Correspondingly, Group Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased 21.8% to RM279.6 million in the current quarter from RM229.5 million in 1Q2013 due to lower net finance cost and net forex gain.

Reported Group Profit or Profit After Tax And Non-controlling Interest (PATAMI) stood at RM210.6 million in the current year quarter. Group Normalised PATAMI was lower by 20.8% YOY to RM185.3 million due to expiry of tax incentives in September last year.

Tan Sri Zamzamzairani Mohd Isa, Group Chief Executive Officer, TM, said: "We’re pleased to report that we started the year with an encouraging set of results. For the first quarter 2014, we recorded group revenue of RM2.62 billion, an increase of 8.1% against the corresponding period last year. This commendable growth was due to positive growth in our key products, Internet, Data and Other services. Our Operating Profit also improved by 6.3% YOY to RM316.8 million. We also reported an improved capex/revenue ratio, which reduced from 9.7% to 7.7%.”

Tan Sri Zam went on to comment, “As Malaysia’s Broadband Champion, our customer base grew 5.7% from 2.11 million in 1Q2013 to 2.23 million customers in the current quarter, with continued growth seen both in UniFi and Streamyx. UniFi demand remains strong, and we recorded a 22.6% growth YOY with close to 653,000 customers, a net add of about 121,000 customers. UniFi continues to see a healthy growth, with over 665,000 customers to date. UniFi is now available via 1.507 million ports providing coverage to 2.512 million premises on the back of 105 exchanges. This translates to about 43% take-up rate. More customers are taking up our high speed broadband packages of 4Mbps and above, and as at March 2014, 43% of our customers are now high speed broadband users. We are also happy to note that the take up of 8Mbps Streamyx package offered in non-Unifi areas recorded a 42% growth as compared to last quarter. We remain focused on giving the best experience to our customers. In line with the growing demand for data, we will continue to offer innovative products, with integrated and strong value propositions that will make our customers’ lives easier at home and beyond. It is important that we keep up the progress we are making across the Group whilst continuing to deliver enhanced customer experience via the various improvement initiatives we have embarked on to improve our levels of service.”

In the first quarter, Internet services turned in a revenue of RM726.1 million, a growth of 12.7% YOY from RM644.3 million recorded in 1Q2013 driven primarily by growth in UniFi customers and higher subscription for HyppTV Content. Data revenue increased by 3.5% YOY to RM605.5 million in the current quarter from RM584.8 million in 1Q2013 driven by new circuits installations and upgrade to higher bandwidth.

TM also sustained its capital and cost efficiencies, with capex/revenue ratio improved to 7.7% against 9.7% in 1Q2013. Total capex spent for 1Q2014 was RM200.7 million, of which RM110.4 million was for HSBB.

Prospects for the Current Financial Year Ending 31 December 2014

The outlook for telecom industry for 2014 remains positive, with data and broadband continuing to be the key driver for growth. TM expects a good year ahead with domestic demand continuing to be the key driver for growth, together with improving external demand and strong private investments. This is supported by the projected Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) 2014 GDP growth outlook of 5.3%. 2015 sees GDP growth projected to improve to 5.5%, mainly driven by economic efficiency and innovation. (Source: Malaysian Economic Outlook, MIER, 24 April 2014).

2014 is a Game Changing year for TM with its ongoing transformation journey towards becoming an Information and Innovation Exchange. TM will continue to strengthen our position as the Broadband Champion in Malaysia as we foresee that the take-up of our high value broadband packages will still continue. TM expects higher HyppTV viewership with the introduction of attractive promotions such as the recent ‘Hypp-Normous Deal’ and the current ‘Stream Champion Deal’. In addition, the Group will continue to enhance our content such as the recent launch of ‘Dunia Sinema’, Malaysia’s first dedicated Malay movie channel. HyppTV currently offers customers 117 channels consisting of 28 free channels with 8 Radio Channels and 50 premium channels (of which 34 channels are HD), 18 Video-On-Demand (VOD) genres and 21 interactive channels.

TM will continue with its commitment to push Malaysian SMEs up the value chain. This year, TM organises its 3rd edition of its TM SME BizFest 2014 – themed “Innovate to Dominate” - which serves as a platform for SMEs to understand how ICT can empower their businesses. TM had also recently launched UniFi BIZ 100, a dual play (2P) offering enabling SMEs customers to enjoy high speed internet access of 100 Mbps and voice service.

In anticipation of customers’ needs and their ever increasing expectations, TM recently entered into a partnership with Green Packet Berhad and SK Telekom Co. Ltd. This will reflect our aspiration to become the leading next-generation converged communication services provider. Through P1, TM is working to expand our capabilities into the wireless broadband space more efficiently thus enabling the Company to provide a complete portfolio of services to our valued customers. This partnership lays the foundation for the development of a new LTE platform and opening up possibilities for the Group to deliver fully integrated high-quality internet, data and application across all market segments.

TM looks forward to continuing its fresh and innovative approaches to the market as is committed to make ‘Life Made Easier’ and ‘Business Made Easier’ with TM.

Barring unforeseen circumstances the Board of Directors expects 2014 to be a positive year for TM.

RTL CBS EXTREME HD IS NOW IN MALAYSIA VIA HYPPTV!

