Tengku Mahkota Johor (TMJ), Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, has launched RMJDT, a new ringgit-backed stablecoin issued by his company Bullish Aim Sdn Bhd. The token is pegged to the Malaysian ringgit and backed by cash deposits as well as short-term Malaysian government bonds. It is issued on Zetrix, the core Layer-1 blockchain that underpins [] The post TMJ Launches Ringgit- Backed "RMJDT" Stablecoin appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Following the launch of the iQOO 15 in Malaysia, we had a quick moment to to experience the phone for a bit. And for better or worse, it's a very familiar experience. This applies to not just the way it looks, but also to the way it feels in hand. On the way it looks, [] The post iQOO 15 Hands On: Physically Familiar appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Its the end of the year, and you know what that means: hardware such as laptops is going on sale. In conjunction with it being the Christmas season, its also another double-digit month for online platform, Lazada, which in turn translates into discounts, discounts, discounts. So, instead of having to go through a long laundry [] The post Heres A Shortlist Of Laptops You Can Score During The Lazada 12.12 Flash Sale appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Ever imagined a Perodua Kancil or a Proton Saga being converted into a fully electric vehicle? Well, this can now become a reality as the Automotive Engineering Division of the Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released official guidelines for EV conversions intended for use on Malaysian roads. This practice is not new, as such conversions [] The post JPJ Releases Official EV Conversion Guidelines appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Tomica Malaysia announced at the start of this month that it will be opening its first-ever store in Southeast Asia, located in Malaysia. Now, the company has confirmed that the store will open in Suria KLCC soon on 18 December. According to a recent teaser shared on Facebook, the upcoming Tomica outlet will be housed [] The post Tomica First Brand Store To Open In Malaysia On 18 December appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

It was previously revealed that the iQOO 15 will be launching on 9 December. As promised, the phone has had its official launch for the local market earlier today. And with the launch, we get confirmation as to which configurations have made it to our shores. Beyond memory and storage options, not much has changed [] The post iQOO 15 Now Official In Malaysia; Starts From RM3,699 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 17 alongside its Pro variants in China back in September. While the brand has yet to divulge any details on a global launch, the flagship phones international debut may just be on the horizon. According to leakster Abhishek Yadav, Xiaomi might be planning to release the global version of the handset [] The post Xiaomi 17 May Launch Globally In January 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Perodua has released a new teaser video hinting at the arrival of an upcoming model, just days after launching the QV-E. It seems the national automaker isnt wasting any time rolling out the other models that were previously put on hold while it focused on its first EV. The teaser was posted across Peroduas social [] The post Perodua Teases New Model Which Resembles The Nexis appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

HONOR has officially unveiled the latest addition to its Magic8 lineup, the Magic8 Lite. True to its name, the smartphone offers a more affordable alternative to the recently launched Pro model. Diving into the specs, the Magic8 Lite features a 6.79-inch 1,200 x 2,640 OLED display. It offers 120Hz refresh rate, 3,840Hz PWM dimming, and [] The post HONOR Announces Magic8 Lite With Improved Battery appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Motorists who ignore their traffic summonses risk losing their licence, road tax renewal, and access to the road, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) warns. According to The Star, the bigger concern is the potential loss of the BUDI95 petrol subsidy, which requires motorists to hold a valid driving licence. JPJ director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli told [] The post JPJ: Unpaid Summonses Will Cost Motorists Their BUDI95 Subsidy appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 e 4MATIC has officially made its debut in the Malaysian market. This SUV, equipped with EQ hybrid technology, will also be locally assembled (CKD). In terms of design, the GLE 400 e 4MATIC features an AMG Line exterior that includes a diamond grille adorned with the iconic three-pointed-star pattern in chrome. [] The post Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 e 4MATIC Arrives In Malaysia; Priced At RM498,888 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The US officially gave NVIDIA the go ahead to sell the company's H200 AI chips to China. The approval, however, was not without a catch, and that catch is that the GPU brand pays 25% on all sales of the GPU back to the Trump administration. The approval should effectively settle the months long economic [] The post NVIDIA Gets Greenlight From US To Sell H200 Chips to China appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Earlier this year, Amazfit launched the Active 2 and its Premium variant as the newest additions to the Active lineup. Now, a recent leak suggests that the brand is preparing to launch a new model in the series, which will apparently be called the Amazfit Active Max. In a Bluesky post, Roland Quandt shared a [] The post Amazfit Active Max To Debut With Larger Display And Battery appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Samsung has announced the beta program for its One UI 8.5, allowing those willing to try out some new features. These are pretty small scale on their own, but depending on the type of user you are. But to quickly summarise, there's improvements to content creation, connectivity and security. On the first one, Samsung says [] The post Samsung One UI 8.5 Out In Beta With Three Main Features appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Paramount has just issued a rival bid worth US$108.4 billion (~RM1.848 trillion) for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) in a last-ditch effort to secure the media conglomerate from Netflix. Moreover, Paramount is making its pitch directly to WBD shareholders with an all-cash offer of US$30 (~RM123) per share that expires on 8 January. For those unaware, [] The post Paramount Launches US$108.4 Billion Bid For Warner Bros Discovery appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

