In case you missed it, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has ordered a temporary restriction on access to Grok, the artificial intelligence tool developed by xAI, due to the repeated cases of misuse. The directive was issued and took effect on 11 January 2026, and it applies to all users in Malaysia as a preventive and proportionate measure while legal and regulatory processes are ongoing.

Today, Time Home Internet launched a new limited-time promotion for its No Contract fibre broadband plans, aiming to make home Internet simpler and completely commitment-free. Available from 8 January 2026, the offer targets renters, digital nomads, and users who want fast Internet without long-term obligations. The plans come with zero contract, zero deposit, and zero termination penalty, removing common barriers associated with traditional broadband subscriptions.

We have talked about this new feature before. In mid-2026, the Malaysian government confirmed it would introduce redesigned passports and identity cards with enhanced security features. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the new Malaysian passport and MyKad will be rolled out by the second or early third quarter of the year to improve their integrity and reliability.

According to BERNAMA, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is now emphasising that all government departments need to take the implementation and use of digital seriously, and use various administrative tasks online, except those bound by legal provisions. So, what should you know about it?

According to Paul Tan, Puspakom is now introducing GiCheck, a new platform for booking vehicle inspections, which is a rebranding of MyPuspakom. So, what should you know about it?

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) has combined checks on travellers leaving Malaysia at the departure gate of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1). So, what should you know about it?

The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has denied a viral message claiming that Health Clinics are not accepting patients without an appointment in its latest statement. So, what should you know about it?

To kick off 2026, Malaysia has officially begun enforcing the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA), with revamped digital safety laws designed to tighten protections across the internet, especially for children and families. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) confirmed the act takes legal effect today, ushering in new expectations for how digital platforms must operate within the country’s cyberspace.

Ever since Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) was introduced on 30 September 2025, Malaysia’s government has reported significant early savings from its targeted fuel subsidy scheme. According to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, an estimated RM800 million has been saved since the programme was rolled out.

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.