Starza Corporation Sdn Bhd

What Starza Corporation Sdn Bhd does

Starza Corporation Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian private limited company founded in September 2001 and headquartered at Melawati Corporate Centre in Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur. The company operates as an ICT hardware solutions provider delivering three interconnected product lines under its Information & Communications Technology division: Star Rental (short-term rental from 1 day to 6 months and long-term rental from 6 months to 36+ months of computers, laptops, projectors, printers, servers, and OEM software, with bundled insurance and technical support), Star Solutions (direct purchase of IT hardware from leading manufacturers), and Star Services (equipment setup, installation, networking, software development, and IT maintenance). A secondary General Trading division supplies new and refurbished ICT hardware at lower price points, complemented by Training & Education services targeted at workforce upskilling.

The company's revenue model is a mix of hardware sales (Star Solutions and General Trading), recurring subscription-style rental income (Star Rental), and project-based professional services (Star Services). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; rental contracts range from daily to multi-year, with bundled maintenance and insurance, while hardware sales are quoted on a contract basis. Starza sells almost exclusively into the Malaysian domestic market, primarily through enterprise field sales and government tender participation, leveraging its Bumiputera status and Ministry of Finance vendor registration for preferential procurement access.

Starza's customer base is concentrated in Malaysian federal and state government ministries, departments, and agencies (e.g., Ministry of Health, Election Commission, JPJ, KL City Hall, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, Malaysian Public Works Department) and public universities (University of Malaya, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, University of Putra Malaysia), with private sector corporate ICT supply listed as a secondary, non-primary segment. The company is founder-led, with Managing Director Zafidi Mohamad at the helm, and operates with 51-100 employees. Strategic positioning rests on a 20+ year track record, regulatory entitlements, and the ability to bundle financing, supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance within multi-year rental contracts.

Name

Starza Corporation Sdn Bhd

Legal name

Starza Corporation Sdn Bhd

Website

https://starzacorp.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Starza Corporation is a Malaysian ICT hardware rental, supply, and IT services firm serving government ministries, public universities, and corporate clients since 2001 via Star Rental, Star Solutions, and Star Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ICT Hardware Distribution, Rental, and Managed IT Services

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420), Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental (532210), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377), Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Electronic Computers (3571)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronics Rental, Leasing & Subscription (Refurbished/Pre-Owned) (CRACAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Laptops (Commercial Notebooks) (HDACAAAG), Hardware & Device Support (PC, Mobile, Peripherals) (BPAAACAB)

Keywords

• ICT hardware distribution
• ICT equipment rental
• Government IT procurement
• IT maintenance services
• Refurbished hardware sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Ampang

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. ICT Hardware Sales (Star Solutions): Direct purchase method allowing businesses to acquire IT hardware outright from industry-leading manufacturers including computers, laptops, scanners, printers, networking devices, projectors, and displays.
2. ICT Equipment Rental (Star Rental): Flexible leasing of cutting-edge technology equipment for short-term (1 day to 6 months) and long-term (6 months to 36 months) periods, including complimentary technical support and insurance coverage.
3. IT Services and Maintenance (Star Services): Expert maintenance services including equipment setup, installation, networking, software development, and IT service maintenance.
4. General Trading: Trading of new and refurbished ICT hardware products at budget-friendly prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Starza Corporation supplies, rents, and maintains ICT hardware — including computers, laptops, printers, projectors, plasmas, networking devices, and training-room equipment — for Malaysian government bodies, universities, and businesses through three brands: Star Rental (short- and long-term leasing with bundled support and insurance), Star Solutions (direct purchase from leading manufacturers), and Star Services (IT setup, installation, networking, software development, and maintenance). The company also trades new and refurbished ICT hardware under a separate General Trading division.

