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Astro Malaysia has announced updated offerings for its Astro One packages, introducing lower promotional pricing alongside expanded streaming and entertainment benefits for both new and existing subscribers. If you're looking to subscribe to Astro, here's everything you need to know.

Now that we're in May, we're starting to see campaigns and promotions for next month's 2026 FIFA World Cup. Among them is one from Hisense, which has announced a campaign offering gifts and chances to win prizes. More details below.

Streaming fans in Malaysia have a new reason to sign up for HBO Max, as the platform rolls out a limited-time promotion offering 50% off its Standard and Premium plans. The deal runs from March 18 to April 20, 2026, and is available to new users and returning customers without an active subscription. Users can subscribe directly through the official website or via participating partners.

Astro has announced new limited-time promotional offers for its Astro One subscription packs, bringing together traditional TV content and eight popular streaming platforms into a single, simplified entertainment bundle. Available from now until 30 April 2026, the promotion is open to both new customers and existing subscribers who wish to upgrade their plans.

Rapid On-Demand (ROD), the on-demand transit service operated by Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, has been around for a few months now since 2025. Recently, the company confirmed that it will transition to a permanent fixed fare of RM2 starting 1 February 2026, concluding the RM1 promotional pilot period that has been in place since its launch.

As we reported yesterday, Shell has launched its new Shell Recharge app across the nation. While the initial announcement did not reveal much, we now have the full details of how the app makes electric vehicle (EV) charging more seamless, accessible, and reliable for Malaysian EV drivers.

In conjunction with 11.11, Shell Malaysia officially launched the Shell Recharge App, a new platform designed to simplify and enhance the EV charging experience for drivers across the nation. The app allows users to easily locate charging stations, monitor charging sessions, and make secure payments. 

Hisense Malaysia is closing the year on a high note with its “Innovating A Brighter Life” Year-End Promotion, giving Malaysians the perfect opportunity to upgrade their homes with cutting-edge technology and exclusive rewards. The campaign has already begun, running from 1 November to 31 December 2025.

Today, CelcomDigi Berhad has officially launched its CelcomDigi app, a brand-new mobile platform that unifies the company’s two legacy apps — Celcom Life and MyDigi — into one powerful, secure, and intuitive digital experience. Developed fully in-house, the app marks a major milestone in CelcomDigi’s post-merger transformation, bringing together everything customers need to manage their connectivity, lifestyle services, and digital safety in one place.

Today, realme Malaysia has introduced realme Day, a recurring promotional event happening on the 28th of every month, giving fans access to exclusive deals and curated gifts. The first edition kicks off with Purchase with Purchase (PWP) offers starting from just RM2.80.