TNB Electron has turned its new DC Charger which is located right in the heart of Putrajaya. The new EV charging location is at Selera Laman Perdana which is next to the Prime Minister's office in Presint 1 of Putrajaya. As part of TNB Electron's tradition, EV owners can enjoy free charging for a limited []

iCaur V23 will be officially available in Malaysia before the end of the year. This was confirmed by iCaur Malaysia, which has officially opened the order books for the new electric off-roader. At the same time, the Chery sub-brand has also revealed the estimated pricing for V23 in our market: The iCaur V23 is the []

Following a quick hit and run teaser, Nothing has finally unveiled its latest Phone (3a) Lite. As the name suggests, this is a budget smartphone under its Nothing line up. Oddly, it shares a lot of similarities to its budget CMF Phone 2 Pro. It also runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro processor, a []

Malaysia Airlines has announced a revision to its Enrich loyalty programme which will take effect on 1st January 2026. According to the national flag carrier, the way you earn Enrich Points and Elite Points, as well as qualify for Elite Status, will be refreshed to provide greater value, recognition and rewards for your loyalty. On []

You dont have to spend premium money to get a capable tablet anymore. Around RM2,000 now gets you solid options for work, study, sketching, or entertainment, complete with large displays, decent processors, and surprisingly refined designs. If youre shopping within this price range, here are five tablets in Malaysia that deliver the best value right []

Maybank celebrates MAE's 5th anniversary and they are rewarding customers with returns of 5% p.a. They are also offering rewards and cashback promos for digital payments to celebrate the milestone. Since its inception in 2020 as a digital banking app, MAE has facilitated over RM4 trillion in digital transactions. According to Maybank, the transaction volume []

Oppo has officially launched its latest smartphone, the Find X9 series, here in Malaysia. Two models are offered, namely the Oppo Find X9 and the Find X9 Pro, featuring a new design that's reminiscent of the brand's premium mid- range Reno 14 series, along with upgrades in the performance, imaging, and battery departments. Oppo Find X9 []

You dont have to spend RM5,000 to get a capable smartphone anymore. These days, even phones priced around RM1,500 offer bright displays, large batteries, and reliable everyday performance, all while looking more premium than their price suggests. If youre shopping in this sweet spot between budget and mid-range, here are five phones that deliver solid []

CelcomDigi has introduced Spark, a new digital-first telco service that's managed fully from an app. If this sounds familiar, Spark is essentially a replacement for Yoodo and it is eSIM only. All existing "former" Yoodo customers are automatically switched to Spark starting today, but it loses many of the features that were offered previously. This []

Pro-Net has finally unwrapped Proton e.MAS 5 and showed off some of the EVs colourways. While the company has previously named the 5 colourways for the car, the e.MAS 5 has been covered with camouflaged wrappings since it was first previewed at Malaysia Autoshow 2025 that took place 174 days ago. Out of the 5 []

After launching its mid-range Nothing Phone (3a) and the flagship Nothing Phone (3), the UK-based smartphone brand is set to launch its new budget smartphone that's called the Phone (3a) Lite. Being a Nothing-branded smartphone, you can expect a similar "semi-transparent" design with quirky elements with rear illumination. However, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite seems []

MG Malaysia has announced a price revision for the MGS5 EV and it is now RM8,000 cheaper than before. Launched locally in May 2025, this is RWD electric SUV was originally priced from RM115,900. It comes in three variants - COM, COM Long Range and LUX Long Range. On top of that, MG Malaysia is []

Since September 2024, all telcos have been required by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to block messages containing URLs and any clickable links. However, many Malaysians are still receiving scam SMS messages impersonating government agencies, banks and even courier companies. So the question is, how is this still possible if the telcos are []

Years after it was first announced, the construction of the EV charging hub at the Seremban R&R; (Southbound) area has finally begun. The groundbreaking ceremony of the new hub, which is now officially called the Terra ChargEV, took place earlier this month. Terra ChargEV is actually the name of the joint venture entity that was []

500km and 600km range not enough? Tesla Malaysia has recently introduced the Model 3 Long Range RWD with an impressive WLTP-rated range of 750km. On a single charge, this EV can get you from Johor Bahru to Sungai Petani and it has enough range to do return trip from Kuala Lumpur to George Town. Priced []

TNB Electron has activated yet another new EV charging station in the East Coast region of Peninsular Malaysia. This time around, it is located at the Petron Makmur Gambang Jaya 2 in Pahang - just 5km away from the Gambang Toll Plaza of the East Coast Expressway (LPT). The new EV charging spot features four []

Following recent tragedies in schools, the Malaysian government is mulling a social media ban for youths below 16 years old. There are even suggestions about making eKYC verification mandatory for social media accounts and to ban smartphone use for those under 16 years old. Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, has cautioned that []

Malaysias debate over children and smartphones has reignited follwing a recent rise of violent incidents at schools. It is a question many countries are now confronting: how young is too young for unrestricted access to smartphones and social media. Digital access among children has become nearly universal, and the benefits are clear. Online platforms have []

This post is brought to you by Proton e.MAS EON HQ. Are you looking to get yourself the Proton e.MAS 5 and want to check it out before making your big decision? You can now experience a special preview of Protons fully electric hatchback at both Proton e.MAS EON outlets in Glenmarie and Damansara. Check []

Touch n Go (TNG) has rolled out the new TNG x Pokmon collection. Two popular Pokmon characters, Pikachu and Gengar, are being featured through the new special edition release. As for the products themselves, there is the NFC- enabled TNG Charm, which costs RM35 each, regardless of the Pokmon character that you choose. Also available through []

