DiGi.Com Berhad today has signed a definitive agreement with TIME dotCom Berhad (TdC) to strengthen their respective core businesses.

Sanyo Electric Co. has confirmed earlier rumors that it is selling its loss making mobile phone division to Kyocera Corp.

Judging by a report in a local paper, it looks like Malaysians might have to wait longer for the Apple iPhone to make its way here. According to a report in The Star, none of our telcos have successfully negotiated a deal with the tech giant. Officially the three telcos reported that discussions are still ongoing.

The problem might have to do with the business model Apple is adopting. In other markets where the phone is available, it is sold through a single telco and the revenue is shared between the two companies. That is a model Malaysian telcos are not familiar with. We also wonder if the size of our market is big enough to be of real interest to Apple. We’re guessing China, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan are likely to be of higher interest to Apple. Reports have emerged saying Japan is likely to be the first Asian country to get the iPhone officially.

Eager buyers unwilling to wait for official sets have for months now been able to get unlocked iPhones overeas, online and even in some stores.

A local daily has reported that Malaysia will get another MVNO player within this year.

The article says that XOX.Com Sdn Bhd will be the fourth MVNO and that it will go live with its service within the next three to six months.