HyppTV’s latest channel features extreme and action packed content including Extreme Sports, World-Famous illusionist, Shockumentaries and Action Reality Programmes

3 April 2014.Kuala Lumpur. Telekom Malaysia Berhad’s (TM) and RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network today entered into a partnership that enables RTL CBS Extreme HD to be aired in Malaysia beginning 1 April 2014.

This new channel is made available via TM’s award winning IPTV service, HyypTV, offering UniFi customers with the best action adventure, reality series and extreme sports content. Available on HyppTV’s Channel 617, RTL CBS Extreme HD features first and exclusive titles such as Dynamo: Magician Impossible, Red Bull Art of Motion, Red Bull Cliptomaniacs, and Red Bull Air Races. The channel also brings for the first time and exclusive, a new series, Criss Angel BeLIEve beginning June. RTL CBS Extreme HD is also home to master illusionists Troy and the International Magician of the Year 2013, Cosentino, along with Fear Factor and earlier seasons of favourite action series from CBS such as NCIS: Los Angeles and Hawaii Five-O.

Commenting on the new channel addition to HyppTV, Jeremy Kung, Executive Vice President of New Media, TM said: “With the latest addition of RTL CBS Extreme HD on HyppTV, we now have among the best action packed content offering for our subscribers. Get your adrenaline pumping with the crime-busting actions or be amazed with the illusions; we have it here on HyppTV. And more good news for you – in conjunction with the launch, the channel can be viewed for FREE for 30 days from 1 until 30 April 2014!“

RTL CBS Extreme HD is also available on HyppTV Everywhere app for smart device viewing.

“This year also marks HyppTV’s 4th year in the business after starting out with only 22 channels in 2010 and continuous developments such as this shows our dedication in delivering world class content offerings to our growing subscribers. The channel is available on ala carte basis and on our amazing value package of HyppTV Mega Pack at only RM50 a month for 49 channels,” added Jeremy.

With the launch of the new channel, HyppTV not only have among the best in Asian entertainment and lifestyle content on its platform, but also one of the biggest collection of International drama ever assembled on HyppTV.

“We are delighted to bring another strong channel to Malaysia together with HyppTV,” said Jonas Engwall, Chief Executive Officer, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “RTL CBS Extreme’s unique channel positioning and compelling mix of action series, extreme sports, action reality programmes, extreme factual programming and masters of illusion is a very strong programming proposition for our target audience. We have a solid partnership with HyppTV and we look forward to continue to serve their subscribers with our fantastic channels and content.”

RTL CBS Extreme HD is the second channel to be launched by RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network, a venture between RTL Group, the leading European entertainment network, and CBS Studios International, the leading supplier of programming to the international market place. In September 2013, the Network entered the region with its first channel, RTL CBS Entertainment HD.

HyppTV, the award winning IPTV service is powered by TM’s high speed broadband service, UniFi and Streamyx 4Mbps and 8Mbps as well on HyppTV Everywhere - TM’s first multiscreen offering, making it available to viewers nationwide come rain or shine. Currently, HyppTV offers customers 116 channels consisting of 19 free channels with 8 Radio Channels and 50 premium channels - of which 33 channels are HD; 18 Video-On-Demand (VOD) genres and 21 interactive channels.

For more info on HyppTV, log on to www.tm.com.my/hypptv and visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hyppworld.

TM BROADBAND CUSTOMERS CAN NOW BOOST SPEED BY 20X FOR FREE WITH HYPP-NORMOUS DEAL

Kuala Lumpur, 5 February 2014. Telekom Malaysia Berhad (“TM”) is now offering its Streamyx and UniFi customers the unique opportunity to upgrade their broadband services by up to 20 times (“20x”) their current speed for FREE with “The Best Ever Hypp-Normous Deal”. They just have to subscribe to HyppTV, TM’s award-winning IPTV service, for as little as RM30 a month.

Via this limited time offer, new and all existing UniFi customers can upgrade automatically to UniFi VIP 10 (10Mbps) or VIP 20 (20 Mbps) for just RM50 more. All they have to do is subscribe to a HyppTV pack before 31 March 2014.

Imri Mokhtar, Executive Vice President, Consumer, TM is all hyped-up with TM’s latest campaign for its UniFi and Streamyx customers, called “The Best Ever Hypp-Normous Deal”.

“The “Life Made Easier” campaign perfectly depicts TM’s role as Malaysia’s Broadband Champion. At TM, we aspire to make our customers’ lives easier with our offerings – keeping everyone connected with our extensive connectivity nationwide, whether you are at home or out of your residence, either in the office or on-the-go. Our broadband services provide much more than just high speed Internet with our award-winning IPTV service, HyppTV. We continue to offer customers value for money packages with the introduction of “The Best Ever Hypp-Normous Deal” where customers have the option to boost their Internet speeds up to 20 times faster and multiply their entertainment pleasures with HyppTV’s vast edutainment content library in High Definition (HD),” explained Imri Mokhtar, Executive Vice President, Consumer, TM.

“Our triple play high-speed broadband offerings provide customers with total control on how fast they want to surf and the genres of TV programmes they really want to watch, when they want to watch it, anytime and anywhere regardless of weather conditions.

Imri Mokhtar, Executive Vice President, Consumer, TM (centre) and TMpoint staff are all set to offer an enhanced experience for TM customers through HyppTV packages with the introduction of its new campaign, called “The Best Ever Hypp-Normous Deal”.

