News & Reviews:   international

Today, U Mobile has announced a new strategic partnership with VIBE Mobile, further expanding its growing Mobile Virtual Network Operator ecosystem in Malaysia. Through the collaboration, U Mobile will provide VIBE Mobile with access to its next-generation 4G and 5G network infrastructure, including domestic connectivity, international services, and roaming capabilities.

Since early this year, the Sarawak government has taken over MASWings and renamed it AirBorneo. It will take a few more months for the airline to be fully operational, as according to Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at a recent corporate dinner event, it will begin regional jet operations by July 2026.

The Walt Disney Company has announced a major change to its streaming strategy. Beginning 8 October 2025, Hulu will officially serve as the global general entertainment brand within Disney+, taking over from Star in international markets.

Today, Ninja Van Malaysia announces the launch of 44 new international delivery lanes. The company is making global e-commerce more accessible by connecting Malaysian brands to key markets across Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe.

It's not every day that you hear an eSIM service provided by an online security company. Today, Kaspersky has launched the Kaspersky eSIM Store, a digital platform designed to simplify internet access for international travellers.

While Maxis is not in the loop with Digital Nasional Berhad's 5G network, the company has announced that it has expanded its 5G international roaming services to 29 countries. This marks Maxis as the first telco to provide customers with 5G international roaming services in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and many others. 

HARMAN International has officially unveiled their new brand called Infinity, and they plan on unveiling up to 10 products by August 2020. To those who are unfamiliar with HARMAN International, they’re a company that focuses on audio products ranging from speakers, earphones, headphones, and more.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has been internationally unveiled today and it comes equipped with features such as magnetic charging, as well as 14-day battery life at the price of 39.99 Euros (~RM195). It is best to note that there is no official news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing right now, so you might want to stay tuned on that.

The Malaysian government will wait on the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's report, before allowing Huawei to build their 5G infrastructure in Malaysia. Based on TheStar.com.my, the delay is due to various security concerns involving Huawei globally, including allegations of cyberspying, international scandals and so on. Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo wants to play it safe, to ensure that the system is secure before rolling out.