Zeekr has unveiled the new limited edition Zeekr 7X Black Nova in Malaysia, just as the brand celebrates its latest milestone of delivering over 5,000 units of Zeekr EVs in our market. With only 200 units available nationwide, the 7X Black Nova is essentially a 7X AWD Performance with a blacked-out colourway. Specifically, the blacked-out []

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Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia (OJMY) has opened the order books for the Omoda C7 PHEV ahead of its expected Malaysian release in Q4 this year. The new model is set to become OJMYs 3rd PHEV offering after J7 PHEV and C9 PHEV. OJMY has also revealed that the estimated price tag for the C7 PHEV is []

EV Connection, the Charge Point Operator behind JomCharge has introduced JomChargeX, a new EV charging brand that promises ultra-fast DC charging speed ranging from 200kW to as high as 1,200kW. According to the CPO, its fastest JomChargeX charger can charge a compatible 1,000V EV from 20% to 70% in as little as five minutes. As []

Ant Internationals embedded finance unit, Bettr, has partnered with Islamic lifestyle app Muslim Pro to launch a digital Umrah financing solution in Malaysia. Integrated directly into the app, the feature enables eligible Malaysians going for Hajj and Umrah to split the cost of their pilgrimage into monthly instalments ranging between 12 and 24 months. How []

Malaysia recorded6,937 EV registrations in July 2026, according to the latest vehicle registration data from JPJ. This represents a massive148.5% increase year-on-yearfrom 2,792 EVs registered in July 2025. EVs accounted for8.67% of Malaysias 80,030 total vehicle registrationsfor the month. For the first seven months of 2026, Malaysia recorded38,675 EV registrations. This represents a growth of94.0%from []

Puspakom has introducedMalaysias first AI-assisted undercarriage inspection technology, which helps to cut down time required to inspect the undercarriage of a commercial vehicle by nearly 90%. Instead of taking around 10 minutes, the AI-assisted inspection can now be completed in about one minute. The technology was showcased at the launch of Jelajah Malaysia Digital 2026. []

Alongside the Redmi 17 series, Xiaomi Malaysia has also introduced the Redmi A7. This is the brand's latest entry-level 4G smartphone which will be available in Malaysia from September. Priced below RM500, the Redmi A7 features a large 6.88-inch 120Hz display, a Unisoc T7250 processor and a 5,200mAh battery. Redmi A7 Malaysia Pricing and Availability []

EVPower is set to deploy a large-scale EV charging hub in Melaka with megawatt (MW) capacity. The upcoming charging hub at Vitria in Kota Laksamana, will offer a total of 27 dedicated EV charging bays with a total planned charging capacity of up to 1.28MW. The charge point operator (CPO) has formalised its collaboration with []

Xiaomi Malaysia has officially launched its new Redmi 17 series. Both the Redmi 17 and Redmi 17 5G are sub-RM1,000 budget smartphones packing a large 7,500mAh battery, a 120Hz 6.9-inch HD 720p display and a 50MP main camera. While the two phones look similar and share several key features, the main difference is connectivity and []

Malaysia could be getting its second official Apple Store very soon and early indications suggest that it will be in Putrajaya. Apple has posted a fresh batch of Apple Retail job vacancies on its careers website, with 22 job openings located in Putrajaya. This is a strong indication that Apple is getting ready to establish []

You most probably use Google Maps by typing your destination or a landmark into the search bar. However, the new Ask Maps feature may completely change how you use Google Maps from now on. Originally launched in March, Google announced that it has begun expanding the availability of Ask Maps to over 150 countries and []

Tesla Malaysia continues to deploy more EV chargers and the latest Supercharger location is in Penang. This is the third Supercharger location in Penang and it is still exclusive to Tesla vehicles only. Located in the basement carpark, the covered location is great for Tesla owners to top up while visiting the mall. Tesla V4 []

