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Malaysia now spending over RM4 billion monthly on fuel subsidies. It’s time to accelerate EV shift
Malaysia has one of the cheapest petrol prices in the region at RM1.99/L for RON95, but that comes at a heavy cost.With global oil prices rising amid the current Middle East crisis, the government is spending significantly more just to maintain the subsidised price. In February alone, the subsidy bill was about RM700 million. It jumped to around RM3 billion in March, and is expected exceeded RM4 billion in April.To manage the situation, the BUDI95 (RM1.99/L) quota has been r…
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Luno Malaysia now supports 51 crypto assets after adding 29 new SC-approved digital assets
Luno Malaysia has expanded its digital asset offering with the addition of 29 newly approved crypto assets, bringing its total to 51. According to its latest announcement, this is the largest batch of new listings on the platform to date, and all assets have received approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).With this expansion, Luno says it now offers the widest selection of crypto assets among regulated digital asset exchanges in Malaysia. The new listings span…
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Gentari and MBPP deploy 110kW DC Charger at CIMB Bank Menara BHL in George Town
Gentari and Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang (MBPP) continue to deploy more street-level EV chargers on the Penang Island.The latest location is at CIMB Bank at Menara BHL along Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah. Unlike other Gentari x MBPP locations which are mostly 50kW DC, you can enjoy faster charging as the latest deployment can deliver up to 110kW.For this location, Gentari x MBPP has deployed a 110kW DC charger with two CCS2 nozzles which are placed next to two side-parking chargi…
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From Smartphones to Agent Phones: vivo Outlines AI-Driven Imaging Strategy
This post is brought to you by vivo.Following the recent Malaysian debut of the vivo V70, vivo has used its platform as a strategic partner at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026 to outline a fundamental shift in mobile technology. The company is moving toward a future defined by Agent phones, devices that transcend communication to become digital companions with the ability to perceive, reason, and act.Bringing the Global Vision to MalaysiaFor local consume…
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WhatsApp now supports multiple accounts on iPhone, makes switching to Android easier
WhatsApp is rolling out several new features aimed at making everyday messaging more flexible, including the long-awaited support for multiple accounts on the iPhone.They have also made it easier to move your WhatsApp chat history between different smartphone platforms.Two WhatsApp accounts on one iPhone, moving WhatsApp to AndroidThe biggest update here is that iPhone users can now log in to two WhatsApp accounts on a single device. Previously available only on Android, thi…
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JomCharge x DBKL deploy EV Chargers at Bangsar Lucky Laundry
JomCharge and DBKL continue to deploy more street-level EV chargers and this week they are celebrating JomChargeDiKL location #15 in Bangsar.The latest EV charging deployment is at Bangsar Lucky Laundry, which is located on the same row as Mahbub Restaurant in Bangsar.As part of its introductory promo, JomCharge and DBKL are offering 50% discount for EV charging at the new location this coming weekend.The latest EV charging location at Bangsar Lucky Laundry features a 100kW …
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BUDI95 monthly quota reduced to 200L, eHailing drivers still retain 800L quota
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a revision to Malaysia’s BUDI95 RON95 subsidy programme as part of the measures to minimise the impact of rising oil prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East.Malaysia currently has one of the cheapest fuel prices in the region and it was earlier reported that Malaysia’s current petroleum supplies are sufficient at least until May 2026.BUDI95 monthly quota reduced to 200L, price maintains at RM1.99/LThe monthly BUDI95 quota t…
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