“That’s not all, as both Streamyx and UniFi packages also come with a cordless phone for everyone to stay in touch with all their friends, families and business associates with unlimited free calls between our TM fixed line users nationwide or just a flat rate of 10 sen/minute to other networks (which includes all other mobiles and fixed line services),” Imri added.

Customers can subscribe or find out more at any TMpoint, TM Authorised Dealers outlets or at TM’s “Life Made Easier” roadshows that are being held in major cities nationwide from now until 31 March 2014.

STRUCTURE OF “THE BEST EVER HYPP-NORMOUS DEAL”
UNIFI	For existing and new customers, subscribe to HyppTV Mega Pack or HyppTV Sports Pack at only RM50/month and get FREE package upgrade to VIP 10 or VIP 20. Enjoy total savings of RM1,200 over 2 years. New VIP 5 customers will get FREE HyppFlicks and HyppTV Everywhere access for two (2) smart devices. Enjoy total savings of RM480.
STREAMYX	For existing and new customers, subscribe or upgrade to 8 Mbps and enjoy HyppTV Platinum Pack or HyppTV Ruby Pack for FREE. Enjoy total savings of RM720 over 2 years.

HyppTV contents are definitely for staunch entertainment seekers. To date, HyppTV already has 113 channels and over 3,000 hours of Video on Demand (VOD). Viewers can sit back and enjoy the best in world-class entertainment, such as sports actions from BPL, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League or Liga BBVA, just to name a few. K-Pop lovers will definitely go gaga with Channel M where they can enjoy variety TV shows, talk shows, chart shows, drama series and much more.

For more information on The Best Ever Hypp-Normous Deal, the “Life Made Easier” roadshows, and how TM can make your life easier, log on to www.tm.com.my.  

TM CONTINUES TO EMPOWER MALAYSIAN SMEs WITH ENHANCED UNIFI PACKAGES

SMEs can now work and collaborate more efficiently with UniFi with Microsoft® Office 365 …

In its continuous effort to empower Malaysian SMEs through the usage of ICT, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) today launched the all-new UniFi with Microsoft® Office 365, an enhancement to its existing UniFi business packages. The new and enhanced package was launched by Azizi A Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM, together with Azizah Ali, Director, Small and Medium Solutions and Partners, Microsoft Malaysia.

The newly launched UniFi with Microsoft® Office 365 is the product of the continuous collaboration between TM and Microsoft which offers cloud-powered communications facilities and the Microsoft Office 365 productivity suite through TM’s Managed Information Communications Technology (ICT)/Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) arm – VADS Berhad (VADS) – to Malaysian businesses throughout the country.

Azizi A Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM (7th from right) and Azizah Ali, Director, Small and Medium Solutions and Partners, Microsoft Malaysia (6th from right) with the respective development teams from TM SME and Microsoft Malaysia at the recent launch of the latest enhancement of TM’s existing UniFi business packages – UniFi with Microsoft® Office 365.

Commenting on the new offering, Azizi shared, “After the proven partnership between TM and Microsoft in enhancing TM’s Office in a Box™ package, we are very optimistic that the on-going strategic partnership between both organisations will continue to be a success, allowing us to continue playing our roles in equipping businesses with comprehensive business solutions, tailor-made to meet their increasingly sophisticated requirements. With this latest enhancement, Malaysian SMEs can fully leverage the benefits of ICT and focus on their core business operations to increase their productivity, expand their market reach and serve their end customers better.”

“TM is constantly exploring new and innovative ways to assist local SMEs to move up the value chain and achieve greater success. We hope that these efforts will also further cement TM’s presence as the nation’s trusted and reliable end-to-end ICT solutions provider with the capability, skills and knowledge to adapt to the customers’ growing businesses,” added Azizi.

Speaking on the collaboration, Azizah said, “Many businesses are realising the power of cloud computing technology for its ability to leverage IT capabilities more cost-effectively, creating new ways to serve new customers, and even operating a business without IT limits. Microsoft’s Office 365 helps businesses take care of their IT needs so they can concentrate on what they do best: managing and driving their businesses.”

Azizi A Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM (left) and Azizah Ali, Director, Small and Medium Solutions and Partners, Microsoft Malaysia checking out the features of the latest enhancement of TM’s existing UniFi business packages – UniFi with Microsoft® Office 365.

“Microsoft, as a world leader in cloud solutions for businesses, is committed to transforming Malaysia together with TM. For over 20 years in Malaysia, we have collaborated with key partners like TM to achieve the country’s aspirations to become a high-income economy and through realising the goals stated in Malaysia’s Economic Transformation Plan and Digital Master Plan. This is a winning partnership - not only are we both strongly aligned with the same vision to empower Malaysian businesses with world-class ICT solutions to transform the way they work, we are both able to bring this vision to life. There is no other IT company in the world besides Microsoft that offers strong, credible solutions for businesses of all sizes. At the same time, TM is Malaysia’s leading broadband provider – together, we are the ideal partners to help Malaysian SMEs fully realise the full benefits of Office 365 and cloud computing!” Azizah added.

This newly introduced UniFi with Microsoft® Office 365 bundling will enable businesses to enjoy high speed internet with speeds up to 50Mbps, competitive call rates and two (2) complimentary Microsoft Office 365 user licenses worth RM1,008. Through this new enhancement, subscribers of UniFi with Microsoft® Office 365 can collaborate more efficiently and at the same time reduce their operating cost by utilising Microsoft Office productivity tools, such as email, web conferencing, instant messaging and online versions of Microsoft Office. With TM, business is now available all year round, all around the world.

