MCO to be extended across the whole country starting from 12 May

Photo courtesy of Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia Official Website

MCO will be imposed across the whole country starting from 12 May to 7 June as announced by our Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today. Besides that, the SOP has also been reviewed and updated with some new ones that the public will need to look out for.

According to the press release posted by the Prime Minister himself on Facebook, the SOP includes:

Let us know what you think about this news on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local news. Stay home and stay safe!


MDEC and UOA Holdings sign MoU to set up a Game Hub in Bangsar South

On 18 November 2016, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and UOA Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (UOA Holdings). This MoU signals the two companies to cooperate in joint efforts to set up a Game Hub in Bangsar South with the mutual objective of enhancing Malaysia’s game industry.

Under the terms of the MoU, MDEC will facilitate the search for local talents and provide programs to train and enhance their skills, whilst UOA Holdings will provide the infrastructure for a gaming hub situated in Bangsar South, and jointly work with MDEC in promoting these facilities.

Dato’ Yasmin Mahmood, Chief Executive Officer, MDEC, applauded the collaboration: "Malaysia has an exceptional talent pool for the game industry, and the world is beginning to sit up and take notice. It is important that we continue to press forward in building a world-class ecosystem that enables our local talents to strive for excellence, putting us on the path to becoming the Game Hub for the region.

The programs and initiatives that we have – together with excellent infrastructure and facilities provided by UOA Holdings – will allow our local talents to come together to learn and grow their skills in a conducive, competitive environment.”

UOA Holdings welcomed the MoU saying: “We are proud to be partnering MDEC in building a Digital Malaysia. We understand that the backbone of a thriving nation is its people, and to provide an avenue to equip and grow human capital with the right skills and knowledge is vital.

This MoU allows us to offer our expertise in achieving that - keeping pace with the changing landscape and adding value to what we do. We look forward to contributing to the nation’s digital transformation.”

In an effort to position Malaysia as the preferred regional hub for games development and delivery, and into a World-Class Regional Game Hub in SEA Mandated, MDEC plans to build upon Malaysia’s existing digital content sector, which includes attracting anchor companies, increasing local games capacity & capability and raising global market access.

This year alone, the local gaming industry has demonstrated tremendous progress with several international game companies investing and collaborating with local players, such as Streamline Studios for their collaboration with Square Enix for FINAL FANTASY XV, which will be released on 29 November 2016, as well as Passion Republic on their experience working with Naughty Dog for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. also officially announced the opening of its Kuala Lumpur studio.

Last but not least, just last week, LEVEL UP KL 2016, the premier South-East Asia gaming conference which took place in Kuala Lumpur, attracted over 500 participants ranging from game developers, investors, game publishers and technology providers, from both local and international games industry. Over 40 key industry players worldwide also took part in the five-day event to share knowledge, make connections and form business partnerships.


ASUS ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 4 Pro revealed with refined SuperPixel 4.0 + 120 degree wide-angle dual rear cameras from about RM1712

Today, ASUS is proud to present five brand new ASUS ZenFone 4 series in Taipei, Taiwan. The five devices are the ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL), ZenFone 4 Pro (ZS551KL), ZenFone 4 Max Pro (ZC554KL), ZenFone 4 Selfie (ZD553KL), and the ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro (ZD552KL). Let's first go through the ZenFone 4 and 4 Pro as both smartphones will be the last two to come into Malaysia. No Malaysia pricing details like the others but the ZenFone 4 will be priced at $399 (~RM1712) while the ZenFone 4 Pro will go for $599 (~RM2570). Below is the full official specifications and details on the dual camera module.

No Malaysia price yet but for now $399 comes up to about RM1712

At about RM2570, the ZenFone 4 Pro is quite competitively priced

With the tagline #WeLovePhoto in line, ASUS has refocused the new ASUS ZenFone 4 series as the latest challenger in phoneography or the art of taking photos with a smartphone camera. The new camera system features an aperture below f/2.0, 4-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), a 1.4µm pixel size sensor, an ASUS SuperPixel Engine, and Qualcomm Spectra image signal processors to produce the best possible image. ASUS' TriTech+ Auto focus system is also back, which was also seen in the ZenFone AR featuring Dual Pixel PDAF or Phase detection autofocus, a Gen-2 Laser AF or autofocus and Subject Tracking AF.

For the second rear camera sensor on the ZenFone 4, ASUS decided to make it focus more on the wide-angle aspect instead of utilizing it as a monochrome sensor, telephoto zoom, or a bokeh effect maker. It can go as wide as 120-degrees allowing users to take bigger pictures from short distances away.

On the other hand, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro looks to offer that telephoto zoom more by delivering up to 2x optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom much like the ZenFone 3 Zoom. It utilizes 3 high-end Sony camera sensors including the IMX362 (main rear sensor), IMX351 (zoom rear camera sensor) and IMX 319 (front camera). The new ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 4 Pro will also be getting a more streamlined ASUS ZenUI 4.0 upgradable to Android O, but the bigger surprise is that the ASUS ZenFone 3 series will also be getting the ASUS ZenUI 4.0 and Android O as well.

The back of ZenFone 4. The ZenFone 4 Pro's version will have the "2X Zoom" written at its dual rear camera surface

A closer look, with the Softlight LED beside the dual camera setup

Your standard power and volume buttons, the SIM card tray is on the other side

The headphone jack, USB Type-C and speaker grill at the bottom as usual

Apart from the rear camera bump both the ASUS ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 4 Pro look nearly identical

No exact Malaysia release dates or pricing details for these 2 but ASUS has confirmed with us that the ZenFone 4 will come into Malaysia in September 2017, but there is still no news about when we might see the ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro or for how much. We expect the ZenFone 4 Pro to be placed on hold until there is enough demand for the other ZenFone 4 smartphones. Stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


MDEC announces collaboration with eGG Network to host LEVEL UP SPACEBAR and PLAY-ONE

When it comes to local gaming events, many of you probably know about LEVEL UP KL. Well, this year the event is going to be split into two parts and will be held completely online. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced that it will be collaborating with eGG Network for the events.

As mentioned, there will be two events this year instead of one - LEVEL UP SPACEBAR and LEVEL UP PLAY-ONE. LEVEL UP PLAY-ONE will be held first from 13 to 14 June 2020, followed by LEVEL UP SPACEBAR on 16 June 2020. However, do note that the latter is open only to companies related to the gaming industry and you'll have to register to attend it. On the other hand, the PLAY-ONE stream will be available to the public.

eGG Network's role in the collaboration is to stream certain parts of the events, mostly the web seminars for PLAY-ONE. As part of the streams, there will also be 16 speakers who are well-known streamers or esports operators who will be giving talks throughout the event period. There will also be games that will be introduced and streamed via Facebook Gaming during a 12-hour broadcast, which is the part that all gamers can view.

There will be a lot of other side shows going on during the event, so do check out the official LEVEL UP website to find out more. With that said, is there something that you're looking forward to seeing at either of the events? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


MDEC celebrates Malaysian Talents for their creations on YouTube Kids app

Dato Yasmin Mahmood (centre left), Chief Executive Officer of MDEC; Sajith Sivanandan (centre right), Managing Director of Google Malaysia, Vietnam, Phillippines and New Emerging Markets; Don Anderson (second right), Head of YouTube Kids & Learning, APAC; with the rest of the local content creators posing for a group photo

Today, in honor of creative efforts of local content creators such as Upin & Ipin and BoBoiBoy for being featured on YouTube Kids App, MDEC together with Google Malaysia have hosted an event to celebrate these home-grown companies for their achievements.

YouTube Kids App was launched in early October and since then, some other remarkable animation icons including Les Copaque, Animonsta Studios and Digital Durian were being featured on the app, along with hundreds of other well-known international children's programmes, underlining that Malaysia talents have what it takes to produce world-class animation content.

“We are extremely proud of our home-grown talents for their achievements in driving Malaysia's creative content industry. Malaysia's talent pool is growing in both quality and quantity and as the nation's ICT custodian, MDEC will continue to create opportunities and develop capabilities of local talents to produce world-class content. The road ahead is a promising one and as such, we will not rest at our laurels; instead we will forge ahead with more popular content from our brilliant talents.” said Dato Yasmin Mahmood, Chief Executive Officer of MDEC at the celebratory affair this evening.

Just last year, the local animation industry recorded a remarkable growth by 52% in exports based on contributions from key companies such as Animonsta, Giggle Garage, Tau Films, Les' Copaque and many more. With these new and original contents in YouTube Kids, parents can expect their children to discover new educational and fun things online that will help stimulate their minds and encourage learning.

“Malaysians are spending more time watching YouTube on their devices - 65% of watch time on YouTube in Malaysia is via mobile.” said Sajith Sivanandan, Managing Director of Google Malaysia, Vietnam, Phillippines and New Emerging Markets. “YouTube Kids offers popular content from family-friendly channels and playlist and today is all about getting more Malaysian discover what they love on YouTube.”

MDEC will continue to promote and introduce the latest media platforms to continuously build and unlock the potentials of the new media sector. To encourage more content creators to start their companies and create content for YouTube first, MDEC also hopes that the collaboration with Google will provide tools and training to boost their chances of local and international success.


MDEC launches My Digital Maker to support the upcoming ICT curriculum in schools

Last month we reported that Computer Coding will be introduced as part of the greater Malaysian school curriculum from next year. MDeC has stepped into the fray by announcing a new initiative called My Digital Maker.

This initiative will see MDeC assisting the Ministry of Education to implement the new ICT curriculum and give training to teachers as well. MDeC and the government will also partner with the private and higher academia sector to provide additional learning opportunities for students both inside and outside their classrooms.

Under the initiative – there will be new Digital Maker Hubs and Centres through out the country established to support students and teachers to learn further about various aspects of digital creators and innovations including Physical Computing, Software Development, Creative Media, and Engineering Design.

