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Malaysia’s EV policy and the BYD debate: Are affordable EVs at risk? | Let’s Talk About #140
Malaysia’s EV policy is back in focus, following growing debate over the conditions surrounding BYD’s local assembly plans in Tanjung Malim which is supposed to start this year. While the headlines may point to a single Chinese brand, the issue goes much deeper.In this episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex unpack what’s actually happening behind the controversy involving the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), and why it matters for the wider EV market an…
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Ryt Bank hits 1.2 million users, PayLater on Card and in-app investing are coming soon
Ryt Bank says it has surpassed 1.2 million users in just over seven months since its launch in August 2025, positioning itself as one of the fastest-growing digital banks in Malaysia.According to the digital bank backed by YTL Power International and Sea Limited, it has processed over 25 million transactions to date, with monthly volumes increasing more than 35 times since launch.The platform also reports tens of thousands of daily active users transacting across payments, t…
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EVPower deploys 80kW DC Charger at JJ Food Court in Johor Jaya, 50% off EV Charging until 30th April
EVPower has deployed a new DC Charger located at JJ Food Court in Taman Johor Jaya. As part of its opening promo, EV users can enjoy 50% discount for EV charging at this new location until the end of this month.Like other EVPower locations, you can activate the charger without using any apps. Equipped with a JuiceUp card terminal, you can activate and pay for charging by tapping your contactless credit and debit card.The card terminal also supports Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and…
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Sarawak provides 25% discount on electricity bills from April to December 2026
Sarawak state government is offering 25% discount for all domestic electricity users in the state from April to December 2026.The discount was announced alongside other measures to help people cope with the rising cost of living due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Other measures announced by the state government include increasing the Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) assistance from RM950 to RM1,100 for households, RM500 to RM600 for senior citizens and RM3…
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A Parent’s Guide to the New Instagram and Facebook Safety Changes in Malaysia
If you have a teenager at home, their digital world just changed. Meta has officially begun rolling out Teen Accounts across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger in Malaysia. For most of us, keeping up with our children’s online lives has felt like a losing game of catch-up, but this update represents a fundamental shift: instead of parents having to hunt for safety settings, the platform is now making protection the factory default.Whether your teen is a casual scroller or a …
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Kempower: Malaysia’s EV charging growth needs to focus on utilisation, not just speed
As Malaysia continues to expand its EV charging infrastructure, Finland-based charging solutions provider Kempower says that the focus should shift from simply deploying more chargers to ensuring they are actually used efficiently.The company says that while EV adoption is gaining momentum across Southeast Asia, long-term success for charge point operators (CPOs) depends heavily on utilisation rates rather than just the number of chargers deployed.Kempower Director of New Ma…
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TQ Wuling Bingo is now available for rental in Malaysia via GoEV
GoCar Malaysia has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) sharing service, GoEV, with the addition of the TQ Wuling Bingo into the fleet. The compact electric hatchback, which is one of the most affordable EVs in Malaysia at the moment, was just launched in our market last December.How much does it cost to rent TQ Wuling Bingo?TQ Wuling listing on the GoCar mobile app, as captured on 13 April 2026.GoCar said that customers can rent the new electric compact hatchback from RM17.90…
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