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Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) has confirmed that the proposed Automated Rapid Transit (ART) transport system will not proceed due to its excessively high operating costs of RM211.95 million for a period of 10 years. So, what should you know about it?

A Malaysian tech entrepreneur has drawn international attention after selling the coveted internet domain AI.com for a reported US $70 million (~RM275 million), in what is believed to be the largest publicly disclosed domain sale to date. The seller, identified locally as Arsyan Ismail, reportedly held onto the domain after purchasing it from Saw.com in 2021.

Malaysia’s rapid growth as a hub for data centre development drew its first organised public protest on Saturday, as residents near a construction site in Johor raised concerns about environmental impacts and community well-being. More than 50 people gathered outside a facility being built by China’s Zdata Technologies Co., urging authorities to address dust pollution and potential effects on local water supplies.

As we reported before, the Malaysian government has announced a stronger push to make the internet safer for users nationwide as online threats continue to grow. According to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, the focus for 2026 extends beyond improving connectivity and reducing costs to placing a stronger emphasis on protecting users from cybercrime and harmful content.

Malaysia’s Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) for All assistance scheme is under review, with plans to broaden the range of eligible items to now include frozen food products. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the proposal is being evaluated with the SARA implementation team before any formal decision is made on the expanded food categories.

U Mobile has stepped up its 5G rollout in East Malaysia by expanding the availability of its ULTRA5G experience across Sabah. The latest expansion brings wider coverage to key areas including Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Beaufort and Kudat, strengthening the telco’s presence in both urban and surrounding regions.

Shares of Qualcomm fell sharply this week after the company issued weaker financial guidance for the current quarter, warning that a global memory chip shortage is weighing on the smartphone market and constraining demand for its mobile chips. The outlook disappointed Wall Street following Qualcomm’s fiscal first-quarter earnings release, triggering a sell-off in after-hours trading as investors absorbed the supply chain challenges.

Before the end of the week, CelcomDigi silently revamped and updated its Postpaid 5G portfolio. The refreshed lineup is designed to match different data habits while keeping core benefits consistent, including unlimited calls, port-in rebates on selected tiers, and flexible supplementary line options.

Chinese technology company MirrorMe Technology has introduced Bolt, a humanoid robot with a speed of up to 10 meters per second. That said, what should you know about it?

Today, Maxis has introduced a new retail concept designed to deepen customer engagement by bringing mobile, home, business, and lifestyle experiences together in a single, integrated space. The refreshed format debuts at the newly unveiled 1 Utama Maxis Centre, marking a shift away from transaction-focused stores toward immersive, experience-led retail.