We at TechNave applaud the government’s steps to enrich our future students and to equip them with the tools to make them succeed.


MHL 3.0 on Sony Xperia Z2 enables 4K video output and 10W charging

Both the Sony Xperia Z2 and Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet were recently revealed at the MWC 2014 but a little known fact remains that both devices are the first to offer MHL 3.0 micro-USB ports. Most smartphones today are just using MHL 2.0 micro-USB ports which are a lot slower. The new MHL 3.0 port allows for 4K video output thanks to a dedicated 75 Mbps data transfer rate (MHL 2.0 only offered 1 Mbps) while charging and providing data transfer as well. Granted, 75Mbps is rather slow compared to USB 3.0 whihc allows up to 600 Mbps data transfers but it is still much better than the current MHL 2.0 standard. Most people probably won't have a 4K HDTV but if you do, you should probably get an MHL 3.0 port enabled device like the Sony Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet as well.


MIA clinched the title in ASUS ROG's first ever eSports Champions Cup Finals tournament

(left - right) Champions Missing in Action team (left), together with Frank Wang (middle), ROG General Country Product Manager with two two fellow ASUS executives, 1st Runner Ups Raiding Squad (right) and models for a group photo

Today, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) held their first ever eSports tournament - The ASUS ROG Champions Cup Finals featuring two finalists Missing in Action (MIA) and Raiding Squad (RS) in a best-of-five format competing each other in League of Legends, the hottest eSports game globally at the moment. At first, MIA lost their first game against RS but made a steady come back which eventually got them snatching the win (3-1 score) with several entertaining combat engagement and strategies. MIA walked away with a total prize pool of RM60000 with a ROG laptop each.

The tournament was announced as a surprise two months ago, also marking the first ever e-Sports tournament to be held publicly in Malaysia. 177 teams from all over Malaysia faced off in fierce battles through qualifier rounds hosted at various cyber cafes nationwide and eventually here in the Ice Rink @ Sunway Pyramid. Without further ado, check out the pictures below!

The tournament host getting the crowd pumped up!

Frank Wang thanking the fans for making this tournament possible

Missing in Action representing Kuala Lumpur/Selangor!

Commentators Chris "The Chris Man" Lim (left) and Nik "The Hound" Haris (right)

Many blood were shed in game 4 before winning

Also not forgetting the new "Legends" MIA!

That's all from ASUS ROG's event today, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com and have a great weekend!


MIJIA gets a new brand name, now known as Xiaomi Smart Life

If you're a big fan of Xiaomi, you would know that the company works a lot with MIJIA on producing other kinds of products such as the Mijia Electric Scooter. Well, just recently, MIJIA will no longer be referred to this name anymore as they will be renamed to Xiaomi Smart Life. This was confirmed on their official Weibo channel.

Despite the name change for the global market, the MIJIA logo will still be retained as it's still a recognizable image around the world. In fact, Xiaomi will still use the same logo for future smart life products while under the new Xiaomi Smart Life brand name, which applies to both Xiaomi and Redmi products. By the way, MIJIA is a combination of Mi + 家 (Jia) which is Xiaomi Home.

MIJIA first started out back in 2016 and focused mainly on producing smart home products with Xiaomi. The MIJIA Rice Cooker was the first product ever released and since then, they continued making more unexpected products which we recently just published over the weekend. You can check out the article here and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MITI to discuss with Proton and Perodua on expediting national EVs production

The International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has revealed that it would be discussing with national car manufacturers Proton and Perodua on expediting the production of electric vehicles (EVs). Its minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that both companies would produce national EVs and introduce affordable EVs to Malaysians.

As reported by Bernama, Tengku Zafrul said that the move is expected to widen the range of EV choices in the market for the people. He further elaborated that the approved permit guidelines are being improved to give flexibility in the maximum number of completely built-up vehicle imports for market research pre-assembly of EVs.

As such would give local assemblers the opportunity to assess the needs of the new market in the EV segment prior to production. Previously, we reported that the government would install 10,000 EV charging points across the nation under the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint.

Furthermore, in July last year, then Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri suggested Perodua offer affordable EVs for Malaysians. Besides that, Proton was also touted to enter the EV market in 2027.

So, what do you guys think of Proton and Perodua producing national EVs that are more affordable to Malaysians? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news such as this.


MIUI 13 demonstration videos reveal a device with under-display camera, could be Xiaomi 12 Pro

Previous reports had already asked us to give up hoping for the under-display camera to appear in the Xiaomi 12 series, and we did! However, the new MIUI 13 demonstration videos have come to mess with us, hinting at the possibilities of Xiaomi 12 Pro featuring the technology.

Some videos show a device that has no notches or cutouts on the display. It also has a quad-curved screen, with the top and bottom bezels being slightly thicker than the side bezels. According to the source, the device could be just a reference device created to demonstrate MIUI 13, but is it that simple?

Furthermore, it's also said to once again utilize the piezoelectric speaker from the previous Xiaomi Mi Mix, as there is no earpiece spotted on the device. For now, it's still unsure if these things will come with the upcoming Xiaomi flagships, but there are some things that they will definitely have, including the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The Xiaomi 12 is expected to debut later this month.

Will the device make it before Christmas? Stay tuned to TechNave.com and we'll update you if there's something new about the devices!


MIUI 13 should launch with Xiaomi 12 series

With each new version of Android, custom UIs with new changes will quickly follow. Since Android 12 is officially out, companies have been preparing to launch new ones after extensive beta testing. Xiaomi could be the next one with its MIUI 13.

In a recent Weibo post, Lu Weibing (Redmi General Manager) hinted that MIUI 12.5 is now out, the release of MIUI 13 won't be far behind. For your info, the Xiaomi 12 series is expected to launch right after the Snapdragon Tech Summit at the end of this month. And the new phones may run on Android 12 and feature MIUI 13.

Of course, some sources say the MIUI 13 might not be ready when the Xiaomi 12 series launches. But regardless, MIUI 13 is expected to deliver a lot of changes compared to MIUI 12. So far, rumours suggest that it will have features like AI call recording, new widgets, new animations, and more.

We don't have accurate info on MIUI 13 at the moment. But if it's launching with the Xiaomi 12 series, we can expect more details to be revealed soon. Having said that, what feature do you hope to see with the new version? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


MIUI 7 for Malaysia review (with the Xiaomi Redmi 2)

The MIUI 7 Global Stable Build has finally arrived in Malaysia, and today I’ll be reviewing the changes with the Xiaomi Redmi 2. The MIUI 7 is based on Android Lollipop patch so expect some nice improvement from it, here-we-go.

Note - It's been said that the over-the-air (OTA) download is not 100% ready yet, so for now head over to this site to download the MIUI 7 manually.

Xiaomi’s latest patch theme, “Yours By Design”, is literally what it means. With the latest patch you can customize your device to its full potential with the features given inside. There are five new themes which are default, high life, rose, pink blush and ocean breeze. Your Xiaomi phone will automatically be set to default (obviously), if you choose other themes you will notice each app icon design will be changed to sync with the theme accordingly.

(left to right) High Life, Ocean Breeze and Pink Flush

If you’re not saitsfied with that, you can try out the Muse, this is a tool for you to design your very own MIUI theme. Inside the tool, MIUI 7 provides you over a “berzillion” themes, and Muse can allow you to create themes to your heart’s content that can be used for your lockscreen (HOW COOL IS THAT?!) with notification icons, weather widgets and even games. Imagine the possibilities!

^ Designers, this will be your new favourite toy ^

This seems the least interesting among the upgrades (because I'm not married yet), but it should be useful for parents who are using Xiaomi. Child Mode is a great tool for parents to restrict their children from messing up their phones too much. Kids are pretty smart when you’re not looking as they will learn by themselves on where-to and how-to, but with Child Mode you can now stop their innocent online purchases (especially from those “free” games that allows you to buy in-game items), email and messages limited access and app control through your setting menu.

Aside from that, there’s also a new photo album called Baby Album. The Baby Album is pretty neat because the system inside does fantastic facial recognition of your baby (and even pets), hand picking your baby’s pictures without needing to dig through the many adorable pictures that you (the parent) have taken. A really convenient tool there.

I think it’s safe to say that this is every Xiaomi user’s favourite part of MIUI 7. Once upgraded, improved speed and smoothness are noticeable. According to Xiaomi’s website, the system has become more responsive by 30% (see video comparison with MIUI 6 below) and a better battery life by 10%. 10% may not seem like much, but after upgrading the device it can now last 3 hours longer than usual before a charge is needed.

You really have to give credit for Xiaomi because they have really put a lot of effort for that, as you may know your phone battery uses a lot of energy especially on GPS, background apps, WiFi scanning, network data and  even when navigation is on standby.

To tackle the problem, Xiaomi worked together with Opera Max to optimize your phone’s battery usage. They created a system wide data compression technology that automatically saves power and data to any app (around 40-50%), this includes Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Line and many other popular apps.

The XXL feature by MIUI 7 is alright, it’s like a zoom in-ish tool for people who have a hard time reading the text on their screens. On the other hand, the toggle menu has a small change too as it has a better highlight now in a circle form.

Left - MIUI 6 toggle menu highlight, Right - MIUI 7's toggle menu highlight

Apparently there’s this thing called Showtime but this is only available in India. What Showtime does is to record a 5 second video to insert it in a designated caller ID. Hopefully this feature will be available in Malaysia because it looks really fun to play with, especially if you have crazy friends.

The Daily Lockscreen is pretty sweet too. The Daily Lockscreen will change the images on your lockscreen (to your setting) so you won’t get bored seeing the same thing everyday. This can be connected to any of your albums too, for example; if you select the Baby Album to be your Daily Lockscreen, then your lockscreen will display all or selected the baby pictures on it. However, only India has it for now.

