Grabbing the words from the Star:
PUTRAJAYA: Mobile phone users can now enjoy the freedom of switching network service providers without having to forego their original phone number (including the prefix).
Effective Friday, the service will be extended to users with prepaid mobile phone numbers in the Klang Valley. Postpaid users can start enjoying the facility in two weeks.
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“Service providers are allowed to charge up to RM25 each time a subscriber changes their mobile phone service provider. This will give the users choice and freedom to choose their service providers without the inconvenience of having to change their numbers.
Using my engineering skills and assuming this is a problem where constraints have been loosened, and my knowledge of Malaysians (I did have to tie this into the Malaysia-engineering theme, you know), I predict:
- Price War! Singapore had mobile number number portability starting June 13th this year, and look at all the attractive offers to tempt you to switch carriers.
- Maybe the Yellow Guy has enough of a following that his master suddenly increases in subscribers.
- Here’s wishful thinking. How about tempting us geeks to change nos. by launching the iPhone 3G officially in Malaysia. Singapore’s official launch was 22nd Augst.
Anyhow, let me know how it goes.
Wata - Malaysian Oil and Gas Engineer 
number porting is awesome – yes, competition will be there!!!! good stuff
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