The Xiaomi 17 series has officially made its global debut in conjunction with Mobile World Congress 2026 and the latest flagship phones are now available for pre-order in Malaysia. Similar to the previous years, the global markets including Malaysia are only getting the compact Xiaomi 17 and the top-of-the- line Xiaomi 17 Ultra Model. This means []

This post is brought to you by Xiaomi. Finding a smartphone that doesnt feel like a tablet in your pocket but still packs the power of one is a rare find. The upcoming Xiaomi 17 is designed for exactly that, giving you a compact 6.3-inch flagship experience that punches above its weight with a pro-level []

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has officially arrived, and it brings one of the most interesting mixes of genuine innovation. This includes impressive features like Privacy Display, Horizontal Lock, and agentic AI. However, the frustrating stagnation we've seen in the past few generations of Samsung flagships is still here. The main question we have in []

The candy bar Huawei Mate series smartphone is making a comeback on the global stage. Huawei Malaysia has confirmed that the Mate 80 Pro is coming soon. Malaysians can also secure their unit early with a RM100 deposit. The new flagship smartphone has recently made its global debut in Madrid, after its was launched in []

Maybank has partnered with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) through its EV charging arm TNB Electron, to launch their EV charging pilot at Maybank Academy in Bangi. Besides supporting Malaysia's sustainability goals, the initiative also builds on a broader collaboration in sustainable finance and energy transition initiatives which includes Maybank's support for TNB's Transition Finance Framework. []

In addition to the Galaxy S26, Samsung has also launched its latest true wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro, to rival the likes of the AirPods and Pixel Buds. Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 & Buds 4 Pro Malaysia: Pricing & promo details Let's first jump into the pricing details of the []

Stellantis Malaysia has introduced its new Leapmotor C10 PLUS (C10+) for our local market. This is their upgraded fully electric SUV which now offers a more powerful motor, larger battery, more range and faster DC charging. For a limited time, they are offering a launch rebate of RM9,000 along with extra subsidy for insurance. Leapmotor []

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might have brought the biggest change to Samsung's flagship series in recent years, primarily thanks to the new Privacy Display feature. But there's more to it than that. Here are the new features you need to know about. Privacy Display stops peeping toms from spying on your phone Ever felt []

Samsung's latest flagship Galaxy S26 series is now official. The Galaxy S26 Ultra might get the new Privacy Display and faster 60W wired charging. But with the non-Ultra Galaxy S26 and S26+, well, things are more, shall we say, familiar. Exynos 2600, larger battery, faster wireless charging Like the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and S26 and []

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is now official in Malaysia. Yes, Samsung is once again giving its latest flagships only minor design changes, which in this case include a Galaxy Z Fold 7-inspired camera island design. However, they do offer some interesting new features, including the Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy []

Shortly after the Chinese New Year holidays, Gentari and MBPP (Penang Island City Council) continue with their deployment of new street-level EV chargers on the island. This includes a new DC Charger at Jalan Sg Dua and two extra DC chargers along Jalan Perak. In total, there are now 7 Gentari x MBPP EV charging []

U Mobile has signed a three-year 5G wholesale contract with Telekom Malaysia (TM), paving the way for Unifi Mobile to gain access to U Mobiles 5G network. This also means Unifi Mobiles 5G services are expected to move from DNBs 5G network to U Mobiles 5G infrastructure once the transition process is completed. Under the []

Maxis says it has rolled out a new AI-powered network firewall designed to strengthen protection against scam calls and SMS. The system has been operational since January 2026 and screens both international voice and SMS traffic entering Malaysia. This means unwanted calls and messages will be blocked on the network before it reaches the customer. []

Huawei Malaysia has unveiled its latest fitness bands - the Band 11 and Band 11 Pro, ahead of the Raya holiday season. The Huawei Band 11 series offer brighter and larger displays, enhanced fitness and wellness tracking featu

Slightly over a year after the brand made its debut in our market, Dongfeng has finally expanded its EV offering in Malaysia by introducing the Dongfeng Vigo compact SUV and the Dongfeng 007 fastback sedan. Together with the Dongfeng Box hatchback that was launched here in 2024, the brands lineup in Malaysia is much more []

Looking for a portable 5G Advanced mobile WiFi (MiFi) on the go? Yes 5G has introduced its Yes Mobile WiFi offering which comes with free ZTE 5G Advanced pocket WiFi on a 24-month contract. With this pocketable solution, you can have your very own Yes 5G Advanced powered WiFi hotspot which can connect up to []

Gentari has released a statement to address the recent discounted Gentari Go EV charging service that has been offered by certain individuals on social media. The CPO said it did not authorise any 3rd party individuals or entities to provide such an offer. Based on our observations, the unauthorised discounted Gentari Go EV charging offer []

Want to convert almost any TV with an HDMI port into a Google TV? Xiaomi Malaysia has just released its second generation Xiaomi TV Stick 4K and it retains the same price as the first gen model released in 2022. Besides having a sleeker stick design, the new TV Stick 4K offers better performance with []

Sony has introduced the Sony WF-1000XM6 in Malaysia, its latest flagship truly wireless earbuds under the 1000X series. The new wireless earbuds claim to offer 25% reduction in noise compared to its previous model, alongside improved sound processing, call quality and connectivity. It also claims to offer Sony's best call quality made possible with its []