UniFi with Microsoft® Office 365 is available to the market and is open for subscription starting from today. Upgrade promotions are also available until 31 December 2013.

In conjunction with the launch, TM, in collaboration with Microsoft are flying in Dr. Nitin Paranjape for the Completely Efficient Seminar which will take place on 12 November 2013 from 9.00 am – 2.00 pm at the TM Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. One of only 28 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVP) worldwide, Dr Nitin is an award-winning speaker and Office Productivity consultant who has coached over 155,000 professionals across 1,100 organisations worldwide. His innovative approach to unearthing maximum value from the New Office and related products has made his productivity workshops a hit across Asia Pacific.

The workshop is free but seats are limited. To book your seat, kindly contact Sakinah Hussain at sakinah.hussain@tm.com.my, Nor Athiqah Amin Teo at norathiqah.aminteo@tm.com.my or Chang Kit at 03-2179 3483, or email a-chwong@microsoft.com.

For more information on TM and its products and offerings for the SME segment, log on to www.tm.com.my.

TM CONTINUES TO EXPAND HSBB SERVICE IN SELANGOR

TM collaborates with Temasya Development Co. Sdn Bhd to bring an integrated digital lifestyle 
to the residents of Temasya and Temasya Citra 

• Partnership with Temasya Development Co. Sdn Bhd to enhance premium residential project with the latest high-speed broadband (HSBB) network connectivity
• Both parties committed to provide high speed broadband connectivity to development project in Bandar Glenmarie, kicking off with Temasya (Phase 1) and Temasya Citra (Phase 2)
• TM will continue to sign more similar agreements with other Selangor-based property developers in the near future

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) recently sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Temasya Development Co. Sdn Bhd (Temasya), a Selangor-based property developer for the provision of TM’s high speed broadband (HSBB) services to the latter’s latest residential development in Bandar Glenmarie, Section U1, Shah Alam – Temasya (Phase 1) and Temasya Citra (Phase 2).

Datuk Zaini Maatan, State Vice President, TM Selangor and Azman Yusof, General Manager, SME, TM signed the MoU on behalf of TM while Temasya was represented by its Director, Tengku Dato’ Setia Ramli Tengku Shahruddin Shah and Zaini Yusoff, General Manager, Central Region 3 of Temasya.

Datuk Zaini Maatan, State Vice President, TM Selangor (2nd from left) exchanging the collaboration documents with YM Tengku Dato’ Setia Ramli Tengku Shahruddin Shah, Director, Temasya Development Co. Sdn. Bhd. (2nd from right) while Azman Yusof, General Manager, SME, TM (left) and Zaini Yusoff, General Manager of Central Region 3, Temasya Development Co. Sdn. Bhd. (right) look on.        

Commenting on the newly-inked partnership, Datuk Zaini said, “This partnership is an important step towards establishing a good synergy between TM and dynamic property developers like Temasya, for the benefit of home-owners and residents in Selangor. Both parties are committed to leverage on our core competencies and strengths in providing quality homes as well as HSBB network infrastructure that supports UniFi services, based on a unique eco-friendly and beautifully landscaped housing development.”

Under the collaboration, TM will provide its high-speed Internet service - UniFi, telephony and other telecommunications services to the 60 Semi-D units of Temasya (Phase 1) as well as Temasya Citra (phase 2) housing developments.

“Every unit under the development projects will be UniFi-enabled and residents can immediately subscribe to the service upon moving into their new homes. With the availability of high speed connectivity, brought to you by TM, residents can leverage on high-bandwidth applications and embrace a digital lifestyle, true to our promise of “Life Made Easier”. This is also in line with TM’s aspiration to deliver an integrated and enhanced digital lifestyle to Malaysian homes,” added Datuk Zaini.

To date, UniFi has been made available in 102 areas nationwide with over 1.4 million premises passed. In its effort to expand its service coverage, TM has collaborated with 33 local housing developers nationwide via 36 Smart Partnership Agreements for the provision of HSBB network infrastructure to the new housing developments.

TM will continue to focus on collaborations with key industry associations as an initiative to improve its outreach to SME communities, and in this context, property development firms. Such collaborations will help increase the usage of high speed broadband amongst Malaysians and with the establishment of smart partnerships such as this project, TM hopes to boost the ICT development as outlined in the National Broadband Plan. TM will continue to support potential SMEs through collaborative efforts that would enhance the competitiveness of products offered by SMEs.

As SMEs contribute 32.5% to Malaysia’s GDP and are a force to be reckoned with in Malaysia’s economic development, we encourage SMEs to fully utilise our products, services, solutions, and initiatives including Office in a Box (OIAB) and UniFi that would help them to kick start and expand their business thereby creating more value for end customers. “TM is always on the lookout for more promising SME companies to become our collaborative partners and we will be announcing more partnerships with other corporations in the near future. We are always keen to do our part in boosting the ICT usage among Malaysian SMEs, align with our tagline; “Business Made Easier” by focusing on in-office and out-of-office solutions.” Datuk Zaini further added.

For more information on TM and its product offerings for the SME segment, log on to www.tm.com.my.

