The transport ministry, via the Road Transport Department (JPJ), is set to introduce a notification feature in the MyJPJ app to remind users of their Motor Vehicle Licence (LKM) expiry dates. This enhancement aims to address concerns about the lack of reminders following the shift to a digital road tax system, which no longer requires [] The post Loke: MyJPJ To Get Road Tax Expiry Notifications appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Sabah state government has plans to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) centre. Bernama cites Sabah minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Mohd Artiffin Mohd Arif as saying that the initiative was part of a move to drive digital transformation. According to the report, the minister told the State Legislative Assembly that it was part [] The post Sabah State Government Plans To Set Up Its Own AI Centre appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

ZTE has unveiled a new affordable smartphone from its Blade lineup called the Blade V70. The phone was posted on the companys global website, revealing its design that comes in green, grey, and gold colour options as well as its modest specs. The Blade V70 sports a 6.7-inch 1600?720 LCD display with a 120Hz refresh [] The post ZTE Blade V70 Unveiled With 108MP Camera, Live Island appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Ever since its reboot called A Realm Reborn, Final Fantasy XIV has been going from strength to strength, being one of the most successful MMORPGs out there. After 11 years, it looks like the game is branching off into a new direction, with the announcement of a mobile version of the game, simply called Final [] The post Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Announced; Global Launch To Follow China Playtests appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Calling all Maxis users! The Maxis Bonanza is finally here! During the year-end holiday season, you can take advantage of fantastic deals with over RM1 million in prizes, as well as being the lucky one to take home one of three Tesla Model 3 cars! ??Starting from 1 November all the way to 5 February [] The post Maxis Bonanza: Stand A Chance To Win A Tesla Model 3 & Other Exciting Prizes appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Malaysia is set to introduce a new iteration of the national identity card, or MyKad, aimed at combating identity fraud. This was revealed by deputy home minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah during the question-and-answer session in Dewan Rakyat today. The National Registration Department (JPN), which oversees civil registration, is in the final stages of [] The post Malaysia To Introduce Next-Gen MyKad With Enhanced Security Features appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Chinese phone maker HONOR had just last month started offering the 200 Lite as a freebie if you signed up for a Maxis Postpaid 109 plan. It looks like the brand is doing something similar with the more recent X9c, and with more telcos in on the deal this time around as well, as U [] The post HONOR X9c Now Comes Free With Select Maxis, U Mobile, Yes 5G Plans appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Transport minister Anthony Loke revealed in parliament today that his ministry plans on introducing a fee for people to print a driving licence. This comes as the minister himself acknowledged that many Malaysians still want a physical card for their licence, adding that the initiative will be announced next year. He said that the digitalisation [] The post JPJ May Impose Fee To Print Physical Driving Licence Next Year appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Last month, Edifier introduced a new pair of wireless earbuds called the NeoDots. Now, the earbuds have arrived in Malaysia, offering active noise cancellation as well as what it calls Hybrid Driver Units. Each bud sports a dynamic driver and a balanced armature driver combined with digital signal processing, resulting in what the company claims [] The post Edifier NeoDots Lands In Malaysia At RM679 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Malaysian government is open to adopting technology from any country for the rollout of the second 5G network, as long as it meets the required technical and security standards, according to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil. These standards include compliance with the Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000, covering areas such as electrical safety, [] The post Govt Welcomes Technology From Any Country For Second 5G Network Rollout appeared first on ..

TNG Digital, which operates Touch n Go eWallet, has announced that it will be making electronic Know-Your-Customer (eKYC) verification completely mandatory on its platform. Starting on 20 December 2024, all users will need to have completed the verification process in order to use the e-wallet. The company announced this move earlier this year as part [] The post TnG eWallet To Make Identity Verification Mandatory Starting 20 December appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

If you watch anime with any regularity, youll probably have seen the name Kadokawa show up in the opening credits. Probably less known is that the Japanese media giant also owns a small number of game publishers, including Spike Chunsoft, and most notably, FromSoftware. Despite its size and ubiquity, there are reports of it being [] The post Sony In Talks To Acquire Japanese Media Giant Kadokawa appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) is considering the full adoption of the Automatic Road Incident Detection System (ARIDS) to detect road accidents in real time, enabling faster response times for emergency services, according to The Star. For the uninitiated, ARIDS is an artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by the Road Safety Research Centre at Universiti [] The post LLM Considering UPMs ARIDS AI System For Real-Time Highway Accident Detection appeared first on ..

