

This service has also been pushing for a greater amount of local content, adding many local movies to its lineup. The pioneer in online content subscription services, Netflix provides the most polished experience simply by virtue of having the most time to work on the interface. It features a substantial amount of shows from both local and international studios, and has even managed to secure partnerships for original content. This homegrown streaming service was established as Malaysia’s own answer to Netflix. It has engaged a number of popular directors and studios to create original content. Requires an Amazon Prime account, but also comes with benefits like expedited shipping (for certain territories) and Twitch Prime.Īpple has thrown a lot of money at getting into the content streaming business.

However, not all streaming platforms are created equal, which means you have to choose which one best caters to you and your entertainment needs. This has led to the rise in streaming sites in Malaysia, where we are now spoilt for choices on where to watch our favourite shows and movies. According to the Internet Users Survey 2016 by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), 70.9% of internet users in Malaysia stream videos and watch online TV as their preferred leisure activity online. If there’s one favourite leisurely past-time Malaysians love doing, other than eating and shopping is that we enjoy the latest TV shows and movies.
