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If you've ever driven down a Malaysian highway and suddenly lost signal in the middle of a call or while streaming music, you're definitely not alone. It's a frustrating experience that's all too common — and the government is finally stepping in to do something about it.

In a move that signals closer collaboration between global tech firms and local regulators, the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) has officially joined Google's Priority Flagger program. This partnership is set to elevate Malaysia's efforts in curbing harmful online content by giving CMCF a more direct channel to report violations across Google platforms, especially YouTube.

If you've been worried about getting taxed for withdrawing cash or using your e-wallet, rest easy—basic banking services will not be affected by the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST). That's the official word from Malaysia's key banking associations, who issued a joint clarification on 26 June 2025 to clear up confusion surrounding the SST expansion.

Starting 1 July 2025, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) will roll out a new electricity pricing option that could help Malaysian households save money—if they use it smartly. The Time of Use (ToU) scheme, previously only available to commercial and industrial customers, is now being extended to domestic low-voltage users—i.e., everyday households.

Apple might be preparing to make one of its boldest moves in the artificial intelligence race—by potentially acquiring Perplexity AI, a rising startup that's quickly becoming a serious player in the AI-powered search space.