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LG Malaysia Rebrands Rental Programme as ‘LG Subscribe’, Launches New Undersink Water Purifier
LG Electronics Malaysia has rebranded its existing home appliance rental service, LG Rent-Up, to LG Subscribe as part of a regional naming alignment and effort to simplify consumer understanding. The rebrand, which was announced at a recent event in Kuala Lumpur, does not change the core service model but aims to position the offering more clearly as a subscription-based access model for premium LG appliances.The rebranding comes in response to customer feedback, which indic…
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Malaysia EV registrations surge 69.3% in May 2025, Tesla Model Y overtakes Proton e.MAS 7
Electric Vehicle (EV) registrations continue to grow in Malaysia and Tesla has just ended Proton’s streak of having the most popular EV title for four consecutive months.According to the latest vehicle registration data released by Road Transport Department (JPJ), a total of 4,152 EVs were registered in May 2025, which represents 5.58% of total industry volume.While the overall vehicle segment is showing signs of decline, the EV sector is showing growth of 58.51% for Year-to…
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MCMC Mobile Phone Data: A look into its data sample, lack of public consultation, no opt out option
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) recently found itself in hot water after it was reported that the regulator had requested telcos to share detailed call and internet records for the first three months of the year. MCMC quickly responded to the article with an official statement, and several telcos have also provided their statements regarding the project, known as Mobile Phone Data (MPD).Fast forward to yesterday, MCMC organised an engagement ses…
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Astro customers can get Max at up to 50% discount with 12-month subscription, limited time only
Are you an Astro customer? No matter if you’ve just subscribed to Astro recently or have been using it for a long time, Astro is offering you a discount of up to 50% on Max (previously HBO Max) via a 12-month subscription.Available from now until the 30th of June, 2025, here are the discounted prices:Max Standard 12-Month Plan – RM16.86/month (originally RM33.90/month)Max Ultimate 12-Month Plan – RM25.95/month (originally RM52.90/month)You will be able to enjoy this discount…
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An Open Letter to MCMC: What Does Privacy Mean to You?
Over the past week, Malaysians learned not through a public announcement, but through leaked information that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had requested detailed mobile phone data from all major telcos in the country, including CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, TM, and YTL.In its own official statement, MCMC confirmed that it had requested Mobile Phone Data from every major telco in Malaysia. They say the data is anonymised. They say it’s for offi…
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ChargEV is deploying Penang’s largest DC Charging Hub in Seberang Jaya
ChargEV is currently deploying an EV charging hub located at Centre of Excellence (COE) Cell Agritech and it is expected to be the largest in Penang. Located in Seberang Jaya, the new EV charging location is about 5km away from the Penang Bridge Toll Plaza.With more EVs hitting the roads, there’s a growing need for large scale EV charging hubs in Malaysia. Once completed, this location would be ideal for EV drivers top up their vehicles before continuing their journey to Ked…
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iQoo Neo 10 Malaysia: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 144Hz display, 50MP Sony camera, priced from RM1,999
Vivo’s sub-brand, iQoo, has launched its first device from its Neo series, the iQoo Neo 10, here in Malaysia. Priced from RM1,999, this smartphone packs some interesting specs such as the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, a 144Hz display, and a 7,000mAh battery. Of course, there are early bird gifts offered too.iQoo Neo 10 Malaysia: Pricing and promoThe iQoo Neo 10 is offered in these two configurations here in Malaysia:iQoo Neo 10 (12GB RAM + 256GB storage) – RM1,999 (online exclus…
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