According to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), many internet users in Malaysia stream videos and watch online TV as their preferred leisure activity online. This percentage has increases since the commencement of lockdown throughout Malaysia to help flatten the curve of COVID-19 infection. This has led to the rise in streaming platforms in Malaysia, where we can enjoy watching our favorite shows and also movies.
With these different variations of streaming platforms in Malaysia, people could be so overwhelmed on which one is the perfect streaming platform that they wanted to subscribe to. This decision needs to be done carefully so that they can enjoy the shows and movies that they love using their purchased streaming platform peacefully and with no regret.
Picture: Polygon
Here are the differences between the top 5 streaming platforms in Malaysia:
1) Netflix
Price – RM17 for mobile phone, RM35 for basic, RM45 for standard, and RM55 for premium.
Content – Netflix Original, Film or Series, Documentary, Animation.
Picture: Netflix
2) Disney + Hotstar
Price – RM54.90 for 3 months.
Content – Disney+ Original, Film or Series, Documentary.
Picture: Disney + Hotstar
3) Viu
Price – RM12.90 for 1 month, RM48 for 6 months, and RM88 for 12 months.
Content – Viu Original, Asian Film or Series, Documentary, Animation.
Picture: Viu
4) YouTube Premium
Price – RM17.90 monthly for individual subscription and RM26.90 monthly for family package.
Contents – Watch YouTube videos without the disruption of ads, YouTube Music Premium.
Picture: YouTube Premium
5) Apple TV +
Price – RM19.90 for 1 month and RM199.90 for 1 year.
Content – Apple Original, Films or Series, Documentary.
Picture: Apple TV +
Sources: Netflix, Disney + Hotstar, Viu, YouTube Premium, Apple TV +.
