24 Jul 2021
unifi brings the world’s most prestigious sports competition - Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - to all Malaysians for free
As one of the official broadcasters of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in Malaysia, unifi is bringing this mega sporting event to all Malaysians for FREE for the entire Games period. Airing from 23rd July to 8th August 2021, viewers will be able to be at the heart of the action, all from the comfort of their own homes via unifi TV and anywhere via the unifi PlayTV app. The 17-day Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 kicks off with the Opening Ceremony on 23rd July 2021. The highly anticipated event with over 200 nations participating will feature 33 sports at 339 events, encompassing 50 disciplines taking place across 42 venues in Japan, making it the first city in Asia to host the Summer Olympic Games twice."As the nation's leading converged service provider, unifi always has the people's interest at heart and we are always committed to providing the best experience to all. So, as the official broadcaster of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, we are delighted to offer free broadcast of the Olympic Games for all Malaysians to enjoy. We understand that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 had to be rescheduled to this year and many, especially sports enthusiasts, felt the setback. Hence we want to ensure that every Malaysian now can tune in and catch the actions of our national athletes competing at the Games without worrying about additional subscription costs. Furthermore, they can enjoy unlimited entertainment at home through our unifi TV and anywhere via unifi PlayTV app," said Anand Vijayan, Chief Commercial Officer, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM).Sharing this historic moment with all Malaysians, unifi will broadcast the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 for free on unifi TV at the comfort of your home via unifi Set-Top-Box or unifi Plus Box and anywhere via unifi PlayTV app at no extra cost, for a worry-free and best viewing experience. Throughout the Olympic Games, unifi subscribers can watch all the 33 sports and 339 events on 13 unifi Sports HD channels as below:unifi Sports 1 HD (Channel 701) to unifi Sports 5 (Channel 705)unifi Sports 6 HD (Channel 709) to unifi Sports 13 HD (Channel 716)Meanwhile, for members of the public without a unifi TV subscription, you can still watch the prestigious Games for FREE on the unifi PlayTV app by downloading the app from Google PlayStore and Apple App Store. Existing unifi PlayTV app users just need to log in to enjoy the Games on the app while new unifi PlayTV app users can simply create an account to watch the Games anywhere and anytime through their mobile devices for free.Through unifi's exclusive suite of offerings for the Home, existing customers will get to enjoy an enhanced unifi experience via value-for-money unifi packages bundles with devices. Customers can add on a unifi Plus Box with just RM20 per month to enjoy the live games in a multi-room. To ensure the best Wi-Fi dead-spot free experience for everyone in the household, customers just need to add on from RM15 per month to get a Mesh Wi-Fi.To help you get FREE unlimited entertainment from the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, visit https://unifi.com.my/tv/packages/unifi-playtv.html to know about when, where, and how to catch every unbelievable moment of the Olympics actions.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
TM Wins Asia Best Employer Brand Awards 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 October 2023 – TM is proud to have received the Best Employer Brand Award at the prestigious Asia Best Employer Brand Awards held in Singapore recently. The award acknowledges TM’s commitment to nurturing employee growth, continuous learning, and fostering a high-performance culture. Commenting on the award, Sarinah Abu Bakar, Chief Human Capital Officer, TM said, “Our TM employees are the driving force behind our success. The recognition at Asia Best Employer Brand Awards 2023 reaffirms our dedication to the growth and well-being of every Warga TM. People are at the core of our business strategy. This investment in our workforce is not solely targeted at their personal and professional development, but also aims to instil the right competencies that underpin our business performance. The award reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence and transformation towards becoming a TechCo, not only in Malaysia but also throughout the region.” “On behalf of TM’s management team, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all Warga TM, whose dedication and hard work have made this achievement possible. Our unwavering commitment to becoming the best and an exceptional employer continues as we aspire to grow and succeed together,” Sarinah concluded. Nurturing employee personal development and growth is an essential aspect of TM’s efforts that highlights HR’s pivotal role in shaping positive business outcomes. Over the years, TM has introduced a culture that values high performance, continuous learning and digitalisation, aligning with the Agile work approach to empower teams for greater flexibility and productivity. As TM steers towards the next level of growth, it remains committed to investing in future skills to further enhance the Company’s business performance. The Asia Best Employer Brand Awards 2023, hosted by the Employer Branding Institute and World HRD Congress, honour organisations for their exceptional contributions in talent management, development, and innovation. Award recipients were chosen by a panel of jury members following a comprehensive evaluation and assessment of their performance over the past 24-months.