China has completed successful tests of its domestically developed 5G-powered unmanned mining trucks at the Huoshaoyun lead-zinc site, showcasing an advanced autonomous transport system designed to operate in one of the harshest environments on the planet. While the mines elevation presents extraordinary challenges, the real breakthrough lies in the technology powering these heavy-duty machines. The [] The post China Tests 5G-Powered Autonomous Mining Trucks In Extreme Altitudes appeared ..

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhads (KTMB) Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) will begin operation on 12 December. And to celebrate the occasion, the railway company is offering a special 30% discount. In a statement today, the discount applies to the KL Sentral-JB Sentral-KL Sentral sector for travel from 12 December 2025 to 11 January 2026. For [] The post KTMB Offers 30% Discount For New KL-JB ETS Service appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Malaysians are no strangers to scams, but despite the preventative measures, many people still fall victim to them. Case in point, authorities have recorded more than 67,735 online cases nationwide from January to November this year alone, resulting in losses exceeding RM2.7 billion. The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) reported that telecommunications scams [] The post Malaysians Lose RM2.7 Billion From Online Scams, Says CCID appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

After a six-year hiatus, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling the second-generation GLB, now available as a fully electric (EV) model. Hybrid and petrol versions are also in the lineup and are expected to arrive a few months after the EVs market launch. As an EV, the GLB is offered in two variants: the GLB 250+ with EQ [] The post Mercedes-Benz Unveils Second-Generation GLB As Full EV appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Of all the things that AI of the current age is being used for, you probably wouldn't be able to guess what Japan is using it for. SCMP reports that the country is looking to use it to fight piracy overseas in the manga and anime industries. The move is noted as one meant to [] The post Japan To Use AI To Crack Down On Overseas Pirates Of Manga, Anime appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

What's looking to be Smarts next major release, the #6 EHD (Electric Hybrid Drive), has recently surfaced through Chinas Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Its first ever sedan model, the new car stands out for its size, stretching 4.9 metres long, 1.92 metres wide and 1.51 metres tall, along with a wheelbase of [] The post Smart #6 Plug-In Hybrid Sedan Revealed appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Rumour has it Apple may be returning to the bosom of Intel. However, it may not be for its laptops and desktop, but rather, its iPhones. According to MacRumors, Intel is expected to conclude a deal with Apple, mainly for the former to supply the latter with its chips for its non-Pro iPhones, starting in [] The post Apple Rumoured To Turn To Intel For Its iPhones appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

COROS has officially announced the arrival of its newest smartwatch in its Pace lineup. Designed with runners in mind, the COROS Pace 4 features a lightweight design weighing either 32g or 40g depending on the strap. Beyond that, it comes with a few upgrades compared to the Pace 3. Starting with the display, the Pace [] The post COROS Pace 4 To Arrive In Malaysia On 11 December 2025; Priced At RM1,099 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Dongfeng has recently previewed two upcoming models for the Malaysian market: the 007 liftback and the Vigo SUV. Both vehicles are brought in by Central Auto Distributors Berhad (CADB), expanding the automakers local line-up. The Dongfeng 007 is expected to be offered in three variants: Prestige and Premium, which will be rear-wheel drive (RWD), while [] The post Dongfeng Unveils 007 Liftback And Vigo SUV For Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Following the announcement from August this year, the new HBO Max and Viu streaming bundle is now official. It is available in Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia as part of a wider regional rollout. Locally, users can have full access to offerings from both services for RM33.90 per month. The bundle pairs HBO [] The post HBO Max & Viu Bundle Now Official; Priced At RM33.90/Month appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Intel appears to be ready to launch what is believed to the "Big Battlemage" GPU, also known by its designation BMG-G31. Rumours of the card have floated around since the end of 2024 and earlier this year, but at the time of writing, the card is already and technically confirmed by the chipmaker. Specifically, the [] The post Intel Confirms Arc Battlemage BMG-G31 GPU On Software Update Page appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Apple seems to be facing a pretty major leadership shake-up, with the recent departure of its AI chief, among others. Now, it looks like the companys Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies Johny Srouji may be the next executive to make an exit. According to a report by Bloombergs Mark Gurman, Srouji recently told Apple [] The post Apple Chip Chief Johny Srouji May Be The Next To Leave appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Amnesty International recently published a report called the "Intellexa Leaks", a joint investigation by Inside Story, Haaretz, and WAV Research Collective. The report details the operations of Intellexa, a surveillance company, and its product, a spyware called Predator. While not a household name, Intellexa is widely known among hackers and cybersecurity groups as one of [] The post Amnesty Breaks Down Insidious Zero-Click Predator Spyware From Intellexa Leaks appeared ..