HYPPTV FEATURES AN ENHANCED GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE

Now with a new look and feel for better viewing experience 

Telekom Malaysia Berhad’s (TM) IPTV service – HyppTV – recently showcased its new and improved Graphic User Interface (GUI) on their platform, giving its viewers an enhanced viewing experience with the new look and feel.

Commenting on HyppTV’s latest initiative, Jeremy Kung, Executive Vice President of New Media, TM said, “This latest enhancement by HyppTV is testament of our commitment to continuously explore new and innovative ways towards improving our customers’ experience. With the unique and appealing GUI, subscribers will not only experience a fresh look and feel on the platform but also a new programme timeline feature, the first time ever on HyppTV. This feature is particularly useful for HyppTV viewers who constantly use the Catch-up and Time Shift TV functions as it enable them to view the programming timeline easily, making it more convenient to catch their favourite programme anytime they wish to, in line with HyppTV’s tagline of Primetime, Anytime and Everytime.”

Jeremy Kung, Executive Vice President, New Media, TM trying out the new Graphic User Interface (GUI) on HyppTV platform.

The programme timeline displays the programme duration, indicating whether a particular show has just started or is nearing the end. By using the programme guide on the platform, it not only indicates the duration of the show currently on air, but also includes a seven (7) days programme info that could be scrolled by date.

For the VOD and Interactive channels, HyppTV has given it a more visually-oriented layout. The VOD and Interactive search function for all its library titles is now more visible so you can now catch the movie title of your choice or interactive applications on the channels easily with this new and improved layout.

 “Fresh from being conferred as the Best Online TV or Solution Service 2013 at the recent TV Connect Industry Award in Mayfair, London, HyppTV is steadily gaining recognition as a key IPTV player not only locally, but also in the region. We are indeed proud with the achievement thus far, and we stay committed to continue providing viewers with the best quality content offerings and enhanced viewing experience. As part of the efforts, the introduction of this latest feature is hoped to make us stand out from the rest,” Jeremy added.  

To date, HyppTV is Malaysia’s fastest growing IPTV service, offering its customers 107 channels with 20 channels in High Definition (HD) - consisting of 72 premium linear channels, 15 Video-On-Demand (VOD) genres and 20 interactive channels. In its efforts to enhance subscribers’ viewing experience, starting 26 March 2013, HyppTV has realigned its channel numberings making it easier for the viewers to browse HyppTV channels based on its genre clusters.

April is a busy month for HyppTV, packed with activities especially for their HyppTV subscribers. For football avid fans, HyppTV will be organising a football viewing party on the 10th April at Hakim Restaurant, Shah Alam, showcasing the 2nd leg of the Champions League quarterfinal match between Barcelona and PSG on HyppSports HD (HyppTV Ch701) which promises to be an epic football showdown between the two elite clubs of Europe. For school children, Bindi, the daughter of the late Australian Wild life superstar, Steve Irwin, will be making her maiden trip to Kuala Lumpur for an exclusive meet and greet session with HyppTV subscribers at Aquaria, KLCC on the 20th April, brought to you by Discover Kids channel (HyppTV Channel 561). Also, HyppTV together with Universal Channel HD (HyppTV Channel 612), in conjunction with the exclusive premiere of the action drama series Chicago Fire, will be organising an event titled HyppTV KL Hottest Fireman at a ground event in May. This contest which started on the 25th March, will see 20 local firemen vying for the title of “KL Hottest Fireman” through a 4-week online voting on HyppTV’s facebook page, HyppWorld. The final ten (10) contestants will then advance to the finale, sized up to be a sizzling hot affair!

HyppTV, Malaysia’s fastest growing IPTV service is powered by TM high speed broadband service, UniFi which is available to viewers come rain or shine through its residential UniFi packages, called VIP package, a triple-play offering that combines voice, video and data.

For more info on HyppTV, log on to www.tm.com.my/hypptv and visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hyppworld.

TM CELEBRATES UNIFI’S THIRD ANNIVERSARY WITH GOODIES FOR SMEs

Loyal SME customers feted with free package and HyppTV upgrade on UniFi’s 3rd birthday as an appreciation for choosing TM as preferred communications partner

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) recently celebrated the third anniversary of its high-speed broadband service, UniFi, together with its business customers at Tropicana City Mall, in Petaling Jaya in a simple yet exciting bash. Together with two other celebratory events held concurrently at two (2) other locations in Penang (Sunway Hotel, Seberang Jaya) and Johor (Pelangi Golf Driving Range), the events were organised especially to show the Company’s appreciation for its UniFi customers from the SME segment for choosing TM as their preferred communications partner in Malaysia.

Commenting on the anniversary, Azizi A. Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM who was at the event in Petaling Jaya said, “This year marks the third birthday of UniFi and we are excited UniFi has grown by leaps and bounds and to date, TM already more than 520,000 UniFi customers nationwide including over 78,100 SME customers. We are definitely very happy with this achievement and indeed very grateful to our customers for their continued trust in us in delivering an enhanced and integrated digital lifestyle to their homes and businesses. As an appreciation from TM to you and our way to say ‘thank you’ to our valued customers for making us the No. 1 broadband provider in Malaysia, we have lined up special promotions, especially for SME businesses in conjunction with this celebration.”

Potential customers visiting TM booth at the recent UniFi’s 3rd anniversary celebration.