TM and Cybersecurity Malaysia join forces to strengthen national cyberspace resilience
Both companies will leverage each other’s expertise, technical capabilities and global best practices to create a safer and more robust cyber ecosystem. Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) via its enterprise and public sector business solutions arm, TM ONE, today sealed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with CyberSecurity Malaysia, the national cybersecurity specialist agency under the purview of the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (KKMM), to empower and strengthen the level of cybersecurity in Malaysia. The MoC was signed in a virtual event by Dato' Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab FASc, Chief Executive Officer, CyberSecurity Malaysia and Imri Mokhtar, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), TM. The ceremony was witnessed by General Tan Sri Dato' Seri Panglima Mohd Azumi Mohamed (Retired) Chairman of the Board of Directors, CyberSecurity Malaysia and Tan Sri Dato' Seri Mohd Bakke Salleh, Chairman of TM. The event was also graced by the presence of YB Dato' Saifuddin Abdullah, Minister of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia. Commenting on key aspects of the memorandum, Tan Sri Dato' Seri Mohd Bakke Salleh noted: "We are honoured to collaborate with CyberSecurity Malaysia in this strategic initiative, which is aimed at elevating the nation's cybersecurity network and ecosystem and strengthening Malaysia's self-reliance in cyberspace. It is vital for the adoption of cybersecurity to be in tandem with the pace of transformation in order to secure our digital economy. Being a strategic partner, it is our pleasure to lend our expertise not just for this initiative but in Malaysia's mission to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities. This collaboration will enable both parties to enhance the ability of the public and business sectors to fend off cyberattacks that can come from all corners of the world and make cybersecurity a key thrust towards a sustainable digital economy, digital government and digital society. TM as the enabler of Digital Malaysia, is here to bridge the need for cybersecurity in order to successfully use cloud services; and to enable organisations to focus on their transformation journey, securely and comfortably." Meanwhile, General Tan Sri Dato' Seri Panglima Mohd Azumi Mohamed (Retired) said, "As a cybersecurity specialist and technical agency, CyberSecurity Malaysia is strongly committed to ensure the e-Security aspects of the country and will continue to identify areas that could endanger national security and the well-being of the people. The main focus is to strengthen capacity through monitoring and providing effective response towards cyber threats and attacks to avoid major impact. With the signing of this strategic partnership, the principles and mechanisms of collaboration will enable both entities to merge and benefit from each other's technology and expertise, thus enabling both organisations to act as commercial strategic partners locally and internationally." The initiative between both parties includes the sharing of global best practices, leveraging each other's technical capabilities and is set to deliver optimal cybersecurity technology solutions to local enterprises and public sectors. TM's role encompasses offering end-to-end comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to both Malaysia and the world. This is delivered principally through CYDEC, which is a portfolio of active cyber defense capabilities, managed security products and services, powered by TM's Global Security Operations Center (GSOC). CYDEC is indeed paving the way for greater digital trust and cyber resilience in the digital era. These managed security services ensure access to real-time, continuous, predictive cybersecurity, quickly and without complexity, for added assurance and is well-positioned to secure and protect our nation's strategic Critical Network & Information Infrastructure (CNII). Another key aspect of this strategic collaboration is to explore the development of advanced security monitoring capabilities by tapping on TM ONE's extensive cloud infrastructure. Both parties will also endeavour to advance digital forensic capabilities and enhance incident response services. This will eventually feature cyber-outreach, a capability and capacity development programme, which will help to upscale the skillset and digital intelligence potential of Malaysia's public and private sector workforce. This MoC also signals the continued urgency of addressing the relentless surge of cyber threats impacting both the public and business sectors as a fundamental step to enabling a sustainable, safe and successful digital society. TM ONE CYDEC cybersecurity solution comprises four (4) key elements: Managed Security Service Provider – an end-to-end security solution and management in real-time through predictive protection on private or public networks Cybersecurity Subscription Service – a self-service Digital Risk Protection portal powered by a renowned global telecommunications player, Telefonica Digital Identity Services – provide authority certificates and digital signatures that comply with Malaysia's regulatory and legal systems Professional Services – offers holistic security consulting and assessment services on an organisation's cybersecurity strategy and landscape For further information on TM ONE CYDEC cybersecurity solution, visit www.tmone.com.my/solutions/cybersecurity-services and for more info on CyberSecurity Malaysia, visit www.cybersecurity.my.
