KUALA LUMPUR: International networks continue to recognise the strategic advantages of the Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX), with GlobalXtreme under PT Internet Madju Abad Milenindo from Indonesia and Byteplus Pte Ltd recently becoming members.
GlobalXtreme, a leading Indonesian Internet service provider, and Byteplus, an over-the-top (OTT) provider, join a growing list of organisations tapping into the value offered by this neutral and non-profit Malaysian internet exchange.
This brings MyIX's total membership to date to 125.
MyIX, established under purview of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), enables efficient local and regional data routing, improving speed, reliability and cost-effectiveness for all participants.
MyIX chairman Chiew Kok Hin welcomed both companies and said that their membership reflects its positioning as a trusted hub in Southeast Asia.
"MyIX is known for offering opportunities for greater interconnection, reduced latency and improved user experiences.
"These partnerships reinforce Malaysia's role as a digital nexus, attracting critical players from across the region," said Chiew in a statement.
He added that MyIX remains committed to supporting Malaysia's digital economy aspirations and would continue playing a pivotal role towards achieving the nation's target of having the digital economy contribute 25.5 per cent of gross domestic product by end-2025.
Earlier this year, MyIX lowered its port fees by 10-20 per cent, ensuring more affordable access for members and positioning itself among the most competitively priced internet exchanges in the region.