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After 8 years, SOCAR car-sharing platform is shutting down in Malaysia
On-demand car sharing platform, SOCAR is shutting down in Malaysia after 8 years of operations. Users have recently received messages and notification in the app, informing that the service will end on 31st August 2026. If you have remaining Wallet balance with the platform, you are able to request for a full refund.Effective today, 15th August 2026, the SOCAR app will no longer accept Wallet top-ups and new monthly pass subscriptions. If you have an existing subscription, t…
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Mercedes-Benz EV owners in Malaysia gain direct in-car and app access to 3,000+ chargers
Mercedes-Benz has officially rolled out the MB.Charge Public feature in Malaysia, just as the company launched the new Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ EV in our market. It allows owners of Mercedes-Benz EVs and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) to charge directly from their car and the Mercedes-Benz App at over 3,000 charging points across 1,000 locations in Malaysia.Through the rollout, Mercedes-Benz became the latest to join a very small group of automakers in Malaysia—such as Tesla, Proton,…
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Ryt Bank is the first Malaysian digital bank to enable account activation via ATMs
Ryt Bank, the digital bank backed by YTL Power International and Sea Limited, has announced a new alternative for users to activate their accounts.It’s now the first digital bank in Malaysia to allow account activation and initial funding through physical ATMs and bank branches.Bypassing the online banking requirementWhile opening a digital bank account is done entirely via a smartphone, the final activation step traditionally requires an initial deposit transferred from an …
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Astro 30th Anniversary: Free channel access for all subscribers, new pop-up channels, and NJOI upgrade
Astro has officially kicked off its 30th Anniversary campaign, themed “Thank You Malaysia”, running from 13 August 2026 to 31 October 2026. To celebrate the milestone, the broadcast operator is offering a range of promotions, including unbilled channel unlocks, new pop-up channels, platform upgrades for NJOI, and physical events across the country.Free access to full channel lineup and Astro X3From 15 August to 16 September 2026, all active Astro subscribers will receive com…
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Grab PayLater now works on any DuitNow QR merchant, currently rolling out to selected users
Grab is expanding the versatility of its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service, PayLater. The feature can now be used at any physical merchant that displays a DuitNow QR code, significantly broadening where users can split their payments.PayLater support expanded beyond Grab QR standeesPreviously, using Grab PayLater at physical retail outlets required finding a Grab-specific QR standee or a merchant that explicitly supported the payment option. With this update, users are no lo…
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Grab tests Women-Only Rides feature: Here is how it works and how to get verified
Grab has quietly rolled out a new Women-Only Rides (Beta) feature in Malaysia, matching female passengers exclusively with female driver-partners.For many women, this is a significant feature that directly addresses personal safety concerns and offers greater comfort and peace of mind when travelling alone or late at night. However, the service cannot be used for instant, on-demand e-hailing and requires users to complete a mandatory identity verification process before the …
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Here is how to turn your unused GrabCoins balance into real discounts today
This post is brought to you by Grab.If you use Grab regularly to order food, book rides, or pay for groceries, chances are you are sitting on a secret stash of GrabCoins without even realising it. Every time you order a quick lunch, hail a ride during rush hour, or make a payment, those GrabCoins keep piling up in the background.The problem? Most of us leave our GrabCoins untouched because we aren’t quite sure what they are worth or how to use them.Instead of letting them si…
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