They provide a huge library of Malaysian soap operas and Korean series, easily whetting the appetite for even the most hardcore of fans. IFlix and Viu both offer a wider variety of Asian and local content. Those looking for a superhero fix will have to wait for Disney’s own streaming service – which is not yet available in Malaysia. It should be noted that none of these streaming services will show the newer movies from Marvel. In other words, you will not always find what you want to watch. For the most part, Netflix has been most active in Asia and brings in the most recent shows. So, you might be able to watch Top Gun on Amazon Prime, but find Men In Black: International on Netflix. However, due to licensing reasons, each will have different movies from one another. Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Netflix all offer the latest and greatest shows. If you’re into Hollywood blockbuster movies and TV series, then you are spoiled for choice. Here we compare the content offered by these six platforms: Content makes one of the most important factors in this decision-making process. The trick is to find out what your preference is, and compare the content from different platforms. Just like most things, there is no one best streaming platform that is perfect for everyone. There’s always something to differentiate each streaming platform’s products compared to their competitors in the industry. It won’t vary all that much unless there’s a dramatic change, but it could be something to keep in mind if you have a strict budget. Meaning that how much you are actually paying each month could fluctuate according to the exchange rate. Some of it will be locked away behind a VIP paywall.Īdditionally, Amazon Prime Video charges you in US dollars.
It should be noted that not all content will be available for free viewing from iFlix and Viu.
$2.99/month for first six months promotionįree one-year subscription with every purchase of a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or Apple TV One thing to note is that many streaming services have also adopted a system that allows users to watch some content for free in exchange for being shown advertisements similar to how normal television channels operate. While a cheaper service might not be the best choice, it certainly influences our decision making. Malaysians are rather price sensitive, so this is likely the first thing that will be on everyone’s minds. However, with so many choices, which platform caters best to your entertainment needs? Here are a few factors that will help you decide:
For the most part, it focuses on Korean series and movies. Hong Kong based Viu specialises in streaming Asian content. The main benefit is that you do not need an account to watch videos, although it specialises in low budget B-movies. This is an exclusively advertising supported online streaming service.
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.