Ringgit May Remain Under Pressure as US Dollar Stays Firm

News | 21 June 2026

Investors are watching the latest US inflation data closely, with expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike continuing to influence the currency market. The ringgit may continue trading on the weaker side against the US dollar next week as ma...

Roblox Rolls Out New Kids And Select Accounts Worldwide, Including Malaysia

News | 19 June 2026

Roblox has started rolling out its new age-based account system globally, and Malaysia is among the countries included in the update. The change introduces two new account types for younger users, along with tighter chat rules, stronger content contr...

Government To Cover Medicine Delivery Fees Under UMP Programme From July

News | 17 June 2026

The government is preparing to expand its Ubat Melalui Pos programme nationwide, while also absorbing the delivery costs for patients who depend on the service. The move is expected to make it easier for patients to receive their regular medication w...

Free ATM Withdrawals From July 1: What Malaysian Bank Customers Should Know

News | 16 June 2026

Starting July 1, bank customers in Malaysia will no longer need to pay the RM1 interbank withdrawal fee when taking out cash from another bank's ATM or Smart Recycler Machine. This means debit cardholders can withdraw money from any participating mac...

LHDN Moves New Tax Exemption Applications to e-Derma Starting June 15

News | 14 June 2026

The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, better known as LHDN, is taking another step toward digitalising its tax services. Beginning June 15, 2026, all new applications for approval under Subsection 44(6) of the Income Tax Act 1967 involving institutio...

Shopee Job Cuts Signal Sea’s Bigger Push Into AI

News | 11 June 2026

Sea Ltd, the parent company behind Shopee and Garena, appears to be moving deeper into artificial intelligence. But as with many large tech companies making that shift, the transition seems to be coming with a difficult consequence: job cuts.

UMediC Eyes Its Next Growth Phase Through Healthcare Technology and Export Expansion

News | 11 June 2026

UMEDIC Group Bhd may no longer be enjoying the same strong investor excitement it saw after its initial public offering, but the company's story is not simply about a weaker share price. Behind the softer market performance, the Penang-based medical...

Unifi TV Announces FIFA World Cup 2026 Passes in Malaysia, Starting From RM50

News | 08 June 2026

Football fans in Malaysia now have a clearer picture of how they can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 through Unifi TV. Telekom Malaysia has officially revealed the pricing and availability details for its World Cup viewing passes, giving viewers access...

Singapore’s Sharpa Joins Nvidia And Unitree In A Major Push Toward More Capable Humanoid Robots

News | 02 June 2026

Humanoid robots have been talked about for years, but one of the hardest parts of making them useful in the real world has always been the hands. Walking, balancing and recognising objects are already difficult problems, but getting a robot to pick u...

Elizabeth Tan Joins Mobile Legends In A Fun Malaysian-Flavoured Event

News | 01 June 2026

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has always been more than just a mobile game in Malaysia. For many players, it is part of daily life, late-night squad sessions, casual workplace conversations, school and college hangouts, esports watch parties, and of cour...

No Need To Rush For New MyKad Replacement

News | 31 May 2026

Malaysians do not need to rush to replace their current MyKad just because a new-generation version is on the way. The National Registration Department, better known as JPN, has reminded the public that existing MyKad cards remain valid and can still...

Malaysia Looks at Surveillance Technology and Tougher Laws to Tackle Railway Cable Theft

News | 31 May 2026

Cable theft may sound like a straightforward criminal act, but when it involves railway infrastructure, the impact can be far more serious than the loss of metal or equipment. In Malaysia, the government is now looking at stronger measures to deal wi...

Gobind Calls On Data Centre Industry To Address Public Concerns Over Noise, Energy, And Sustainability

News | 17 May 2026

Malaysia's data centre industry is growing quickly, especially as the country positions itself for wider AI adoption and a stronger role in Southeast Asia's digital economy. However, as more large-scale digital infrastructure projects are being devel...

JPJ Looks Toward ANPR Technology For Smarter Traffic Enforcement

News | 17 May 2026

Malaysia's Road Transport Department, better known as JPJ, may be moving toward a more technology-driven approach when it comes to detecting traffic offences. Instead of depending heavily on physical roadblocks, the department could soon rely more on...

New MyKad Rollout Will Not Affect Government Aid Programmes Such As SARA And BUDI95

News | 15 May 2026

Malaysia's upcoming new MyKad has naturally attracted plenty of public attention, especially since the rollout is expected to begin soon. Whenever a national identity document is updated, people tend to have practical concerns. One of the biggest que...

RTM To Leave Astro Platform This July After Nearly 30 Years

News | 13 May 2026

Radio Televisyen Malaysia, better known as RTM, is set to end its long-running presence on Astro this July, marking the close of a partnership that has lasted for almost three decades. For many Malaysian households, this is quite a notable change bec...

The Googlebook Marks Google’s Next Big Step Beyond The Chromebook

News | 13 May 2026

Google has officially introduced the Googlebook, a new laptop concept that appears to rethink what a Chromebook-style device should look like in today's cloud-driven and AI-heavy computing landscape. While Google has long been associated with Chromeb...

Dua Lipa Takes Samsung To Court Over Alleged Use Of Her Image On TV Packaging

News | 12 May 2026

Samsung is facing a new legal challenge, and this time it involves pop star Dua Lipa. The singer has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the South Korean technology giant over the alleged use of her image on smart TV packaging without permission.

Unmanned Robot Lab In Japan Shows How AI And Automation Could Reshape Scientific Research

News | 11 May 2026

A university in Tokyo has opened a new laboratory where robots, not human researchers, are carrying out medical experiments. It may sound like something from a science fiction film, but this is now becoming part of real-world research as universities...

Next-Gen MyKad Is Coming With Stronger Security, But Touch ‘n Go Will Be Removed

News | 08 May 2026

Malaysia's MyKad is getting ready for another major update, and this time the focus appears to be very clear: stronger identity protection. The next-generation national identity card is expected to be introduced sometime next month, although an exact...