Malaysia Oversight
18 banks now testing MyDigital ID for account opening. Could this unlock digital banking for the unbanked?

18 banks now testing MyDigital ID for account opening. Could this unlock digital banking for the unbanked?

18 banking institutions in Malaysia are now participating in Phase 2 of the MyDigital ID sandbox, which aims to integrate…
BYD Shark 6, Denza Z9 GT now in Johor Bahru as part of BYD Tech Discovery weekend

BYD Shark 6, Denza Z9 GT now in Johor Bahru as part of BYD Tech Discovery weekend

True to its promise, BYD Malaysia has brought BYD Tech Discovery Tour to Johor Bahru this weekend. Similar to the…
TNB Electron deploys second 240kW DC Charger in Alor Setar, located at Wisma TNB

TNB Electron deploys second 240kW DC Charger in Alor Setar, located at Wisma TNB

TNB Electron continues to expand the number of DC charge points in Alor Setar and they have deployed their second…
JomCharge x DBKL offers 50% off EV Charging at TTDI Cafe Bistrot David this weekend

JomCharge x DBKL offers 50% off EV Charging at TTDI Cafe Bistrot David this weekend

JomCharge x DBKL celebrate their expanded street-level EV charger deployment in TTDI and the latest location is at Cafe Bistrot…
Denza Malaysia locks in 2025 prices for Denza D9

Denza Malaysia locks in 2025 prices for Denza D9

Denza Malaysia has confirmed that the Denza D9 electric luxury MPV will continue to be available for the same price…
MCMC lifts restriction on Grok after X implements additional safety measures

MCMC lifts restriction on Grok after X implements additional safety measures

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has lifted its temporary restriction on Grok, after confirming that additional preventive and…
Tune Talk introduces #TheRealTuney campaign, highlights focus on all-day Ultra Fast 5G Connectivity for 2026

Tune Talk introduces #TheRealTuney campaign, highlights focus on all-day Ultra Fast 5G Connectivity for 2026

This post is brought to you by Tune Talk. Tune Talk has launched a new nationwide campaign called The Real…
Tesla introduces Model 3 Standard RWD in Malaysia, priced from RM147,600

Tesla introduces Model 3 Standard RWD in Malaysia, priced from RM147,600

Malaysians can now buy a brand-new Tesla for the price of a Honda Civic. Tesla has finally introduced the Model…
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD now available in Malaysia, up to 661km WLTP, priced from RM216,450

Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD now available in Malaysia, up to 661km WLTP, priced from RM216,450

Want more range than the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD? Tesla Malaysia is accepting orders for the Model Y…
Volvo EX60: Sweden's answer to BMW iX3, up to 810km on a single charge

Volvo EX60: Sweden’s answer to BMW iX3, up to 810km on a single charge

Volvo has introduced the Volvo EX60, its new all-electric mid-size SUV that aims to address barriers to EV adoption such…
BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase confirmed for Malaysia ahead of Beijing Auto Show 2026 debut

BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase confirmed for Malaysia ahead of Beijing Auto Show 2026 debut

BMW Group has confirmed that the BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase (LWB) will be introduced in selected international markets including Malaysia,…
ChargEV 40kW DC Charger at Christine's Bakery Bangi Avenue

ChargEV 40kW DC Charger at Christine’s Bakery Bangi Avenue

ChargEV has turned on its DC Charger located in front of Christine’s Bakery at Bangi Avenue. The charger was previously…
BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase First Drive: The Best-Driving EV Yet?

BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase First Drive: The Best-Driving EV Yet?

