Meeting with Telekom Malaysia "successful" according to Gobind

Communication Minister Gobind Singh Deo said his meeting with Telekom Malaysia last week had been "fruitful", but he is not allowed to disclose what was discussed at the meeting, according to The Edge Markets.

Yesterday, Gobind told reporters that the government would take all the necessary steps to help TM meet its challenges after the implementation of the mandatory price standard of access. MSAP determines wholesale network prices for the sector, with the aim of making broadband prices more affordable for the end consumer.

"I do not think I have the power to divulge the topics we have discussed [with TM]. The government will take all possible measures to help TM solve its problems. We want all telecom operators to improve and ensure that not only the infrastructure, but also the quality of broadband is world class, so that we can project ourselves as a country ready to face to the challenges and demands of the 4.0 industrial revolution, "he said.

"For me, it's something we have to do, we need to be firm in decision-making, but in the end, where telecom operators need my help, my doors are always open and we're ready to sit with them. , together with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, so that we can find ways to help them, "he added.

TM goes through what can be considered one of the most difficult and difficult chapters in the company's long history. Recently, he had announced the appointment of Imri Mokhtar as acting director general of the group. Imri will be the third person to take part in TM's help after Dato's Sri Shazalli Ramly, who resigned in June, and Datuk Bazlan Osman, who resigned earlier this month.

According to rumors, TM could have its first female CEO with
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Group's CEO, Datuk Rohana Rozhan, is one of the top contenders for TM's premier position.

The biggest problem for a lot of TM customers is the current price of Streamyx. A 1 Mbps Streamyx package costs RM110 / month, while a 100 Mbps unified package costs RM129 / month. The disparity caused Streamyx's customers to ask the Minister to pressure TM to reduce the price of Streamyx in relation to the speed of connectivity provided.

In addition to this, TM and the ministry can work closely on a number of other issues. It will be interesting to see what the results of the discussions between the Ministry and TM will be.

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