Malaysian government explains why you have a 'Verified' status in MySejahtera

By now, you should have spotted a new 'Verified' status on your MySejahtera app account whenever entering a premise. This doesn't mean you're some sort of celebrity or influencer, as what social media accounts depict, but rather because your account is legitimate or not.

Posted not too long ago by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia on its Facebook account, a verified account is said to ensure the features in MySejahtera are fully utilised. To put it simply, this means it allows you to show your vaccination certificate and so forth. If you can't see your vaccination certificate, that's because you haven't verified your account.

To verify your account, you just have to press the "Verify Now" button when you see it and follow the steps. This new feature may seem unnecessary at first, but this is important for those who are planning to travel overseas. As you should know, 1 April 2022 is when people can travel in and out of Malaysia and foreigners flying in will have to use the MySejahtera app.

So that's pretty much it. Stay safe everyone and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysian government is considering tightening laws against offensive social media posts

Social media is still a place that emphasizes free speech, so it might lead to some users exploiting that by posting offensive things on these platforms. With that said, our government might be looking for a way to stop this from happening by studying the need to tighten existing laws.

According to the source, the Communications and Multimedia Ministry wants to have laws to punish those who misuse social media. Although Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 could be used against offenders, it's not so effective when checking contents uploaded on overseas platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter.

If someone uploaded something offensive on the mentioned platforms, the government has no power to take them off. It's also a lengthy process for them to ask the companies for help. Therefore, the ministry is "looking into the possibility of strengthening certain provisions in the existing Act," said Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

What do you think about this news? Share with us your opinion by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more


Malaysian government to implement DNB's 5G network up to 80% before transitioning to a dual network model

Today, the Malaysian government announced that the 5G network in Malaysia will continue to be implemented through Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB). However, DNB was given a timeframe until the end of 2023, when it reaches 80% coverage in subsidised areas.

According to the official announcement made by our minister of communications and multimedia, Fahmi Fadzil said that the transition to a dual network model will be implemented based on principles that are in line with offering a variety of networks not just for the people, but as well as for the industrial sector. The latter is one of the target groups of 5G.

Fadzil also mentioned that to continue the focus on adoption and innovation based on 5G technology in a comprehensive manner, this model (image above) takes into account the sustainability of the Malaysian telecommunications industry ecosystem. It's in line with the main principles outlined in the Belanjawan 2023.

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia will continue to cooperate with the Ministry of Finance (MOF), DNB and service providers to ensure the transition to a dual network model runs smoothly. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysian photographer Keda.Z Feng is OPPO Malaysia's exclusive Find X camera man

Who's Keda.Z Feng, you asked? Well, he's actually one of the few well-known photographers in Malaysia who does wedding, portrait and landscape pictures. He is the Founder and principle of KEDA.Z Photography Gallery and was born in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. With this, he also made an appearance in OPPO Malaysia's Find X event just recently, sharing his experience using the flagship's camera performance.

“These four pictures are all captured by the OPPO Find X. The human shadows reflected at the phone body were all me. It may seem unbelievable but the moment I saw the cameras that are hidden within the body of Find X, I can see our similarities,” said Keda.Z.

“Although our eyes can see the world as it is, only our hearts are able to explore the true beauty behind what we see and capture it, and this is what I felt when I held the Find X for the first time. I am also impressed by its simple yet futuristic design, that also contains technology and philosophy within,” he added.

Just to recap, the Find X is the world's first smartphone to feature a sliding motorize Stealth 3D Cameras that comprises a 25MP front camera and a 20MP + 16MP AI-powered dual rear camera. VOOC Flash Charge technology is also on board to heighten up the charging speed and not to forget, the notch-less 6.42-inch Panoramic Arc display giving the users a maximized viewing pleasure possible. You can read more of the details from our coverage here.

It's currently priced at RM3699 and you can pre-order it (comes with a free Olike Neo smartwatch worth RM376) at every OPPO concept store, your nearest Celcom Blue Cube outlets, their official website, Lazada, 11Street and Shopee. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Malaysian police have arrested a suspect involving a huge PS5 scam

Getting a PlayStation 5 (PS5) these days is like finding a needle in a haystack thanks to scalpers. However, there is one particular individual who was believed to scam more than 200 customers involving the purchase of the PS5, has been arrested by the Royal Malaysian Police force just yesterday.

