Bye Bye TM Streamyx/Unifi Lite Services Starting 28 February 2025

News | 02 February 2025

Telekom Malaysia (TM) just announced on its official website that it's shutting down all copper network-based services by February 28, 2025. That means Streamyx and Unifi Lite users will need to switch over to TM's fibre-based Unifi Broadband plans a...

Malaysian Government will Assess The Effects of the DeepSeek AI Platform in Malaysia

News | 02 February 2025

Malaysia's government is taking a closer look at DeepSeek, China's fast-rising open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform, to assess its potential impact on the country. According to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, DeepSeek has been making...

Phone Free February Challenges

News | 02 February 2025

Hey, do you ever feel like you're glued to your phone a little too much? Yeah, same. Turns out, just cutting back an hour a day can actually make a big difference for your health. And that's exactly what Phone Free February is all about! It's a nonpr...

Microsoft is Experimenting with iPhone Integration on Windows 11

News | 01 February 2025

Microsoft is gradually rolling out iPhone integration for Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels. Previously limited to Android users, this update introduces a side panel in the Start menu, enabling quick access to iPhone battery...

Device2Cash - New Touch & Go Feature

News | 30 January 2025

Touch 'n Go (TnG) has introduced a new "Device2Cash" feature in its eWallet, enabling users to trade in unwanted items directly via the app. This service can be accessed under the Shopping tab on the All Services page. As stated on its About page, th...

MCMC Introduces AIFA Fact-Checking Chatbot

News | 29 January 2025

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has introduced AIFA (Artificial Intelligence Fact-check Assistant), an AI-powered fact-checking chatbot, officially launched by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. This service aims to c...

Malaysia's Big Data Analytics Industry is Set for Significant Expansion

News | 28 January 2025

Malaysia's big data analytics (BDA) market is set to experience significant and rapid expansion, largely driven by the growing demand for data-driven solutions and innovative technologies, according to Dr. Ian Tan, an associate professor in Computer...

Malaysia Leads Globally as MNOs Sign a Deal for a Six-Way 4G Core Network

News | 28 January 2025

Malaysia has made history as the first country to implement a six-way 4G multi-operator core network (MOCN) sharing agreement, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Signed in May last year, the agreement required time for telcos to build...

Google Advocates for a Worldwide Initiative to Educate Employees and Policymakers about AI

News | 27 January 2025

Facing intense regulatory scrutiny, Alphabet's Google is striving to influence public opinion and AI-related policies as global regulations loom. A top priority, according to an executive speaking to Reuters, is expanding educational programs to equi...

Malaysia’s Rising Stars: Local Firms Featured in Forbes Asia 100 to Watch

News | 26 January 2025

Six Malaysian companies have secured a spot on this year's Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list, which highlights small enterprises and startups focusing on underserved markets or leveraging emerging technologies, ranging from generative AI to blood-based c...

WhatsApp Rolls Out Multi-Account Support for iOS and Android Users

News | 26 January 2025

According to a recent report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is set to roll out a brand-new multi-account feature. Initially available to Android beta testers, this functionality has now been introduced to iOS with the release of version 25.2.10.70. The upda...

OpenAI Unveils AI Assistant for Booking Flights and Ordering Food

News | 26 January 2025

OpenAI is introducing a new artificial intelligence tool designed to assist users with tasks such as booking flights, organizing grocery lists, and even making purchases. This tool, named Operator, is part of a growing trend of AI agents that perform...

US-Singapore Undersea Cable Project Valued at US$760 Million Receives Approval

News | 24 January 2025

Keppel Ltd announced that the United States has granted a landing license for the first subsea cable system directly linking Singapore to the American west coast, strengthening Singapore's position as Asia's top digital hub. The Bifrost Cable System,...

DeepSeek Emerges as China's Most Powerful Open Source Language Model & How They Competes with Silicon Valley Giants

News | 24 January 2025

On the day following Christmas, a modest Chinese startup named DeepSeek introduced a new artificial intelligence system capable of rivaling the advanced chatbots developed by industry giants like OpenAI and Google.

ChatGPT is Down!

News | 23 January 2025

Users are reporting to social medias like X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram reporting ChatGPT down. Currently, ChatGPT is throwing a "Bad Gateway" error and struggling to open the website. Checked with the "Is it down or just me" website and it con...

Govt Proposes Exclusive 5G Network for Police and Law Enforcement

News | 23 January 2025

The 5G network should allocate a dedicated portion of its bandwidth to provide secure, encrypted communication for organizations, particularly law enforcement, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He emphasized that having exclusive, se...

FSBM and its Partners to Unveil AI-driven Platform for Metal Procurement

News | 22 January 2025

FSBM Holdings Bhd (KL:FSBM) has formed a strategic alliance with Synergies Intelligent Systems Inc and Zhong Yang Technology Co Ltd to introduce a groundbreaking platform aimed at transforming procurement processes in the fabricated metal industry. T...

Malaysia Plans to Pursue Legal Action Against Meta

News | 21 January 2025

On Friday, Malaysia announced its intention to pursue legal action against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, for not taking down "undesirable" content. This marks the country's most assertive step yet in addressing such issues. Since as...

Maxland Signs Agreement with GDC Data for Joint Data Center Development

News | 21 January 2025

Timber company Maxland Bhd has signed an official agreement with data processing services provider GDC Data Sdn Bhd to jointly explore data center development in Kulim, Kedah. In a stock exchange filing on Monday, the company announced that its wholl...

TikTok Is Already Back Online in US

News | 20 January 2025

Less than a day after going offline, TikTok announced it is back online following assurances from President-elect Donald Trump to the company's service providers—likely Apple, Google, and Oracle—that his administration would not enforce a previously...