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) reminds the public that barring a few specific exceptions, goods exceeding RM1,000 in value are subject to duties. This is typically at 10% based on the declared value, but but can range from between 5% and 30%. It can also be subject to multiple additional charges, which include import [] The post Customs: Pokemon Cards Taxable Under Playing Cards Tariff If Value Exceeds RM1,000 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The operational timeline of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line has been delayed once again. Previously, it was expected to begin service by the end of the year following the completion of testing. However, according to The Edge, multiple sources have revealed that several issues were uncovered during the testing phase. These include software [] The post LRT3 Opening Delayed Again Amid Testing Setbacks appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Sarawak-owned airline AirBorneo will begin operating jet aircraft from July next year as part of the states push to strengthen regional air connectivity. Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the move during the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) 2025 corporate dinner on Friday. He added that AirBorneo is set to begin initial operations [] The post AirBorneo's Jet Operations To Start Next July; Singapore As One Of First Destinations appeared first on ..

As far as smartphones and tablets go, Jolla is far from a household name. Founded in 2013, the Finnish company is largely known for its Sailfish OS. After a long hiatus, it is introducing the Jolla Phone as an "independent European Do It Together (DIT) Linux phone". Starting with the basics, the new Jolla Phone [] The post Jolla Phone Emerges With Sailfish OS 5, "Privacy" Switch appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Last week, Black Shark teased via its Malaysian Facebook page that it was working with Qualcomm on a mobile device. Said device would even feature a chip from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series. At the time, we'd held out hope that the company was returning to the gaming phone business. But with the most recent [] The post Black Shark Teases 8.8-Inch "Ultra Portable" Device appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

United States President Donald Trump has shown strong interest in Kei cars (compact cars) during his visits to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. That interest has now progressed into action, with the US approving regulatory changes that allow American manufacturers to produce such compact vehicles domestically. According to him the compact cars in these countries [] The post Trump Pushes For Kei-Style Cars In The US After Asia Tour appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Stories of NVIDIA's woes with faulty 12VHPWR connectors are starting to become commonplace at this point, we barely bat an eye when another tale gets added to the tally. Recently the GPU brand came under fire for two cases, one involving an RTX 5080 FE and another with an RTX Pro 6000. We'll start with [] The post NVIDIA Replaces Broken RTX Pro 6000, Refuses To Cover Faulty 12VHPWR On RTX 5080 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Sony Alpha 7 V, which was unveiled earlier this month, is now available to pre-order in Malaysia. The new camera is priced at RM11,999 for body only, with the company also offering early birds with a 128GB SF-E Card memory card and a NP-FZ100 battery for free, while stocks last. To recap, the Alpha [] The post Sony Alpha 7 V Pre-Order Now Available In Malaysia; Priced At RM11,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

WhatsApp announced late last month that it will be barring third-party AI chatbots from operating in the messaging app. This would take effect on 15 January, though some of these chatbot providers have made their own announcement ahead of time. Because of this, parent company Meta is now in the crosshairs of the European Commission [] The post European Commission To Investigate WhatsApp For Barring Third Party AI Chatbots appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Earlier this week, the global versions of the Redmi Note 15 lineup leaked online, including the 5G variant of the Redmi Note 15 Pro. Now, the 4G model has made its own premature appearance, complete with its specifications. This information comes from a listing on an Italian store. Based on the listing, the Redmi Note [] The post Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G Specifications Leaked appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

In light of the skyrocketing prices of memory and storage components for PC, AMD is now set to follow suit (somewhat) and is raising the price of its Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs. Specifically, it's upping the price tag for all models by US$10 (~RM41) per 8GB. Unsurprisingly, the rising costs will ultimately be passed [] The post AMD Is Raising The Price Of Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs By RM41 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Lexus LFA is making a comeback while undergoing a transformation into a fully electric (EV) sports car. The concept of this model was unveiled alongside Toyotas new GR GT and GR GT3. Centred on three key element; a low centre of gravity, low weight with high rigidity, and the pursuit of aerodynamic performance, it [] The post Lexus LFA Revived As An All-Electric Sports Car appeared first on Lowyat.NET .