NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PREPAID MOBILE REGISTRATION TO BEGIN IN PENANG AND MELAKA ON 1 OCTOBER 2005 Kuala Lumpur, 28 September 2005 - In support of the Government’s call for the registration of all prepaid mobile users, Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad, DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd and Maxis Communications Berhad, will start a three- month pilot program to register their respective users. From this Saturday 1 October, 2005, both Penang and Melaka will start the registration process, which will continue for the next three months. YB Dato’ Shaziman bin Abu Mansor, Deputy Minister of Energy, Water and Communications is scheduled to officiate the launch in Penang (Gurney Plaza) at 11.00 a.m. on 1 October, 2005. The Deputy Minister will officially launch the pilot at the weekend event that will be held to help educate users about the process and to encourage them to come to Gurney Plaza to register. Under the pilot phase in these two states, it is compulsory for all new prepaid customers to register when they buy a new prepaid pack, while existing users will be encouraged to register as well. The registration process is free, simple and hassle-free. Customers will just have to complete a form and provide proof of identity, either their Identity Cards for Malaysians or valid passports or travel documents for foreigners. To register, simply go to your authorized mobile phone agent or your mobile service provider centre in your state. Celcom, DiGi and Maxis are in full support of this Government-led initiative to have prepaid mobile users registered. All prepaid users are strongly encouraged to register and information will be kept in strictest confidence. An event will also be held in Melaka at Mahkota Parade on 8 and 9 of October, 2005. The nationwide implementation for the registration of prepaid mobile users will commence from January 2006. About Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad is now the country's most experienced and premier mobile cellular telecommunications company with 6.14 million customers. It currently has the most comprehensive network coverage covering 96% of the populated areas in the country. Celcom offers international roaming service in more than 90 countries over almost 200 networks worldwide. It currently offers mobile telephony services in Malaysia for postpaid and prepaid products under the 019 and 013 access codes. For more information on Celcom, log on to http://www.celcom.com.my About DIGI Telecommunications Sdn Bhd DiGi is a leading mobile communications company providing a comprehensive range of affordable, convenient and easy to use wireless services to simplify and enrich the lives of its customers. We create value for our customers by selecting the most appropriate cutting edge technology so that they benefit from products and services that give them choice, convenience and control. We have an established presence as a leader in voice and data prepaid services with a number of firsts that have set industry benchmarks for creativity and innovation. These services are offered under the Beyond Prepaid brand name. Our postpaid service under the Horizon Postpaid and Discover Business Solutions brand names deliver high quality voice as well as value-added mobile content and data services to both individual and corporate customers. For more information on DiGi, log on to http://www.digi.com.my About Maxis Communications Berhad Maxis is Malaysia's premier telecommunications company and market leader that provides high quality voice and data services to more than 6.6 million customers. Its mobile postpaid and prepaid services are offered under the maxis and Hotlink brands respectively. The company reaffirmed its leading position through a clear strategy of developing premium brands, providing quality network and customer services and introducing innovative services and products. This includes being the first to launch prepaid maxis3G services, as well as the maxis3G Connect data card. In support of its mobile business, Maxis also operates an international portal as well as a domestic fixed line network which offers voice and data services to business customers. Its broadband infrastructure includes fibre optic, microwave and VSAT technologies. Maxis also operates in Indonesia through subsidiary, PT Natrindo Telepon Seluler. For more information on Maxis, please visit http://www.maxis.com.my Issued on behalf of: CELCOM (MALAYSIA) BERHAD DIGI TELECOMMUNICATIONS SDN BHD MAXIS COMMUNICATIONS BERHAD By: MDK Consultants (M) Sdn Bhd Level 3, Bangunan Setia 1, 15 Lorong Dungun Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03 2092 3579 / Fax: 03 2092 2560 Contact Persons: Poh Li Wong (012 219 1235) / Elsy Tan (012 659 9029) Email: [email protected] / [email protected] .