Malaysia is planning a “basic” medical insurance option, and the big idea is to make coverage feel less out of reach

News | 23 January 2026

If you've ever tried comparing medical insurance plans and ended up more confused than confident, you're not alone. That's exactly the problem the government says it wants to tackle with a new baseline product: a basic Medical and Health Insurance/Ta...

Pos Malaysia is testing autonomous delivery vehicles, and it’s a pretty big deal

News | 22 January 2026

If you've ever wondered when Malaysia might start seeing driverless vehicles doing real work (not just flashy demos), Pos Malaysia just took a meaningful step in that direction. The company has announced a partnership with Autonomous Logistic Solutio...

Malaysia Moves to Restrict Social Media Access for Under-16s

News | 14 January 2026

Malaysia is no longer debating whether children under 16 should be restricted from using social media. The conversation has clearly shifted to when and how it will happen. Based on recent statements from the government, the timeline is now becoming c...

MyDigital ID Becomes Mandatory for MyNIISe Starting January 15

News | 08 January 2026

If you're a Malaysian who frequently travels or passes through immigration checkpoints, there's an important digital change coming your way. Starting January 15, MyDigital ID will become the only login method for Malaysians using the MyNIISe mobile a...

E-Invoicing Postponed for SMEs: What the Delay Really Means for Malaysian Businesses

News | 06 January 2026

The Malaysian government has announced a significant reprieve for small and medium enterprises (SMEs that fall within the RM1 million to RM5 million annual sales bracket. The mandatory rollout of e-invoicing, initially scheduled to take effect on 1 J...

Melaka Pushes Smart Tourism With AI to Power Its Next Growth Phase

News | 04 January 2026

Melaka is taking a decisive step toward becoming an AI-driven state, and tourism is leading the charge. With the rollout of Smart Tourism Melaka AI and the launch of the Visit Melaka 2.0 Tourism Passport, the state government is embedding digital int...

DBKL’s RM42 Million Smart Traffic Light Project: What It Means for Kuala Lumpur’s Roads

News | 28 December 2025

Kuala Lumpur's traffic situation is something every city dweller knows too well. Congestion, unpredictable travel times, and traffic lights that sometimes feel completely out of sync are part of daily life. But KL may soon see a smarter, more respons...

inDrive Gets the Green Light to Keep Operating in Malaysia

News | 18 December 2025

After a few months of uncertainty, inDrive has officially been cleared to continue operating in Malaysia. The approval comes from the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) following the completion of a mandatory three-month licensing review, a process...

With SARA Ending, What Other Government Aid Can Malaysians Turn To?

News | 15 December 2025

As the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme draws to a close, many Malaysians are understandably asking what comes next. Over the past year, the federal government has rolled out a range of financial aid and subsidy initiatives designed to ease ris...

Malaysia’s Next-Generation MyKad Will Roll Out Gradually

News | 12 December 2025

Malaysia is preparing to introduce a new version of its national identity card, but despite the buzz, there's no need for citizens to panic or rush to replace their current MyKad. The government has confirmed that the transition will be carried out i...

Ignoring Traffic Summonses Could Cost Motorists Their BUDI95 Fuel Subsidy

News | 10 December 2025

Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued a stark reminder to motorists: unpaid traffic summonses are no longer just a legal inconvenience. Those who continue to ignore them may soon find themselves unable to renew their driving licence o...

Malaysians Are Growing Frustrated With the Government’s E-Invoicing “Flip-Flop”

News | 10 December 2025

E-invoicing was supposed to be a major step toward modernizing Malaysia's tax ecosystem. Instead, the frequent changes in thresholds, timelines, and exemptions have left many business owners confused, frustrated, and unsure of how to move forward. Wh...

Windows 11 Is Hitting a Breaking Point – And Even the Creator of Task Manager Thinks It Needs an XP-Style Reset

News | 09 December 2025

Windows 11 has had a rough few years. Between AI experiments nobody asked for, performance hiccups, and a user base that stubbornly refuses to leave Windows 10 behind, Microsoft's flagship operating system is clearly struggling to win hearts. Now, a...

Malaysia Raises E-Invoice Exemption Threshold to RM1 Million Starting 2026

News | 07 December 2025

Malaysia's move toward a nationwide e-invoicing ecosystem just took an important turn—one that brings relief to thousands of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Beginning 2026, businesses with an annual turnover below RM1 million will be exempted fr...

Netflix Moves Into Exclusive Talks To Buy Warner Bros Discovery: What’s Really Going On?

News | 06 December 2025

The entertainment world is buzzing again – and this time, the spotlight is on a potential mega-deal that could reshape the global streaming landscape. Netflix, the world's largest streaming service, has reportedly emerged as the front-runner to buy W...

Australia Begins Removing Under-16 Users From Social Media Ahead of Landmark Ban

News | 05 December 2025

Australia is gearing up for one of the world's toughest child-safety policies on social media, and the effects are already being felt. With a nationwide ban on users under 16 set to take effect on 10 December 2025, Meta has kicked off a sweeping clea...

A New Era of Post-Op Recovery in Queensland: How Panacea Pathway Is Transforming Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Care

News | 04 December 2025

Recovering from hip or knee surgery has traditionally meant several days in the hospital, frequent follow-ups, and plenty of travel for check-ups. But in Queensland, a new digitally enabled care model is changing that experience completely. More pati...

Singapore Pushes Interoperability Forward with New Health Tech Standards

News | 25 November 2025

Singapore is doubling down on making its healthcare ecosystem more connected and startup-friendly. Synapxe, the nation's health tech agency, has unveiled two new interoperability standards aimed at helping digital health innovators build devices and...

Malaysia Sets New Age Limit for Social Media: No Accounts Allowed for Under-16s Starting 2026

News | 24 November 2025

Malaysia is preparing for a major shift in how young people access the online world. Beginning in 2026, anyone below the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to create social media accounts, marking one of the country's strictest digital safety measur...

Illegal Bitcoin Mining Has Cost TNB RM4.57 Billion Since 2020 — Here’s the Full Story Behind the Crisis

News | 20 November 2025

Malaysia's power grid has been dealing with an expensive and persistent threat, and it has nothing to do with natural disasters or infrastructure failures. The real culprit is illegal cryptocurrency mining, a global trend that has quietly taken root...