Malaysia

Malaysia

DiGi is the third largest mobile operator in Malaysia.


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Company information

DiGi is offering mobile voice, roaming and value-added services on both prepaid and contract bases.

DiGi at a glance

  • 9,929 million mobile subscriptions (Q4 2011)
  • 1,553 employees (Q4 2011)
  • Total revenues of NOK 10,929 million (2011)
  • Monthly Mobile ARPU: NOK 91 (Q4 2011)
  • Telenor holds a 49 % ownership interest in DiGi (as of 31 March 2011)
  • DiGi is listed on Bursa Malaysia
  • The headquarters are located in Shah Alam
  • CEO: Henrik Clausen

Innovative and responsible company
DiGi has received a multitude of awards for its innovation and services, and has even been named Malaysia’s most innovative company. Through its corporate initiative, Deep Green, DiGi is committed to a sustainable business that is financially and ecologically responsible to all stakeholders.
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Socio-economic impact of mobile financial services
Mobile financial services can play a significantly role in the continuation of financial inclusion in Malaysia. A study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group for Telenor in 2011 show that Malaysia could potentially see 47 % of its population using mobile financial services by 2020. This represents an increase of 0.3 % of the total Gross Domestic Product. The economical and societal contributions of the new business activity include creating 44,000 new jobs and improving health care access.

DiGi is offering its customers the ability to purchase personal accident insurance. The DiGiREMIT service allows international fund transfers in a convenient and secure manner through mobile phone.

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Analytical information
For detailed information on regulatory matters, network, licenses and competitors, see our business descriptions for DiGi

Company Website
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Key figures (NOK in millions)

 3rd quarterFirst three quartersYear
2011
2010
2011
2010
2010
Revenues
Subscription and traffic
2 405
2 327
6 961
6 482
8 801
Interconnect revenues
188
194
556
666
847
Other mobile revenues
28
33
96
98
134
Non-mobile revenues
145
93
490
202
386
Total revenues
2 766
2 647
8 104
7 449
10 167
EBITDA before other items
1 296
1 167
3 741
3 271
4 500
Operating profit
734
775
2 199
2 166
3 023
EBITDA before other items/Total revenues (%)
46,9
44,1
46,2
43,9
44,3
Capex
266
373
554
771
1 355
No. of subscriptions - Change in quarter/Total (in thousands):
327
142
9 617
8 247
8 765
ARPU - monthly (NOK)
91
103
92
99
98
Exchange rate
1,8340
1,8730
1,8806