“We at TM are committed to push SMEs up the value chain and boost SMEs’ competitive advantage locally and internationally through our diverse and comprehensive, but yet customised and affordable communication tools and ICT solutions. Being a leading integrated New Generation Communications Provider and Malaysia’s Broadband Champion, TM is in pole position to deliver affordable and holistic communications and connectivity that translates into better business opportunities for Malaysian SMEs. With stiff competition in the telecommunications industry, TM has various offerings specially tailored for SME businesses ranging from products for SOHO market to enterprises. Our key differentiator is that TM’s products are created with a customer centric approach, keeping our customers in mind. The products are focused on usage, price, demographic location, value-added services and many more, skewed towards the customer’s needs and requirements. We encourage SMEs to fully utilise the products, services and solutions available from TM to further enhance their capacities and move further into global production and distribution networks,” Azizi continued.

Azizi A. Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM (left) entertaining an SME customer at the booth during the recent UniFi’s 3rd anniversary celebration.

HyppTV for Business
The events were also held to create awareness and hype among its UniFi Biz customers on the availability of its HyppTV for Business packages as well as its HyppTV Airtime Packages where interested parties may opt to advertise their products and services on HyppTV, ready for subscription at a low monthly rate.

Previously only offered to its residential subscribers, HyppTV is now accessible to TM’s business customers since November 2012 as one of UniFi Biz’s Value Added Services (VAS). With the latest content available on this IPTV service offering, now even business subscribers can enrich their businesses by providing an exciting infotainment experience for their own clients.

Azizi A. Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM (middle) and TM employees are excited at the recent UniFi’s 3rd anniversary bash.

HyppTV for Business guarantees uninterrupted and crystal clear transmission regardless of the weather condition, allowing the viewers to enjoy great variety of shows and programmes in HD. Among the available channels are Local and Regional News, Business News, Sports, Lifestyle/Entertainment, Music, Free-to-Air and Interactive channels. There are also two (2) bundled packages for customers to choose from – FOX Package and STAR Chinese Package:

a. Fox Package – Comprising four (4) channels - Fox Crime HD, Nat Geo Adventure HD, Nat Geo Music, Channel M (previously known as tvN HD)
                                                         
b. STAR Chinese package – Comprising three (3) channels - Channel[V] Taiwan, STAR Chinese channel, SCM Legend

Special Hot Deals
Also offered as an anniversary goodie, a one-time Special Hot Deals were made available to existing UniFi customers where they can get FREE package upgrade and enjoy their new upgraded package at the rate of their previous package for the first 3 months. At the same time, new customers can also get a one (1) month waiver and 30 days FREE viewing of channels on HyppTV for Business when they subscribe to any of UniFi Biz packages during the event.

Customers who subscribed to UniFi for Business packages and other TM products during the events were also entitled to be in the running to win prizes which included special Manchester United and Team Malaysia merchandise through the TM Rewards Lucky Draw and an iPad Mini through TM Rewards auctions.

Also making its presence at the event was Yellow Pages, Malaysia’s No.1 business directory, which provided visitors with tips on how to advertise via the ever familiar yellow coloured directory. Business Clinics and Business Networking sessions were also conducted during the events to assist SMEs in propelling their business further. Renowned tech bloggers from Amanz.my also thrilled visitors with their know-how during tech and gadget update sessions.

UniFi is currently available in 100 exchange areas covering more than 1.377 million premises passed including key economic and industrial zones in Klang Valley, Cyberjaya, Putrajaya, Kulim Hi-Tech Park and the Iskandar Malaysia area.

Currently, UniFi Biz packages offered are BIZ5, BIZ10, BIZ20, BIZ30 and BIZ50, specifically tailored for business subscribers.

For more information on TM and its product offerings for the SME segment, log on to www.tm.com.my/sme.

UNIFI RECORDS HALF A MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!

TM begins 2013 with a bang, surpassing 500,000 subscribers mark well ahead of UniFi’s 3rd anniversary

Telekom Malaysia Berhad’s (TM) High Speed Broadband (HSBB) service, UniFi, sprinted off to a great start to 2013 when the service surpassed the 500,000 subscribers mark recently. This remarkable achievement is even more meaningful ahead of UniFi’s 3rd anniversary in March, with take-up rates going beyond global benchmarks of similar service roll-outs.

UniFi is now available in 94 areas covering more than 1.34 million premises passed which includes 64 areas in Klang Valley, 5 in Penang, 4 in Kedah, 9 in Johor, 2 in Melaka, 2 in Negeri Sembilan, 2 in Perak, 1 in Terengganu, 1 in Pahang, 1 in Sabah and 3 in Sarawak. The coverage areas include key economic and industrial zones in Klang Valley, Cyberjaya, Putrajaya, Kulim Hi-Tech Park and Iskandar Malaysia area.

TM’s senior management (from left) Jeremy Kung, Executive Vice President, New Media; Imri Mokhtar, Executive Vice President, Consumer; and Azizi A Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME are thrilled with UniFi’s latest achievement of reaching the half million mark!

