News & Reviews:   Grab

How are my TechNavers doing? Welcome to another edition of NewsBytes and we got some news here and there. HONOR has confirmed the existence of the HONOR View20 and will make its debut in Paris, France on January 2019. vivo NEX Dual Display also got revealed in China with a rather intriguing dual display feature (hence the name, duh) with no front camera. Then ASUS Republic of Gamers has finally released their thinnest gaming laptop, ROG Zephyrus S in Malaysia for a hefty price but besides that, they are also rolling into the fashion segment with ROG Collection T-Shirts and Ranger Backpacks too. 

What's up, TechNavers? Welcome back to another edition of NewsBytes and over the past few days, we got some news on some companies doing some community activity together online and offline, new products ranging to phones to storage devices, and some news on 5G by vivo. Without further ado, head on below to check out what has been happening around the world of technology!

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Grab’s #GrabDurian is back once again this year, get RM15 discount off your durian purchase with GrabPay Credits on 21 July 2018 and 22 July 2018 from 2PM to 10PM at all participating outlets. Not only that, for all Platinum and Gold Grab customers in the Klang Valley are eligible to purchase the Musang King at only RM8 per fruit. However, you need to redeem the discount available on 18 July 2018 from the GrabRewards Catalogue for 500 points in the Grab App on your mobile device and make the purchase on the 21 July 2018 and 22 July 2018.

Today Grab Malaysia has announced the launch of GrabPay Credits which acts like an E-Wallet for Grab services such as their ride-hailing and food delivery app. Not only that, the E-Wallet is now usable with more than 500 famous food and beverage merchants across major cities in the nation such as Tealive, TeoChew Chendul, Devi’s Corner, KGB Burgers, TedBoy Bakery in Klang Valley, China House Penang, Burps & Giggles in Ipoh, Kopi Ping in Kota Kinabalu, Big Bowl Ice in Melaka, and lastly, Coffee Gallery in Kuantan.

Today, Celcom Axiata Berhad has announced that they will be partnering with Grab. The new partnership will offer Celcom customers who often take GrabCar or being GrabCar drivers themselves with special benefits.

Grab announced that they are expanding to four more major cities, bringing the total of cities they service in Malaysia to nine major cities. Effective March 15, Grab will be available as an alternative mode of transportation in Ipoh, Kuantan, Kuching and Seremban (which includes the districts of Nilai and Port Dickson too!).

After many problems and bumps along the way, Putrajaya has finally said yes to legalising both Uber and Grab in Malaysia. The government has tasked the Land and Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to iron out the terms and conditions.

Yes, you heard it right Pokémon fans. The app has finally arrive in Malaysia after the long wait! You can go download it via iOS Apple Store and Google Play Store right now! Remember, the company is by Niantic Inc. so don't get fooled into downloading some other third party app.