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Astro Pivots to Heritage and Legacy IP for 2026 Syawal Content Slate
Astro has unveiled its 2026 Syawal programming suite, shifting its content strategy toward traditional Malaysian heritage and multi-platform integration. The campaign, themed “Bila Bersama, Lagi Jadi,” marks a move to consolidate viewership across television, radio, and digital platforms through a mix of legacy revivals and cultural preservation.Heritage-Driven Visuals and StorytellingA central component of this year’s rollout is a collaboration with Novak Batik, which integ…
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EV charger hogging is getting worse in Malaysia? | Let’s Talk About #137
Malaysia’s EV adoption continues to show growth entering the new year with EVs taking 9% of total industry volume for January 2026 registrations.While the number of charging points has grown significantly, a much more frustrating problem has emerged: EV charger hogging.It’s no longer just Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles blocking bays. We’ve seen EVs hogging the bays for hours to enjoy “free” VIP parking.In the latest episode of Let’s Talk About, Amin and Alex discu…
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Infobip Launches New AI Tool to Manage Customer Chats in Asia
Infobip has introduced AgentOS, an orchestration platform designed to manage autonomous customer interactions across various digital channels. The launch marks a shift for the company from providing communication infrastructure to managing the logic behind AI-driven customer journeys.The platform aims to resolve a common hurdle in enterprise AI adoption: the “siloing” of data. While many companies have deployed chatbots or AI models, these tools often lack the context requir…
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SEDC Energy x JomCharge slashes DC Charger pricing by 50%, no longer most expensive CPO in Malaysia
State-linked SEDC Energy x JomCharge have just revised their EV charger pricing in Sarawak with price reduction as much as 50%.Its recent deployment at Betong along the Pan Borneo Highway was seen as the most expensive highway DC Charger in the country. This comes as a surprise considering Sarawak has the cheapest and greenest electricity tariff in Malaysia, with over 60% of power generated coming from hydropower plants.Not only the Betong EV charging location pushes a rathe…
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CelcomDigi and Maxis complete takeover of MOF’s shares in Digital Nasional Berhad
CelcomDigi and Maxis have completed their respective transaction to acquire MoF Inc’s shares in Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB). Both telcos have paid RM327.87 million each.This comes after MoF Inc triggered its Put Option back in December 2025. The move marks the Malaysian government’s exit from the 5G wholesale business, turning DNB into a fully private entity.In announcements filed via Bursa Malaysia, both CelcomDigi and Maxis confirmed that they have paid RM327,872,640.28 …
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ChargeSini deploys 80kW DC Charger at Sunway 163 Mall
ChargeSini and Meta Bright Group have deployed a DC charger at Sunway 163 Mall in Mont Kiara.This is the first DC Charger at the mall and there are now a total of 8 EV charge points at the location.The Charge Point Operator (CPO) has deployed an DC Charger with two CCS2 nozzles that can deliver up to 80kW.The 80kW DC Charger at Sunway 163 Mall occupies parking bay 19, 20 and 21 at LG2, and is priced at RM1.49 per kWh.To activate and pay for charging, you’ll need to use the C…
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MACC joins global crackdown on LeakBase hacker forum, servers hosted in KL seized
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recently joined a global law enforcement operation that dismantled LeakBase, an online forum used by cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data.Authorities confirmed that servers linked to the platform were hosted in Kuala Lumpur and were seized as part of the coordinated enforcement action.The operation was led by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) together with international law enforcement partners to disrupt …
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