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SST 2025 Goes Live: What It Means for Your Systems, Software, and IT Ops

Web Development | 01 July 2025

July 1, 2025 marks the official rollout of Malaysia's expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) framework—one of the biggest fiscal overhauls since GST was scrapped. But beyond the headlines, the real action is happening behind the scenes: in databases, E...

PayNet Teams Up with Alipay+ and Weixin Pay to Make Spending Easier for Tourists in Malaysia

Web Development | 25 June 2025

As Malaysia gears up for the peak travel season, tourists from China and across Asia are getting a more convenient way to spend—without ever needing to exchange cash. Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) has partnered with two major digital wallet gian...

Meta Introduces Passkeys for Facebook and Meta Pay: A Safer, Simpler Way to Log In

Web Development | 20 June 2025

Meta is stepping up its security game by rolling out passkeys for Facebook — aiming to give users an extra layer of protection while making logins smoother than ever.

Wikipedia's AI Summaries Face Major Backlash – Trial Paused Amid Editor Uproar

Web Development | 13 June 2025

In a digital world where AI is rapidly integrating into everything from emails to entertainment, even Wikipedia isn't immune. But while generative AI might be the trend du jour, not everyone's on board — especially the people who actually keep Wikipe...

E-Invoicing Deadlines Delayed for Smaller Malaysian Businesses: Here’s What You Need to Know

Web Development | 08 June 2025

If you're a small business owner in Malaysia, there's good news on the e-invoicing front. The government has officially revised the implementation timeline for businesses with annual revenue under RM5 million — giving you more breathing room to get y...

MCMC Cracks Down on Over 40,000 Online Fake and Scam Content

Web Development | 13 May 2025

In a time where misinformation spreads faster than ever, Malaysia's Ministry of Communications is stepping up its efforts to keep the internet a safer space. Through its enforcement arm, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC),...

LinkedIn Rolls Out AI Job Search to Help You Find the Right Role—Not Just the Right Title

Web Development | 11 May 2025

Job hunting is about to get a lot smarter on LinkedIn. The professional networking platform is introducing a new AI-powered feature that promises to make job searches feel more personal and intuitive. Instead of sifting through filters and rigid job...

Malaysia’s Halal Certification Goes Fully Digital for Faster, Smoother Applications

Web Development | 09 May 2025

Starting 5 May, applying for a Halal certificate in Malaysia has officially gone paperless. The entire process is now done online, making it easier and faster for businesses to get certified without the usual red tape.

Shopee Hikes SPayLater Seller Fees Starting May 8

Web Development | 08 May 2025

Starting May 8, Shopee will be increasing its SPayLater seller fee from 3.5% to 4.5%, as announced on the platform's Seller Education Hub. This new fee structure will apply to all completed orders made using SPayLater, regardless of the installment p...

Maybank to Introduce Daily Limits and Cooling-Off Period for Reload Services

Web Development | 06 May 2025

If you're a Maybank user who frequently tops up mobile credits or game PINs online, take note: starting 26 May 2025, Maybank will implement daily transaction limits and a 12-hour cooling-off period for reload-related services. Here's what's changing...

Google Gemini Now Supports Up to 10 Image Uploads Per Prompt

Web Development | 06 May 2025

Google has rolled out a major update to its Gemini AI chatbot, allowing users to upload up to 10 images per prompt, significantly increasing the tool's visual processing capabilities. Previously, users were limited to uploading just one image per pro...

OpenAI Introduces Shopping Feature in ChatGPT, Taking Aim at Google

Web Development | 30 April 2025

OpenAI has launched a new shopping feature within ChatGPT, allowing users to search, compare, and purchase products directly through the chatbot. This move positions ChatGPT as a growing competitor to Google and other online shopping and search platf...

YouTube Tests AI Overviews for Video Search with US Premium Members

Web Development | 27 April 2025

YouTube is experimenting with a new feature that uses artificial intelligence to create AI-driven video search overviews, highlighting useful clips from videos without users needing to click on them.

Meta Reportedly Disables Apple Intelligence Features in Its Apps

Web Development | 19 April 2025

Meta has reportedly blocked access to Apple Intelligence features across four of its major platforms—Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads. According to a report by CNET, the AI-powered writing tools developed by Apple have been removed from the...

Best Self-Hosted Room Booking Systems You Can Deploy Today

Web Development | 19 April 2025

In today's hybrid workplace and facility-driven environments, managing meeting rooms, labs, equipment, or shared spaces efficiently is a must. While SaaS tools like Microsoft Bookings or Calendly dominate the cloud-based booking space, many organizat...

AI Bot Traffic Causes 50% Surge in Wikipedia Bandwidth Usage

Web Development | 05 April 2025

The Wikimedia Foundation has revealed that Wikipedia's bandwidth usage has surged by 50% over the past year, largely due to the increasing activity of AI-powered bot crawlers. These bots, often used by AI companies to train language models, have been...

Roblox Teams Up with Google to Boost In-Game Advertising

Web Development | 04 April 2025

Roblox Corp has announced a new partnership with Google, aiming to scale up its in-game advertising strategy and tap deeper into ad-based revenue opportunities. The collaboration marks a significant move in Roblox's ongoing efforts to monetize its ma...

Carousell Rolls Out Buyer Magnet Feature with No Upfront Cost

Web Development | 03 April 2025

Carousell, the popular secondhand marketplace, has launched a new promotional tool called Buyer Magnet—a feature designed to increase the visibility of listings without requiring upfront payment. Similar to existing tools like Bump and Spotlight, Buy...

AI in Software Development: Beyond Code Generation in 2025

Web Development | 01 April 2025

AI in Software Development Artificial intelligence shook up the tech world last year—and its impact is only deepening in 2025. Companies that have already adopted AI in their software development processes are beginning to see real returns, enabling...

Google Unveils ‘Canvas’ – A More Interactive Way to Use AI

Web Development | 23 March 2025

Google is taking its Gemini AI experience to the next level — and this time, it's not just about typing in a question and waiting for a wall of text in return. The company's new feature, Canvas, is designed to make our interactions with AI smarter, m...