After completing its 45,000km road test in Malaysia earlier this year, Dongfeng Box will finally be launched into our market this Friday, 22 November. You don???t have to wait long to experience the new compact EV yourself as Central Auto Distributors Berhad (CADB) will be hosting a public test drive event this weekend to celebrate []

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As announced earlier this year, TNG Digital is aims to have all Touch n Go eWallet (TNG eWallet) users complete their eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) verification by end of 2024. The move is aimed at enhancing security and fraud prevention among its eWallet users and to reduce incidences of mule accounts. If youre an []

Gaming phones might not be the most popular type of smartphone out there, but they do provide some extra value in delivering the best gaming experience possible for those passionate about smartphone games. Asus, one of the most renowned names in the gaming phone business has just unveiled its latest contenders in the space, the []

Yinson GreenTech (YGT) has imposed a pre-authorisation hold for EV charging payments made through the ChargEV mobile app. This move has already been on the cards for quite some time as we have seen similar implementation back in September although YGT said it was just a test at that time. The new pre-authorisation amount is []

Boost eWallet and UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) have launched BoostMyMoney. This is a Shariah-complaint unit trust product which aims to help Boost eWallet users save and and potentially earn higher returns. On top of that, BoostMyMoney users can earn more rewards for each ringgit saved with a minimum monthly average balance. According to Boost, the []

Vivo has just launched two of its latest flagships, the Vivo X200 and X200 Pro, here in Malaysia. The X200 Pro Mini which is also offered in other markets such as China is dropped for our market. Vivo X200 series Malaysia pricing and availability In Malaysia, both the Vivo X200 and the Vivo X200 Pro []

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The pricing for Dongfeng Box in Malaysia made its way online. Also known as Nammi 01 in China, the compact EV is set to be launched in Malaysia this Friday, 22 November by Dongfeng???s local partner, Central Auto Distributors Berhad (CADB). Dongfeng Box to be available with two trims in Malaysia Heres the on-the-road (OTR) []

The Realme GT 7 Pro has just made its launch in Malaysia as the nations first smartphone with Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Its offered with a single configuration with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Realme GT 7 Pro Malaysia pricing and availability To be made available starting tomorrow (19th November 2024), you []

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Switching from an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle to an electric vehicle (EV) can be a daunting decision to make. For many people, there are several factors to consider before making the jump to full electric. Range, cost of ownership, charging infrastructure, battery reliability, safety and resale value are some of the main concerns that []

Pahang state government officially kicked off its new EV charging infrastructure project, in collaboration with Volt Industries. With an investment of RM250 million, this project will involve the deployment of 50 charging stations across the state. Tentative locations of Volt EV Charging Stations in Pahang While in-depth details regarding the deployment have not yet been []

This post is brought to you by OPPO. In an era of relentless innovation in mobile technology, OPPO???s Find X series is set to return to Malaysia. After a two-year hiatus, OPPO is introducing the Find X8 series, positioned to meet the evolving demands of premium smartphone users and the increased emphasis on AI, durability, []

Vivo has announced that it will be launching the Vivo X200 series in Malaysia on the 19th of November, 2024, specifically at 4 PM. This will be taking place just slightly over a month after the Vivo X200, X200 Pro, and the X200 Pro Minis unveiling in China last month. The Vivo X200 and X200 []

Samsung has just launched its latest budget-oriented smartphone, the Galaxy A16 5G here in Malaysia. Essentially the successor to the Galaxy A15 5G, the Galaxy A16 5G now gains a larger display, along with longer software support. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Malaysia pricing and availability Offered in a single configuration only, you can purchase the []

Not too long after launching the RedMagic 9S Pro in Malaysia, the gaming brand under Nubia, has just announced its new RedMagic 10 Pro series powered by Qualcomms latest Snapdragon 8 Elite. Besides having a more powerful processor, the new gaming smartphone boasts a larger display, superior cooling with improved built-in cooling fan and a []

The Oppo Find X8 series will be launching globally on 21st November 2024 and Malaysia will be among the first few markets to get it. While most smartphone makers are releasing their new flagship smartphones powered by Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Elite, Oppo has instead chosen MediaTeks latest 3nm Dimensity 9400 chipset to power its flagship []

During the recent 2014 Kia EV Day APAC, the Korean carmaker unveiled four new electric vehicles for the region. This includes the Kia EV3, EV4 Concept, EV5 and the PV5 Concept which are set to arrive starting in 2025. While these EV models are priced between USD 35,000 and USD 50,000 (about RM157,000 ??? RM225,000), []

BYD Sealion 7 has officially made its way to Malaysia. The new electric SUV is BYD???s fifth fully electric release in our market after the Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, and M6. BYD Sealion 7 Malaysia pricing, colourways For Malaysia, the Sealion 7 can be obtained in two variants: Regardless of the variant that you prefer, []

Kia has unveiled its new electric vehicle lineup (EV) for Asia Pacific during its Kia EV Day APAC held in Taipei recently. They provided a glimpse of what???s coming to our region by showcasing four EV models the Kia EV3, Concept EV4, EV5 and the Concept PV5. The Kia EV day event marks Kia???s []

