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Proposed EV levy misses the real problem with Malaysia’s EV charging network

Malaysia’s EV charging network needs to grow faster. There’s no argument about that as EV registrations continue to double year over year.However, the government’s proposal to impose a levy on every EV sold to fund public charging infrastructure is honestly the wrong solution to the wrong problem.Speaking in the Dewan Negara, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Johari Ghani said the government is considering imposing a levy on every EV sold because it can’t rely solely o…

Tune Talk offers free e-Roaming in Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrims

If you’re heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah, Tune Talk is now offering complimentary e-Roaming on selected prepaid plans. The feature allows subscribers to use their existing data allocation overseas without purchasing a separate roaming pass or travel eSIM.The telco says eligible subscribers will automatically connect to a supported roaming partner upon arrival, providing a “Roam as Home” experience with no additional monthly charge. The move is part of their effort…

Proton e.MAS 5 arrives in Nepal: Priced from RM81k

Proton e.MAS 5 is now officially available in Nepal, which is the EV’s 2nd international market after Singapore. The electric hatchback is also the 2nd Proton e.MAS model in Nepal after the e.MAS 7, which was launched there in March 2025.Over in Nepal, Proton e.MAS vehicles are being distributed by Proton’s authorised distributor, Jagdamba Motors. The national automaker said that the e.MAS 5 has already received around 200 bookings right on the launch day.Proton e.MAS 5 Nepa…

Hisense Malaysia launches XR10, PX4PRO and L9Q laser projectors, priced from RM23,999

Hisense has launched its latest laser display lineup in Malaysia, comprising the Hisense XR10, Hisense PX4PRO, and Hisense L9Q. All three models in the new lineup deliver 4K UHD resolution (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) powered by Texas Instruments’ 0.47-inch DLP chip technology. The launch event also marked the debut of the industry’s first 120-inch laser display projected onto a VIQMAX ALR screen, setting a new benchmark for home theatre setups in Malaysia.Hisense XR10The Hisense …

Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold official renders leak ahead of launch

After dropping clear promo images of the Galaxy Fold 8 lineup ahead of launch, Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) is back with more juicy details of Google’s upcoming smartphones. The Google Pixel 11 series which includes the Pixel 11 Pro Fold will be unveiled during the upcoming Made by Google 2026 event on 12th August and now we get a clear look thanks to these leaks. From the looks of it, the new Pixel 11 lineup isn’t radically different from the Pixel 10 series but there’s some s…