Digital Wellbeing on Android was introduced all the way back in 2018, which feels like a whole age ago. Befitting the name, the feature let you set limits to app usage, and when youve hit the limit of said apps, it will forcefully close, and youll be prevented from launching it for the rest of [] The post Android Digital Wellbeing Can Soon Only Notify You Of Excessive App Use appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Apple is expected to launch its second-generation AirTag around mid-2025, according to Bloomberg???s Mark Gurman. He adds that the successors design will remain largely unchanged, but will bring three notable improvements: better range, an upgraded wireless chip, and enhanced privacy features. Gurman says the next-gen AirTag, codenamed B589, has reportedly progressed through manufacturing tests, indicating [] The post Apple AirTag Successor Reportedly Launching In Mid-2025 ..

Google could soon be introducing a new feature to Gmail called Shielded Mail. It is assumed to be a temporary email generator, which lets users make throwaway email addresses to sign up for things without getting their actual email spammed. The feature was spotted by Android Authority, which did a teardown of the APK of [] The post Google Could Soon Introduce Temporary Emails With Shielded Email appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

UK telco O2 has introduced its latest fraud prevention tool, an AI-powered character named Daisy (stylised as dAIsy), whose mission is to waste scammers time by engaging them in long, rambling conversations. According to the company, the chat bot mimics an elderly woman, and is deployed in the list of frequently targeted phone numbers. O2 [] The post UK Telco Introduces Daisy, An AI Grandma Designed To Waste Scammers Time appeared ..

When you think of a smart ring, these days youd probably think of something like the Samsung Galaxy Ring, or some other fitness tracker of that form factor. But Casio has gone in another direction with the CRW-001-1JR, which is just a tiny watch you wear on your finger rather than wrist. Despite its diminutive [] The post Casio CRW-001-1JR Is A Smart Ring That Doesnt Do Any Health Monitoring appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) has announced a new early flood warning system using SMS messages. Through collaboration with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET), the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and several local telcos, the initiative aims to warn citizens early on in areas predicted to [] The post NADMA Announces SMS System For Early Flood Warnings appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

OPPO is bringing back its popular Find X Series after a two-year break, and smartphone enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the reveal of the OPPO Find X8. The last model in the lineup, the OPPO Find X5, made a strong impression, and OPPO has since been refining the flagship series to meet the rising demands of [] The post OPPO Brings Back the Find X Series After Two Years ??? Meet the New Find X8! appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

HONORs X series has been known for being extra durable and this years iteration is no different with the X9c. Despite carrying very similar specs to the X9b, it does offer improved toughness including an upgraded dust and water resistance rating as well as an increased rating for its drop resistance. Specifications The HONOR X9c [] The post HONOR X9c Review: Meant To Last appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

With tech advancing everyday, so is cybercrime following hot on its heels. To help keep up with the more sophisticated forms of cybercrime, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced the formation of a new unit under the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID). Its known as the Technical and Tactical Cyber Unit. Bernama cites Inspector-General [] The post PDRM Sets Up Technical And Tactical Cyber Unit To Fight Cybercrime appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Youve read our review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, or at least I hope you have, so now its the turn of the runt of the litter. Which isnt saying much, as minus the camera config, youre not actually giving much else by dropping the Pro XL suffixes. On the surface, then, youre [] The post Google Pixel 9 Review: The Price Of The Purest Android appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) is exploring measures to improve loan repayment rates among university students. One proposal under consideration is to withhold funding for courses at institutions where loan repayment rates fall below 30%.?? According to the New Straits Times, PTPTNs Chief Executive Officer, Ahmad Dasuki Abdul Majid, shared this during a [] The post PTPTN May Hold Funding For Courses With Repayment Rates Below 50-Percent appeared first on ..