Netflix has just announced price hikes for its Mobile, Basic, Standard, and Premium plans by up to RM7.90/month more than before, which takes effect starting today, the 14th of November, 2024 at 10 AM. However, if your Netflix subscription is tied together with your Astro subscription, the effective dates for the new prices might be []

Netflix subscribers in Malaysia take note! The video streaming service has revealed a price hike and Netflix Premium subscribers would have to pay as much as RM7.90 extra for their monthly bill. The last price update was in February 2023 when Netflix reduced its monthly Basic plan pricing from RM35 to RM28. Netflixs new subscription []

EV Connection (EVC), the operator of JomCharge EV charging network has expanded its offerings by becoming an authorised JPJePlate installer. Currently, the installation can be done at its headquarters in Kelana Jaya. EVC JPJePlate fitment service has some extra twists There are several interesting twists that EVC has implemented to make its JPJePlate fitment experience []

TM has announced a new promo exclusive to Unifi Home Broadband users. As a token of appreciation, the broadband giant is offering free six months of Unifi Mobile postpaid for a limited-time. According to TM, theres no upfront payment and no monthly fees for the first six months. However, take note that this promo is []

Apple has introduced a new Share Item Location feature which allows you to share your AirTag location with third-party companies and airlines. The feature is now available as a Beta with iOS 18.2. AirTag is a nifty little accessory which has helped users including Malaysians locate their missing bags or even stolen vehicles. Although users []

For many individuals and businesses, Lalamove is the go-to service when they have to transport items both big and small. Now, the company has expand its offering in Malaysia by adding e-hailing service called Lalamove Ride. Lalamove Ride Malaysia pricing, availablity You can book the new Lalamove Ride service through the same Lalamove mobile app []

Teased earlier this year, the Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Combo has finally arrived in Malaysia. This is Samsungs flagship washer and dryer combo and it boasts intelligent and smart home features powered by AI. Not only its form factor saves space, it is also designed to help you save time and money with its power-efficient []

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is planning to increase its EV charging infrastructure to 200 charging points by the end of 2025. This was revealed through an editorial piece on Bernama. It was an interesting declaration by TNB which deploys EV chargers under the TNB Electron branding through its subsidiary, TNBX. This is quite an ambitious []

Just unveiled in China late last month, the Oppo Find X8 series is now available for pre-order here in Malaysia. The smartphones will be making their global launch on the 21st of November 2024 at 1 PM, with the launch event taking place in Bali, Indonesia. Interested in getting yourself an Oppo Find X8 or []

The government has no intention of blocking internet messaging services and social media platforms that fail to apply for licensing after the 1st of January 2025, according to Communications Ministry, Fahmi Fadzil. Just in case you missed it, internet messaging services and social media platforms that are operating with over 8 million users in Malaysia []

Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed that Rapid KLs My50 unlimited ride pass will soon be migrated from MyKad to other alternative payment methods. He said that new payment methods which are being planned by stakeholders include the use of Touch n Go (TNG) cards. The minister said the transition to new payment options is aimed []

The 11.11 online sale is finally here! If youre looking for special tech deals during the epic mega sale, youve come to the right place! We are running a 11.11 live blog where we list out the best deals we can find on smartphones, tablets, wearables, accessories and gadgets on both Lazada and Shopee. Similar []

According to the latest JPJ data published on Malaysias Open Data platform, a total of 1,569 electric vehicles (EV) were registered in the month of October 2024. This is equivalent to 2.09% of total vehicle registrations (75,044) in October. For the year to date (January to October 2024), a total of 17,403 EVs have been []

Following Tan Sri Vincent Tans statement defending U Mobiles award for Malaysias second 5G network, the orange telco has issued a press release highlighting that it is in the best position to roll out a new 5G network for the country. It also reiterated that the telco will be increasing its Malaysian ownership and is []

In the past week, U Mobile has been in the spotlight after it was picked to roll out Malaysias second 5G network by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Following public criticism of the selection, U Mobile Chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan has issued a statement on The Star which addresses several concerns including []

A Neta V had caught fire along a highway and it appears to have taken place in the early hours of this morning along PLUS highway. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported and the authorised distributor has issued a statement on the issue. UtusanTV had uploaded a video of the EV fire on TikTok showing []

To encourage more Malaysians to ditch their petrol and diesel vehicles for electric vehicles (EV), Tesla Malaysia has announced an EV Switcher Program with a RM10,000 uplift. With this limited-time promo, new Tesla Model 3 and Model Y customers can receive an additional RM10,000 off when they trade-in their private internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. []

Australia is proposing to implement a law that will ban children under the age of 16 from using social media. Said to be a world-leading initiative, the announcement was made by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday who will be taking the proposal to a virtual national cabinet meeting today. The Australian government plans to []

Setel, the petrol and EV charging payment app from Petronas, will soon introduce a 1% convenience fee for credit card reloads. According to its notification message, the 1% fee was introduced to enable Setel to continue offering the convenience and security users deserve. The 1% convenience fee will be imposed starting 5th December 2024 and []