{"id":18523,"date":"2023-08-08T01:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T17:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/uncategorized\/streaming-services.html"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:59:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:59:30","slug":"streaming-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/entertainment\/streaming-services.html","title":{"rendered":"Streaming Services In Malaysia: Compare Packages And Pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With many streaming services available in Malaysia, which one should you consider and subscribe to as a user during the pandemic? Here’s a full comparison between six different streaming platforms to help you decide.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused massive changes to our lifestyle as it has altered how we work, learn and interact.<\/p>\n

We turn to online social platforms to stay connected and entertained on a day to day basis. A study by the Malaysian Digital Association (MDA) reported<\/a> that popular streaming service, Netflix had a 195% growth in traffic in the third week of March 2020 – the same week when the first Movement Control Order (MCO)<\/a> was enforced in Malaysia.<\/p>\n

Thanks to streaming services such as Netflix, iflix, Viu and more, you can watch TV series, movies, documentaries and other types of content at the comfort of your own home. You may be surprised by the number of streaming services that are available in Malaysia, but which one comes with the best features and suits your entertainment budget during this lockdown period?<\/p>\n

We compared the price, overall package and features of six streaming service options in Malaysia to help you make the right choice and add more fun to your quarantine days.<\/p>\n

1. Netflix<\/h2>\n

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Netflix always updates users whenever they release new original productions; this special feature is definitely something to look forward to as a user.<\/em><\/p>\n

Netflix is generally considered the default streaming service platform for many. Its seemingly high favourability among users can be associated with its frequently updated \u201cComing Soon\u201d section, which offers both previews and teasers of upcoming new content releases. Netflix users also get to enjoy unlimited streaming of TV shows, movies and original series for a subscription fee as low as RM17 per month.<\/p>\n

Monthly subscription fee: <\/strong>RM17 (Mobile), RM35 (Basic), RM45 (Standard), RM55 (Premium)<\/p>\n

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Check out more details on the plans and pricing here<\/a>. (Image source: Netflix)<\/em><\/p>\n

Free trial:<\/strong> Not available
Type of content:<\/strong> TV series, movies, documentaries, kids’ shows, stand-up comedy specials, anime, and international programming
Platforms and devices:<\/strong> Android, Apple, Windows, Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, and Smart TVs
Simultaneous streams:<\/strong> One to four devices
Features and benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n