According to the Director of Commercial Crime Investigation Department, CP Dato Kamarudin Md Din, he has confirmed that the policemen have arrested a suspect who is just 23 years old in Penang. According to sources, the supposed scam happened when a gaming store called Gilagaming announced that they will be closing down for 10 days and many customers have placed their PS5 pre-orders.

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While it does look suspicious, many local Facebook gaming groups started to share the story with many victims coming forward to testify. The testimonies have claimed that Gilagaming has made more than RM800K from the PS5 pre-orders alone.

The young suspect was remanded for two days for further investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code for fraud. He was arrested after appearing to testify at the North East District Police Headquarters in George Town around noon yesterday.

Gilagaming supposedly blamed Setsuna Shoppe, the supplier at fault but the latter claimed it was a different story with receipts as backup evidence. Whoever is telling the truth, we know one thing for sure is that it's always best to get the original from the main brand stores in any situation. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysian public transport and tolls payment via debit card officially teased, govt announcement soon?

Previously, we reported on the Ministry of Transport’s (MOT) plan to allow users to pay for public transportation in our country with debit and credit cards. Further breaking Touch ’n Go’s monopoly is the Works Ministry’s decision to allow toll payments via the same methods.

Well, we may get an announcement for when this open payment system would be implemented in both soon. This after Pay with Debit recently teased the matter via its official social media accounts.

In the teaser, the payment platform shared that “exciting news” is on the horizon. Furthermore, the post asserted that users in Malaysia may soon be able to use their preferred payment method to pay for public transportation and tolls.

Of course, this comes as no surprise as Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi previously asserted that the open payment system on 5 highways will be available by September 2023. No specific dates were mentioned though, so we might get an announcement from the government soon as teased by Pay with Debit.

Until then, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest development on this and for more trending tech news.


Malaysian rapper, SonaOne will perform live at honor 8X official launch tomorrow

With the honor 8X launch tomorrow in Malaysia, honor Malaysia is bringing back Malaysian rapper and official brand ambassador, SonaOne to the stage, as he will be performing live and fans will be able to catch him via live stream.

Just so you know, SonaOne first appeared during the honor 7X launch last year with the theme song "Honor is Mine", as well as another appearance for the honor 9 Lite launch this year. In addition, SonaOne will be appearing alongside with honor 8X product ambassador Zizan Razak who will be there too. The live performance will start from 2.30PM, 9 October 2018 on honor Malaysia’s official Facebook page here.

To recap, the honor 8X has a massive 6.5-inch touchscreen display, the first to feature a new mid-range Kirin 710 processor, a dual rear 20MP + 2MP camera setup, 3750mAh battery and more. We will definitely be covering the news tomorrow so stay tuned for the official price at TechNave.com.


Malaysian restaurants show support for Huawei by offering discounts for Huawei users

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed has expressed his support for Huawei and so are other Malaysians. In a show of solidarity for the brand, some Malaysian eateries are giving discounts for customers who are using Huawei devices as well as Huawei employees.

You can have a look at some of the restaurants offering discounts for Huawei users below:

TNR is offering 20% discount on their total bill for Huawei users

Apparently the promotion for this store will keep going until the owner stops being angry at the situation! Let's hope he stays mad for awhile!

If you want a discount here, show your phone, take a photo of the eatery with the Huawei watermark on it and upload it to any social media platform with the caption "I support Huawei". If you're a Huawei employee wearing your uniform, you are entitled to a set of Korean fried rice, chicken chop and a cup of lemon tea at RM5 when you dine in.

This particular restaurant offers free Chinese herbal tea all day for Huawei users and 20% off noodles and rice dishes on the weekend

Show off your Huawei phone at this restaurant for some huge discounts!

Despite the doom and gloom surrounding Huawei, it is nice to see how much support and solidarity the company's users and employees are getting. So if you're a Huawei user, hurry up and claim your discounts! From what it looks like, there are more restaurants starting to offer discounts to Huawei users soon. Keep up with the latest tech news on TechNave.com!


Malaysian rockstar legend Amy Search to record a music video with a Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

It's not every day that you see music artists recording their music videos with a smartphone, well, that's all about to change. Malaysia’s legendary rockstar Amy Search, will be lending his voice to the new Galaxy J Series music video!

Words have it that the music video will be the shortest one ever recorded by Amy Search and in the history of Malaysia’s music industry, it will be recorded with the Galaxy J7 Prime smartphone which we just reviewed last week. We aren't sure what the music video will be about but Samsung Malaysia Electronics said it's gonna be upbeat and catchy sing-along that captures the short and sweet moments in life with Galaxy J Series!

