U Mobile says it is the first telco in Malaysia to deploy full-scale, network- level scam protection across its entire mobile network. Since going live at full scale in February 2025, it has blocked more than 265 million scam calls and fraudulent SMS as of December 2025. The scam protection is powered by Cellusys advanced firewall []

Maxis has updated that services have been fully restored for affected customers following a telco tower fire at Kampung Kelebor in Kuala Kangsar, Perak. As highlighted by MCMC earlier, the fire occurred on 27th December 2025 at around 6:50pm, and it disrupted services for CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi Mobile customers. In a media statement issued []

Besides the Honor Win, Honor will soon introduce an affordable smartphone that boasts extra long battery life. Coming up next is the Honor Power 2 which comes with a massive 10,080mAh battery. Not only this smartphone kills battery anxiety, it also doubles up as a powerbank as it does fast reverse charging via its USB-C []

Besides the tax holiday for fully imported (CBU) EVs, the road tax waiver for EVs is also set to end on 31st December 2025. However, if your EV's road tax is expiring in January or February next year, you can still enjoy RM0 road tax but you have to act fast. Several EV owners (us []

In the final days of 2025, Honor has announced the Win and Win RT (yes, that's the name) and this might just be the ultimate "flagship killer" smartphone. Positioned as gaming-centric smartphones, the Honor Win series boasts ultimate performance, improve cooling and a massive 10,000mAh battery. What's more impressive is that these devices are still []

[ UPDATE 23:54 28 December 2025 ] MCMC has updated that Unifi Mobile was affected by the mobile tower fire, not U Mobile. === Telco services surrounding Kuala Kangsar, Perak were disrupted following a fire involving a communication tower this evening. According to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the fire incident occurred on []

In the final days of 2025, TNB Electron isnt slowing down with its EV charging deployment. The Charge Point Operator has turned on another DC charging station in the Northern Region located at a TNB premise. Capable of DC charging up to 240kW, this is currently the fastest EV charger in Jitra, Kedah. As part []

Preliminary findings from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (BOMBA) revealed that the two parked electric vehicles (EVs) involved in a recent fire in Petaling Jaya were not charging during the incident. The findings were revealed by BOMBA director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad in a report published by The Star. The latest update []

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We have heard it many times before. Using fancy number plates for vehicles is against the law and as it can affect law enforcement and barrier-less MLFF tolling implementation. To address the non-standardised number plate problem once and for all, the government introduced JPJePlate, which has been made mandatory for all zero emissions vehicles including []

BYD Cars Malaysia is offering its EV owners free charging on 1st January 2026 at selected branches in Malaysia. According to their Facebook page, BYD is providing free charging as a token of gratitude for the support given and for making them the number 1 EV brand in Malaysia. The free charging is given exclusively []

On Christmas Day, Xiaomi officially unveiled the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, its ultimate photography-centric smartphone developed closely with Leica. The smartphone maker is taking its partnership with Leica to the next level with improved mobile imaging system which includes a 200MP telephoto camera with continuous optimal zoom. It is also the first with Leica Apochromatic (APO) []

Good news for those who need to charge their EV while travelling southbound between Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur. ChargEV has upgraded their DC Charger at Tapah R&R; Southbound from 47kW to 180kW. With the power upgrade, EV owners can now charge quicker and this will improve turnaround at the location. This comes after a similar []

TNB Electron isn't slowing down with its EV charger deployment. The Charge Point Operator is turning on another new EV charging station located within TNB's premises and the new location is in Ipoh. Similar to other locations, they have deployed a DC Charging location with multiple nozzles capable of up to 240kW. As expected, users []

Grab Malaysia has expanded its Grab EV service at KLIA Terminal 1 by adding Leapmotor C10 into the mix. Prior to this, the service only utilised BYD M6. We caught wind of the new development after we received a photo from an anonymous source that showed a C10 with Grab EV decals on its doors []

Almost two months after it was officially launched to the market, the first batch of deliveries for Proton e.MAS 5 is finally happening. This is based on social media postings by various Proton e.MAS dealerships and sales advisors. While the e.MAS 5 is already earmarked for local assembly at Protons EV plant in Tanjung Malim, []

One of the biggest advantages of owning an electric vehicle is the ability to charge at home. Its convenient, predictable, and fits seamlessly into daily life. As EV adoption grows in Malaysia, this expectation of convenience is increasingly carrying over into how EV owners plan their travels as well. Todays EV drivers are more confident []

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Gentari has deployed a new EV fast charging location along LPT2 highway heading towards Kuala Terengganu. The chargers are located at Ajil R&R; Eastbound (North), which is about 24km away from Kuala Terengganu Toll Plaza or 73km away from Paka R&R.; Similar to Gentari's previous deployment at Ajil R&R; Westbound, the new EV charging site []

To help you save money for your upcoming EV road trip, TNB Electron has announced a special promo where you can enjoy cheap DC charging for only RM1 per kWh at selected chargers. The cheap charging promo is running for a month and it is applicable at 4 EV charging locations in Terengganu, Johor Bharu []

There are now more high-powered DC Chargers in Kota Bharu, with the latest EV Charger deployment by TNB Electron. As we've seen lately, TNB Electron continues to deploy 240kW DC chargers within TNB's own premises. Their latest EV charging location is at the Yard TNB Lundang, in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. In the usual tradition, EV []

