Honda Malaysia has officially opened pre-orders for the Honda City 2026 facelift. Previously launched in India and Thailand, it is the 2nd facelift for the 5th generation Honda City sedan and builds on its core practical strengths while introducing updated styling and enhanced safety features. Whats new on the outside? One of the main changes []

If you're expecting to use a lot of mobile data over the Merdeka and Malaysia Day period, CelcomDigi is offering a massive 1,631GB high-speed internet pass for just RM6.90. Called the 1631GB National Day Internet Pass, the add-on provides 1,631GB of data that can be used on both 5G and 4G networks in Malaysia. Despite []

Xiaomi Malaysia has officially opened pre-orders for the Redmi Note 17 Series in Malaysia, bringing four new phones to its popular mid-range line-up. For the first time, the series introduces a top-tier Pro Max model with huge upgrades to battery life and water protection. Here is a quick and simple look at the key specs []

Melaka is looking to improve mobile connectivity across the state by upgrading more of its telecommunications towers to fibre backhaul. Melaka ICT Holdings (MICTH) has appointed Maxis as its Strategic Infrastructure Partner to fibre MICTH-owned telecommunications towers. According to Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf Yusoh, the initiative involves around RM30 million in []

Charge+ is having another EV charging promotion for Merdeka, and this time you can get 30% extra charging credits when you reload your Charge+ wallet. The Charge+ Merdeka Promo is available for one day only on 31 August 2026. To qualify, you'll need to reload a minimum of RM100 into your Charge+ wallet. This means []

If you're driving your EV to Penang, Gentari is now offering a 15% discount on EV charging at selected locations across the state for the next three months. The "Penang Lagi!" campaign runs from 28 August to 30 November 2026 and is open to all registered Gentari Go users. The discount is available at 21 []

ChargEV is offering a 31% discount on EV charging at selected locations nationwide in conjunction with Malaysias 69th Merdeka celebration. The promotion runs for three days from 29 to 31 August 2026 and is available at 31 participating ChargEV locations across Malaysia. The participating sites cover the Klang Valley as well as several locations in []

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to USD 18 billion (~RM72.48 billion) over the next decade and implement strict usage controls for teenagers on Facebook and Instagram, according to Reuters. The landmark agreement resolves legal claims brought by nearly all US states alleging that the tech giant intentionally designed its social media platforms to []

Samsung has officially introduced the Galaxy S26 FE in Malaysia, its more affordable option in the Galaxy S26 series. As you would expect from a Fan Edition device, it aims to bring some of Samsung's latest flagship features at a lower price point. For this generation, the Galaxy S26 FE gets the newer Exynos 2500 []

Sime Motors has introduced the new Gemilang Blue colourway for the BYD Atto 3 2026, just in time for the Merdeka weekend. Offerred exclusively for the Premium variant, its the 5th colour option for the electric SUV after Atlantis Grey, Cosmos Black, Harbour Grey, and Ski White, which were already available since it was launched []

If youre a fan of handheld gaming PCs, Asus gaming sub-brand, Republic of Gamers (ROG), has some good news for you. They have officially teased that both the ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld and the ROG Xreal R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses will be making their way to Malaysia soon. Built to celebrate 20 []

A Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted across Penang, Melaka, and Klang Valley for the past few days. You might wonder: Is the Cybertruck finally on sale in Malaysia? Did JPJ allow Tesla to sell the Cybertruck in Malaysia? While the Cybertruck did come to Malaysia before in 2024, it was here as Tesla's technology showcase []

If you're waiting for Apple's new foldable smartphone and its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series, we now have a date. Apple has just confirmed that its next keynote event is happening on 10th September at 1am Malaysian Time. They have dropped its event teaser that shows a glowing Apple along with the theme "Surprise and []

Samsung Malaysia is raising the prices of selected Galaxy A37 5G and Galaxy A57 5G variants in Malaysia, with the new recommended retail prices taking effect from 7 September 2026. The latest revision comes just over a month after Samsung Malaysia increased the prices of the Galaxy A07 and Galaxy A17. Similar to the previous []