Stay tuned as we wait for Samsung Malaysia Electronics to debut Amy Search’s latest music video with the Galaxy J7 Prime at Technave.com.


ASUS ZenFone 5 sample pics

After we managed to get an early engineering sample of the ASUS ZenFone 5 we got some sample pics using the 8MP rear camera. While it had some issues with the LED flash due to still being an engineering sample, we found the camera itself to be very fast and accurate. Once we get our hands on a bug-free retail version we're quite interested to see what the ASUS ZenFone 5 can really do, especially with the company's PixelMaster technology in play. For now, check out the pictures below:


Malaysian saved over RM5000 on buying iPhone 14 Pro Max with GrabPay

Although the use of e-wallets has become more prevalent, there are still many who question why we should use them. Some think of e-wallets as a way to avoid carrying cash, and they're not wrong, but there can be other benefits. For example, help you save thousands of ringgit on expensive smartphones.

Yesterday, a post on Facebook by Malaysian Huang Zhi Yao went viral. The man bought the new Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and decided to make his payment via GrabPay. Nothing special, right? Wrong. Unlike most people who would have to pay the retail price (RM6299), Huang purchased his unit for just RM883.30. That means he saved a whopping RM5415.70 using the e-wallet!

If you've used Grab before, you'll know that the app gives you points when you make payments. The points can offset some purchases, depending on the item and merchant. In this case, Huang pre-ordered his iPhone 14 Pro Max from Machines and paid with GrabPay. What's incredible is that he had 893590 points available, which gave him over RM5000 in total savings. Of course, Huang may have a way to earn points faster, like the Grab Maybank credit card that gives you 5x the reward points.

Most people won't be able to spend enough to earn this many points. But if you need a reason to start using e-wallets, this story is a pretty good example. How many points do you have saved up? Share your thoughts on the news in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more fun tech news.


Malaysian singer, Iman Troye announced as the official vivo Y35 ambassador

Today, vivo Malaysia announced that up-and-rising Malaysian singer, Iman Troye will be the new ambassador for the upcoming vivo Y35. That said, it's also the first time that vivo has ever gotten one for the Y series.

In case you don't know, the Y series is often considered a low-tier device. There isn't much information on the features but the vivo Y35 could feature a Snapdragon 680 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a big 5000mAh battery with 44W FlashCharge technology.

Moreover, the LCD could be in 1080p but no measurement was given. However, its size is 164.3 × 76.1 × 8.28 mm and weighs 188g. There is a 50MP main camera accompanied by two 2MP sensors, whereas the front camera is 16MP. It's running on FuntouchOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box.

A piece of brief information about Iman Troye, she has been chosen by vivo Malaysia to sing a theme song specifically for the vivo Y35 phone. The company believes that her youthful and dynamic personality should resonate well with the young generation (who are the target audience). With this, there will be a TikTok dance challenge with Iman Troye for Malaysians to win some prizes.

The artist is only 19 years old and was selected as a Malaysian representative for an empowerment campaign and got featured on the New York Times Square digital billboard. Her single "Teman" has gained over 50 million views on YouTube. For more details on the vivo Y35 series and the collaboration with Iman Troye, stay tuned for our news coverage at TechNave.com.


Malaysian student's phone from Jaringan Prihatin exploded during an online class

Update: YTL Communications has reached out to us saying that the phone was jointly developed by YES and China Mobile (the world’s largest network operator) for use for education. The same model was given out by the YTL Foundation free to over 100,000 B40 families under its Learn From Home Initiative since the start of the first MCO last year. Prior to this news, there were no reports of any incident of safety relating to the phone. China Mobile has confirmed that the same battery used in this phone has been in production since 2018 and more than 4.5 million units have been shipped globally without any reported incident of this nature. However, the company take this reported incident very seriously as the safety of their products and users is of paramount importance and will investigate the matter fully.

Phones exploding are not an unusual case but perhaps in this news, the Malaysian government ought to take it more seriously. As you already know, every student now relies on either a laptop, computer or device to attend online classes. However, not everyone can afford a desktop PC so the phone sometimes is the only affordable option.

That said, getting a low-quality smartphone may not be an ideal option for students doing e-learning. It was just reported that a 9 year old student's phone battery caught on fire during an online class just this Monday. According to sources, the phone appears to be a YES Altitude 3 model with entry-level tech specs of 1GB of RAM, 8GB ROM and a MediaTek 8-core 1.3GHz chipset.

