Today, Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced that a tiered eligibility system under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) petrol subsidy programme will be activated in the middle of each month. Introducing a more tailored fuel support mechanism for e-hailing drivers based on their monthly travel distances, the scheme aims to create a fairer and more inclusive distribution of subsidised petrol while safeguarding the livelihoods of drivers who rely on fuel for their daily operations.

Industry research firm Counterpoint Research has revised its outlook for the global smartphone market, now projecting a slight contraction in shipments in 2026. The adjustment is largely due to a sharp rise in memory chip prices, especially for DRAM (RAM) used in smartphones, as supply tightens against booming demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centres and other high-end computing sectors.

In case you missed it, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) announced on its social media pages that the Time-of-Use (ToU) tariff switching feature is available on the myTNB app. This feature was introduced a few months ago, allowing customers to manage their electricity costs on the TNB website, and now directly from their smartphones.

Starting 1 February 2026, MyJPJ — the official app of Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ) — will adopt MyDigital ID as the only login method for users aged 18 and above. This replaces the current login system that relies on a 12?digit IC number and password. However, users under 18 and holders of MyPR cards will continue using the existing login method.

Ever since the Next Generation Emergency Response Services 999 (NG MERS 999) was released earlier this week, the general reception towards the SaveME999 app has not been good due to the poor registration process. However, it seems that Malaysians were unable to reach the 999 emergency line and experienced slower response times.

Malaysia is tightening the reins on financial influencers — or “finfluencers” — who dispense investment advice on social media without proper licensing. A newly revised guideline from the Securities Commission (SC) now treats them as voluntary advertisers under the law.

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), in partnership with the Ministry of Communications, has officially rolled out the Next Generation Emergency Response Services 999 (NG MERS 999). The launch follows a 2024 agreement between TM and the Ministry, aimed at delivering smarter, faster, and more inclusive emergency services nationwide.

Malaysian aviation magnate Tony Fernandes has announced his decision to shut down all his personal social media accounts under the umbrella of Meta Platforms Inc. — including Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has teamed up with HoYoverse’s hit action title Honkai Impact 3rd to unveil the ROG x Honkai Impact 3rd Elysia’s Special Collection for the ROG Phone 9 series. This collaboration celebrates fan-favourite character Elysia, blending her graceful aesthetic with ROG’s cutting-edge gaming technology.

In a sweeping move to combat online fraud, the Malaysian government is preparing to enforce a cap of two prepaid SIM cards per telecommunications company for Malaysian citizens — and a total of two across all telcos for foreign users. The announcement came from Deputy Communications Minister Teo?Nie?Ching during a session in the Dewan Rakyat.