TM collaborates with Malaysia telecommunications tower providers for access to tower sites facilities
The strategic collaboration affirms TM’s commitment and readiness to drive Malaysia’s Digital Economy aspirations as the national digital infrastructure accelerator Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) marked another milestone as the national connectivity and digital infrastructure provider when its wholesale domestic and international business arm, TM WHOLESALE, entered into a collaboration with nine (9) tower providers (TowerCos), enabling access to tower sites facilities. The nine (9) TowerCos are the members of Persatuan Penyedia Infrastruktur Telekomunikasi (PPIT), namely D'Harmoni Telco Infra Sdn Bhd, Melaka ICT Holdings Sdn Bhd, Perlis Comm Sdn Bhd, Infra Quest Sdn Bhd, Perak Integrated Network Services Sdn Bhd, EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, PDC Telecommunication Services Sdn Bhd, Desabina Industries Sdn Bhd and Yiked Bina Sdn Bhd. The ceremony was held recently in Johor Bahru attended by TM and nine (9) other TowerCos. TM was represented by Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, Executive Vice President, TM WHOLESALE, while the TowerCos were represented by: Dato' Haji Mohd Rehat Ahmad, Chief Operating Officer, D'Harmoni Telco Infra Sdn Bhd, who is also the President of PPIT Dato' Mohd Fauzi Yaakub, Deputy Chairman, Melaka ICT Holdings Sdn Bhd Dato' Ramli Abd Rahman, Managing Director, Perlis Comm Sdn Bhd Ab Aziz Yunus, Executive Chairman, Infra Quest Sdn Bhd Iwan Che Wan Che Ismail, Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director, Perak Integrated Network Services Sdn Bhd Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Executive Officer, EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd Hasmunir Hamid, Acting Chief Executive Officer, PDC Telecommunication Services Sdn Bhd Shikh Badrudden Shikh Ismail, General Manager, Desabina Industries Sdn Bhd Azhan Abdul Hamid, General Manager, Yiked Bina Sdn Bhd Under the collaboration, the nine (9) TowerCos will provide TM with access to their tower sites, including land and rooftop facilities. This will enable TM to connect the towers with its high-speed fibre optic network to support high quality network performance and capability. Commenting on the collaboration, Amar Huzaimi said, "TM through TM WHOLESALE, is committed to ensuring our national telecommunication industry is provided with cutting edge connectivity and extensive fibre infrastructure solutions as a catalyst to accelerate the delivery of a high quality digital experience to all Malaysians, true to our role as national digital infrastructure accelerator. This will allow service providers to serve their customers with faster connectivity speed and greater bandwidth capacity for the current 4G and future 5G services nationwide. This partnership further demonstrates our commitment as the enabler of Digital Malaysia in supporting the country's digital aspirations, which include the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) and the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL)." Meanwhile, Dato' Hj Mohd Rehat said, "TM has been a long-standing partner of PPIT for over a decade, and together, we have developed a high level of trust among each other. After a few series of fruitful discussions, PPIT and TM have once again agreed to ink a new collaboration to continue to work hand-in-hand in respect of the access to tower sites facilities."
NEWSLETTER
Just drop your details and stay updated with the world of Telekom Malaysia. We promise – no spam!