Suryani Abd Ghani, the mother of the 9 year old student told the media that luckily she and the father were at home in Gombak, otherwise the house could have burned down. The father, who was not named said that the phone usually couldn't last very long (2000mAh battery only) and overheated quickly. It was also noted that the phone was not charging during the incident, adding to his disappointment with the danger.

The mother also said that the phone was received through the Jaringan Prihatin Program, which is supported by the government with an allocation of RM1.5 billion. To recap, those who qualify for the B40 group are given a subsidy of RM300 for devices or an RM180 rebate for a year of data plan.

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What do you think of this incident? We are just glad that the family is safe but let us know in the comments below your thoughts. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysian students can now download textbooks digitally from the KPM eTextbook Reader app at home

If there's anything we learn from MCO last year, is that the government would probably extend another two weeks. This has forced many businesses to adapt to the situation and so do schools. With that in mind, the Agency of the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) and Perbadanan Kota Buku (PKB) have developed an app called KPM eTextbook Reader for the students at home.

The app can be downloaded for free on the Apple App and Google Play Store and it was designed to give the students access to the school textbooks digitally. Moreover, the students can download the textbooks digitally so that they can read offline. On top of that, they can also download for free through the website www.textbook.moe.gov.my.

KPM also commented that the KPM eTextbook Reader can be used on a tablet as well. It may be a potential solution for students in the future, which eliminates the need for carrying heavy school bags as well as reducing the cost of printing textbooks.

As aforementioned, the app is now available to download on your mobile devices. Stay tuned for more local trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysian travelled to Singapore to get the iPhone 14, queued first in line

Although the official sale of the Apple iPhone 14 will only start in Malaysia next week, someone has already owned the device. A local man has travelled all the way to Singapore to get his hands on the new iPhone. Not only has he successfully brought the iPhone 14 home, but he's also the first in Singapore to do so.

The man from Kuala Lumpur had placed his order on 9 September before travelling to Singapore. He joined the queue in front of an Apple store on Orchard Road as early as 6 am today, as the store doesn't allow its buyers to camp overnight. According to the source, there were as many as 500 people in the queue. However, little did they know the first one in the line was from Malaysia.

Interestingly, this isn't the first time the man becoming such a die-hard fan of the brand. Four years ago, he did the same thing. He was also the first to own the latest iPhone at that time. Let's hope that Apple opens an Apple Store in Malaysia soon, so he doesn't have to fly to another country just to get a new iPhone (haha).

Is there anyone of you who would do the same? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Malaysian youths can claim RM150 e-wallet credit via BigPay, GrabPay, ShopeePay and Touch ’n Go starting mid-April

The Finance Ministry (MOF) in a statement yesterday announced that around 2 million Malaysian youths will receive an RM150 e-wallet credit starting this mid-April. Part of the government’s ePemula scheme, those that are eligible include youths aged 18 to 20 as well as full-time students in higher learning institutions.

Furthermore, those eligible would get to enjoy the benefit through one of four e-wallet providers, which are BigPay, GrabPay, ShopeePay and Touch ’n Go. MOF said that the four e-wallet service providers have a network of 1.2 million retailers in Malaysia.

In the same statement, MOF also urged small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to register with e-wallet service providers involved if they haven’t done so yet. This is so that SMEs can benefit from the implementation of the ePemula scheme as well as promote digitalisation by accepting cashless payments.

MOF also clarified that the ministry has allocated RM300 million for the ePemula initiative. However, the ministry didn’t mention any specific date for the kick-off of the initiative, but only mentioning that it will be made available in mid-April.

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


Malaysian youths can now claim eBelia credit, RM300 rewards, earn up to RM1500 income & other prizes on Boost

Starting today, eligible Malaysian students aged between 18-20 years old across the country will be able to claim their RM150 eBelia credit from the Malaysian government on Boost, Touch n' Go eWallet, Shopee Pay and BigPay. Through Boost, the company has just announced that they will also top up with an additional reward worth up to RM300, making it a total of RM450.

According to Boost, these rewards can be redeemed from Boost partners such as Watsons, KFC, Zalora, Fave, Tealive, Starbucks, Celcom, Yoodo, Digi, Great Eastern, BuyMall, Youbeli, Hermo, Mydin and many more on a first-come, first-served basis. Boost is also working with sister company Aspirasi to introduce a referral programme called ‘Kongsi Klub’, which is a way to earn an additional income.