Huawei has officially been announced as an event partner for the inaugural GSMA M360 ASEAN 2026. The regional tech and telecommunications gathering is scheduled to take place in Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur on the 9th and 10th of September 2026. Formalising the partnership The partnership was confirmed during a document exchange ceremony between GSMA Head []

U Mobile has officially launched its Enterprise Innovation Platform (EIP) Hub, a dedicated collaborative facility aimed at accelerating the adoption of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and artificial intelligence among local businesses. Officiated by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, the launch marks a major milestone for Malaysia's newest 5G network provider as it builds a comprehensive digital foundation for []

If you're travelling up north with an EV, DC Handal has turned on a new EV charging site in Changlun, Kedah. With a total of 4x DC Charge points, this is a strategic location for those travelling with an EV in or out from Thailand via the Bukit Kayu Hitam check point. Located at the []

Energizer Malaysia has introduced the Ultimate Child Shield, a new line of coin lithium batteries specifically engineered to prevent internal burns if accidentally swallowed. The new batteries are offered in sizes 2032, 2025, and 2016, which are the standard sizes used to power everyday household devices such as car key fobs, remote controls, AirTags, and []

Honor Malaysia has announced the local availability of the Honor Watch 6. The new smartwatch focuses on ultra-long battery endurance and comprehensive sports tracking, operating without the need for third-party subscription applications. Honor Watch 6 Malaysia pricing and availability The Honor Watch 6 is available in two variants in Malaysia. The Shadow Black option comes []

The guardian of Nissan brands in Malaysia, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), has recently provided two units of Nissan Kicks e-Power for evaluation by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). They will be used to assess the subcompact hybrid SUVs capability in terms of performance, practicality, and adaptability through real-world frontline operations. The Proof of Concept []

DC Handal has deployed a new high-powered DC charger in Ipoh and it is currently their most powerful site in the city. The latest EV charging location is at Symphony Suites Hotel, Ipoh where there's a covered 240kW DC Charger with two bays. This makes it an ideal spot to top up your EV especially []

Infinix is expanding its physical retail footprint in Malaysia with a new brand store at 1 Utama Shopping Centre. The grand opening is set to take place this Sunday, 9 August 2026, giving consumers a dedicated space to get hands-on experience with the brand's smartphones, gaming devices, tablets and AIoT products. Grand opening promotions To []

Following earlier teasers, CMF by Nothing has officially launched the CMF Clip Pro, marking the budget-focused brands first entry into the open-wearable stereo (OWS) category. As highlighted in our previous article, the CMF Clip Pro moves away from traditional in-ear silicone tips and over-ear hooks in favour of an open-ear cuff clip design. Introducing Clip []

The 2nd generation BMW iX3 is now officially in Malaysia, marking the beginning of the Neue Klasse EV era in our market. Only one variant of the EV is available in Malaysia at the moment which is the 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro. The M Sport Pro package brings numerous aesthetic upgrades []

MBSB Bank customers can now add their Visa Debit Card-i toSamsung WalletandGoogle Pay, allowing them to make contactless payments on their Android smartphones instead of a physical card. MBSB Bank customers can use Samsung Wallet and Google Pay at participating Visa merchants both in Malaysia and overseas. For Apple users, MBSB Bank confirmed thatApple Pay []

Almost 4 years after the feature arrived in Malaysia, Apple Pay is now finally available for Alliance Bank customers. However, only the banks Visa credit card holders, including the Visa virtual credit card, have access to the new feature. Which Alliance Bank cards support Apple Pay? Alliance Bank currently has 6 Visa credit cards under []

If you need to charge your EV while travelling between Kuala Lumpur and Penang, there's a new EV charging spot which is just a few minutes away from the North South Expressway. JomCharge has just turned on a 180kW DC Charger located at McDonald's Meru Raya in Ipoh. This is a nice spot to top []

Travellers who are using KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 can now expect new additions to their e-hailing experience. This is due to several new features that have been deployed at the e-hailing pickup area at Level 1 of the airports Main Terminal Building, according to Malaysia Airports. Among them includes Passenger Information Display System []