Excited with the achievement, Imri Mokhtar, Executive Vice President, Consumer, TM said, “We are extremely happy that UniFi, our flagship product has continued to stamp its leadership in the domestic broadband market now that the UniFi family has grown to half a million – what a perfect way to celebrate the new year! 2012 was already a great year for us in terms of UniFi subscription growth and we are continuing the momentum into 2013. At the current rate of more than 35%, our take-up shows no signs of slowing down. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all our 500,000 UniFi customers, and indeed to all our 2.0 million and more broadband customers (UniFi and Streamyx) for their continued trust and confidence in us!”

Imri continued, “This is a clear indication of how Malaysians have indeed taken to high speed broadband and its benefits. Regardless of residential or business customers, the nation is set to benefit. TM does see itself as a leader and playing a very major role in pushing the growth story in this segment of the business. This is very much in keeping with the stated ambition of our Government to increase the household penetration rate of broadband in the country in tandem with its economic development objectives. True to our position as Malaysia’s Broadband Champion, we remain committed to delivering a more integrated and enhanced digital lifestyle to Malaysian homes nationwide. We look forward to welcoming more Malaysians to our broadband family.”

UniFi is not only seen as transforming and evolving the life of Malaysians, but also key in efforts to further enrich Malaysian SMEs.

Sharing his observation on this trend, Azizi A Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM, said, “TM is moving beyond its role as a service provider, and taking a more pro-active role as a trusted partner to local SMEs through efforts that would further enhance the competitiveness of SMEs products being offered to the market, as well as helping to push them up the value chain. With UniFi BIZ, SMEs, be it from the established, to those who are just starting out to seek a foothold in the market, will be able to maximise the use of next-generation online applications and services, providing them with real enhanced efficiency and productivity, to expand marketing reach through lower hardware and software investment.”

“We have also introduced new packages of UniFi BIZ with even greater speeds, that is, BIZ30 and BIZ50, with options to add on HyppTV to further enrich their businesses with an exciting infotainment experience; reflecting TM’s commitment to fulfill the needs of various market segments. As SMEs contribute significantly to Malaysia’s GDP and are a force to be reckoned with in Malaysia’s economic development, we encourage SMEs to fully utilise our comprehensive suite of products, services and solutions that would help them to grow and expand their business thereby creating more value for end customers,” Azizi further added.

UniFi is Malaysia’s 1st and best value triple play service comprising high speed internet, video (Internet Protocol Television or “IPTV”) and voice, with speeds from 5Mbps up to 50Mbps via fibre technology (Fibre-to-the-Home or “FTTH”).

HyppTV, Malaysia’s fastest growing IPTV service, is available to viewers come rain or shine through its both residential and business UniFi packages. For residential customers, HyppTV currently offers its customers 114 channels with 28 channels in High Definition (HD) - consisting of 71 premium linear channels, 23 Video-On-Demand (VOD) genres and 20 interactive channels. Meanwhile, HyppTV for Business offers 62 channels, including 14 HD channels.

All UniFi packages also include WiFi access at close to 27,000 TM WiFi sites nationwide.

For more information on UniFi, visit www.tm.com.my.

TM’S UNIFI CELEBRATES ITS 2nd BIRTHDAY; SURPASSES 300,000 SUBSCRIBERS’ MARK

TM treats customers with ‘Superspeed Me™’ broadband upgrade promos and ‘HyppTV Platinum Pack’ in conjunction with birthday celebration

Telekom Malaysia Berhad’s (TM) High Speed Broadband (HSBB) service, UniFi, proves to be on the right track when it celebrates its 2nd birthday with its customer base growing rapidly, surpassing the 300,000 mark. This is yet another milestone in the roll-out of the national HSBB project since its launch on 24 March 2010.

UniFi is currently available at 79 exchange areas covering more than 1.179 million premises. The areas include 62 areas in Klang Valley, 3 in Penang, 2 in Kedah, 9 in Johor, 1 in Melaka, 1 in Negeri Sembilan, and 1 in Perak.

Commenting on the anniversary, Imri Mokhtar, Executive Vice President, Consumer, TM said, “This year marks the second birthday of UniFi and we are excited that the service has reached more than 300,000 customers nationwide. The coverage area for UniFi is steadily expanding and this is in line with TM’s position as Malaysia’s No. 1 broadband provider and leading New Generations Communications provider. We are definitely very happy with this achievement and indeed very grateful to our customers for their continued trust in us in delivering an enhanced and integrated digital lifestyle to their homes.”

“UniFi has been receiving an unexpectedly overwhelming response and I’m pleased to share that the service is now enjoying a take up rate of more than 20 per cent of the premises passed, surpassing our initial estimates and expectations of 8 to 10 per cent take up rate of premises passed. This latest development augurs well for TM and we expect UniFi’s take up will continue to increase to 50% of premises passed in the next three (3) to five (5) years. We also aim to hit the 400,000 customer base mark for UniFi service by year end. HSBB has not only made its stamp domestically, but globally as well. As announced by Frank Jaffer, the president of Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council Asia Pacific at the FTTH Council Asia Pacific Conference held end of last year, the project has elevated Malaysia to emerge as the highest in terms of number of high speed broadband subscribers in South East Asia and one of the highest speeds of roll-outs globally. More importantly, Malaysia is also listed in the top 10 in ranking within the Asia Pacific region in terms of HSBB subscribers. This is made possible with the high demand Malaysians have for UniFi,” added Imri.