How this works is students can start building enterprising and resourceful skills in helping micro and small merchants obtain low-cost financing of up to RM100,000 via Aspirasi Capital. Users who successfully help micro and small merchants register for Aspirasi Capital will be rewarded with 1.5% of the total financing amount or up to RM1500 cash reward for each referral. As an incentive, eBelia users who sign up with Kongsi Klub will get an automatic RM20 e-wallet credit. Users can register for Kongsi Klub at www.aspirasi.co/kongsiklub.

On the other hand, Boost is also giving the eBelia users a chance to win a gold coin worth RM29,000 (based on current gold price) and other lifestyle products worth over RM50,000 through BoostUP Pick & Win with as little as 50 Boost Coins. Boost users earn Boost Coins automatically when spending with their e-wallets and it can then be used to redeem a host of gifts, vouchers and discounts from Boost partners. It could also be used to redeem cash in Boost Partner Wallets that then can be spent on mobile prepaid, postpaid and petrol payments or even used to purchase insurance coverage.

Apart from the commemorative gold coin, participating in Pick & Win would put them in the running to win amazing prizes such as a Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Bluetooth speaker, MSI Thin GF63 Gaming Laptop, Samsung Odyssey G5 WQHD TV, iPad Pro and many more.

As a reminder, the RM150 eBelia credit can only be claimed one time through an e-wallet of the user’s choosing. To claim it, users can follow these simple steps after downloading and registering an account:

For more information, you can check out the official Boost eBelia page right here. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians are getting RM100 from the government to spend on domestic travel

During the recent outbreak of Covid-19, we believe many of you have chosen to stay home and not go out in order to avoid the virus. Some of you might have even dropped your travel plans by cancelling flight tickets or any hotel bookings. With that being said, it seems like our national economy has been affected and the government is going to do something to solve that. Today, our interim Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir has announced that tax relief and RM100 vouchers will be given to people who travel domestically.

The tax relief and voucher mentioned are actually part of the 2020 Economic Stimulus Package that was just announced today. To stimulate the demand for domestic tourism, Malaysians will be getting a tax relief of up to RM1000 on spending related to domestic tourism, and RM100 that comes in the form of digital vouchers. The vouchers are said to be only used for domestic travel purposes as well, such as purchasing flight tickets, train journeys, and hotel bookings.

People are also guessing the RM100 will be given to Malaysians through digital wallets, as our country is currently promoting the new digital payment system. However, it was not mentioned how the RM100 will be distributed in our interim Prime Minister's speech, so don’t get your hopes high for this speculation. If it’s true, that means we could get free money again through digital wallets!

Let us know what you think about this initiative from our government on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more viral local news.


Malaysians are now searching for more "near me", local YouTube contents and more in Google

Today, we had the opportunity to sit down with Google Malaysia and they shared with us some interesting insights on how Malaysians are using Google. In this year's Year in Search Insights for Brands report, there are five new trends that Malaysians are showing through the search engine - Convenience, More informed, Ecommerce growth outside of cities, Local content demand, and more conscious towards the environment.

In the area of convenience, Google Malaysia noticed that there was an increased usage of "Near me" with 2.3x more than the past 2 years. Apparently, this applies to tech devices whenever there's a new phone release and Malaysians are now looking past the highest quality product, as long as it's in their vicinity. In relation to tech devices, there is also a growing interest in gaming smartphones, as the search for this has been doubled compared to 2019.

You guys really like gaming smartphones now, huh?

Different priorities between metro and non-metro users

Since Malaysians and their smartphones are inseparable, as quoted by Jenny Lim, Head of Search, Google Malaysia, this has made Malaysians more informed than ever before. This also includes non-metro users (outside of Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley), where 27% of them bought their devices online, compared to 23% of metro users. The 2 groups have distinct priorities and preferences. For example, 73% of metro users care more about functionality while 65% of non-metro users are more price-sensitive.

You'd also be surprised to know that there's more demand for local content as well in YouTube. In Malaysia, the YouTube search engine revealed that 7 of the Top 10 contents were all from local content creators. According to Jenny, all of them are in the entertainment area with a good mix of English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia. Malaysians are also well aware of the usage of e-wallets, as it has been boosted up to 13.3x times.