Lastly, we don't have the Smart SMS Grouping and Smart One-Time Password (OTP) feature too (yes, India feature only again lol). I don't really fancy these though since we can do those already with other 3rd party apps, but that's just me.

Overall, I think Xiaomi has done a great job on this new patch and it’s worth an upgrade mainly because of the 30% faster response and 10% better battery life. The theme "Your By Design" is good strategy too because Xiaomi really want your phone to have style and its own personality. Have you updated yours yet? How do you like your MIUI 7 upgrade? Share this news to your friends and family who are using Xiaomi to know this good upgrade!


ASUS ZenFone 4 finally available in Malaysia for RM299

After some delay we can finally confirm that yes, the ASUS ZenFone 4 is now available in Malaysia for RM299. Featuring an 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2520 processor, 1GB RAM, 4-inch display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 5MP PixelMaster rear camera and dual-SIM support this is clearly aimed at the entry-level market. Some of these tech specs and features cannot be found on other smartphones of the same class or price range, which should make things very interesting for Malaysian smartphone buyers. True to their word, ASUS Malaysia have brought in the ZenFone 4 at least a week earlier than the end of May 2014 as was earlier reported. We'll be covering more about the ZenFone 4 as soon as we get the review unit so stay tuned for more details.


MIUI 8 Open Beta is now available

We're now halfway of 2016 and Xiaomi has decided to send us a gift to their Mi fans, and that'd be releasing MIUI 8 Open Beta version before the official release date. If you're keen to test the ROM, you may visit their website to download. Below is the list of devices eligible for MIUI 8:

Do note that the MIUI Open Beta link above provided is in Mandarin and not international, it also does not contain Google Services so you'll have to install them manually at your own risk (the wrong file might damage your device). Here are some pictures of what MIUI 8 offers.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


MIUI 8 Stable version has started rolling out worldwide

Xiaomi's MIUI 8 beta has been going well so far, the Stable version is ready and has started rolling out in Over-the-Air (OTA) update worldwide. Xiaomi smartphones that are running on MIUI 5, 6 and 7 will definitely get the update. Below is the official list of phones that will get the update first:

There will be a second batch of OTA updates as well, which will be carried over to Redmi Pro, Mi 4C, Redmi 3S and 3X, Redmi 2, Redmi 1S and other models.

MIUI 8 is reported to have a colourful interface, yet bringing in a comprehensive breakthrough in visual design and innovative features such as easy to use and good looking design, dual user interface, running same application more than once, Mi Bus payment (available on Mi 5), comprehensive calculator with currency calculator, more fonts for better mobile reading experience, easier short cuts, new photo album, fashionable lock screen, easier text editing, new power saving mode NFC payment security, and lots more.


MIUI 9 to be released on Xiaomi Mi 6 and Redmi Note 4X devices starting 11 August

Great news for Mi fans out there, the ‘fast as lightning’ MIUI 9 update will start to roll out to Xiaomi devices starting next week, but only for the Xiaomi Mi 6 and Redmi Note 4X devices first.

Based on the image allegedly from Xiaomi themselves (via ThePhoneTalks), the Xiaomi Mi 6 and the Redmi Note 4X will receive the update first in a week’s time. The Xiaomi Mi 5X was released with built in MIUI 9 so there is no need for an update.

The remainder of Xiaomi devices are listed to receive the coveted update on 25 August 2017, 2 weeks after the first wave. Lastly, the Redmi 2A and Redmi 1/1S will receive their big update somewhere around September.

As for those devices not listed, don’t lose hope yet as this is not an official statement, it may or may not come! Malaysian releases are always a bit later but rest assured it will be coming, so make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com to be in the loop.


MIUI Go to launch as a lightweight OS for entry-level devices

Years ago, Google had offered a lite version of its smartphone operating system (OS) for entry-level phone users. The Android Go is a lightweight OS that works well on devices with a small amount of RAM and an inefficient amount of memory. Now, Xiaomi is said to be preparing for its version of a lightweight OS, and it's called MIUI Go.

According to the source, MIUI Go will target budget models by offering similar things we get from Android Go. The OS should also come pre-installed with a suite of lightweight apps from Google, including YouTube Go, Gmail Go, and Google Maps Go. It's basically taking out the heavy things from the standard Android and offering a simpler design for users.

Furthermore, the OS is said to make its debut with the upcoming POCO C40, which will also be the company's first device with a JLQ branded chip. It's still unsure how this combination will work on the device, and we can't wait to find out the performance.

What do you think about the news? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


MMspot wants to be the main eVoucher platform in Malaysia, win Westlife tickets at their expo today and tomorrow

MMspot has launched big today with an Experiential Expo at Mid Valley Megamall Exhibition Centre from 3 August 2019 to 4 August 2019 showcasing all their partners. These include EVETAG, GoTogether, JioBuddy, JioJioGo, MacpiePro, Mbooster, Mcalls, Ridges and VETAG. If you download and install their MMSpot app for either Android or iOS today or tomorrow, you’ll also get plenty of eVouchers as well.

Once you sign up, you can then use MMspot to get discounted pricing on their partners products and services along with e-VCP (e-Voucher Consumer Points) or basically online loyalty points. MMspot are currently offering their first consumer starter pack called SATAY for RM100 with the MMspot app acting as a frontend for the other service partners.

While MacpiePro could be more well known due to its online concert ticketing (currently offering for the upcoming Westlife concert) the others cover a wide range of industries such as education for EVETAG and travel for GoTogether. JioBuddy offers eVouchers for restaurants while JioJioGo offers online shopping, particularly for IT and tech.

Mcalls offers telco products while MBooster is another online shopping site. Ridges covers property where you can buy a property online while VETAG covers automotive products like engine oil. If you’re in the area, you can drop by and check them out first hand but our own experiences with the MMspot app have been neutral (neither negative or positive).

Hopefully, they capitalize on this big splash and continue to push their ecommerce services but they’re probably not going to replace Shopee or Lazada just yet. What do you think about MMspot? There’s Westlife tickets or other mystery gifts on the line (if you go to the expo and get a stamp from all their partners) but do let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com


MODA young designers taking the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge for a catwalk

A model poses at the end of the runway with a clutch in hand containing a Galaxy S7 edge

Just recently in Malaysia, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge made its runway appearance at the industry-acclaimed fashion show organised by MODA, aimed at nurturing up-and-coming Young Malaysian Designers. Inspired by Samsung’s latest flagship motto “Rethink What A Phone Can Do”, the budding designers fused futuristic elements with fashion, narrating their creative visions into compelling creations. Below is the result is a mesmerising collection ready for the runway.

The Galaxy S7 edge encased elegantly in a glass case as it struts down the runway

Decked in unique fashionable wear from top to toe and clutching Galaxy S7 edge ingeniously encased in see-through water clutches and glass cases, the models strutted down the runway to showcase the many designs by young talented designers from various backgrounds.

#myGalaxyS7: One of participating teams showcasing their creations

Effortless style: The Galaxy S7 edge's IP68 water resistance proves to be a fashionable look on the runway

The Galaxy S7 edge looking sleek and savvy in a water clutch design

Behind the scenes, a model manages to snap a selfie on the Galaxy S7 edge

This year’s MODA fashion show marks yet another fruitful collaboration between Samsung and MODA in support of their initiatives in the local fashion industry to turn enterprising dreams into reality.

Meanwhile, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is also offering RM300 savings for the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge, exclusively available on Galaxy Life app. Just head over to any Samsung Experience Store or Samsung authorised dealers, search for the deal in the app, swipe “Redeem” and make payment on the spot.


MOE receives 19 complaints related to bullying via its ‘Aduan Buli’ portal in just 4 days

Previously, we reported that the Ministry of Education (MOE) was preparing to launch a bully complaints portal in order to tackle the issue in schools. Well, the portal is now up and running and has even received 19 complaints of bullying incidents in just 4 days.

According to Bernama, the portal, called ‘Aduan Buli’ or roughly translated to mean ‘bullying complaint’ in English was launched on 18 August 2022. Moreover, Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin also revealed 19 complaints related to bullying in schools have been received since its launch.

Radzi further elaborated that 16 complaints were received through the Public Complaint Management System (SISPA) and the other 3 through WhatsApp at 014-8009325. The Education Minister stressed that an in-depth investigation will be conducted whenever a complaint is received before taking the appropriate action and that no schools will be sidelined.

He also said that the most important thing is that the complaint reaches the ministry as soon as possible so that bullying cases can be dealt with emphatically. The Aduan Buli portal can be accessed here, whereby all bullying incidents can be reported directly to MOE.

Furthermore, the portal also provides 3 channels for the report of bullying incidents in school, which are via a special hotline at 03-88849352, the aforementioned WhatsApp hotline and an email at [email protected].

So, what do you guys think of this initiative by MOE? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond.


MOH: MySejahtera check-ins no longer mandatory starting from 1 May 2022

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that MySejahtera check-ins will no longer be mandatory in order to enter premises or public areas. This latest Covid-19 SOP leniency will be in effect starting from 1 May 2022.

Announced by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin at a press conference today, MOH also said that entry to premises will also be permitted regardless of vaccination status. However, Covid-19 positive cases and those under HSO are still prohibited from entering premises.

However, premise owners are still required to check on visitors’ risk status on MySejahtera despite the leniency given. This annoucement comes after Khairy previously teased that several leniency will be announced by MOH today.

Besides MySejahtera check-ins being no long mandatory, Khairy also announced today that face masks are no longer mandatory outdoors, but is only optional starting 1 May. Nevertheless, mask-wearing is still mandatory indoors and encourage in crowded places for high-risk individuals.

What do you guys think of the announcement by MOH? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


MOH: MySejahtera’s appointment system expanded to all primary health facilities starting 1 Jan 2023

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that the appointment system on the MySejahtera app has been expanded to all primary health facilities beginning New Year’s Day (1 January 2023). This measure was made in order to improve service efficiency and client access at the health facilities.