CelcomDigi has introduced PhoneFIX, a smartphone repair subscription plan that starts from RM3 per month. The plan protects your device at an affordable monthly fee so that you don't have to worry about expensive repair bills. The PhoneFIX subscription plan is introduced in partnership from Swap Asia and it is now available for both CelcomDigi []

This post is brought to you by Samsung. With Christmas around the corner, the Klang Valley is slowly getting dressed up trees, lights, and giant ornaments are popping up in almost every mall. Its the perfect excuse to head out and take some photos, and for this trip, we brought along the Galaxy S25 []

This post is brought to you by Samsung. So, you got yourself a brand-new Samsung Galaxy S25 Series smartphone because you heard it has great cameras. But with the sheer number of features they offer, chances are you've only scratched the surface of what it can really do. Don't worry, as we've compiled a list []

TQ Wuling Bingo was launched in Malaysia earlier this month, which marks the official arrival of SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) into our market. The brand TQ Wuling itself was established through a collaboration between Tan Chong Motor (TCM) and SGMW, which began a few years ago in Vietnam. Regardless of whether it is EV or ICE, maintenance []

Realme has officially launched the Realme C85 5G and C85 4G in Malaysia. Previously only available via telcos such as Maxis and UMobile, you can now purchase the smartphone via Realme's stores, both physical and online. More details after the jump. Realme C85 series pricing and availability in Malaysia The 5G variant of the Realme []

JomCharge x DBKL have turned on another street-level EV charger and the latest deployment is around Jalan Telawi area in Bangsar. Located near banks and F&B; outlets, this is a convenient spot to top up your EV while grabbing a coffee and running errands. As part of its opening promo, JomCharge is offering 50% off []

Samsung has just unveiled the Exynos 2600, its latest flagship mobile chipset. Essentially a competitor to the likes of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and MediaTek Dimensity 9500, the Exynos 2600 is also the world's first mobile chipset built on a 2nm process. 10-core design with 39% performance boost, industry-first HPB heat management []

Zeekr Malaysia has achieved a new milestone with the delivery of 2,000 EVs since its launch in December 2024. The 2,000th owner is iconic singer Dato Sri Siti Nurhaliza, who has taken delivery of her very own Zeekr 7X. Zeekr is a premium sub-brand under Geely and they currently offer 3 fully electric models in []

Gentari x SEB have successfully deployed its fifth EV charging station in Sarawak which enhances the EV fast charging network in the state. There's now a covered DC charger in Sibu Town Square Phase 2, which is surrounded by commercial shop lots. This is currently the fastest DC charger in town and it complements the []

The new Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (ATAP) is on track for launch on 1 January 2026. This is based on the latest announcement by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA). PETRA reveals the changes within Solar ATAP vs. NEM 3.0 Interestingly, todays announcement by PETRA did include several top-level pieces of []

JomCharge x DBKL continue to turn on more street level EV chargers and the latest deployment is at Sri Hartamas. Deployed in front of Burger King Sri Hartamas, this is the 9th #JomChargediKL location and their third EV charging location around the Sri Hartamas area. There are now a total of 10 EV charging bays []

Perodua QV-E can now be obtained in more Perodua showrooms throughout Peninsular Malaysia. When the EV was launched earlier this month, its availability was limited to just 9 locations. Here is the updated list of Perodua QV-E Authorised Outlets Starting from today, the Perodua QV-E can be obtained in 34 selected showrooms. Similar to the []

Gentari continues to expand its EV charging network in Seremban, following the deployment of two 180kW DC Chargers at Careplus Mall. If you need to fast charge your EV in Seremban 2, they have deployed a DC Charger at Petronas Seremban 2 that's capable of pushing up to 200kW. For this location, Gentari has deployed []

The Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) has shared a recent fire incident involving two electric vehicles (EV) which has damaged a portion of the home. According to the Facebook post by BOMBA Damansara, the fire involved two EVs parked in a car porch and the flames have spread into the interior of the house, damaging []

Taiping has gotten a new high-powered DC charger with the latest deployment by TNB Electron. The Charge Point Operator (CPO) has just turned on a 240kW DC Charger at a TNB location and it is currently the fastest EV charger in the town. As usual, TNB Electron is offering complimentary charging during its testing period []

TQ Wuling Bingo EV is now officially available in Malaysia, seven months after it was first announced for our market. The new compact electric hatchback is essentially the second true sub-RM100k EV in Malaysia after its close rival, the Proton e.MAS 5. The launch of Bingo also marked TQ Wuling's entry into the EV and []

Before the year is out, Perodua has launched the Traz which is described as Perodua's most user-friendly vehicle to date. According to the national carmaker, the urban SUV is made with Malaysian drivers' preference and needs in mind, and it carries a starting price of RM76,100. The Perodua Traz is a B-segment 5-seater SUV that's []

JomCharge has launched JomCharge Night Saver, which is described as Malaysia's first EV off-peak EV charging programme designed to help EV users save money on DC charging. There's no promo code required and you can enjoy the savings on the JomCharge app. The Night Saver programme will officially commence on 20th December 2025 and it []

More than 3 years after Apple Pay made its way to Malaysia, Hong Leong Bank (HLB) and Hong Leong Islamic Bank (HLIB) have finally supported the feature. It is the 7th financial institution to support Apple Pay after AmBank, Maybank, Standard Chartered, HSBC, RHB, and Wise. According to the FAQ on the HLBs official website, []