More Netflix and chill activities #hinthint

So what do you search for when it comes to tech devices and related news? Let us know in the Facebook post and you can read the full report right over here. Stay tuned for more trending news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians bought 4.5x more tech products than before in preparation for MCO 2.0 and more

These are tough times and currently with the second MCO, several businesses would be experiencing another hardship in the economy. However, that didn't stop Malaysians from spending online and compared with the first MCO, consumer tech goods sales increased 4.5 times.

According to Shopee Malaysia's data, Malaysians were actively purchasing tech goods and home improvement tools for MCO 2.0. During the first 5 days (11-15 January 2021), a total of 550,000 laptops, smartphones, tablets, network components, keyboards, printers and audio systems got sold altogether. Moreover, YES Kasi Up SIM cards were also purchased with up to 20,000 units sold as an affordable internet connection solution.

On top of that, other necessary items for staying at homes such as face masks, dry, processed, fresh and frozen foods, as well as health and cleaning products got a growing demand. Home decor products recorded up to over 900,000 items sold, whereas over 500,000 food goods were purchased for home-cooked meals. Similarly, the demand for pet food and treats tripled with over 330,000 units sold.

It seems that Malaysians were much more prepared for MCO 2.0 this time around thanks to our past year experience. Some of the TechNave staff here (me) also upgraded their workstation at home to work more efficiently. What do you get for yourself? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more local trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ZenFone 5 smart cover hands-on video

Got an ASUS ZenFone 5 smartphone recently? Thinking about getting the accessory smart cover as well? We managed to get some hands-on time with a smart cover for the ASUS ZenFone 5 and showed off a little of the features available to it which included wake on and wake off, checking notifications, turning on the flash light and even asking it random questions magic 8 ball style. Check out our hands-on video for smart cover of the ASUS ZenFone 5 smartphone below:


Malaysians can book government dental clinic appointments via MySejahtera starting today

The Ministry of Health (MOH) today announced that beginning today (20 March 2023), you can book a government dental clinic appointment slot via the MySejahtera app. Implemented in phases, the appointment system would be available at all government dental clinics in Melaka and Penang in phase 1.

Meanwhile, phase 2 will commence in May 2023, whereby the appointment system would be expanded to all government dental clinics nationwide. In a Facebook post, MOH asserted that the new MySejahtera appointment system would help decrease waiting times for patients getting dental services at health or dental clinics.

In order to book a dental appointment, all you have to do is follow these steps:

Afterwards, your appointment slot would be reserved. MOH advises customers to make sure to attend according to the appointment time designated.

Do note that you can only book an appointment for a dental health checkup. At the first appointment, you will be given appropriate dental treatment after examination and if follow-up treatment is required, the dental clinic will give the next appointment.

Moreover, you don’t need to book an appointment for a dental emergency. Instead, you can directly go to your nearest dental clinic without making a reservation. The below are considered dental emergencies by MOH:

For more information on the new dental clinic appointment system via MySejahtera, visit the app’s FAQ page here. As always make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news such as this.


Malaysians can enjoy savings of up to RM1300 with Samsung’s Trade-in-TV programme

Samsung Malaysia has announced a Trade-in-TV programme in our country that offers up to RM1,300 in savings. Through the programme, you can upgrade old eligible TVs to the latest Samsung Smart TVs with great trade-in value and enjoy free disposal of the old TV.

In a press release, the South Korean tech giant said that for those that have ineligible TVs, the programme would still safely and responsibly dispose of the old TV by Samsung’s participating programme partners. In any case, you can check the TV eligibility terms and conditions here.

In order to participate in Samsung’s Trade-in-TV programme, simply follow these steps:

Awesome! For more information, do visit the programme’s official website here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and deals such as this!


Malaysians can enjoy up to RM800 rebate this Raya with purchase of Samsung Galaxy Tabs

If you’re in the market for a new Android tablet, then the Samsung Galaxy Tab lineup is one of the best options in the segment. In fact, now’s the perfect time to get yourself a Galaxy Tab as Samsung Malaysia is offering rebates of up to RM800!

Applicable for selected Galaxy Tab models from the Tab A7 Lite all the way to the top-ranging Tab S8 Ultra 5G. Available from now until 10 May 2023, you can enjoy Raya rebates of up to RM800 as well as a free 1-year Viu subscription!