TNG Digital is continuing to expand its digital financial ecosystem under its GoFinance hub. The platform already lets users manage everyday payments, investments, insurance, and even receive salary disbursements directly through its verified setup. To broaden its financing offerings, TNG Digital has now expanded its CashLoan feature by partnering with GXBank to introduce FlexiCredit. The []

Besides the new Mac Mini and Mac Studio, Apple has also introduced its new Polishing Cloth for 2026. This is the first "update" since the first Polishing Cloth was introduced back in 2021. In case you didn't know, this official Apple branded accessory is designed to clean any Apple Display ranging from your Apple Watch, []

Besides the new Mac Mini powered by the new M6 chip, Apple has also introduced its updated Mac Studio for 2026. It is now powered by the M5 Max and M5 Ultra, which Apple describes as their most powerful chip yet. While the Mac Studio retains the same compact desktop design, the biggest upgrades are []

Sony has officially updated its mid-range phone lineup with the Sony Xperia 10 VIII, which is now listed on Sony Malaysias official website. Sitting right under the flagship Xperia 1 VIII, this phone replaces last year's Xperia 10 VII. Based on official product details, the phone retains the lightweight design and notchless display Sony is []

Ahead of the new iPhone 18 Pro announcement, Apple has announced its updated Mac Mini for 2026. While it retains the same compact 5-inch by 5-inch desktop form factor, the new Mac Mini gets significant performance upgrade with the new M6 and M5 Pro chips. However, the starting price has gone up significantly due to []

Xiaomi Malaysia is getting ready to launch its affordable flagship smartphones, the Poco F9 series. Built around the theme "UltraPower Unbound", the launch will feature two models: the Poco F9 Pro and the higher-tier Poco F9 Ultra. The official local launch stream is happening on 1 September 2026 at 8:00 PM. Xiaomi has also revealed []

Grab Malaysia officially dropped its Women Only Rides Beta feature back in March 2026, strictly meant for female passengers travelling solo or in groups, though women travelling with young boys aged 12 and below are also allowed. Having submitted our Grab profile for verification previously, our account is now confirmed, so we put the system []

MG Malaysia is offering an RM11,000 discount for the MGS5 EV CKD LUX variant in conjunction with this years Merdeka season. Through this deal, the top-of- the-line MGS5 EV CKD variant is significantly more affordable than before. With the new offer, the price of the MGS5 EV CKD LUX is reduced from RM116,900 to RM105,900. This []

Malaysias sports technology sector has achieved a significant milestone as Reveal Lens, a homegrown AI-powered Instant Review System (IRS) for badminton made its official international debut at the Antica Singapore International Challenge 2026. Developed by local sports tech firm Revealtek Sdn Bhd, the technology was deployed throughout the six-day tournament held from 18 to 23 []

For the third time, Malaysias largest motorcycle distributor,Mforce, has extended its electric motorcycle rebate program, theMforce.Casonce again. The original deadline was set for 30 June, but it was then extended to the middle and end of July before the date was shifted once again to 31 October 2026. For those who are not familiar with []

HONOR Malaysia has officially expanded its Android tablet lineup with the nationwide release of the Honor Pad 20 series. The new lineup consists of two models: the standard Honor Pad 20 and the higher-end Honor Pad 20 Pro. Both models feature large 12.1-inch 3K displays, massive 10,100mAh batteries, and PC-style software tools designed to streamline []

AirAsia has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying during Malaysias 69th National Day period. Temporary airspace closures surrounding Putrajaya will affect flight operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, alongside expected heavy congestion at security and immigration checkpoints throughout the long holiday weekend. Airspace Closure Schedule The Kuala Lumpur Terminal Control Area will experience temporary []

CelcomDigi has enhanced its network safeguards against scam calls by introducing a voice firewall that detects and flags suspicious calls in real time before customers answer them. The initiative provides an additional layer of security for over 20 million subscribers nationwide. The voice firewall technology is fully embedded into CelcomDigi's core network to provide visibility []

