MediAsas Medical Plan To Launch Nationwide In January 2027

News | 11 October 2026

The Malaysian government will roll out its affordable MediAsas medical insurance and takaful plan nationwide in January 2027, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced during the tabling of Budget 2027. The initiative is intended to make priv...

Government To Propose E-Commerce Bill To Regulate Foreign Platforms In Malaysia

News | 11 October 2026

The Malaysian government plans to table a new E-Commerce Bill at the next parliamentary sitting as part of efforts to strengthen accountability across online marketplaces and better regulate foreign e-commerce platforms operating in the country. The...

Bounce Back – A Tiny Boomerang Roguelite Packed with Procedural Action

News | 10 October 2026

Bounce Back is a compact action roguelite that proves a game does not need a huge download, elaborate graphics, or hundreds of mechanics to deliver a surprisingly complete adventure. Created by Frank Force for the 2019 js13kGames competition, the ent...

NIISe To Receive Real-Time Data From Interpol, Police, LHDN, PTPTN And Other Agencies

News | 08 October 2026

Malaysia's Immigration Department is preparing to significantly strengthen its border screening capabilities through the National Integrated Immigration System, or NIISe. The new platform will eventually provide immigration officers with real-time ac...

MyEG And Zetrix AI Ordered To Settle RM314 Million Arrears Immediately As JPJ Suspension Takes Effect

News | 06 October 2026

The suspension of Road Transport Department, or JPJ, payment services through MyEG Sdn Bhd and Zetrix AI Bhd has now taken effect, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke directing both companies to immediately settle RM314 million in outstanding govern...

Former OpenAI Safety Employee Resigns, Says “Time For Trial And Error Is Over”

News | 05 October 2026

A former OpenAI safety employee has criticised the company's approach to developing increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems, arguing that the industry needs to move beyond a culture of learning from problems after deployment. David Robin...

JPJ To Suspend MyEG And Zetrix AI Services From 5 October 2026

News | 04 October 2026

The Road Transport Department, or JPJ, will suspend services provided by MyEG Sdn Bhd and Zetrix AI Bhd under the MYEG Group from 12:01am on 5 October 2026. The decision affects their role as collection agents for JPJ services and follows a review of...

Japan Court Rules Human Voice Can Be Protected In TikTok AI Case

News | 02 October 2026

A landmark court decision in Japan has recognised that a person's voice can potentially be protected under publicity rights, marking an important development in the growing debate around AI-generated voice cloning. The Tokyo District Court made the r...

Touch ’n Go to Add 10 More Enhanced RFID Lanes Across Five Highways by Year-End

News | 30 September 2026

Touch 'n Go is expanding its Enhanced RFID network with 10 additional lanes across five Malaysian highways before the end of the year. The rollout is part of the company's wider effort to support Malaysia's move toward a Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) t...

Innov8tif to Add New MyKad eKYC Support From Early October

News | 28 September 2026

Innov8tif is preparing to update its electronic Know Your Customer, or eKYC, platform to support Malaysia's New Generation MyKad as businesses and financial institutions adapt to the redesigned national identity card. The identity verification provid...

eKYC Providers Update Their Systems to Support Malaysia’s New-Generation MyKad

News | 23 September 2026

Malaysia's rollout of the new-generation MyKad is now prompting electronic Know Your Customer, or eKYC, providers to update their verification systems so they can properly recognise the redesigned card. The National Registration Department (JPN) conf...

Waymo Plans Singapore Robotaxi Expansion as Fully Autonomous Rides Target 2028

News | 20 September 2026

Waymo is preparing for one of its most significant overseas expansions yet, with Singapore emerging as a future market for the Alphabet-owned autonomous driving company. Best known for operating robotaxi services in several U.S. cities, Waymo has spe...

BUDI Diesel Transfers Can Now Go Beyond Family Members

News | 18 September 2026

Malaysia's BUDI Diesel programme has become more flexible, with the government expanding the eligibility-transfer mechanism beyond immediate family members. Registered owners of private diesel vehicles can now transfer their monthly subsidised diesel...

New-Generation MyKad Began Rolling Out Yesterday With 53 Security Features and a Major Redesign

News | 18 September 2026

Malaysia officially began issuing its new-generation MyKad yesterday, 17 September 2026, marking one of the most significant updates to the national identity card in years. The redesigned card introduces a new physical layout, upgraded smart-card tec...

Netflix Teams Up With Sega for New Adaptations Including Crazy Taxi, Sonic and Stranger Than Heaven

News | 17 September 2026

Netflix is expanding its relationship with video game properties once again, this time through a new deal with Sega that will bring several of the publisher's franchises to the screen. The most eye-catching project is a live-action adaptation of Craz...

Mexican Authorities Seize Cartel-Linked Cryptomining Farm Hidden in Puebla Mountains

News | 15 September 2026

Mexican authorities have uncovered a cryptocurrency mining operation allegedly linked to organised crime, offering another glimpse into how drug cartels are expanding beyond traditional sources of income. The cryptomining farm was found in the Sierra...

YouTube TV Drops Three Channels as Streaming Lineup Continues to Evolve

News | 14 September 2026

YouTube TV is making another change to its channel lineup, with three networks set to disappear from the service at the end of September. Court TV, Tastemade and The Young Turks will no longer be available from September 30, 2026, affecting both live...

MCMC Reviews Anthropic Report Alleging AI-Driven Election Influence Operation Targeting Malaysia

News | 13 September 2026

Malaysia's communications regulator has begun reviewing claims contained in a recent threat intelligence report from US artificial intelligence company Anthropic, after the report described an alleged coordinated influence operation aimed at Malaysia...

Netflix Raises Subscription Prices in Malaysia, With Plans Now Starting at RM19.90 a Month

News | 13 September 2026

Malaysian Netflix subscribers will now need to pay a little more to keep their streaming plans active. After introducing subscription price increases in several overseas markets earlier this year, Netflix has now revised its pricing in Malaysia, with...

Grab Reportedly Eyes Majority Stake in Atome as Fintech Ambitions Grow

News | 10 September 2026

Grab may be preparing for another major move beyond ride-hailing and food delivery. The Southeast Asian technology giant is reportedly holding discussions to acquire a majority stake in Atome Financial, the Singapore-based company behind the popular...