Coming soon on 21 October 2025, Samsung is set to usher in what the company calls “a new era of multimodal AI.” The announcement arrived with the promise of a landmark shift in how Samsung’s technology interacts with the world – an evolution toward devices built around artificial intelligence from the ground up.

Ahead of the Deepavali celebrations, the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi Malaysia (KPTM) has announced new provisions to support online and hybrid teaching and learning (PdP) modes during the festive period. This initiative aims to ensure educational continuity while allowing students and teachers to celebrate the holiday season meaningfully.

A few hours ago, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil provided new insights into the progress of Malaysia’s second 5G network during a briefing with U Mobile. According to the minister, 5G deployment in Malaysia continues to accelerate, with operators now overlaying the new network infrastructure onto existing 4G infrastructure to achieve faster and more stable connection upgrades.

During the Belanjawan 2026 announcement last Friday, the Malaysian government did not explicitly mention ongoing public transport subsidies. However, the Transport Ministry has confirmed that key initiatives such as the My50 Pass, FLYsiswa, and the festive airline fare cap will continue.

The Malaysian government has announced it is preparing new cybercrime legislation aimed at strengthening legal protections and improving enforcement against evolving online threats. Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah revealed the initiative today, highlighting crucial gaps in current laws and the challenges they pose to prosecuting cross-border cybercrimes.

Today, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced a strategic partnership with DC Handal, a local expert in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and energy solutions, to launch a new EV charging hub at Bamboo Hills. This milestone project underscores the brand’s commitment to accelerating Malaysia’s electric mobility transition and expanding its nationwide charging network.

Under the upcoming BUDI95 petrol subsidy scheme, Malaysians will face no restrictions on how many times they can fill up with RON95 petrol or diesel in a single day (for now). However, the government has made it clear it will be closely monitoring usage to prevent abuse and profiteering.

Malaysia’s 5G rollout is entering a new phase. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has confirmed that all liabilities of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) will be fully absorbed by its telco shareholders once the government completes its divestment from the company—a move that marks a major shift in the country’s digital infrastructure strategy.

Between January and July 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) uncovered 1684 cases of non-compliance with service quality standards across 815 locations nationwide. These findings were revealed in Parliament by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, highlighting ongoing challenges in telco performance and coverage.

Those looking for a streaming service alternative may have good news. Warner Bros. Discovery is partnering with Viu to introduce a new streaming bundle that combines Western and regional content under one subscription. Designed for markets across Southeast Asia—including Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.