Malaysia’s electricity supply remains stable for now, but rising global fuel prices could eventually push tariffs higher, according to the country’s economy leadership. The update comes amid ongoing volatility in global energy markets, which is starting to impact local generation costs.

With the ongoing energy crisis, Malaysia’s Road Transport Department is encouraging the public to shift towards digital services as rising fuel prices continue to impact daily commuting costs. The move is positioned as both a convenience upgrade and a practical cost-saving measure for motorists nationwide.

Malaysian authorities are stepping up efforts to tackle misinformation related to fuel and electricity prices, investigating individuals responsible for spreading false content on social media platforms. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that investigations are ongoing to prevent unnecessary panic among the public.

As we have been reporting for weeks, the shortage of memory chips across the world will raise the prices of smartphones this year. According to new research from Counterpoint Research, rising DRAM and NAND flash costs are significantly increasing the bill of materials for smartphones across all price segments, forcing manufacturers to reconsider their component strategies.

As reported last week, Warner Bros. Discovery will be releasing Max, a brand-new streaming service for Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Replacing HBO Go on 19 November 2024, the company has given us the official prices for each plan in the Malaysian market.

In early July this year, MCMC said Malaysians could expect a price reduction in broadband service after September 2023. Well, we are getting closer to the end of September and our Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil have just given the media an update today.