Its Minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa asserted that the appointment system aims to assist primary health facilities to arrange service schedules based on their respective capacities. Furthermore, the system would also avoid congestion at registration and waiting points due to long waiting times.

Taking to its official Facebook page, MOH announced that 8 services will be included in the appointment system. These services are:

Accordingly, the expanded MySejahtera appointment system has commenced at 673 health clinics in phases, starting with NHSI screening, PeKA B40 and KBM. The other services will be expanded to these health facilities in stages.

Dr Zaliha shared that one of the advantages of the MySejahtera appointment system is that customers can plan their visits to primary health facilities according to their suitability. Moreover, they can also easily change the appointment date through the app without having to call the health facility.

Besides that, the appointment system also has an automated reminder function so that customers attend according to their booked time and date. Bookings can already be made as of yesterday, though the appointments must be from 1 January 2023 onwards.

However, for emergency, fever or infectious disease cases, people can go straight to the primary health facility, without having to make an appointment first. So, what do you guys think of MySejahtera’s appointment system expansion? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


MOH: Online Appointment System for 112 government clinics are down until 20 July 2022

The Ministry of Health (MOH) today announced that its Online Clinic Appointment System is currently facing technical difficulties with efforts ongoing to rectify the issue. A total of 112 government clinics are affected by the technical issue, with the system expected to return to normal only after 20 July 2022.

Shared via its official Facebook page, MOH said that the government clinics affected are located across 7 states in Malaysia. These include Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Federal Territory of Labuan, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Melaka.

For the time being, MOH is advising Malaysians who want to book an appointment to directly call the respective health clinic. The list of Malaysian government clinics and their phone numbers can be found via this link.

In case you didn’t know, the Clinic Appointment System or Sistem Janji Temu Klinik is a collaborative initiative between MAMPU and MOH to digitalise health and dental services in the country. The initiative is made through the Family Health Division and the Dental Health Programme.

The service can be accessed through the MyGovernment Portal or through the Sistem Janji Temu Klinik KKM mobile app available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Both Malaysians and non-Malaysians residing in the country can use the service to book appointment for health services in government clinics online.

So, are you affected by the system being down or have you used the online appointment booking service before? Share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond.


ASUS ZenFone 4 original bumper case redemption for free

As a sign of support for all those ASUS ZenFone 4 A400CXG/CG buyers here in Malaysia, ASUS Malaysia is now offering complimentary ASUS ZenFone 4 original bumper cases for those who bought the ZenFone 4 from 3 October 2014 and onwards. To redeem these absolutely free bumper cases users need only submit the scanned/photographed copy of the ZenFone 4 purchase receipt to [email protected] / [email protected] and your personal details. The purchase receipt must have the following details to be valid for the giveaway:

In the email, please include your Personal details as follows:


MOSTI Minister: Drone industry will create 100,000 jobs in Malaysia

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) has lauded the drone industry in Malaysia as being able to create up to 100,000 employment opportunities in our country. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said that by 2030, the industry will be worth RM50 billion in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

He further clarified that MOSTI through a collaboration with the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) will spearhead the development of the local drone technology (DroneTech) industry. So far, over 200 drone technology companies have been identified in Malaysia.

As reported by Bernama, Dr Adham also revealed that 25 drone technology applications had been approved over the past 18 months through the National Technology and Innovation Sandbox. All the companies involved received support in terms of financing for commercialisation, regulatory assistance and market development in the agriculture, forestry, smart cities and transportation sectors.

The MOSTI minister explained that the ministry is aiming to make Malaysia among the top-10 countries worldwide in drone preparedness (regulation) and drone usage (market) by 2030. Furthermore, the collaboration with MRANTI is aimed at developing five DroneTech champions of international standards.

Among the focus areas for intensive drone development in Malaysia would be:

Dr Adham also revealed that discussion were actively being held with the Transport Ministry, International Trade and Industry Ministry as well as other bodies involved in the aviation sector. These include the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM).

The discussions were meant to improve the drone flight permit application process. Among other things, permits may be required for recreational, industrial or other purposes.

What do you guys think of the prospect of the drone industry in Malaysia? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news.


MOSTI urges Malaysians to contribute ideas on how to combat the spread of COVID-19

Nearly two weeks into the movement control order (MCO), the total number of patients tested positive for COVID-19 continues to rise in Malaysia. As a result, the government is looking for new ways to help combat the pandemic. Yesterday, the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) made an announcement asking for all Malaysians to contribute ideas.

According to the official announcement, MOSTI is looking for ideas that relate to its jurisdiction. In other words, the ideas submitted must be based on science, technology, and innovation. It must also be a plan or project that is feasible and can be implemented quickly. The examples given by MOSTI include 3D-printed face masks or materials that can be used for personal protective equipment.

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Besides that, those who are submitting ideas must provide details on the project. This includes which organisation or company would lead the project, objective of the proposed idea, estimated cost, and more. It's a very simple Google form that will be emailed to MOSTI when submitted, but it's nice to see that the government isn't too proud to ask the public for ideas.

With that said, do you have a plan and want to contribute? What kind of additional measures can the government take that will help at this time? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page! For more updates and news on tech, continue to follow us on TechNave.com.


MOT and e-hailing companies to discuss ‘ride sharing’ concept that would lower fare rates

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today revealed that the Ministry of Transport (MOT) will be discussing with e-hailing companies to introduce the ‘ride-sharing’ concept. Through ride-sharing, lower fare rates can be enjoyed by e-hailing users.

Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, Loke said that the ride-sharing concept would allow e-hailing drivers to pick up more than one passenger. As such would directly lower the fare rate for consumers who opt for such e-hailing rides.

As reported by Bernama, the Transport Minister also announced that Prasarana Malaysia Berhad and e-hailing service Kumpool are in the midst of conducting a pilot van-hailing service project between residential homes and public transport stations. Loke further elaborated that the public can use the service provided at a reasonable fare of RM1 for each use.

Replying to a question from the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sungai Buloh Datuk R. Ramanan, Loke said that MOT is ready to add this service to other stations in existing networks. Currently, the Prasarana and Kumpool pilot van-hailing service operates in the Wangsa Maju in Kuala Lumpur and Alam Megah in Selangor. Previously, we reported that Kumpool has expanded its services to Klang Valley, most notably in Kampung Tunku and Petaling Jaya.

So, what do you guys think of the statement by the Transport Minister? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


MOT is developing an online system to cancel registration of motor vehicles

The Transport Ministry (MOT) has announced that an online system through an application or other digital methods to cancel the registration of motor vehicles is currently under development. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah elaborated that the system would simplify the process and help to solve the dumping of broken and old vehicles issue in the country.

As reported by Bernama, Hasbi said that this initiative is aimed at facilitating individuals who wish to dispose of old or damaged vehicles by cancelling the registration. Through the online system, individuals don’t have to be present at the Road Transport Department (JPJ) counter.

Afterwards, old vehicles are then disposed of by solid waste disposal companies or authorised automotive treatment facilities (AATF) recognised under the rules set by the relevant agency. The MOT Deputy Minister further added that the ministry through JPJ is ready to cooperate with relevant government agencies to study the long-term direction to deal with environmental pollution due to abandoned vehicles.

So, what do you guys think of the statement by Hasbi? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news from Malaysia and beyond.


MP hopes that Malaysian telcos can provide unlimited data during MCO

When the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced free 1GB of mobile data per day, it was a move that many welcome. But many people are hoping for more, including an MP in Sabah, who has called for telcos in Malaysia to provide unlimited mobile data during the movement control order (MCO).

According to the Daily Express, Sepanggar MP Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman hopes can assist the government with this as part of their corporate social responsibility. He cited the difficulties in online learning for rural areas, as 1GB per day (from 8 am to 6 pm) is just not enough. The Sepanggar Parliamentary has been conducting online surveys for the area and found that many people are unable to buy more data when they run out, as they have to prioritise the purchase of daily essentials.

Not having any data left also means that these people are unable to access info portals like news sites or the CoronaTracker. In other words, they won't be able to closely follow the COVID-19 situation in our country. Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman believes that this can all be solved by the big telco companies taking the burden of providing unlimited mobile data.

From a consumer's perspective, the MP's suggestion is an appealing one. However, we also have to consider that the telcos could lose a lot of revenue because of it. What do you think about this? Should it be unlimited as the MP suggests or would you be okay if they just raised the cap? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


MR DIY now uses robots to triple the productivity at their e-commerce warehouse

MR DIY has recently announced that they have started employing programmable robots at their e-commerce warehouse in order to triple their productivity so that they can process orders much faster. Not only that, but it also gives those who are interested in robotics and automation to learn and expand their knowledge is beneficial to their career.

With all that said, we won’t be surprised if other e-commerce companies employ similar robots to help increase productivity at their warehouse as well. What are your thoughts on MR DIY employing robots to triple their productivity at the e-commerce warehouse? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


MSI 11.11 Single's Day Big Sales with up to RM800 off and more

How was your 11.11 shopping last night? Well, the day isn't over yet and if you happen to be looking for a new laptop, the MSI 11.11 Sales party is still ongoing!

For this season, MSI Malaysia is having the biggest sales yet with the likes of the GE76/66 Raider gaming laptop, Stealth 15M, Katan GF66, GF series as well as the latest Creator Z16 laptop. Interested customers can enjoy up to RM800 off with limited exclusive complimentary gifts and extra bonuses, depending on the model.

Anyway, below are some of the laptop models according to the category for your reference:

That's all, folks. You can visit the official MSI 11.11 promotion website over here and it will last until 29 November 2021. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MSI Alpha 15 runs on powerful 7nm AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, will cost RM4799

If you're on the hunt for a new gaming laptop and prefer team red, here's some news for you. MSI has announced that its Alpha 15 gaming laptop is now available in Malaysia. It's one of the first in a new series of AMD Ryzen-powered devices.

