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The social media platform TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, is set to be banned in the United States this Sunday unless a deal is reached to sell it to a U.S.-based investor or the U.S. Supreme Court steps in. This ban stems from a law signed by President Joe Biden in April and marks the first instance of the U.S. attempting to block access to an app with such a massive user base—approximately 170 million users nationwide.
The article reports that TikTok, a popular social media app known for its short-form video content, is preparing to cease operations for users in the United States starting Sunday. This move aligns with the enforcement of a federal ban that targets the platform. The decision to shut off the app hinges on whether the Supreme Court intervenes in time to halt the ban.
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia's leading utility provider, considers data centres as prime customers for its infrastructure initiatives due to their exceptional return on investment (ROI). "Data centres are our ideal customers for infrastructure development because they promise excellent ROI," said TNB president and CEO Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan during a panel discussion at the Malaysia Economic Forum 2025 on Thursday. Megat Jalaluddin highlighted that the steady energy usage of data centres, evidenced by their consistent load factor throughout the day, makes them particularly favorable clients.
As a developer, making tough decisions is part of the journey, and today, I am announcing my decision to discontinue the development of mobile apps. While this might come as a surprise to some, I believe it is the right choice for me, my workflow, and my principles. Let me explain my reasons in detail. Firstly, as a phone user myself, I find the sheer number of mobile apps overwhelming. Every service or company seems to have its app, and my phone often feels cluttered with tools I hardly use. Personally, I much prefer accessing responsive websites via Chrome. It's faster, less intrusive, and doesn't require storage space or regular updates. This preference aligns with my development philosophy—I want to build solutions that enhance convenience, not add to the clutter.
Technology stocks are projected to see improved performance in 2025, fueled by a broader recovery in the global semiconductor market. In 2024, the Bursa Malaysia Technology Index underperformed the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Index, largely due to a significant decline in the third quarter. However, it ended the year with a modest 3% gain. At midday trading, the technology index had slipped 1.78%.