Jaecoo J5 EV will be launched in Malaysia on 2 September. This was confirmed through a teaser video on Omoda Jaecoo Malaysias social media pages. The J5 EV is Omoda Jaecoos first fully electric offering for Malaysia. Like previous EVs that Chery Group have released in Malaysia, such as Omoda E5, iCaur 03, and iCaur []

China is accelerating its efforts to remove foreign software from government systems. The Chinese Ministry of State Security has instructed several state affiliated entities to uninstall Microsoft Windows from their desktop computers. This directive moves the retirement timeline for the software forward, pulling the plug months earlier than originally planned. A customised operating system built []

Samsung Malaysia and Hoka have teamed up to launch the "Move Together with Malaysia" step challenge in conjunction with the upcoming Merdeka season. The initiative encourages Malaysians to stay active by accumulating steps over a 22-day period. Officially kicking off in two days on 26 August 2026, the challenge tasks participants with hitting a cumulative []

Did you know that Google Gmail has a built-in subscription manager that lets you view and clean up active email subscriptions from a single page? This eliminates the need to hunt for hidden unsubscribe links at the bottom of individual marketing emails. How to access Gmail's hidden subscription manager The fastest way to view your []

Sony is expected to announce the Xperia 10 VIII (Mark 8) in the next couple of days and this is the brand's mid-range offering that slots below the Xperia 1 VIII. Ahead of the official announcement, the Xperia 10 VIII's design has been leaked by Android Headlines and it looks quite similar to its current []

Xiaomi isn't the only brand launching a mid-range smartphone with a power bank sized battery. Vivo Malaysia is set to launch the Vivo V80 Lite 5G in Malaysia which also comes with a massive 10,000mAh battery. According to Vivo, this is its largest smartphone battery yet powered by fourth-generation silicon anode technology and Magic Cube []

Porsche Cayenne Electric is now officially available in Malaysia. The SUV is the 3rd fully electric offering that Porsche has launched in Malaysia after Taycan and Macan. Joining the previous petrol and E-Hybrid (PHEV) models, the rollout of Cayenne Electric has also made the Cayenne family complete. While the ICE-based Cayenne as well as Cayenne []

SPX Express has just become the latest delivery company to add electric vehicles into their fleet. For the initial batch, the company has gone with 10 units of the classic and proven DFSK EC35 electric van, which were sourced from Sunway Groups subsidiary, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Malaysia. Truth be told, SPX Express EV journey is []

MG Malaysia has expanded the locally assembled (CKD) MGS5 EV lineup in Malaysia with the addition of the COM variant. Produced in EPMB's Melaka plant, the MGS5 EV CKD was previously only available as the LUX variant. MGS5 EV CKD COM Malaysia Pricing, Launch Offer As the new base model for the lineup, the new []

If you are looking for an affordable daily driver with large battery, Realme Malaysia has a new option on the market. The brand is expanding its C-series lineup in Malaysia with the upcoming release of the Realme C100x The main highlight of the phone is its high-capacity battery, aimed at users needing multi-day endurance. Beyond []

If you're heading to Sepang International Circuit, there's now a DC fast charger available near the track. JomCharge has just turned on a 120kW DC Charger located at Sepang Driving Experience Centre. Whether you're heading to Sepang for an event or track day, this would be a good spot to top up your EV. For []

Kelas Sekejap, an AI-native learning platform co-founded by Khairy Jamaluddin, Shahril Hamdan, and Isaac Tan, has announced an expansion of its ecosystem. Initially launched in January 2026 as a conversational English-learning app, the platform has amassed over 15,000 registered users and facilitates over 6,000 active conversations through its AI tutor. The app provides a judgment- free []

Google is now offering free 12-month Google AI Plus for university students ahead of the back-to-school season. Valued at RM287.88 in total savings (RM23.99/month), the plan provides features designed to assist students with course research, file management, and exam preparation. This promotional offer is applicable to eligible students in over 140 countries including Malaysia. Besides []