News & Reviews:   consumers

A new report from Counterpoint Research highlights a major shift in the smartphone landscape, with “accessible flagship” devices emerging as the sweet spot for consumers in 2026. These devices, typically priced below ultra-premium flagships but packed with high-end features, are gaining traction globally and increasingly influencing buying trends in markets like Malaysia.

If you read the news about Crucial Memory getting shut down by Micron, this is not really good news for consumers as a whole in the market. But before we get to that, here's the official statement by Micron regarding the exit.

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.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has assured that telcos participating in Malaysia’s 2nd 5G network won’t pass any costs on to consumers. He further revealed that the companies have provided assurances to him regarding this.