Sony has launched its latest flagship smartphone in Malaysia, theSony Xperia 1 Mark VIII. It introduces a significantly different exterior design while retaining several features that have become increasingly rare among premium smartphones. Sony calls this its newORE design, which draws inspiration from raw gemstones and natural textures. At the back, the phone now features []

The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) has yet to receive any official information regarding BYDs assembly plant in Tanjung Malim. This was revealed by its minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, in a response to a question by Senator Tan Sri Dato Low Kian Chuan during a Dewan Negara session earlier today. According []

Malaysia's EV charging network needs to grow faster. There's no argument about that as EV registrations continue to double year over year. However, the government's proposal to impose a levy on every EV sold to fund public charging infrastructure is honestly the wrong solution to the wrong problem. Speaking in the Dewan Negara, Investment, Trade []

If you're heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah, Tune Talk is now offering complimentary e-Roaming on selected prepaid plans. The feature allows subscribers to use their existing data allocation overseas without purchasing a separate roaming pass or travel eSIM. The telco says eligible subscribers will automatically connect to a supported roaming partner upon []

Artificial intelligence is helping businesses become more productive, but there's a new challenge. It is also making cyberattacks faster and harder to detect. According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, organisations across Asia Pacific are facing a growing "visibility gap", where attackers are able to infiltrate systems and remain undetected for extended periods of time. Kaspersky's Managing []

If youve been rocking SoyaCincau gear over the years, you know the drill. From event pop-ups to scattered order links, our merchandise has always been around, but it just never really had a proper place to call its own. Well, the makeshift era is officially over. Were hyped to announce the launch of our brand-new []

CMF, Nothings budget-friendly sub-brand, has officially announced the launch date for its next audio product. Moving away from traditional in-ear designs, the upcoming CMF Clip Pro will be the brands first foray into open-wearable stereo (OWS) earbuds. The official unveiling is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Tuesday, 4 August 2026 at 21:00 MYT. -- CMF []

Proton e.MAS 5 is now officially available in Nepal, which is the EVs 2nd international market after Singapore. The electric hatchback is also the 2nd Proton e.MAS model in Nepal after the e.MAS 7, which was launched there in March 2025. Over in Nepal, Proton e.MAS vehicles are being distributed by Protons authorised distributor, Jagdamba []

Perodua has implemented a price cut on its most affordable model, the Perodua Axia. Effective immediately, the 2nd generation Perodua Axia, which was originally introduced in February 2023, can now be obtained with a starting price of RM33,900. New Perodua Axia Pricing So, how much savings are we talking about with the new pricing for []

Hisense has launched its latest laser display lineup in Malaysia, comprising the Hisense XR10, Hisense PX4PRO, and Hisense L9Q. All three models in the new lineup deliver 4K UHD resolution (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) powered by Texas Instruments' 0.47-inch DLP chip technology. The launch event also marked the debut of the industrys first 120-inch laser []

After dropping clear promo images of the Galaxy Fold 8 lineup ahead of launch, Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) is back with more juicy details of Google's upcoming smartphones. The Google Pixel 11 series which includes the Pixel 11 Pro Fold will be unveiled during the upcoming Made by Google 2026 event on 12th August and []

Malaysia may soon conduct trials of Starlink's Direct-to-Cell (D2C) satellite technology, which aims to extend mobile coverage to areas without existing telco towers. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil revealed that Starlink representatives have informed him of their intention to conduct a Direct-to- Cell trial in Malaysia. The technology is seen as a potential solution to mobile dead []

After running a one-month trial earlier this year, Gentari has officially made its 15% off-peak EV charging discount a permanent feature at selected DC charging locations across Malaysia starting 1st August 2026 until further notice. The initiative is aimed at encouraging EV owners to charge during quieter hours while helping them save on charging costs. []