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Meta Platforms is preparing to launch a paid subscription service for its AI-powered chatbot, Meta AI, similar to offerings from OpenAI and Microsoft, according to a source familiar with the matter.

A recent report by EconWorks, a local economic consultancy, highlights the significant impact of Grab's services on Malaysia's economy. In 2023 alone, Grab contributed RM9.9 billion, accounting for approximately 0.5% of the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

WhatsApp has reached a major user milestone in the EU, potentially placing it under stricter regulations under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA).

According to a recent Meta filing on February 14, WhatsApp's open channels—which function similarly to social networks by allowing public figures and news outlets to share updates—averaged 46.8 million monthly active users in the second half of 2024. This number crosses the EU's 45 million-user threshold for a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the DSA.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has launched an updated version of the JPJeBid app, designed to offer a better user experience for those bidding on vehicle number plates online. This revamped app is being introduced as a pilot test, according to JPJ's latest announcement on Facebook. 

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has introduced a new feature in the MyJPJ app that enables Probationary Driving Licence (PDL) holders to upgrade their licences to a Competent Driving Licence (CDL) entirely online. This enhancement eliminates the need for applicants to visit JPJ offices, offering a more convenient and time-saving solution.