Under the hood, the Alpha 15 packs some of AMD's latest technologies. Tech specs include a Ryzen 7 3750H CPU, Radeon RX RX5500M GPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD, and a 15.6-inch IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate. To keep cool, the machine uses MSI's Cooler Boost 5 technology, which is essentially a 7-heatpipe cooling system. It also has reasonable dimensions and weight (2.3kg) for a 15-inch laptop.

As usual with MSI gaming laptops, you'll get a Steelseries-designed keyboard (full-size) with per-key RGB, which you can configure using the provided softare. It also features a quad-speaker system MSI calls Giant Speakers that is designed to give you more authentic sound detail, as well as AMD FidelityFX feature for you to enhance your games' visuals.

In conjunction with the Alpha 15's launch, MSI will also be offering a free copy of either Borderlands 3 or Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint and a free mouse, courtesy of AMD. However, this promo is only valid till 31 December 2019 and while stocks last.

Those who want to purchase or find out more should go to the Alpha 15 product page. If you'd like to discuss about it, do drop us a comment on our Facebook page. And don't forget to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


MSI Bravo 17 Malaysia release - Ryzen 7000 series + RTX 40 series, starting price at RM4699

MSI Malaysia just recently launched a new Bravo series in the market. Dubbed the Bravo 17, it has the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPU, marking MSI's first combined NVIDIA GPU and AMD CPU in the lineup.

The Bravo 17 features up to an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS Processor, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6, 8GB of DDR5-4800MHz RAM, and 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen 4 storage. With this hardware, the laptop is capable of running Ray Tracing performance thanks to the AI-powered DLSS 3 technology. To further boost the GPU performance, it also comes with a Mux Switch

A new Cooler Boost 5 cooling system has been integrated as well with a shared pipe design, which can enable real-time heat dissipation between the CPU and GPU at the same time. Additionally, the IPS display is 17.3 inches in FHD and supports a 144Hz refresh rate. It's also worth mentioning that audio speakers are impressive as well, as they are backed up by Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer and HiRed audio ready.

There are plenty of I/O ports too, including two USB 3.2 Type C Gen 1 ports and a HDM1 2.1 port that can support [email protected] or [email protected] mode. Of course, you can find an ethernet port, alongside WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. The battery is 53.5Wh and uses a 200W power adapter.

The Bravo 17 comes in two variant models - the C7VE-024 and C7VF-023 which are priced at RM4699 and RM5199 respectively. Lastly, there's also a Bravo 15 C7VE 071 model that's exclusive at BrightStar physical store for RM4799 which isn't too much different. The latter uses a Ryzen 7 7735HS processor and RTX 4050 GPU.

For more information about where you can buy the new Bravo 17, you can visit the official web portal right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MSI Buy & Redeem Steam Wallet promo extended to November with up to $100 Steam Wallet for grabs

It's been a while since we heard of Steam Wallet giveaways. It happened a few years ago from other brands but it's now back. This time around, MSI Malaysia is still doing it and has extended the MSI Buy and Redeem Steam Wallet programme until 30 November 2022.

Now get this, depending on which MSI HX series laptops and selected gaming laptops you're getting - you can redeem either $100 or $50 Steam Wallet. That's right, that's in freaking USD and not Malaysian Ringgit. At the moment, the direct conversion from $100 is ~RM460 which is more than enough to get a brand new AAA video game.

To highlight, featuring laptop models namely the Titan GT77, Raider GE77HX and Raider GE67HX, powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i9 HX series processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics, are included in the programme. However, you should also know that gaming laptop prices have increased due to inflation. Going as high as RM23,999 and as low as RM7,999. Yikes.

For more information, you can visit the official MSI online store right here to check the gaming laptops out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ZenFone 4V to be officially unveiled on 21 September 2017 in Europe

After the recent unveiling of the five brand new and upcoming ASUS ZenFone 4 line of phones, it appears we finally have a release date for one of them, the ASUS ZenFone 4V.

Based on the promotional image, the “V” symbol clearly points towards the ZenFone 4V and it is set to be released on the 21 September in Rome, Italy.

However even though we know for a fact that it is coming in September, we have no idea what would the ZenFone 4V specialize in. A V model ZenFone has not been seen before but it is speculated that it has something to do with V for Video because of the slogan “Frame the Date”.

That aside, we will just have to wait for the official unveiling in September to get the entire picture. Who knows? Maybe the rest of the ZenFone 4 series will be unveiled before the ZenFone 4V. Only time will tell.

Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest scoops.


MSI Creator Z16 Malaysia pre-order: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 laptop, priced at RM11,999

Just yesterday, MSI Malaysia just released a brand new MSI Creator Z16. As the name suggests, it's a laptop made for content creators in mind. Coming in Lunar Gray tone, the Creator Z16 is now on pre-order at the price of RM11,999.

So why is this laptop RM12k? Well, it's because of the tech specs inside. Starting with the display, it measures in 16-inch with some serious features such as QHD+ resolutions (2560x1600 pixels), 100% DCI-P3 with Delta-E<2 colour accuracy (accompanied by Calman Colour Calibration for best colour representation possible), and Calman verified. With these features on the True Pixel display technology, it is the most ideal screen panel for creators and designers for their work.

Apart from the colours, the display's aspect ratio is 16:10 instead of the traditional 16:9. For those who don't know, a 16:10 aspect ratio offers a larger viewing experience with an extra 11%. The Creator Z16's display is also touchscreen-enabled so creators and designers can work flexibly. Before we forget, it also comes with a 120Hz refresh rate. '

Then for the interior tech specs, the Creator Z16 is sporting up to the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor clocking in at up to 4.6GHz. The GPU is also more than good enough for creators and designers, equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card. This allows video editing of up to 8K HDR resolution as well as working on 3D models in 1440p. For the memory, it has up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD.

The new Creator Z16 is now available at LAZADA and MSI Official Store. You can check out the full details by visiting the links provided here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MSI GE66 Raider Valhalla Edition Malaysia release: free AC Valhalla Gold Edition copy for RM9999

Today is the day! Ubisoft's latest Assassin's Creed Valhalla will be released (check local listing) and they have also worked with MSI on a new bundle package for gamers around the world. Called as the GE66 Raider Valhalla Edition, it is priced at RM9999 and can be purchased at the MSI online store in Lazada now.

Yes, we know that's super expensive but there's a good reason. Buying the laptop will also include a free PC digital copy of Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gold Edition, as well as a chance to win a MAG CH120-VALHALLA gaming chair. Looking at the tech specs, it features an Intel Core i7-10875H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 with 8GB GDDR6, 16GB (8GB*2) of DDR4 3200MHz RAM, 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen 3x4 SSD, all inside the 15.6-inch FHD screen panel with up to 240Hz refresh rate (close to 100% sRGB).

On top of that, you can also find RGB lighting on the keyboard layout. It syncs with the laptop's signature panoramic lighting on the outer layer, reacting to in-game actions via Mystic Light integration. There are plenty of ports around the laptop as well, including USB C ports, an SD slot, Mini-DisplayPort, HDMI (up to 4K @ 60Hz refresh rate) and more.

All gamers who purchase a selected MSI gaming chair, monitor, motherboard, PC case, liquid cooler and power supply unit are also eligible for a free PC digital copy of Assassin's Creed Valhalla for free (standard edition). For more information about selected products’ game bundle, you can visit the promotion page here. You can also check out the more details about the laptop here. Stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


MSI Gaming laptops equipped with RTX 3000 series cards are now available for pre-order

MSI Malaysia has officially announced that a bunch of MSI gaming laptops equipped with the RTX 3000 series GPU, is available for pre-order starting from today onwards from the price of RM5129. If you’re interested in getting the aforementioned laptops, you can do so via MSI’s official website or any of their selected dealers located across Malaysia.

To go into more detail regarding the laptops, the GS65 Thin comes equipped with an Intel Core i7-10750H, 8GB RAM, and a 15.6-inch 144Hz display that’s powered by an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU at the price of RM5129. The GE76 Raider, on the other hand, comes equipped with an i7-10870H, 8GB RAM, and a 17.3-inch FHD 240Hz display powered by an RTX 3070 GPU for a higher price of RM9999.

If money is not an object, you could opt for the GS66 Stealth equipped with an Intel Core i9-10980HK, 32GB RAM, as well as a 15.6-inch UHD display that’s powered by an RTX 3080 GPU at the price of RM17999. If you want to find out more information regarding all the laptops offered by MSI, head over to their official website.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting any of the laptops mentioned above? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


MSI HX Series Gaming Laptop Malaysia pre-order: Free ~RM445 Steam Wallet and Fitbit Inspire 2 until 31 July

MSI today announced its new premium gaming laptop series that are equipped with the latest 12th Gen Intel HX series processors are now available in Malaysia. From today until 31 July 2022, enthusiasts can pre-order these high-end gaming MSI laptops and get a USD100 or ~RM445 Steam Wallet and Fitbit Inspire 2 for free, while stocks last.

In a statement today, MSI revealed that its new premium laptop lineup does not only deliver extreme performance but also innovate set of features. These include:

Furthermore, MSI elaborated that its new gaming laptops have a significant performance improvements over previous models. These include impressive upgrades such as up to 100 percent increase in CPU performance, more robust cooling system and a whopping 150W maximum turbo power to take advantage of the latest Intel HX processors.

Besides that, the exclusive MSI OverBoost Technology also provides a combined 250W power delivery to CPU and GPU, which the company promises to be one of the most immersive and premium gaming experiences.

There are a total of five new gaming laptops on offer by MSI that you can pre-order starting from today, which are:

The prices of these premium gaming laptops range from RM12,499 to RM23,999. You can check out the full specs of each laptops as well as their respective prices below:

Find out more regarding these products by visiting MSI Malaysia's official Facebook page here. So, what do you guys think of the latest MSI HX Series Gaming Laptops? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news.


MSI Malaysia CNY promotion: Up to RM2,000 rebate from now until 29 January 2023

In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration, MSI Malaysia is offering consumers in our country up to RM2,000 rebate when purchasing selected MSI laptops. Available nationwide, be it online or in physical stores, the promotion is available from now until 29 January 2023.

In a statement, MSI Malaysia asserted that the promotion this time around has entailed Raider GE67Hx which has the world’s first OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate. Besides that, there’s also a slew of laptops to choose from, ranging from gaming, business and productivity to content creation.

Through the CNY promotion, MSI gaming laptops are available for purchase from RM3,599, business and productivity laptops from RM2,099 and content creation laptops from RM5,799. You can check out the full list of promotions via MSI Malaysia’s official website here.

Moreover, you can also check out MSI Malaysia’s official Facebook and Instagram pages for more information. As always, do make sure to stay tuned to TechNave too for the latest tech news and promotions such as this.


MSI Malaysia believes you deserve a better laptop and is offering up to RM3900 OFF selected products this March!

If you’re in the market for a new laptop, then this is a promotion that you definitely shouldn’t miss out on. Happening throughout this month, MSI Malaysia's March Promotion: You deserve a better laptop! is offering discounts of up to RM3900 for selected laptops.

Whether you’re in search of a laptop to fulfil your intense work requirements or a gaming laptop to play AAA games on, MSI Malaysia definitely got you covered. Just browse through the laptop lineup on the company's official website here to find the best device that suits your needs.

Among the laptops currently on discount is the Creator Z16 which is jam-packed with high-end specs and features. These include an Intel Core i9-11900H CPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX3060 GPU and a 16-inch 120Hz QHD+ finger touch display panel.

With MSI's March promotion, you can get the Creator Z16 for RM10999, which is an RM1900 discount from its regular retail price of RM12899. Pretty sweet deal!

Another laptop currently on discount is the Katana GF66 which features an Intel Core i7-11800H CPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX3070 GPU and a 15.6-inch 144Hz FHD panel. You can get the device at RM1000 off with MSI's March promotion.

Meanwhile, if you're just looking for a reliable go-to laptop for everyday use, MSI is also offering an RM1000 discount for the Summit 13 Flip Evo. Giving you a combination of performance, durability and portability, the Summit 13 Flip Evo features an Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU and a 13.4-inch FHD display with IPS-level pen input.

For more information on this promotion, do visit MSI's official website for a full list of discounted laptops. Furthermore, you can also find out where to purchase each MSI laptop there.

So, are you planning to purchase any of the discounted MSI laptops? For the latest tech promotions such as this, stay tuned to TechNave!


MSI Malaysia giving away free $100 Steam Wallet code for those who pre-order selected gaming laptops

Today, MSI Malaysia announced that its latest 13th Gen Intel processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs laptops are now available to pre-order. Starting today onwards until the 23rd of February 2023, the company said Malaysian customers who pre-order selected laptop models can get a free $100 Steam Wallet code.

Upon visiting MSI Malaysia's promo page, the redemption for the Steam Wallet Code can be done from 15 February until 30 June 2023. To redeem the codes, you would have to register your product on this page here and enter the serial numbers and follow the rest of the steps. MSI will send the Steam code to your official email for up to 14 days.

For the MSI gaming laptops eligible for this, only those with 13th Gen Intel and RTX 40 series are counted. This includes the likes of the MSI Titan GT77HX (13VI-083), MSI Vector GP77 (13VF-014), MSI Stealth 15 (A13VE-022), MSI Katana 17 (13VFK-064), and the MSI Katana 15 (B13VEK-046).

For more information, you can visit the official promo page by MSI Malaysia right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MSI Malaysia launches all-new laptops with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series and up to 13th Gen Intel Core HX

MSI Malaysia yesterday officially launched its all-new laptop lineup for the local market. Equipped with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs, consumers in our country can enjoy FREE USD100 or ~RM444 Steam Wallet Code when purchasing selected laptop models from now until 30 April 2023.

Accordingly, here are all the laptop series by MSI that are now available for purchase in our country:

All the latest MSI laptops are also ready to serve with early-bird pre-order offers. Besides that, there are also other laptop series and models that are coming soon to Malaysia, which are:

For more information, do visit MSI Malaysia's The Leap to Singularity landing page here. You can also visit MSI Malaysia's official Facebook and Instagram pages.

So, what do you guys think of MSI Malaysia's latest laptop lineup for 2023 in our country? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news from Malaysia and beyond.


MSI Malaysia launches early Xmas Sales with up to RM2000 rebate and bundled gifts

As the saying goes over these few years - it's never too early for Christmas. MSI Malaysia has taken the opportunity to launch its MSI XMAS Sales, starting today until the last day of 2022. To highlight, this sales promotion offers a rebate of up to RM2000, bundled gifts and many more.

Besides the gaming laptops with the likes of the Titan GT Series, Raider GE Series, Stealth GS Series and so forth, there are also content creation laptops and business laptops available in this MSI XMAS Sales. Also, consumers can get up to an RM800 rebate and a free MSI Mouse with the purchase of Modern Series laptops from 14 – 27 November 2022.

To learn more about the MSI XMAS Sales and Modern Madness, you can visit the two links below to get started. Happy shopping and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MSI Mid Year Sales is going on with a bunch of freebies for you to bring home

If you still haven't noticed, we're already halfway through 2021 (time flies during lockdowns~). During this period, many brands will have some promotions going on to boost their sales. With that said, MSI has joined forces by giving out freebies when you purchase specific models until 31 July 2021. Therefore, if you've been eyeing certain MSI products, this might be a great time for you to bring them home!

MSI is giving out the Headset Loot Box Pack and a gaming mouse to customers who purchase the GS66 Stealth, GE66 Raider, and Stealth 15M. For some other models, it's either the Headset Loot Box Pack or Mouse Loot Box Pack. Those who purchase the GF63 Thin with various configurations will also get a free gaming mouse.

Besides the gaming models, the Summit E13 Flip Evo is on the list as well with a free MSI Stealth Trooper backpack. Customers who are interested in the Prestige lineup can check the promotion out as models including Prestige 15, Prestige 14 Evo, and Prestige 14 also come with gifts including a dual-function neck pillow and MSI Lucky USB Drive.

Let us know on our Facebook page if you're getting one of these MSI products. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local tech product promotions.


ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) getting a price drop to RM519?

While ASUS Malaysia have yet to make any announcements, it seems that the 16GB version of the ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) smartphone may soon get a price drop down to RM519. Originally retailing for RM599 for the 1GB RAM version, this price-cut version not only offers 2GB of RAM but also the aforementioned 16GB of storage instead of the 8GB of storage space it started out with. Other tech specs and features remain the same and are listed below. While we got this information from local distributors, there is still no news yet on availability, which ASUS Malaysia will no doubt come out with soon. For now, check out the tech specs below and stay tuned for further developments.


MSI Modern series Malaysia release: 11th Gen Intel CPU, ultra-portable body, and Hi-Res Audio support from RM3699

The average laptop users may not be used to seeing non-gaming laptops from MSI, but they are available and a new one has just been released. MSI Malaysia has announced that two new Modern series laptops available starting today - the Modern 14 and Modern 15.

The new laptops will come equipped with the 11th Gen Intel Core CPU. In total, there will be three laptops available, all running the quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 CPU (max 4.7GHz). They will also support Thunderbolt 4. First, there's the smaller Modern 14, which comes in only one variant. It has a 14-inch IPS display, 16GB of RAM, and 4GB of VRAM for its Nvidia GeForce MX450 GPU.

Then there's the Modern 15, which has two different variants. Both share the same CPU, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage capacity. However, one variant will have a lower-end display that covers only 45% of the NTSC colour gamut and uses the new Iris Xe graphics, while the other has a display with 72% NTSC colour gamut and uses the GeForce MX450 GPU with 2GB of VRAM.

Besides that, the new Modern 14 and Modern 15 are ultra-compact laptops that are relatively light at 1.3kg and 1.6kg respectively. They also have screens with thin bezels, up to 10 hours of battery life, and supports Hi-Res Audio so you can better enjoy multimedia content. The new laptops are available with a price starting from RM3699 and you can find out more about them here.

What do you think about MSI's new affordable productivity laptops? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


MSI PS63 Modern Review - Productivity-focused laptop with emphasis on portability

These days, laptops are quite a versatile piece of electronic device which is capable of performing various tasks from editing videos, modifying spreadsheets, to photo editing. With that said, the MSI PS63 Modern is no exception as it is aimed towards users who require a productivity-focused laptop which is also light for those who are constantly on the move.

Currently priced from RM4799, the laptop in question is one of the lightest laptops I’ve used so far, weighing in at only 1.6Kg with a thickness of 15.9mm with the lid closed. With that said, even though is it both light and thin, the built-in battery is more than capable of keeping the laptop powered up to 16 hours before needing to be recharged.

Flipping the lid up, you’ll be greeted with a uniquely large trackpad with a capacitive fingerprint sensor to the top left of it which supports Windows Hello. The large trackpad makes the laptop quite a pleasure to use, especially on the off chance you’ve forgotten to bring your mouse and you’re required to work on multiple monitors at a time.

Speaking of monitors, the laptop comes with a 15.6-inch FHD IPS panel with close to 100% sRGB support, as well as bezels which are about 5.6mm thin giving the laptop an 86% screen-to-body ratio. If you look closely at the top of the display, you’ll be able to spot a tiny HD webcam which you can use for video calls whenever necessary. As for the build quality, the hinge on the laptop is pretty sturdy if you can look past the fact there is a little flex on the housing of the display.

The MSI PS63 Modern offers plenty of ports such as an HDMI port, Type-A USB3.1 GEN1 port, Type-A USB3.1 GEN2 port, MicroSD card reader, USB Type-C port, combo audio jack slot, as well as a Type-A USB3.1 with QC3.0 support. The USB Type-A slot with QC3.0 support lets the user charge their smartphones up to 4 times faster than a regular USB Type-A port, which is very valuable especially for those who are constantly on the move.

As for the performance, the laptop shines when it comes to design, creativity and productivity workloads due to the fact that the display is almost 100% sRGB compliant. Furthermore, most of the creative software out there are usually well optimized to utilize the multiple cores and multiple threads on the 8th generation Intel Core-i7 processor that is embedded in the laptop.

However, that doesn’t mean that the PS63 Modern is incapable of running games, due to the fact that it could handle Dota 2, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive smoothly between low to medium graphical setting thanks to the Nvidia GTX 1050 Max-Q. While gaming, I did notice that the palm rest on the laptop warmed up a little bit but not enough to make it uncomfortable to the touch.

In conclusion, the MSI PS63 Modern would be a suitable candidate if you are looking for a productivity-focused laptop which is also lightweight. In addition to that, it also performs well when it comes to gaming as long as the graphical settings are set to either low or medium.

The only thing I disliked about the laptop, is the fact that it comes with a MicroSD card reader instead of a regular-sized SD card reader. This may seem unimportant to some people, but do take note that the majority of the professional recording equipment such as cameras would usually take in a full-sized SD card.

At the price of RM4799, there are not many laptops out there that could take on the MSI PS63 Modern. However, if you are keen on taking your content creation to the next level, you might want to consider increasing your budget to get the Acer ConceptD 3 Pro starting from RM5999 as it comes with a 9th generation Intel chipset, up to 32GB of RAM.

Furthermore, it also comes equipped with the Nvidia Quadro T1000 graphics card which powers their 15.6-inch FHD IPS display with Delta E < 3 rating which is important when handling graphics and video content. If you prefer to get something cheaper, you might want to consider the Acer Aspire 5 which is priced from RM3699 and it comes with about the same or slightly lower in terms of tech specs to the PS63 Modern.

Pros - It is both lightweight and thin, making it suitable for those who are constantly on the move. Comes equipped with a decent graphics card, allowing it to handle most esports titles at medium to low settings.

Cons - The addition of a MicroSD card reader instead of a full-sized SD card reader is questionable, due to the fact that most professional recording equipment utilizes a full-sized SD card.

Summary - A productivity-focused laptop which emphasizes heavily on portability for less than RM5k.


MSI Prestige 14 A10RAS review - A laptop that's both stylish and functional

As a content creator, you would always want your content to stand out of the crowd in order to get noticed. Having said that, the same principle applies when it comes to picking a laptop because ideally, you would want the laptop to be an extension to your style and personality.

In comes the MSI Prestige 14 A10RAS laptop which, unlike most laptops out there in the market, isn’t just available in generic colours such as Black, White, or Silver. Instead, it comes in a very eye-catching Rose Pink colour, with the price starting from RM5399.

With that in mind, could a laptop as stylish as the MSI Prestige 14 A10RAS keep up with the demands of a content creator? Let's have a closer look.

If you look closely you can see the sound waves under the laptop

At first glance, the first thing that will most definitely catch your attention is how striking the pink colour scheme is. Not only that but if you flip the laptop over, you'll see that the air vents, as well as the speaker grill, were designed to look like sound waves.

Furthermore, the chassis comes with a matte finish, which feels smooth when you glide your fingers over and doesn't attract fingerprints. However, this type of texture is notorious for attracting oil from skin, which could make the laptop look a little less attractive. Another interesting thing to point out is that the laptop is barely larger than an A4 paper, which means you can easily slot it into almost any compartment in your bag.

You can lay the laptop flat on any surface!

The lifting mechanism to improve airflow under the laptop

On the lid, there's nothing much going on other than the MSI logo situated towards the centre. When you lift the lid, you'll be pleased to know that the laptop can be unfolded 180 degrees and laid flat onto almost any surface. This can be useful especially when you're placing the laptop on your lap because you won’t need to hunch your back as much.

In addition to that, the hinge slightly elevates the laptop to improve air circulation underneath, so that the fans can effectively keep the machine cool. Another thing that caught my attention was the huge touchpad located directly under the keyboard, which also comes with a capacitive fingerprint sensor towards the top left.

Two USB Type-C on the left and a single Micro SD card slot

Two USB Type-A port and a combo audio jack slot to the right

Capacitive fingerprint sensor located towards the top left of the touchpad

Moving on, there isn’t much to talk about in terms of the keyboard other than it has a white LED backlight, which makes it easier to type in a dark environment. While the lack of a number pad might be concerning for those who frequently deal with numbers, it helped to reduce the overall size and weight of the laptop to keep it portable.

On top of that, the MSI Prestige 14 A10RAS comes with 2 Type-A USB 2.0 ports and a combo audio jack to the right while the left side comes with a Micro SD Card Reader and 2 Type-C with PD charging. There's more than enough ports for you to hook up an external mouse and keyboard. However, the lack of an HDMI port can be an issue because you don’t get the productivity boost from having an external monitor.

Not only that, but it is not uncommon to connect your laptop to a larger monitor or projector to showcase your content to clients and not having the aforementioned port might be a drawback to some. Speaking of displays, our variant of the Prestige 14 A10RAS came with a 14-inch FHD screen, but there is a variant which has a 14-inch 4k display for a slightly higher price.

As for the weight, the device only weighs 1.29kg so it's light enough to be easily carried with one hand, which makes it great when you’re making an elevator pitch to a potential client. In terms of the performance, it comes equipped with a 10th generation Intel Core i7-10510U and 16GB of RAM, making it great for multitasking especially on Google Chrome, as well as various content creation workloads such as graphic design, working on a digital audio workstation, or video editing.

When we tested the laptop on PCMark 10 and 3DMark TimeSpy, it managed to get 3892 points and 1244 points respectively. Decent, but not exactly top-notch considering its price. Furthermore, when testing Valorant on the laptop, it was able to run at around 140FPS at the lowest settings at first, more than enough considering it only has a 60Hz display.

However, I did notice some form of thermal throttling because the game dropped from 140FPS to around 40FPS after a few minutes. Dota 2 exhibited the same problem as well with the game running at around 60FPS with all the graphical settings turned up at first, then dropping to around 30FPS after a while.

Dota 2 ran at around 40FPS after a few minutes

Valorant ran at 140FPS at first but it quickly dropped to around 50FPS

During the benchmarks, I also noticed that the laptop became a little uncomfortable to use as it became too warm, particularly at the wrist rest towards the left and right side of the touchpad. With that said, it might be a good idea to invest in a laptop cooler to help with the thermals or an external keyboard so that you don’t have to rest your wrist on the laptop while typing.

Running content creation applications such as GIMP or Vegas Pro is where the laptop shines. This is thanks to the 10th generation Intel Core i7-10510U processor, as well as the 16GB of RAM. To elaborate, I was able to smoothly edit a 4-hour long FHD 60FPS footage without any lag while graphic editing at the same time.

It ran GIMP and Vegas Pro without any issues

In conclusion, the MSI Prestige 14 A10RAS is a stylish, lightweight, eye-catching laptop that's able to run most content creation software out there in the market. Do keep in mind that if you’re looking for a laptop to play games on the side, this laptop might not be what you're looking for as it only comes equipped with an Nvidia MX330 graphics processor.

If you're hoping for a more productivity-focused laptop that's also lightweight, you might want to consider getting the Acer Swift 7 that's priced from RM5699 and weighs only 890g. However, if you're more interested in bringing content creation to the next level as well as do some heavy gaming, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo starting from RM19999 might be a better candidate since it comes equipped with a secondary touch screen right above the keyboard.

Pros - Very stylish, lightweight, and portable laptop for content creators who want to stand out.

Cons - Gets warm to the point of thermal throttling, which reduces the overall performance of the laptop.

Conclusion - Great for those who are looking for a laptop that’s both stylish and functional.


MSI Prestige 14 Evo Review - A compact quality laptop for professionals

Last year, we reviewed the MSI Prestige 14 (A10RAS) laptop and thought it was a pretty stylish compact laptop for content creators. If you thought MSI stopped there, don't worry because they didn't. With the new 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake CPUs, MSI has launched a new high-end laptop called the MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M). So what do we think of this laptop? Check out our review below!

While the MSI Prestige 14 had a stylish (and very pink!) design, the Prestige 14 Evo looks plain in comparison. Instead of the MSI dragon logo, it just has the MSI trademark etched onto the lid. It does keep the simple and elegant metal body, which has been treated with a fog-faced blast and has a diamond-cut design. It also weighs just 1.29kg and 15.9mm thick, making it a highly portable device.

Carbon Grey version, there's also another one in Pure White

Really digging the blue tints around the frame

The ports available on the laptop; get some Thunderbolt cables to maximise your usage

At a glance, the Prestige 14 Evo doesn't seem as impressive as the Prestige 14. However, it has an interesting "wavy signals" ventilation design at the bottom. You may think that the vents won't have enough airflow, but fret not! The laptop can be tilted upwards when you open the lid, creating enough space at the bottom for air to flow. As a result, the machine can receive the cooling it needs.

One thing to note is that the Prestige 14 Evo's keyboard feels slightly different from other laptops. It has an excellent key travelling distance of 1.5mm, so typing on it feels quite good. However, some keys like the power button are close to each other, so you might accidentally press the wrong key. After all, the delete button is just right below it. It has a very spacious trackpad too, but you probably won't press anything by accident.

You can enable backlighting for the keyboard

The delete button is too close to the power button

You can even rotate the screen orientation with the F12 key

Narrow bezels measure 5mm. You can also see the infrared camera, which supports Windows Hello Face Recognition Unlock

You can monitor the battery health as well

Like most brands, MSI has its own management tool for the Prestige 14 Evo called the MSI Centre. It allows users to adjust the power efficiency and performance with four operating modes - High Performance, Balanced, Silent and Super Battery. You can also select between auto, advanced, or Cooler Boost fan settings.

