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Malaysia EV registrations grew 68% YoY in February 2026 despite overall car registrations declining
Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) market continued to grow in February 2026 even as overall vehicle registrations declined. According to the latest JPJ data, 3,635 EVs were registered in February 2026, representing a 68% increase year-on-year compared to 2,160 units recorded in February 2025.Despite the strong growth in EV adoption, overall vehicle registrations declined significantly during the month. Total Industry Volume (TIV) fell 15.8% YoY from 67,327 units in February 2…
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MGS5 EV CKD now open for booking: More power, better range, lower price
The order books for MGS5 EV CKD are now open after MG Motor Malaysia officially rolled out the first locally assembled unit of the electric SUV today. The rollout took place in less than 6 months after the SAIC-owned brand announced its CKD operation, which is taking place at EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) plant in Pegoh, Melaka.MGS5 EV CKD Pricing, WarrantyCurrently, only the MGS5 EV Lux variant is available as a CKD unit. As for the pricing, SAIC is still keeping the offic…
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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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