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Time to clear your PDRM summons.
20/11/2024

Time to clear your PDRM summons.

If you've got any outstanding summonses from PDRM, now is a good time to clear them. In conjunction with the "Program Dua Tahun Kerajaan Madani" (2TM) event, the government is giving a generous 60% discount on PDRM summonses, though some terms and conditions apply. While it wasn't mentioned expli

Both variants should be coming to Malaysia.
20/11/2024

Both variants should be coming to Malaysia.

It hasn't even been a year since the ROG Phone 8 made its debut, but it looks like Asus is eager to release the next iteration of its gaming phone. The ROG Phone 9 is naturally powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and it's set to be available in Malaysia very soon. As usual,

Yeap, a Zeiss-branded 200MP periscope telephoto lens.
19/11/2024

Yeap, a Zeiss-branded 200MP periscope telephoto lens.

The Vivo X200 series of flagship phones have landed in Malaysia, and the headline feature of the X200 and the X200 Pro are their Zeiss cameras. In fact, the latter is even equipped with a 200MP periscope telephoto lens that can "capture distant subjects with incredible detail and clarity." First,

Only the M4 Max variants of the MacBook Pro have not been certified by SIRIM yet.
19/11/2024

Only the M4 Max variants of the MacBook Pro have not been certified by SIRIM yet.

Last week, we spotted the M4-powered Mac mini and iMac in SIRIM's database. Today, it is the MacBook Pro's turn; both the 14-inch and 16-inch models have been registered with SIRIM, so there's a good chance the laptop will be available for purchase in Malaysia very soon. As many as three differen

Yes, blood pressure monitoring straight from a smartwatch.
19/11/2024

Yes, blood pressure monitoring straight from a smartwatch.

The Huawei Watch D2 has also been launched in Malaysia today alongside the MatePad 12 X tablet, and what sets the wearable apart from the competition is its ability to monitor blood pressure. In fact, it's touted as the first smartwatch with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) that's approve

It's aimed at creative professionals and those who want PC-level productivity on a tablet.
19/11/2024

It's aimed at creative professionals and those who want PC-level productivity on a tablet.

Huawei just launched a new tablet in Malaysia, and the Huawei MatePad 12 X is aimed at both creative professionals and those who want "PC-level productivity," as the Chinese company puts it. Measuring 5.9mm thin with a PaperMatte display, it's a rather intriguing Android tablet. Here in Malaysia,

It also has a generous 6,500mAh battery.
18/11/2024

It also has a generous 6,500mAh battery.

Realme just launched the Realme GT 7 Pro in Malaysia, and it is the first smartphone on our shores to be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. On top of that, it is also priced quite competitively for a flagship device from the Chinese company. For the Malaysian market, only one

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grab some iconic reprints, Foundations got you covered.
18/11/2024

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grab some iconic reprints, Foundations got you covered.

Magic: The Gathering's latest set, Foundations, is mainly catered to new players. After all, it's in the name of the set itself, with various bundles that are geared towards beginners. On top of that, all the cards featured in the set are also Standard legal until 2029, so you won't have to worry ab

It remains to be seen if Casio Timepiece Malaysia will bring in the ring watch.
18/11/2024

It remains to be seen if Casio Timepiece Malaysia will bring in the ring watch.

It seems like more brands are releasing smart rings, though Casio's take on the wearable is more of a "ring watch," as the Japanese company puts it. The Casio CRW-001-1JR - yes, it's a bit of a mouthful - will be available in Japan sometime in December, and as its name suggests, it's essentially a t

The esports tournament is taking place from 11 to 12 January 2025.
18/11/2024

The esports tournament is taking place from 11 to 12 January 2025.

The Malaysian qualifiers of Predator League 2025 have concluded! The two teams that emerge victorious are Myth Avenue Gaming (MAG) and Unsigned5, which will be representing Malaysia at the regional esports tournament next year in Dota 2 and Valorant respectively. MAG went against Odd Taxi in the

It is Lotus Cars Malaysia's 3rd outlet on our shores.
15/11/2024

It is Lotus Cars Malaysia's 3rd outlet on our shores.

As promised, Lotus Cars Malaysia has expanded its presence to the northern region of Malaysia; more specifically, Georgetown, Penang. The new Lotus Store, which is the first one outside of Kuala Lumpur, is the third outlet on our shores - all of which were opened this year itself. Visitors to Lot

Ready for Friday Night Magic with the new Foundations set?
15/11/2024

Ready for Friday Night Magic with the new Foundations set?

Wizards of the Coast is releasing Magic: The Gathering's latest set, Foundations, for tabletop today. Just as its name suggests, Foundations is mainly catered to new players - all the cards released in this set are Standard legal until 2029. Of course, Foundations also have something for long-tim

They could be available here as early as next week.
15/11/2024

They could be available here as early as next week.

Initially announced a couple of weeks ago, the new M4-powered Mac mini and iMac will be available in Malaysia very soon. Both of them were registered with SIRIM just yesterday on 14 November, so it won't be long now until the two machines are officially sold on our shores. One of the biggest upgr

A Tesla Model Y rival at a more affordable price.
14/11/2024

A Tesla Model Y rival at a more affordable price.

After much teasing, the BYD Sealion 7 has been launched in Malaysia. The electric SUV is essentially BYD's answer to the Tesla Model Y, and touted as a "performance SUV," the Sealion 7 is the Chinese carmaker's fifth model to enter our local market. Two variants of the Sealion 7 are offered in Ma

Who knew you could buy a bike from Shopee?
13/11/2024

Who knew you could buy a bike from Shopee?

Yes, you can buy a motorcycle on Shopee. Yes, it's a legitimate, streel-legal motorcycle. And yes, it's virtually the same as buying a motorcycle from a conventional brick and mortar store, though I had the bike delivered to my doorstep...in only one day. For free. Looking back, it's almost surre

Fuel prices remain the same, as usual.
13/11/2024

Fuel prices remain the same, as usual.

Time for another weekly fuel price update. Prices of RON 97 and diesel are maintained from 14 to 20 November next week at RM3.19/litre and RM2.95/litre respectively. Of course, RON 95 is kept at its ceiling price of RM2.05/litre as well. It's worth noting that the floating RM2.95/litre price for

Modenas will also be releasing an electric scooter for regular customers sometime in 2025.
13/11/2024

Modenas will also be releasing an electric scooter for regular customers sometime in 2025.

In line with Pos Malaysia's sustainability roadmap announced in March 2023 - where it targets to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 - the delivery service is adding over 1,092 units of the Modenas MEV-1 Pro to its delivery fleet. The electric scooter complements Pos Malaysia's existing 220 e-

Mechanically the same as the regular Y16ZR, but with more goodies.
13/11/2024

Mechanically the same as the regular Y16ZR, but with more goodies.

To celebrate the roll out of its sixth million motorcycle in Malaysia, Hong Leong Yamaha introduced the Yamaha Y16ZR 6MRO on our shores; yes, the latter stands for 6 Millionth Roll Out. While it's mechanically similar to the regular Y16ZR, the 6MRO model is limited to only 3,000 units, and each of t

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