Back in September, BMW unveiled its all-new iX3, the first EV under the Neue Klasse lineup. Built from the ground…
Buy Now or Wait? Why 2026 Could Be the Last Year to Own a 100% Sony Bravia

Buy Now or Wait? Why 2026 Could Be the Last Year to Own a 100% Sony Bravia

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the consumer electronics industry, Sony Corporation has officially announced a strategic retreat…
BYD Seal 6 EV Malaysia – 100 units delivered in first week

MITI officially sets RM250,000 as the minimum price for CBU EVs in Malaysia

The minimum on-the-road (OTR) price for fully imported, Completely Built-Up (CBU) electric vehicles in Malaysia now has to be above…
TNB Electron deploys 240kW DC Charger at Wisma TNB Temerloh

TNB Electron deploys 240kW DC Charger at Wisma TNB Temerloh

Another week, another brand new TNB Electron EV charger deployment. The charge point operator has just turned on its latest…
Import duty for China EVs is only 5%: Up to 30% for CBU EVs from other countries

Import duty for China EVs is only 5%: Up to 30% for CBU EVs from other countries

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has revealed the new tax rates that the government is going to impose on fully-imported,…
Huawei Mate X7 foldable launched in Malaysia, priced at RM8,688

Huawei Mate X7 foldable launched in Malaysia, priced at RM8,688

Huawei has just launched its latest book-style foldable smartphone, the Huawei Mate X7, in Malaysia. Said to be more durable…
Ryt Bank Visa Debit Card now supports Google Pay

Ryt Bank Visa Debit Card now supports Google Pay

Ryt Bank, Malaysia’s latest digital bank, has just announced that its Ryt Visa Debit card now supports Google Pay. This…
Merdeka Promo: Gentari Go offers 15% discount for EV charging and 10% off at selected Cafe Mesra

Malaysia’s EV Boom faces reality check in 2026?

Malaysia has seen a significant surge in EV adoption over the past year, largely driven by tax exemptions for fully…
Locally assembled Proton e.MAS 7 is here: Comes with additional features, priced from RM99,800

Locally assembled Proton e.MAS 7 is here: Comes with additional features, priced from RM99,800

Pro-Net has announced the availability of the 2026 Proton e.MAS 7. Locally assembled in Proton’s EV plant at Tanjung Malim,…
Asus to quit making smartphones, focus on PCs and AI instead

Asus to quit making smartphones, focus on PCs and AI instead

You read the title right — and this isn’t a rumor or speculation. It’s confirmed: Asus will not be releasing…
Gentari turns on DC Charger at Petronas Ayer Keroh 3

Gentari turns on DC Charger at Petronas Ayer Keroh 3

If you need to charge your EV while entering or exiting Melaka via Ayer Keroh Toll Plaza, there’s now another…
Boomicaj deploys 40kW DC Charger at Lotus's Jenjarom, priced from RM0.88 per kWh

Boomicaj deploys 40kW DC Charger at Lotus’s Jenjarom, priced from RM0.88 per kWh

Boomicaj, a relatively new Charge Point Operator (CPO), has deployed the first public DC Charger in Jenjarom, Selangor. Located within…
Shell Recharge turns on 180kW DC Charger at Shell Duta Toll Plaza Northbound

Shell Recharge turns on 180kW DC Charger at Shell Duta Toll Plaza Northbound

For those heading up north or towards Klang from Jalan Duta, there’s now a high-powered DC Charger located right after…
JomCharge x DBKL EV Chargers at TTDI CU Mart

JomCharge x DBKL EV Chargers at TTDI CU Mart

JomCharge and DBKL continue to deploy more street-level EV chargers around TTDI and one of the latest locations is at…
U Mobile brings indoor ULTRA5G coverage to Bangsar Village malls and BSC

U Mobile brings indoor ULTRA5G coverage to Bangsar Village malls and BSC

U Mobile has expanded its own 5G network coverage in Bangsar, bringing indoor connectivity to key shopping destinations as part…
BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport: The first BMW EV with long-wheelbase in Malaysia, priced at RM255k est

BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport: The first BMW EV with long-wheelbase in Malaysia, priced at RM255k est

Revealed alongside the CKD version of the BMW i5 eDrive 40 M Sport Pro, the BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport…