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Maxis appointed as preferred telco and infrastructure partner for ECRL
Maxis has been appointed by Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) as the Single Preferred Infrastructure Provider and Telecommunications Partner for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).The strategic agreement covers a period of 10 years and Maxis will deliver a full suite of connectivity ecosystem across the 665km rail alignment.The appointment was formalised at the KotaSAS ECRL station in Kuantan coinciding with the arrival ceremony of the ECRL’s Golden Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) …
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Hyundai: No new EVs planned for Malaysia beyond Ioniq N lineup
Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) has recently confirmed that the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N and Ioniq 5 N are on their way to our market. However, this does not mean EVs are already back on Hyundai’s menu for Malaysia.Similar to what we reported last July, the company once again indicates that it is still waiting for the right time to come back into the EV space. In general, the Ioniq 6 N and 5 N are coming to Malaysia not because they are EVs but because they are some of the best produc…
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Gentari Go introduces two new EV subscription plans, from RM350/year
Gentari Go has introduced two new EV subscription plans which aims to support the evolving needs of Malaysia’s growing EV community.The subscription plans offer discounts up to 30% and this is ideal for EV users who rely a lot on Gentari’s public EV charging network.These new plans replace the now discontinued Gentari Go Power Pass which previously offered 50% off EV charging for RM899/year.For casual users, there’s the Go Starter plan at RM350/year which offers 15% off EV c…
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Malaysia’s EV registrations cross 9% TIV in January 2026, Proton e.MAS 5 is #1 with 3,068 units
Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) segment kicked off 2026 on a strong note, with EV registrations continuing to grow despite the end of tax incentives for fully imported units. Based on the latest JPJ vehicle registration data, a total of 6,239 EVs were registered in January 2026, which represents 9.18% share of total industry volume (TIV).As a comparison, Malaysia recorded just 1,691 EV registrations in January 2025, when EVs made up only 3.14% of the market.This means EV re…
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N and Ioniq 5 N coming to Malaysia in Q2 2026
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N and Ioniq 5 N will be launched in Malaysia within the 2nd quarter of 2026. This was revealed by Sean Yo, the Head of Product at Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY), during a media session last night.“We want to leverage on the Hyundai N brand – the purpose of Ioniq N brand is to elevate the overall Hyundai brand in Malaysia.” – Sean Yo, Head of Product, Hyundai Motor MalaysiaThe launch of these battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) will mark the official arriva…
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Top 5 OnePlus smartphones: Looking back at a once-beloved enthusiast brand
So you’ve probably heard the rumours — OnePlus might not have much time left. Before anyone panics, though, it’s worth clarifying that OnePlus has not (at least at the time of writing) made any official announcement about shutting down its global operations, including in Malaysia. What has been happening is a steady erosion of the brand’s original identity, and for long‑time fans, that can feel just as alarming.So, as a small tribute to a brand that rose a decade ago as the …
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U Mobile expands ULTRA5G coverage in Sabah, available in KK, Tuaran, Beaufort and Kudat
U Mobile is expanding its presence in Sabah with the expansion of its ULTRA5G network across more parts of the state.According to the orange telco, its ULTRA5G coverage has been expanded to additional areas in Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Beaufort and Kudat. In addition, indoor ULTRA5G coverage is also now available at major locations such as Imago Mall and Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with more sites planned as the rollout continues.To mark the wider availability of ULTRA…
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