Malaysia’s electric vehicle market has been given a last-minute reprieve on tax incentives, with fully imported electric vehicles (CBU EVs) eligible for import and excise duty exemptions as long as they arrive in the country before 28 December 2025. This comes amid the scheduled end of EV tax breaks at the close of the year, which is expected to raise prices for imported EVs starting 1 January 2026.

Looks like Upin & Ipin fans are in for a treat. Recently, Les’ Copaque Production Sdn Bhd announced it will open the Upin & Ipin theme park soon. So, what should you know about it?

The "Turbo" name has been used by different Android brands before. But just a few hours ago, OnePlus officially confirmed plans to launch its new Turbo series of gaming-oriented mobile devices. The announcement was made during the company’s 12th anniversary event, where senior leadership outlined OnePlus’s vision for the Turbo lineup and its role in the brand’s evolving product strategy.

We have been writing about the MyDigital ID news for a while now, and the Malaysian government seems to be pushing it to be something more. According to The Star, they are accelerating the push toward a unified digital identity system, with MyDigital ID set to play a central role in how citizens access both public and private digital services starting in 2026.

From January 2026, students in secondary schools across Singapore will no longer be allowed to use smartphones or smartwatches during any school hours. This includes times outside of lessons such as recess, breaks, and co-curricular activities (CCAs).

One of the biggest news stories to kick off this week was the Malaysian government's decision to ban Malaysian teens under 16 from creating social media accounts. That being said, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching also confirmed that parents will not be penalised if their children under 16 create or use social media accounts.

According to the Google website, Google Assistant will be discontinued in 2026. So, what should you know about it?

We have reported on this news before, but it seems that the possibility has turned into reality. The Malaysian government has announced a target of 2026 for rolling out a ban that will prevent children aged under 16 from creating social media accounts.

Netflix is reportedly in talks with several parties to license podcasts through their platform, further diversifying the content offered through the popular streaming platform. So, what should you know about it?

In a strategic pivot within the AI and messaging landscape, Meta Platforms has announced that starting 15 January 2026, it will prohibit third-party general-purpose AI chatbots — including well-known names like ChatGPT and Perplexity — from operating on WhatsApp via its Business API.