The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has revealed the new tax rates that the government is going to impose on fully-imported, Completely Built-Up (CBU) battery-powered electric vehicles starting this year. Previously, CBU EVs were exempted from import and excise duty up until 31 December 2025. Whats the tax rate for CBU EVs in Malaysia? According to []

Huawei has just launched its latest book-style foldable smartphone, the Huawei Mate X7, in Malaysia. Said to be more durable than before, the foldable also sports larger displays along with a beefier battery. Huawei Mate X7 in Malaysia: Pricing and availability You can now pre-order the Mate X7 and receive free gifts worth up to []

Ryt Bank, Malaysia's latest digital bank, has just announced that its Ryt Visa Debit card now supports Google Pay. This allows Ryt Bank customers with Android devices to enjoy quicker tap and pay convenience directly from their smartphone. Available starting yesterday, 19th January 2026, users can add their Ryt Card directly to Google Wallet. For []

Malaysia has seen a significant surge in EV adoption over the past year, largely driven by tax exemptions for fully imported electric vehicles. According to the Road Transport Department (JPJ), a total of 44,813 EVs were registered in Malaysia in 2025, representing more than 100 percent year-on- year growth compared to 21,789 EVs in 2024. In []

Pro-Net has announced the availability of the 2026 Proton e.MAS 7. Locally assembled in Protons EV plant at Tanjung Malim, this particular version offers additional features over the original fully-imported (CBU) unit and, more importantly, a slightly lower price tag. The order books for the 2026 Proton e.MAS 7 is already open, although the roll-out []

You read the title right and this isnt a rumor or speculation. Its confirmed: Asus will not be releasing any new smartphone models moving forward, at least temporarily. The announcement came from Asus Chairman Jonney Shih during the companys year-end employee gathering at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. Asus to Shift R&D; Resources to []

If you need to charge your EV while entering or exiting Melaka via Ayer Keroh Toll Plaza, there's now another DC charger that has just being turned on. Gentari has deployed a DC charger at Petronas Ayer Keroh 3, located at a former NGV refuelling area. Interestingly, this is also Gentari's first EV charger in []

Boomicaj, a relatively new Charge Point Operator (CPO), has deployed the first public DC Charger in Jenjarom, Selangor. Located within Lotus's Jenjarom, this is an ideal destination EV charger where users can charge up while they shop at the shopping centre. As part of their introductory promo, the DC Charger is now offered for as []

For those heading up north or towards Klang from Jalan Duta, there's now a high-powered DC Charger located right after the Duta Toll Plaza. Shell Recharge has finally turned on its latest EV charging location at Shell Jalan Duta Highway Northbound, which is located right after the busy Duta Toll Plaza. For this location, Shell []

JomCharge and DBKL continue to deploy more street-level EV chargers around TTDI and one of the latest locations is at TTDI CU Mart. Located in a busy hotspot around Jalan Tun Mohd Fuat 3, these chargers are ideal for EV owners to top up while grabbing a quick bite or running errands. To celebrate the []

U Mobile has expanded its own 5G network coverage in Bangsar, bringing indoor connectivity to key shopping destinations as part of its ongoing ULTRA5G rollout. With the latest expansion, U Mobile said customers can now enjoy seamless indoor 5G coverage at Bangsar Village 1, Bangsar Village 2 and Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC). The deployment includes []

Revealed alongside the CKD version of the BMW i5 eDrive 40 M Sport Pro, the BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport has made its debut in Malaysia. The compact electric SUV is also marked as yet another first for BMW Malaysia. Specifically, it is the first BMW EV with a long-wheelbase in our market. Unlike the []

The sixth-generation Nissan Serena is gearing up for its Malaysian debut in March 2026, bringing Nissans ePower electrified drivetrain to the popular MPV lineup. It arrives with a trophy cabinet, having already claimed the 2025 Thailand Car of the Year (Best Value Mid-Sized MPV), the Good Design Award 2023, and the prestigious RJC Technology of []

The updated 2026 Tesla Model Y, featuring a larger screen and refreshed interior, is now available for order in Malaysia. This comes after the new updates were spotted several weeks ago for 2026 Model Y orders in mainland China. The best part is that these new upgrades come at no extra cost and Tesla Malaysia []

Malaysias Ministry of Communications is reviewing the current user threshold for mandatory social media licensing due to rising challenges around artificial intelligence (AI) content and platform accountability. Since 1st January 2026, internet messaging and social media platforms with at least 8 million Malaysians have been deemed automatically licensed as Application Service Providers (ASP(C)) under Section []

BMW Malaysia has unveiled the locally assembled (CKD) version of the BMW i5 eDrive40 electric sedan. The BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro is not only the first fully-electric BMW model to be locally assembled in Malaysia, but also in Asia Pacific. The fully imported (CBU) version, the i5 eDrive40 M Sport, was launched in []

TNB Electron continues with its EV charging network expansion and their latest deployment is in Kuala Terengganu. Similar to recent EV charger installations, TNB Electron has deployed another high-powered DC Charger within TNB's own premises. Keeping to their usual tradition, EV owners can also enjoy complimentary EV charging during the testing phase for a limited []

This post is brought to you by Xiaomi. For many smartphone users, the biggest frustrations are rarely about raw performance. Instead, its cracked screens from accidental drops, phones that struggle in the rain, and batteries that noticeably degrade after a couple of years. With the REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G and REDMI Note 15 Pro []

Apple has officially introduced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle that combines its professional creative apps into a single monthly plan. While Apple positions it to make creative tools more accessible, the move also places the company in more direct competition with Adobe Creative Cloud, which has long been considered the industry standard for []

The latest Redmi Note 15 series of smartphones has made its official launch in Malaysia. There are a total of four devices being offered in Malaysia, but we will be focusing on the Pro models specifically the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and Note 15 Pro+ 5G in this story. For details on the []