The recently launched XPeng x Charge+ 350kW Hypercharging location at KL Eco City will be open to the public starting tomorrow, Friday 24th October 2025. To celebrate the launch of the new EV charging hub in Kuala Lumpur, they are offering 25% discount for a month, until 24th November 2025. The 350kW Hypercharging location is []

This post is brought to you by OPPO. OPPOs latest flagship, the Find X9 Series, marks the debut of ColorOS 16 in Malaysia. Its the companys most refined operating system to date. Combining advanced system architecture with intelligent AI features, ColorOS 16 focuses on delivering lasting smoothness and a more intuitive way to interact with []

Another week, another new JomCharge x DBKL EV Charger in town. The latest and sixth #JomChargeDiKL location is at Public Bank Taman Desa in Kuala Lumpur. The street-level DC charger is now up and running, and similar to previous deployments, this new location is offered with 50% off EV charging for one day only, this []

Maxis has announced a strategic partnership with solutions provider Globe Teleservices Pte. Ltd. (GTS) to implement an AI-powered integrated firewall for messaging and voice traffic across its network in Malaysia. The fully managed, end-to-end solution is aimed at strengthening network security, traffic integrity, and fraud prevention, benefiting millions of Maxis subscribers while ensuring the quality []

Grab today rolls out Partner Apps to users in Malaysia and Singapore. The new feature allows users to obtain products, services, and even content from third-party partners directly inside the Grab app. In many ways, you can think of Grabs new Partner Apps as an app within an app - just that no download is []

This post is brought to you by Infobip. As organisations across Southeast Asia accelerate their digital transformation journeys, one company has quietly been powering the conversations that connect brands and customers every day. With its roots in global communications and customer engagement technology, Infobip, a global cloud communication platform, is now bringing its flagship developer []

In case you didn't know, Huawei also makes EV chargers and Energy Storage Systems under its Digital Power business unit. While their ultra-fast DC chargers are mostly found in mainland China, their EV charging solutions are also being deployed globally which now also includes Malaysia. Recently, we managed to spot a newly deployed Huawei FusionCharge []

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, a new AI-powered web browser built around its popular chatbot. Currently, the browser is available globally for macOS, with versions for Windows, iOS and Android coming soon. Atlas brings ChatGPT into the browser itself. Users can open a ChatGPT sidebar in any tab to ask questions, summarise pages, compare products []

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching revealed that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is proposing to impose a limit of two prepaid SIM cards per telco for each Malaysian as part of its attempt to curb fraud and misuse of mobile numbers. She said this in Parliament while responding to a question from []

Samsung has officially unveiled a new extended reality (XR) headset called Galaxy XR. Previously codenamed Project Moohan, the new product is considered by many as Samsungs response to the Apple Vision Pro. The introduction of Galaxy XR also marked the arrival of a new AI-native device category, due to the headsets deep integration with Google []

UPDATE: XPeng x Charge+ Hypercharging station at KL Eco City is set to open on Friday, 24th October 2025. === As announced last month, Charge+ and XPeng are teaming up to deploy a regional network of EV charging hubs in Southeast Asia and they aim to deploy at least 20 Supercharging locations across Singapore, Malaysia, []

The Toyota Alphard has long reigned supreme as Malaysias king of luxury people movers but that dominance is now being challenged by a new wave of electric MPVs. Among the current lineup of premium electric MPVs is the Denza D9 that's offered in both FWD and AWD variants. Hailing from BYDs premium brand, Denza, the []

TNB Electron has just turned on its new EV charging station at Petron Batu Melintang in Jeli, Kelantan. It is the first EV charging station within the Gerik-Jeli Highway (JRTB) route, which is one of the essential highways connecting the East and West Coasts of Peninsular Malaysia. Equipped with 3 charging bays, the new TNB []

Malaysia's first 5G network deployed by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) becomes the world's first mobile network to achieve official validation from TM Forum for Level 4 autonomy for Service Assurance. The recognition highlights the network's advanced abilities in 5G automation and intelligent network operations. The validation is based on Ericsson's AI-powered Intent-based Operations (IBO) solution, []

A new video on the Proton e.MAS Cars social media channels appears to be counting down to the launch of Proton e.MAS 5. Based on the countdown, we are looking at 30 October 2025 as the launch date for the new electric hatchback. The new video which features local automotive personality and 5-times Malaysian Rally []

Following the launch of Yes 5G Advanced a couple of weeks back, YTL Communications had organised a road test last Friday to demonstrate the advantages of 5G SA (Standalone) and network slicing. The location? Bukit Bintang and KLCC which are the most congestion locations on Digital Nasional Berhad's 5G network. On Friday evening, it is []

TNG Digital has just released its new TNG eWallet Visa Travel Card which provides up to 3% unlimited cashback for overseas spending. On top of that, the new Visa Prepaid card also offers one free overseas ATM withdrawal per month which is a great perk if you need to use cash while travelling overseas. Similar []

Chinas State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has recently announced a recall involving over 115,000 BYD vehicles. Given the scale of the recall and perhaps BYDs status as one of the leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturers in the world, the recall notice has garnered significant attention across the globe. Which models are affected by []

Oppo has announced that its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Oppo Find X9 Series, will be making its global launch on 28 October 2025, 11 PM (Malaysia time), in Barcelona, Spain. In conjunction with the global unveiling, Oppo Malaysia has confirmed that a local launch event will also take place in Penang. Oppo Find X9 Series: []

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Malaysian government plans to raise the minimum age for social media use from the current 13 years old to 16 years old. The move, which was also made by the Australian government, is aimed at addressing social issues among teens following the rise of violent incidents at schools []