Yesterday, Malaysia’s 5G rollout hit a major milestone: as of August 2025, high-speed connectivity now reaches 82.4% of populated areas nationwide, a huge leap from just 4% in 2021. This rapid expansion reflects the government’s push under the Malaysia MADANI framework to close the digital divide and ensure inclusive access to next-gen infrastructure.

In a high-profile announcement at the White House, President Donald Trump revealed that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, bringing its total domestic commitment to $600 billion over the next four years. The move is part of a broader push to expand Apple’s U.S. supply chain and manufacturing footprint, and comes amid escalating tariff threats targeting overseas production.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has dismissed several employees and launched legal proceedings following suspected breaches involving its cutting-edge 2-nanometre (nm) chip technology.

In case you missed it, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has made it easier than ever for domestic customers to switch to the Time-of-Use (ToU) electricity tariff. You can now apply directly through the myTNB web portal, giving you greater control over your energy usage and bills.

In a coordinated enforcement move, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), alongside the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), confiscated 3837 units of unapproved communication equipment as part of Operation Taring Bravo 3. The seized tech — which includes wireless gaming consoles, smart devices, tablets, and other gadgets — carries an estimated market value of RM500,000.

When Prime Minister Datuk?Seri Anwar Ibrahim was making his announcement of the RM100 aid and others, he also touched upon the revamped electricity tariff structure. Contrary to widespread speculation, he claimed more than 85% of residential consumers are actually paying less than before.

In a move to further enhance customer experience and build trust within its platform, TikTok Shop Malaysia has officially extended its Free Returns period from 15 to 30 days. This is exclusively for authentic branded products purchased on TikTok Shop Mall.

While Computex week is happening, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Malaysia has officially completed its next-generation GeForce RTX 50 Series gaming laptop lineup. The announcement introduces a wider range of new models across its acclaimed ROG Strix and ROG Zephyrus families, featuring the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series.  

Today, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), under the Ministry of Communications, announced that it removed a total of 40,920 pieces of fake and scam-related content from online platforms between January and April 15 this year. These include 10,493 items identified as fake content and 30,427 related to scams.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the Malaysian government agreed to form the Advisory Council of Digital Assets and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Its purpose? A strategic body aimed at positioning Malaysia as a global leader in emerging digital technologies and enhancing national competitiveness.