Looks like commercials and ads have become very normalised these days. Recently, Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising as an advertising platform in video games. That means we could see some local household names like Al Ikhsan in our beloved mainstream games. Here’s everything you need to know.

Starting 1 July 2026, banks across Malaysia are removing the RM1 interbank cash withdrawal fee. This means you can use any bank's ATM or SRM (Smart Recycler Machine) nationwide without paying an extra cent. A joint initiative by ABM, AIBIM, and ADFIM, working alongside PayNet, the waiver applies to every local ATM or debit cardholder.

Perodua just announced that the Perodua QV-E is now RM93,999 (previously it was RM109700), due to better localization of parts. Also, for a limited time until 30 September 2026, you can own the QV-E with the battery for a promo price of RM87,499. If you prefer the Battery as a Service (BAAS) body-only option, the promo drops the entry price to RM63,499 with a RM215 monthly battery subscription for 9 years. 

realme has officially announced their realme 16 5G midranger for RM1599. It will be available from 13 June 2026 with a first sale promo price of RM1499 along with freebies (read more about it below). Sleek and lightweight at just 183g it still manages to pack in a large 7000 mAh battery due to the AirDesign with Air Craft internal structure. 

realme has officially completed its 16 Series lineup in Malaysia with the release of the realme 16T 5G. Priced at RM1399 (read more about the RM1299 promo below), it is designed for exceptionally long battery life for midrange users. Featuring a rear selfie mirror with the rear cameras it comes in Starlight Green and Aurora Black.

HP Malaysia has officially launched its newest portfolio of AI-powered devices and workplace solutions at their HP Elevate 2026 event. Featuring laptops, workstations, a keyboard-embedded desktop, and intelligent printers, pricing starts at RM3560 for the new LaserJet multifunction system and moves up to RM10000 for its premium professional notebooks. 

The National Security Council (MKN) announced several security improvements to the MyDigital ID platform as part of efforts to strengthen the protection of the people's digital identities in Malaysia. Let’s take a closer look.

Perodua recently revealed their C2 or Chapter 2 prototype concept EV for the B2 segment at KLIMS 2026 (Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show). It showcases their design language for their next generation of EVs or electric vehicles. Perodua previously released the QV-E EV with its battery leasing plan to a rather lackluster reception. 

U Mobile recently announced that they have become the official broadcast sponsor for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on RTMKlik. All 104 tournament Matches will be available to Malaysians, but U Mobile subscribers can also redeem a free daily ULTRA Football Pass on the MyUMobile app for unlimited data at unlimited speed to stream those matches. They also have the chance to win an ULTRA Football Dream Tour and other exclusive ULTRA Football Fest prizes, so read on for more details.

Samsung Malaysia recently announced that their Samsung Galaxy S26 series phones can now answer unknown calls with a new feature called “Call Screening”. Instead of blocking out the call, you can activate it for an unknown caller.