Xiaomi Malaysia has launched the latest-gen Redmi Note 15 series. A total of four models are offered in Malaysia, but we will be focusing on the non-Pro Redmi Note 15 4G and the Redmi Note 15 5G. For details on the Redmi Note 15 Pro series, you may check them out here. Redmi Note 15 []

Hong Leong Bank (HLB) is currently running a limited-time RM30 cashback promotion for customers who use Apple Pay with their HLB Visa credit or debit cards, giving Apple users an added incentive to start paying with their iPhone or Apple Watch. How the RM30 Cashback Promotion Works To qualify for the cashback, customers simply need []

TNG Digital and Ant International have officially launched EPOS360 and EPOS360 BlueTap in Malaysia which offers an all-in-one digital payment solution for micro, small and medium enterprises. With the BlueTap terminal, TNG eWallet users can now make contactless payment via NFC, similar to Apple Pay. This is Malaysia's first Tap-to-Pay feature that works with an []

Mercedes-Benz has officially opened the order books for the new Mercedes-Benz CLA EV in Malaysia. The new electric sedan will be officially launched in Malaysia sometime in Q2 this year. Officially called the Mercedes-Benz CLA with EQ Technology, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has revealed the estimated starting price for the CLA EV as RM295,888, during the media []

This post is brought to you by Yes. Staying connected at home just got a lot easier, and a lot more entertaining! For only RM68/month, Yes is offering Malaysias first 5g advanced Broadband, combining uncapped 5g advanced data & speed with FREE 1 year iQIYI access. Plug & Play Router with Tap-to-Connect NFC For the []

Malaysias immigration department has confirmed that MyNIISe is not compulsory for travellers leaving the country and Malaysians can still travel overseas without needing to download an extra app. This means if youre catching an international flight soon, can still clear immigration as usual with your passport. The clarification comes as there was some confusion about []

Bermaz XPeng, the sole distributor of XPeng in Malaysia, has just launched the most affordable variant of the XPeng G6 FL in Malaysia the XPeng G6 RWD Standard Range. It joins the rest of the facelifted XPeng G6 range, which made its debut in the country in October 2025. XPeng G6 RWD Standard Range []

Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV is now officially available for booking. According to Pro- Net, the national automakers division that is responsible for New Energy Vehicle (NEV) models, the tentative pricing for the e.MAS 7 PHEV is RM110,000 to RM130,000 and it will be launched into the market in February 2026. The new model made its first []

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) is expected to reduce its annual electricity expenditure by approximately RM1.3 million following the signing of a renewable energy supply agreement to implement a campus-wide solar energy system. The initiative is part of the universitys efforts to improve long-term operational cost efficiency while supporting Malaysias renewable energy transition. The agreement []

Astro has announced that it will stop accepting new Astro Fibre subscriptions starting 1st February 2026, with the pause remaining in effect until further notice. The move is part of what the company describes as a strategic review of its businesses. Importantly, Astro says the decision will not impact existing Astro Fibre customers, including those []

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has confirmed that it is taking legal action against X Corp. (formerly Twitter) and xAI LLC over alleged failures to ensure user safety in Malaysia related to the use of Grok. This comes after MCMC directed a restriction on Grok on 11th January 2026 In a media statement, []

Volvo has issued a global recall for affected electric vehicles (EV), particularly the EX30 due to battery safety concerns. A potential safety hazard was reported about Sunwodas high-voltage batteries which are fitted on Volvo's compact electric crossover. Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has issued a statement confirming that the recall affects EX30 units sold in Malaysia []

XPeng will be expanding the XPeng G6 FL line-up in Malaysia with the RWD Standard Range variant. Set to be launched on 14 January, it is the 4th option for the model in our market after RWD Long Range Pro, AWD Performance, and AWD Black Edition, which were launched last October. The new variant has []

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has directed a temporary restriction on Grok's artificial intelligence chatbot in Malaysia, effective today, 11 January 2026. This comes after repeated misuse of Grok's AI tool to generate harmful content. According to MCMC, the action was taken after Grok was repeatedly used to generate obscene, sexually explicit, indecent, []

If you've received an email from Instagram about resetting your password, you're not alone. It seems to be a worldwide issue and it affects a large number of users who didn't request for a password recovery. It was alleged that this could be an indication that there's a data breach at Meta where personal data []

The full specifications for Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV has been revealed by Protons New Energy Vehicle (NEV) division, Pro-Net. As it turns out, the version that is coming to Malaysia has slightly better specifications than the global model at least, for one of the variants. Unfortunately, we are only able to show you the []

Registrations of electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia have hit an all-time high, based on the latest Road Transport Department (JPJ) data. A total of 44,813 EVs were registered in 2025, representing 105.7% growth year-on-year compared to 21,789 EVs in 2024. In December 2025, 8,123 EVs were registered, more than triple the number recorded in December []

Just less than a year and a half after the introduction of the X70 MC2, its successor, the 2026 Proton X70 MC3 has arrived, not with new looks, but new equipment under its hood, specifically a new engine. It's now only offered in two variants the Executive and Premium, rather than the four with []

Nio, the Chinese EV brand popular for its battery swapping network, has officially entered Southeast Asia with the launch of its Firefly EV in Singapore. This marks a significant milestone for the brand as it officially enters the Right Hand Drive (RHD) market. The Firefly made its debut during Singapore Motorshow 2026 and it is []

Proton will be rolling out a new variant of the Proton e.MAS 7 electric SUV in Singapore later this year. The electric motor on the special e.MAS 7 variant has been detuned to 100kW (134hp) to meet the Category A classification for the countrys Certificate of Entitlement (COE) requirement. As a comparison, the e.MAS 7 []