The MSI Prestige 14 Evo is powered by an 11th Gen Intel's Core i7-1185G7 CPU, with a base clock of 3.0GHz and a maximum clock of 4.8GHz. From our experience, its performance is significantly higher than its predecessor. This is thanks to the powerful Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU, which has 96 execution units and a clock speed of 1.3GHz. Of course, you still can't play PC games at high graphics settings, as it is meant more for work and content creation.

Score from 3DMark, clearly not meant for heavy gaming

On the other hand, productivity score on the PCMark is good

It only took less than 30 minutes to reach 51% from 13%, and less than an hour to be fully charged

On the battery side, the Prestige 14 Evo packs a 52Wh battery that can last up to 12 hours. It even supports fast-charging via a 65W Type-C charger. According to MSI, 15 minutes of charging is enough to add up to 1.5 hours of usage. It varies depending on the tasks, but it usually lasts between 7 to 9 hours for our usual news writing and light image editing.

Honestly, there's nothing much to comment on when it comes to performance. We expected the Prestige 14 Evo to deliver and deliver it did. It won't lag when you're working on daily tasks, nor freeze even if you open multiple Google Chrome tabs AND watch YouTube. With its excellent performance and durable battery, this is certainly an ideal working laptop for those who are always on-the-go.

So what do you think? Let us know in the comments below!

The one bad thing about this laptop would be the price tag, which isn't one that casual consumers would spend. For RM5199, you can get yourself a good gaming laptop that allows you to play games on higher settings. But then again, not everyone is a gamer. It's also slightly more affordable than the Prestige 14's RM5399 price tag, so the choice is yours.

Pros: High portability, fast-charging, and extensive battery life for working throughout a day in an office

Cons: Prone to fingerprint stains, the delete and power button are too close to each other, and a bit too pricey

Conclusion: The MSI Prestige 14 Evo is best suited for users who work remotely and are on-the-go most of the time


MSI Prestige 14 Rose Pink returns to Malaysia with upgrade specs, priced at RM4999

If you missed out on the previous MSI Prestige 14 Rose Pink laptop back in the middle of 2021, MSI Malaysia has brought it back once again due to popular demand with upgraded features. Available for RM4999, you could get it at a lower price depending on which online store (check below) such as on Lazada for RM4699 on 12.12.

To refresh your memory on the tech specs and features, the Prestige 14 Rose Pink features up to the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti GPU 4GB GDDR6 graphics, up to 32GB LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD. Although it comes with Windows 10 Home or Pro, the software is upgradable to Windows 11.

For the I/O ports, this 14-inch pink laptop features 2x Thunderbolt USB-C ports with PD charging, 1x USB-A, a MicroSD slot and an audio jack port. Also featuring Bluetooth 5.1 and WiFi 6E connection, the Prestige 14 Rose Pink can last up to 10 hours of battery life (but results may vary on usage) and 15 minutes o charging can fuel up the laptop up to 1.5 hours of usage.

There's no telling when MSI Malaysia will pull off the Prestige 14 Pink Rose off the shelves again, so if that's what you've been looking for, you can visit the official webpage over here. You may also visit the online stores that are selling the laptop here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MSI Prestige and Creator Z series release: 13th Gen Intel Core HX series CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPU

MSI Malaysia unveiled a slew of new laptops today that are powered by the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs and up to 13th Gen Intel Core HX series processors. These include two of the brand’s latest content creation and productivity laptops, the MSI Creator Z series and the MSI Prestige series.

On the outside, the Creator Z series has a sleek CNC-crafted chassis, while on the inside, the latest Creator Z17 HX Studio/ Creator Z16 HX Studio comes with the top 13th gen Intel HX series processors. Moreover, both laptops have also been certified by NVIDIAStudio.

Sporting a Vapour Chamber Cooler thermal design, MSI claims that the Creator Z series is one of the most powerful creator laptops on the market. Besides that, the Creator Z series also supports the brand-new MSI Pen 2.

Thanks to the award-winning MSI Pen 2’s latest MPP2.6 Technology, with 4096 pressure level and haptic feedback, MSI said that using it feels like writing on actual paper. Furthermore, you can also use the MSI Pen 2 as a traditional pencil on paper without switching to actual pens.

As for the Prestige series, MSI announced that the new Prestige 14 Evo and Prestige 16 Evo support up to the latest Intel Core i7 H series processor. The company said that the upgraded processor provides a lightweight yet powerful experience for users.

Moreover, Prestige 16 Studio also comes with GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs and is NVIDIA Studio validated for even better productivity and peak reliability. Meanwhile, the brand new 13-inch Prestige 13 Evo is the lightest laptop in the whole MSI series, built of magnesium aluminium alloy and weighs only 990g.

Furthermore, the Prestige 13 Evo is also equipped with a 75Whrs large-capacity battery, which MSI claims could last up to 15 hours. The series is also given a refresh with new colour options of star blue and beige rose.

As of the time of writing, MSI has yet to reveal the prices and detailed breakdown of both series’ variants. For more information, consumers can visit MSI Malaysia’s Facebook and Instagram pages. As always, do stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news and releases such as this.


MSI Pulse GL66 review - A cost-effective RTX 30 series gaming laptop

When it comes to MSI gaming laptops, most gamers would be familiar with either the Stealth or Raider series, but what about the Pulse series? We recently received the MSI Pulse GL66 and from its appearance alone, it looks different from other popular MSI series. So what's so special about this gaming laptop? Here's our experience with it.

Compared to the other MSI models, the MSI Pulse GL66 gives a new feeling at least in terms of appearance. It's more straightforward and uses a sci-fi grey metal shell, which is more refined so it won't get fingerprint smudges easily. According to MSI, the Pulse series was designed by Belgian 3D artist - Maarten Vehoeve, who based it on what he imagined of futuristic fighters.

The IPS display measures 15.6-inches and the bezels on the sides are really narrow. As always, you can find the Numpad keys on the keyboard. The Mystic Light backlight on the keyboard can also be customized (also as expected), and you can also make use of the MSI Centre to monitor the laptop's hardware performance. In addition, the laptop weighs 2.25kg and has a thickness of 23.9mm.

In terms of I/O ports, the MSI Pulse GL66 is equipped with 1x Type-C USB3.2 Gen 1, 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen 1, 1x Type-A USB2.0, 1 RJ45, 1 HDMI (supporting 4K @ 60Hz) and 1 audio jack port. This is pretty standard for gaming laptops and speaking of that, it also supports FHD resolution, 100% DCI-P3 wide colour gamut and a high 240Hz refresh rate.

If you look closely, the Numpad keys are smaller than the other keycap letters and numbers

Although it has a Numpad or Numeric Keypad, the keycaps for the Numpad are smaller than the other letters on the QWERTY keyboard. It could take some time to get used to it because this is pretty uncommon. Typing on the keyboard is quite comfortable too and silent, so there's no noisy typing speed to annoy your friends and family around.

Moving on to the tech specs, the MSI Pulse GL66 is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU, 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD of storage. In its benchmark test for PCMark 10 and 3DMark, it scored a respectable 6937 and 8175 respectively. With this, it's quite obvious that you can play a wide variety of high-quality video games as well as do some content creation.

Elden Ring in maximum settings is still smooth on this laptop

One of our writers used Elden Ring as a test for the MSI Pulse GL66. Granted, the 240Hz refresh rate is not of much use but the graphics performance is smooth without any frame drops. However, we find that the i9 processor is holding back the RTX 3060 GPU somewhat. If you're a hardcore eSports gamer, you may find the performance not up to your expectations.

Thankfully, the MSI Pulse GL66 is equipped with the latest COOLER BOOST 5 dual-heat dissipation system. It combines a pair of fans and 6 sets of cooling pipes to instantly eliminate any heat. This also allows the i9 processor and GPU to perform optimally and release the heat at the back of the laptop's vents. It's also nice to know that the keyboard and touchpad area are not affected by the heat.

You can change the Mystic Light settings but only to a single colour

All in all, we think the MSI Pulse GL66 is quite suitable for gamers who like to play single-player campaign video games. Compared with other RTX 30 series laptops, it's a cost-effective gaming laptop as long as you're not pursuing the most extreme gaming experience. We believe it can satisfy the needs of any gamer but the price tag is another story.

For your information, the price is RM7599 which might be a bit expensive for some Malaysian gamers. But for what is worth, the cool black "mech" design, an effective cooling system and smooth gameplay for most games does make up for it. It's just too bad that recent inflation has caused this price spike for nearly every gaming laptop in the market.

Pros - A good cooling system, gaming performance and a nice design touch

Cons - Gaming performance is a bit limited for extreme eSport gaming titles, and the RM7599 price tag

Conclusion - One of the most cost-effective gaming laptops for gamers who aren't looking for a high-end gaming experience


MSI RTX20-series laptops now available on Shopee starting from RM5399 with 20,000 Shopee Coins giveaway

In this short news, Shopee has announced that they have received the exclusive rights on MSI Laptops with RTX20-series! The following MSI laptops that will be the MSI GE75 Raider 8SF-077, MSI GL63 8SE-099, and the MSI GL63 8SE-098 gaming laptop starting from RM5399.

Pre-order for the gaming laptops have already started and there is an on-going promotion for a Shopee Coin rebate, as well as a free MSI limited edition dragon figure if they purchase either one of the gaming laptops in the MSI official store on Shopee. Below is the mechanic for getting the amount of Shopee Coin rebate:

The limited MSI dragon figure and the other two gaming laptops

Looking at the page, it seems that you will definitely get 20,000 Shopee Coins no matter what since the starting price is already RM5399. Happy shopping and gaming once you do! Stay tuned for more Shopee news at TechNave.com.