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As Malaysians gear up for year-end holidays, Kaspersky is rolling out a special promotion designed to keep travellers connected and protected abroad. From 1 to 31 December 2025, every purchase of Kaspersky Plus or Kaspersky Premium will come with a free 1GB regional eSIM, giving holidaymakers instant data access in more than 120 countries.

According to The Star, Malaysians will soon be able to verify their eligibility for the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) petrol subsidy online, starting 25 September 2025. The move is intended to streamline access and reduce friction ahead of the subsidy’s full rollout.

Under the upcoming BUDI95 petrol subsidy scheme, Malaysians will face no restrictions on how many times they can fill up with RON95 petrol or diesel in a single day (for now). However, the government has made it clear it will be closely monitoring usage to prevent abuse and profiteering.

News of the BUDI95 program has been spreading rapidly, but many wondered how it would be used when at a petrol station. Today, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismai made a hands-on visit to a petrol station to observe MyKad verification in action ahead of the rollout of the targeted RON95 subsidy, priced at RM1.99 per litre, set to begin on 30 September.

Setel, in collaboration with the Malaysian government and Petronas, has announced full integration of the BUDI MADANI RON95 subsidy program directly into its app, making it easier for Malaysians to enjoy subsidised fuel without the hassle of presenting their MyKad at every refuel.

Yesterday, the Malaysian government announced the BUDI95 program, under which every Malaysian with an active driver's license and MyKad can claim 300 litres of RON95 monthly at RM1.99 per litre. If you need to repair and replace your MyKad, you can do so for free for a limited time.

Today, Maxis announces good news for entertainment lovers. Postpaid 139, 169, and 199 customers will be granted six months of complimentary sooka Premium access, which is a limited-time offering of live sports, Asian entertainment, kids’ shows, and local originals streamable on up to three devices at once, including one TV.

Apple has kicked off its annual Back to School promotion in Malaysia, offering students, parents of university-goers, and educators a limited-time bonus. This includes a choice of free AirPods or an eligible accessory with every Mac or iPad purchase made through the Apple Education Store.

Recently, the trend of users showing off their Studio Ghibli-inspired images has been flooding the internet. Initially available only for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced it is now free for normal ChatGPT users.

Before the first wave of Apple Intelligence came, it was heavily speculated that Apple users could be charged in the next few years. Well, Apple CEO Tim Cook has debunked it in a recent interview with Wired.com.