Earlier in the month, we saw reports claiming that Samsung has plans to beat Apple to the punch in adding a new Slim variant to their respective phone lineup. At the time though, it was claimed that the new variant will be launching separately from the main Galaxy S25 lineup, which consists of the usual [] The post Samsung Galaxy S25 May Launch on 23 January 2025; Slim Model May Also Appear appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Samsung Galaxy A26 should be coming out in the next month or so, given that its predecessor was unveiled last December. Ahead of an official announcement by the brand, a new report by AndroidHeadlines has revealed what it claims to be renders of the upcoming entry-level smartphone. According to the leak, the Galaxy A26 [] The post Samsung Galaxy A26 Renders Allegedly Leak appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Tecno could soon be launching a new tablet in Malaysia called the MegaPad 11. It will be the first tablet from the brand to be available here, but despite the name, it is actually an entry-level budget device. The MegaPad 11 received approval from SIRIM just yesterday with the model number T1101. This indicates that [] The post Tecno MegaPad 11 Certified By SIRIM; Likely To Launch Soon appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that the Malaysian government will improve laws and regulations surrounding data protection. He also highlighted the importance of boosting both the AI and data centre ecosystems. This was following a meeting with Googles global head of government affairs and public policy Karan Bhatia, at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation [] The post Anwar: Malaysia Will Strengthen AI Ecosystem, Improve Data Protection Laws appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The ministry of health (MOH) is planning to modernise Malaysia???s ambulance services by partnering with private hospitals to introduce an e-hailing inspired service for their operations. The initiative involves creating a shared pool of ambulances from both public and private sectors, accessible via a dedicated app instead of the traditional 999 hotline. With the proposed [] The post MOH Planning To Introduce An e-Hailing Inspired Ambulance App And Service appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Earlier in the year, gaming peripheral brand Razer announced its USB Dock, offering 11 ports in a single CNC aluminium block. Theres a new one on the block, if youd pardon the pun, and its known simply as the Razer USB Dock 4. The number 4 is important because new to this refresh is support [] The post Razer Refreshes Its USB Dock; Now With USB 4, 14 Ports appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A16 5G, its latest entry-level smartphone, for the Malaysian market. As you may recall, the phone debuted for select markets in October and was already listed on the brands official local website earlier this month. Starting today, those interested are able to purchase the new Galaxy A16 5G directly [] The post Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Now Available In Malaysia; Priced At RM899 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

vivo has introduced a new smartphone in India called the Y18t, which is the fourth member of the Y18 lineup. It is essentially the same phone as the vanilla model, but with a much less capable processor along with a lack of a fingerprint scanner, adding up to a lower price tag. The Y18t sports [] The post vivo Y18t Now Official With Unisoc T612, 15W Charging appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

WhatsApp has dropped a new feature across all versions of its popular messaging platform: Message Draft. Essentially, this enables the app to save your incomplete messages in different chats, allowing you to return back to it another time for completing or editing before finally sending it over. How it works is exactly how youd expect [] The post WhatsApp Finally Adds The Ability To Save Incomplete Messages As Draft appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Several users on social media are reporting that their TikTok accounts are being hacked into. More than that, these users claim that the bad actors are making several expensive purchases using connected payment methods, including Touch n Go eWallet and Atome. According to X user Arisha Rozaidee, after accessing her account, the hacker paid for [] The post Malaysian TikTok Users Are Reportedly Getting Hacked; Fraudulent Charges Made To TnG eWallet appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Following Singapores implementation, Malaysia has been pilot testing three apps for our own QR code-based immigration clearance system. Originally scheduled to end by 30 September, the trial has since been extended to 30 November instead. With the deadline approaching, the Home Ministry (KDN) has said that one of these proof-of-concept (POC) apps has been selected, [] The post Home Ministry To Announce Finalised Singapore QR Immigration App Soon appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

TNG Digital has announced a significant upgrade to the GO+ feature thats under the GOfinance hub within TnG eWallet. The company has now raised the saving limit from RM9,500 to RM20,000, allowing users to maximise their daily returns on their GO+ balance, thus adding flexibility and expanded opportunities for financial growth.?? New and existing GO+ [] The post TnG eWallets GO+ Investment Feature Gets Higher Savings Limit of RM20,000 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Earlier in the week, we saw the Google Gemini standalone app, which gave direct access to Gemini Live, making an appearance in the Apple App Store in the Philippines. It didnt take long before the app was also made available in Malaysia, as we were able to download and make use of the app as [] The post Google Gemini For iOS Now Available In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

The Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) is set to return for its 10th edition at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from 5 to 11 December 2024. Organised by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), the events theme this time around is ???Beyond Mobility???, which aims to highlight the latest advancements in automotive [] The post KLIMS 2024 To Take Place At MITEC KL From 5 To 11 December 2024 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Last week, vivo teased that it would be launching its X200 series of phone in Malaysia, but stopped short of providing an exact date. Today, on its official Facebook page, the brand has announced that the phones will be launching on 19 November. Beyond that, the post did not mention which models will be making [] The post vivo X200 Series To Launch In Malaysia On 19 November appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

Following Netflixs announcement today that it will be increasing subscription prices in Malaysia across all tiers, Unifi has confirmed that its bundle users will also be affected. Fortunately, TV Pack offerings wont be increasing in price, but add-on upgrades for the streaming service will cost more starting 21 November 2024. Firstly, customers of the Ultimate [] The post Unifi: Netflix Price Changes To Go Into Effect Starting 21 November appeared first on Lowyat.NET .