INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE REPORT 2024

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CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

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We are energised by the immense opportunities brought by emerging technologies that will reshape service delivery and infrastructure, driving Malaysia's economic growth.

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Chairman

YBhg. Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din

Chairman

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

Executive Summary

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Malaysian economy maintained its recovery momentum in 2024, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 5.1%, compared to 3.6% in the previous year. The broad-based improvement is supported by steady household spending and a strengthening labour market also contributed to stronger demand for communication services nationwide.

01 | LICENSING

This chapter reports on the number and growth of licensees, including new and renewed licensees under Individual and Class licences, as well as the shareholding composition by types of Individual licences. It also reports on the monitoring of licensees for rollout compliance from the date of issuance.

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CMA LICENCES

480
Individual Licences
(2023: 470)
265
Network Facilities Provider
NFC (I) (2023: 257)
178
Network Services Provider
NSP (I) (2023: 175)
37
Content Applications Service Provider
CASP (I) (2023: 38)
586
Class Licences
(2023: 567)
18
Network Facilities Provider
NFP (C) (2023: 15)
18
Network Services Provider
NSP (C) (2023: 15)
14
Content Applications Service Provider
CASP (C) (2023: 15)
536
Application Service Provider
ASP (C) (2023: 522)

02 | ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF C&M INDUSTRY

This chapter reports on the economic performance of the C&M industry, mainly on market capitalisation including Bursa Malaysia's market capitalisation by sector; telecommunications, broadcasting, postal, and courier. This chapter also analyses the financial performance, including industry revenue by sector, capital expenditure and ARPU. In addition, it also provides an overview and performance of the ACE Market.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS 2024

Key Highlights 2024

03 | SERVICES AND CONNECTIVITY

This chapter presents an overview of connectivity services in Malaysia, covering broadband, fixed, and cellular services. It focuses on the development of these services by detailing subscription numbers, market share by service providers, and penetration rates. The chapter also highlights key government initiatives aimed at enhancing high speed broadband and digital connectivity, particularly through JENDELA.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS 2024

Key Highlights 2024

04 | CONTENT SERVICES

This chapter explains the development of TV and radio broadcasting in Malaysia. It mainly highlights the development of Digital TV in terms of channel count and viewership since the digital switchover. Advertising spending in 2024 is also presented in this chapter.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS 2024

Key Highlights 2024

05 | ONLINE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

This chapter highlights the growth of e-commerce as we embrace the ongoing technological advancement. It also outlines the expansive initiatives of the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) and its evolution into a transformative force within the ICT landscape, particularly in areas such as education, upskilling programmes, and the creation of economic opportunities for rural communities.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS 2024

Key Highlights 2024

06 | POSTAL & COURIER

This chapter reports the performance and growth of postal and courier sector along with technological solutions and sustainable initiatives deployed by service providers. The surge in e-commerce intensifies the growing demand for postal and courier services as Malaysia has surpassed the initial target of reaching 30 parcels per capita by 2025.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS 2024

Postal Key Highlights
Courier Key Highlights

07 | QUALITY OF SERVICES

This chapter outlines the key elements essential to ensuring the quality of service provision in the C&M industry. These include the management of consumer complaints, resolution of non-compliance issues by licensees, assessment of broadband service experience, development of industry codes and guidelines, and inter-agency collaboration to address customer-related matters. It also highlights the key activities undertaken by designated Industry Self-Regulating Forums and reports on the quality of service delivered by licensees in accordance with the Mandatory Standards for Quality of Service under the CMA 1998.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS 2024

Key Highlights 2024

08 | OUTLOOK

This chapter sets out the outlook for the C&M industry, as well as postal and courier industry. It highlights forecasts on emerging technologies, economic performance and sustainability initiatives within the industry.

Southeast Asia Mobile Subscriptions
Malaysia Video on Demand
Malaysia Cloud Market

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
REPORT 2024

Chairman's Message

Executive Summary

01 | Licensing

02 | Economic Performance of C&M Industry

03 | Services and Connectivity

04 | Content Services

05 | Online and Community Services

06 | Postal & Courier

07 | Quality of Services

08 | Outlook

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