Product overview

Starza Corporation is an ICT solutions provider offering three interconnected product brands under its Information & Communications Technology (ICT) and General Trading divisions. Star Rental provides flexible leasing of cutting-edge ICT equipment for short and long-term needs; Star Solutions enables direct purchase of IT hardware for permanent ownership; and Star Services delivers expert maintenance, software development, and networking support. Together, these products form a comprehensive ecosystem addressing the full technology lifecycle from acquisition through ongoing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Star Rental: Tech rental services offering cutting-edge technology for short-term (1 day to 6 months) and long-term (6 months to 36 months) rental schemes including computers, laptops, projectors, printers, and office equipment.
• Star Solutions
• Star Services

Products and services

• Star Rental ICT equipment leasing service offering both short-term rental (1 day to 6 months) and long-term rental (6 months to 36 months) options. Provides computers, laptops, projectors, screens, printers, plasmas, photocopiers, training room equipment, office equipment, servers, and OEM software, with complimentary technical support and insurance coverage included.
• Star Solutions Direct purchase solution for IT hardware, offering a comprehensive selection from industry-leading manufacturers including PC desktops, notebooks, scanners, printers, networking devices, projectors, projector screens, and plasma/LCD TVs for permanent ownership.
• Star Services Expert maintenance and support services covering IT equipment setup, IT service and maintenance, software development, installation, and networking services to ensure seamless operations of IT systems.
• General Trading Trading of new and refurbished ICT hardware products at budget-friendly prices, sourced through Starza's skilled team and extensive network.
• Training and Education Customised ICT and professional training services aimed at bridging the training and education gap and enhancing the skills and knowledge of clients' workforce, including customised training previously delivered for Malaysia's National Service Department.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2 decades of continuous operation and client support since 2001
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ICT Zone Ventures BerhadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStarza Corporation is the proud partner of ICT Zone Ventures Berhad, a public company approved by Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) to offer the first ICT Interest Scheme in Malaysia with fixed yield returns. The scheme is regulated by SSM under section 90 of the Companies Act 1965. This partnership enables Starza to participate in an innovative ICT investment scheme.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter plc: Global enterprise IT infrastructure provider combining hardware procurement, managed services, and device-as-a-service offerings. Comparable recurring-revenue services-led model serving enterprise and public-sector customers, though at vastly larger scale.
• HP Malaysia (Hewlett-Packard Malaysia): Global OEM and direct government-IT supplier active in Malaysia. Competes with Starza's Star Solutions hardware supply and rental offerings, though at much larger scale and with broader portfolio including PCs, printers, and services.
• Dell Technologies Malaysia: Global PC and server OEM with direct enterprise and government sales channels in Malaysia. Competes with Starza on desktop, notebook, and workstation supply, increasingly bundling services that overlap with Star Services.
• Redington Limited: Large IT products and services distributor across emerging markets including Southeast Asia. Comparable distribution-plus-services business model and enterprise/government customer focus, but with much broader geographic and product footprint.
• Lenovo Malaysia: Largest PC OEM by unit share with strong government and education channel presence in Malaysia. Directly competes with Starza's PC/laptop rental and supply business, often through local system integrators.

Direct peers

• Rashi Peripherals: India-headquartered IT distribution and value-added services company with growing enterprise/rental offerings. Comparable distribution-plus-services business model targeting enterprise, education, and SMB segments.
• Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd: Operates office-equipment leasing and document-services in Malaysia, including printers, copiers, and managed services. Comparable recurring-revenue rental model with bundled maintenance for government and enterprise clients.
• ICT Zone Ventures Berhad: Malaysian publicly-approved ICT leasing and investment-scheme operator and Starza's strategic partner. Comparable ICT rental/leasing model targeting Malaysian enterprises and public-sector buyers, with overlapping customer profile and product set.
• Fujifilm Business Innovation Malaysia: Provides office-equipment rental/managed-print services in Malaysia. Closely comparable rental-plus-services model for printers, copiers, and document solutions across enterprise and government segments.
• Konica Minolta Business Solutions Malaysia: Major Malaysian office-equipment rental and managed-services provider. Comparable in bundling hardware (printers, multifunction devices) with rental terms and maintenance services for corporate and government accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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