More than a year after it was first previewed at the KL International Mobility Show 2024, the GWM Wey G9 PHEV was finally released in Malaysia late last month. The new premium MPV received a rather positive reaction from the market, with over 800 bookings recorded within a week after its Malaysian launch event. The []

Google has officially announced its latest smartphone, the Pixel 10a. The new model joined other devices in the Pixel 10 series that were launched last year, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10. The Pixel 10a essentially completes the Pixel 10 family as its base model. []

Ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday, Gentari has upgraded its existing EV charging station near the Penchala tunnel. Gentari has turned on its 200kW Kempower DC Charging solution at Petronas Penchala Link (Damansara Bound) which provides faster DC charging than before. Prior to this, the location is served by a standalone 24kW DC Charger. []

Astro will discontinue HBO channels from 1st March 2026 and introduce four new channels under its Movies and Astro One Epic Pack, marking the end of a partnership that dates back to 1996. HBO was part of Astros original pay TV channel lineup when the satellite broadcaster launched in 1996. After nearly 30 years on []

A traveller by the name of stef747 on YouTube, who was flying from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, recently lost $AUD52 (approximately RM145) after falling victim to a fake website offering assistance with the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC). The victim believed the payment was required for an immigration arrival card. However, the truth is simple: []

In conjunction with the launch of 5G in-building coverage at various transportation hubs including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2), Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LIA), U Mobile now offers eSIM with 100GB of 5G/4G quota for tourists. In a move which also supports Visit Malaysia 2026, []

This post is brought to you by Maxis. Visiting a telco store usually means one thing: taking a queue number and waiting to sort out a bill or sign a contract. Its functional, but it's rarely a place youd browse for fun. With their newly renovated Maxis Centre at 1 Utama, Maxis is shifting that []

Samsung has announced that its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on 26 February 2026 at 2:00AM (Malaysian time), where we can expect the Samsung Galaxy S26 series to make its official debut. Samsung Malaysia is also offering a RM150 eVoucher and a chance to win prizes worth up to RM68,800 if you register []

Media Selangor Sdn Bhd has officially launched its SAMA campaign, a new initiative designed to increase ground-level engagement through a series of roadshows across the state. Launched on February 12 by the companys Revenue Generation Cluster, the campaign marks a strategic shift for the state-owned media entity. While traditionally focused on news and digital content, []

Proton has officially taken the drapes off the new 2026 Proton S70 MC. The newly refreshed C-segment sedan is the national automakers 3rd new release this year after the 2026 Proton X70 MC3 as well as the 2026 Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV, and we are just in February! 2026 Proton S70 MC Pricing, Launch Rebate []

CelcomDigi has officially appointed Albern Murty as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), formalising the leadership transition that began after Datuk Idham Nawawi stepped down last year. Chair of the Board of Directors YM Tengku Dato Sri Azmil Zahruddin bin Raja Abdul Aziz said, "The Board of CelcomDigi is pleased to confirm the appointment of []

Maxis has been appointed by Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) as the Single Preferred Infrastructure Provider and Telecommunications Partner for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL). The strategic agreement covers a period of 10 years and Maxis will deliver a full suite of connectivity ecosystem across the 665km rail alignment. The appointment was formalised []

Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) has recently confirmed that the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N and Ioniq 5 N are on their way to our market. However, this does not mean EVs are already back on Hyundai's menu for Malaysia. Similar to what we reported last July, the company once again indicates that it is still waiting []

Gentari Go has introduced two new EV subscription plans which aims to support the evolving needs of Malaysia's growing EV community. The subscription plans offer discounts up to 30% and this is ideal for EV users who rely a lot on Gentari's public EV charging network. These new plans replace the now discontinued Gentari Go []

Malaysias electric vehicle (EV) segment kicked off 2026 on a strong note, with EV registrations continuing to grow despite the end of tax incentives for fully imported units. Based on the latest JPJ vehicle registration data, a total of 6,239 EVs were registered in January 2026, which represents 9.18% share of total industry volume (TIV). []

Astro is rolling out a limited-time promotion for its Astro One packs, offering discounted pricing on selected bundles that combine live TV, sports, kids content and streaming apps on a single platform. The promotion runs from now until 30 April 2026, and is open to both new customers and existing customers upgrading their current plans. []

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N and Ioniq 5 N will be launched in Malaysia within the 2nd quarter of 2026. This was revealed by Sean Yo, the Head of Product at Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY), during a media session last night. We want to leverage on the Hyundai N brand the purpose of Ioniq N []

So youve probably heard the rumours OnePlus might not have much time left. Before anyone panics, though, its worth clarifying that OnePlus has not (at least at the time of writing) made any official announcement about shutting down its global operations, including in Malaysia. What has been happening is a steady erosion of the []

The one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will be credited to all eligible Malaysians today, 9th February 2026. This is the second round of the one-off SARA programme which was announced during Budget 2026. SARA is a credit assistance that's credited to eligible recipient's MyKad and it can be claimed at over 10,000 participating stores []

Malaysia's EV landscape is shifting rapidly, but not every newcomer is hitting the ground running. In the latest episode of Lets Talk About, Amin and Alex dive deep into the lukewarm reception of Peroduas first foray into the electric vehicle market: the Perodua QV-E. Despite the hype surrounding the national carmakers transition to electrification, the []

U Mobile is expanding its presence in Sabah with the expansion of its ULTRA5G network across more parts of the state. According to the orange telco, its ULTRA5G coverage has been expanded to additional areas in Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Beaufort and Kudat. In addition, indoor ULTRA5G coverage is also now available at major locations such []