Press Release

December 3, 2004

Maxis Introduces BlackBerry®

First to bring popular wireless solution to Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur - Maxis Communications Berhad (Maxis) today announced its introduction of the BlackBerry® wireless solution in Malaysia.

Through BlackBerry, which consists of integrated hardware, software and service, Maxis can offer its customers a single, integrated handheld for data and voice services, in particular, secure mobile access to their email while on the move.

Besides email and phone access, Maxis customers can access corporate data, Internet, SMS and organiser applications over its nationwide GSM and GPRS network and roaming access*. As the BlackBerry always-on ‘push’ technology automatically delivers messages to the handheld, users will not have to constantly dial in to their email to check for new messages.

“We are pleased to be the first mobile service provider to bring BlackBerry to Malaysia,” said Maxis’ Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Jamaludin Ibrahim. “This latest addition to our range of Wireless Office Solutions enables us to provide another compelling option to our customers who want email and Internet access anytime, anywhere – even when they are on the go.”

Maxis is currently offering BlackBerry to selected corporate customers only and plans to roll out BlackBerry to the rest of its customer base by next year. The handhelds to be made available initially are the BlackBerry 7730™ and the BlackBerry 7290™.

“According to RIM, BlackBerry is already a popular wireless platform in North America, Europe and Asia, with over 2 million subscribers in over 30 countries**,” said Jamaludin. “Maxis’ corporate customers can now join the ranks of professionals and organisations worldwide, who are already capitalising on BlackBerry to boost their efficiency.”

For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server™ software tightly integrates with Microsoft® Exchange and IBM Lotus® Domino™ and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based, end-to-end, wireless access to email and other corporate data.

BlackBerry is designed, developed and manufactured by Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM).

Maxis was also the first mobile operator in Malaysia to introduce Push-To-Talk Over Cellular service, caller ringtones, mobile music portal, video streaming, MMS and the location-based service, Friend Finder.

*Check with Maxis for GSM/GPRS roaming services
** Please refer to http://www.blackberry.com/news/press/2004/pr-17_11_2004-01.shtml

About Maxis Communications Berhad

Maxis is Malaysia's premier telecommunications company providing high quality voice and data services. Its mobile postpaid and prepaid services are offered under the Maxis and Hotlink brands respectively. The company has achieved its leading position through a clear strategy of developing premium brands, providing quality network and customer services and introducing innovative services and products. In support of its mobile business, Maxis also operates an international gateway as well as a domestic fixed line network which offers voice and data services to business customers. Its broadband infrastructure includes fibre-optic, microwave and VSAT technologies. For more information about Maxis, please visit the corporate website at http://www.maxis.com.my

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.