News & Reviews:   Batik Air

In recent years, we've heard of multiple news reports about power banks exploding and causing fires. It's resulted in many being concerned about power banks. Are they really safe? Such concerns are equally valid in Malaysia, so it's important to understand the potential risks of using power banks and how we can use them safely.

Back in March 2019, Malindo Air suffered a data breach which compromised the passenger records of over 45 million of its customers. While the airline (which has since been rebranded to Batik Air following the pandemic) announced that it has successfully contained the leak in September 2019, the consequence of the cybersecurity issue was not known until today, whereby the leaked data has been spotted in an online forum known for selling personal data.

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri yesterday announced that RM2.7 million worth of e-vouchers has been allocated for Malaysians to purchase domestic flight tickets online. The e-vouchers, worth between RM25 and RM100 can be redeemed by 45,879 Malaysians until the end of 2022.