“Therefore, as an appreciation from TM to you and our way to say ‘thank you’ to our valued customers for making us the No. 1 broadband provider in Malaysia, we have lined up various special promotions in conjunction with this celebration. One of the promos is the broadband upgrading promotion called ‘Superspeed Me™’ which allows all existing UniFi and Streamyx customers to upgrade their current broadband package to a higher Internet speed of their choice while enjoying the faster speed at the rate of their current package for three (3) months,” Imri shared.

Example:

Superspeed Me™ – Broadband Upgrading Promotion
Current Package	New Upgrade Package	Current subscription fee	Subscription fee for the 1st 3 months	Subscription fee from 4th month onwards
Streamyx
Streamyx Combo 512 kbps	Streamyx Combo 1 Mbps	RM90	RM90	RM110
Streamyx Combo 1 Mbps	Streamyx Combo 2 Mbps	RM110	RM110	RM130
Streamyx Combo 2 Mbps	Streamyx Combo 4 Mbps	RM130	RM130	RM140
UniFi
UniFi VIP5	UniFi VIP 10	RM149	RM149	RM199
UniFi VIP 10	UniFi VIP 20	RM199	RM199	RM249
Streamyx to UniFi
Streamyx Combo 512 kbps	UniFi VIP 5	RM90	RM90	RM149
Streamyx Combo 4 Mbps	UniFi VIP 20	RM140	RM140	RM249

As part of TM’s birthday treats to customers, those who opt in for Superspeed Me™ promo will be rewarded with 1,000 Rewards points just by being a member of TM Rewards Points Program.

HyppTV – TM’s pay TV service, as part of UniFi’s triple-play offering, is also joining in the celebration by introducing a promotional package for their loyal customers called the ‘HyppTV Platinum Pack’.

Through this promotional offering, HyppTV viewers will be able to enjoy 30 amazing channels at a low price of only RM30 per month. The channels offered in the promo pack include exclusive channels available only on HyppTV such as top rated content sourced locally in Malaysia and internationally from U.S, UK, Asia and many more. Among the channels are WarnerTV, with its popular and award winning shows such as Big Bang Theory, Friends, Nikita and the latest series to hit Malaysian shores, Person of Interest making its way here in Malaysia. Other popular content also offered in the Platinum Pack include award winning Kids Channel, CBeebies and the hugely popular documentary, Channel BBC Knowledge from BBC UK, so viewers can watch top UK programs such as Mister Maker for Kids, Top Gear and Human Planet just to name a few. In addition, fans of Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Stephen Chou and Jet Li will be able to catch their favourite actors in the films that catapulted them to movie stardoms via the Star Chinese Movies 2 which boasts having the world’s largest contemporary Chinese film library. Not only that, 10 channels out of the 30 channels on offer are High Definition (HD) channels with stunning crisp, clear visuals making viewing experience of these channels more pleasurable.

HyppTV Platinum Pack channel details (Entertainment, Learning, Lifestyle, Kids, Music and News & Sports):

HyppTV Platinum Pack
Warner TV	MNC International	BabyFirst TV
Syfy HD	Emas	iConcerts HD
Universal Channel HD	UTV Movies	MTV Live HD
Fashion TV HD	Jaya Max	Channel [V] Taiwan
Fox Crime HD	UTV Bindass	SETI
tvN HD	BBC Lifestyle	Nat Geo Music
STAR Chinese Movies 2	BBC Knowledge	Al Jazeera
STAR Chinese Channel	Nat Geo Adventure HD	The Capital
TVB8	Nick Jr.	TRACE Sports HD
Screen RED	CBeebies	MUTV

The five (5) easy ways to subscribe to HyppTV Platinum Pack are as follows:

1. On HyppTV Press the i button on your HyppTV remote control to access inter@ctive platform and select HyppTV Platinum Pack.

2. UniFi portal Log on and subscribe at MyUniFi portal (http://occ.unifi.my)

3. TM UniFi Centre Call in to TM UniFi Centre (TMUC) at 1-300-88-1222

4. TMpoint Walk in to the nearest TMpoint

5. TM Authorised Resellers Visit any TM Authorised Resellers in your area

[For the complete list of HyppTV Live TV Channels, Video on Demand (VOD) and programming, including price list, visit http://www.tm.com.my/hypptv ]

More good news – Once subscribed, customer can enjoy this amazing promotion for 12 months!

HyppTV, TM’s IPTV service, is powered by UniFi and is available to viewers come rain or shine through its residential UniFi packages. Currently, HyppTV offers customers 85 channels consisting of 18 free channels, 32 premium channels, 17 Video-On-Demand (VOD) genres and 18 interactive channels.

HyppTV is made available to residential UniFi customers through its VIP package, a triple-play offering that combines voice, video and data. TM UniFi is currently being offered via three (3) residential packages. The residential triple-play packages are VIP5 at RM149 a month, VIP10 at RM199 a month, and VIP20 at RM249 a month.

Inked in September 2008, the RM11.3 billion national HSBB project is a Public-Private-Partnership agreement between TM and the Government of Malaysia to develop next generation high speed broadband infrastructure and services for the nation. TM is investing up to RM8.9 billion into the project while the Government is contributing RM2.4 billion on an incurred claims basis based on project milestones reached by TM. TM is on track to increase the UniFi service coverage to a total of 98 exchange areas covering 1.3 million premises passed by the end of 2012, which is the target set under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Agreement with the Government.

For a complete list of UniFi coverage areas and service availability, visit www.tm.com.my.