In case you missed the news, the Malaysian government has confirmed a gradual transition to the upgraded MyKad with enhanced security and digital verification features. According to the National Registration Department (NRD), ordinary Malaysians do not need to rush to replace their current MyKad. The change will only become mandatory when the full ecosystem is ready.

Recently, news that we could lose our BUDI95 subsidy if we don't pay our fines by the end of the year spread like wildfire. However, turns out that it is not the case as we thought. Yesterday, Transport Minister Anthony Loke publicly clarified that having unpaid traffic summonses does not disqualify motorists from accessing the BUDI95 petrol subsidy.

You would think by now that most Malaysians have become better at spotting online scams than before, but it turns out that this is not the case yet. The recent data from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) shows that between January and November 2025, there were 67735 online crime cases recorded nationwide, resulting in cumulative losses exceeding RM 2.7 billion.

Malaysia's EV landscape is starting to get more interesting. With tax-free incentives for fully imported (CBU) EVs ending on 31 December 2025, the next few weeks are likely the last opportunity to secure relatively low prices for imported EVs. So, we have listed some of the best CBU EV deals available now, why they are worth considering, and what to expect next year on the CKD front.

Looks like Microsoft users are in for an upset. Recently, Microsoft raised its subscription price for Microsoft 365. So, what should you know about it?

The Google Year In Search 2025 list was published today. So, what should you know about it?

It has been a few rocky months for Maxim, but it looks like the dust has settled. Maxim E-hailing Malaysia has officially received the final approval letter from the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), confirming that the platform is now fully compliant with all regulatory requirements to continue nationwide e-hailing operations.

A few months ago, we reported that HBO Max and Viu were joining forces to release a streaming bundle. Well, the day has finally come. The HBO Max & Viu Bundle is now officially available in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, offering a first-of-its-kind entertainment package in the Asia Pacific region, for RM33.90 per month.

A parliamentary select committee on women, children and community development has sharply criticised the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for its “glaring shortcomings” in regulating online gaming and pornography, issues that affect minors and internet users at large. The report, published on 2 December 2025, calls into question both the commission’s financial commitment and its overall capacity to safeguard internet safety.

EPG, a Singapore-based modular data centre provider with a factory in Johor Bahru, has just received BOMBA certification from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department. So, what should you know about it?