News & Reviews:   financial

TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd., the operator behind Malaysia’s TNG eWallet, has announced a new partnership with Eastel, a digital-first mobile connectivity provider, aimed at expanding the eWallet’s ecosystem beyond payments and financial services. The collaboration integrates mobile connectivity services directly into the TNG eWallet app, allowing users to manage more of their everyday mobile needs without leaving the platform.

Meta has delivered a strong set of Q1 2026 earnings, beating expectations on revenue. However, the bigger story isn’t financial performance; it’s a noticeable drop in users across its platforms, signalling a potential shift in growth dynamics.

Today, Google has introduced a new certification requirement for financial services advertisers targeting Malaysia, aimed at strengthening protections against online financial scams. The new measure, known as Financial Services Verification (FSV), adds an additional layer of security to Google’s existing financial products and services advertising policies.

Bolt Malaysia has launched its new instant Early Cash Out feature, giving eligible partner drivers the ability to withdraw their earnings anytime, any day of the week. This move, already implemented in other Bolt markets, underscores the company’s commitment to improving financial flexibility and independence for its driver partners.

Today, our Prime Minister Muhyiddin has officially announced PEMULIH which is a new financial assistance scheme in this pandemic period. The target groups are those in the B40 (lower-income side) and M40 (middle-income) groups. Among the many highlights, here's what we learn about the tech side.

In case you didn't know, Apple is the first US company that's worth more than a trillion in market value. Not surprisingly, Microsoft is now the second US company to enter the $2 trillion-dollar club by achieving a $2 trillion market value thanks to the company's cloud computing and enterprise software.