Of course, terms and conditions do apply. Check out the full list of applicable models and rebate amount below:

Shop at any of these participating stores, including Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorised Retailers, Samsung Online Store, as well as Samsung Flagship Stores on Shopee and Lazada. To learn more about the promo, visit the official website here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and awesome deals such as this!


Malaysians can get awesome savings on Samsung Galaxy A Series with CelcomDigi

The Samsung Galaxy A Series smartphones are one of the most popular mid-range devices in our country. Well, if you’re looking to get the Galaxy A14 5G, Galaxy A34 5G or Galaxy A54 5G with even more savings, then buying them with CelcomDigi plans is the thing to do!

Samsung Malaysia revealed that you can get awesome deals when getting the devices bundled with a Celcom or Digi plan. For example, the Galaxy A15 5G would be free with Celcom MEGA 98 and Digi Postpaid 90. Check out these awesome deals:

For Celcom users, you can get the Galaxy A14 5G for free on the Celcom MEGA 98 plan, or Galaxy A34 5G for free on the Celcom MEGA 128 plan, or Galaxy A54 5G for free on the Celcom MEGA 188 plan. Enjoy awesome savings of up to RM1899 from the recommended retail price.

Meanwhile, Celcom customers can enjoy up to 2TB high-speed internet, free 5G access, 3 VR content, 1-month Blacknut Cloud Gaming, up to 6 family lines, and unlimited calls to all networks on Celcom’s MEGA Postpaid Plan.

For Digi customers, you can get the Galaxy A14 5G for free or Galaxy A34 5G for RM199 on Digi Postpaid 90 plan, or Galaxy A54 5G for RM21/month on Digi Postpaid 150 plan. Enjoy awesome savings of up to RM1400 from the recommended retail price!

In addition, Digi customers can enjoy up to 135GB of high-speed internet with a free 5G booster, a free upgrade to unlimited internet with no cap, and free 1000 SMS including unlimited calls to all networks.

Awesome! For more information on Celcom’s plan, visit here and for more information on Digi’s plans, visit here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news and deals such as this.


Malaysians can now apply for home financing online on Maybank Home2u via the MAE app

Applying for a new property can be a real hassle but Maybank is looking to change that. For the first time ever, Maybank is making homeownership simpler with Maybank Home2u on its MAE app. This marks Malaysia’s first-ever digital home financing solution within an integrated banking app, which is capable of providing approval 10 seconds within an application completion.

Maybank Home2u is available to both existing and new customers, whereby first-time home buyers and property investors can have a convenient digital experience from application to approval and signing of Letter of Offer (LO) - without having to visit a branch. Customers with salaries credited into Maybank can easily apply for home financing up to RM1 million without submitting income documents.

Since this is done within the app, the approval can be done within 10 seconds digitally. Once approved, the Bank’s mortgage advisors will contact successful applicants to review the LO and perform the required ‘Know-Your-Customer’ verification, as well as complete the electronic signing of the LO on the spot.

Do note that this is applicable to homes they are applying for is from the list of residential properties within the app. So with this in mind, customers have the option of choosing a comprehensive list of landed and high-rise residential properties, with a total Gross Development Value (GDV) of RM1 billion, by established developers such as EcoWorld, IJM Land, Sime Darby Property and S P Setia, straight from the app.

Even if the property is not listed within, new or existing customers can still apply via Maybank Home2u to kick off their home financing process. Maybank Home2u's mortgage advisor chatrooms are available 24/7 and will attend to the customer within 10 minutes of initial contact during banking hours, and as soon as possible during non-banking hours.

Currently, customers have the option of applying for Conventional or Islamic home financing under Maybank Home2u - Maybank MaxiHome and My First Home Scheme (for Conventional), and Commodity Murabahah Home-Financing-i and My First Home Scheme-i (for Islamic).

To access Maybank Home2u via the MAE app, customers will need to update to the latest version of the MAE app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and then find it in the "More" section. For more information on Maybank Home2u, customers can visit the official web portal right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now buy a Samsung Galaxy device and redeem a gift worth up to RM599

With Merdeka approaching soon, Samsung Malaysia is throwing a sale starting today until 19 September 2021. Depending on the selected Galaxy phones that you get, each customer is entitled to bring home a special gift worth up to RM599.

In case you're wondering which Galaxy phones are eligible, it would be none other than the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Series, Galaxy S20 FE Series, Galaxy Note20 5G Series, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Galaxy A52 Series, and the Galaxy A72. Besides Galaxy phones, customers can also opt for other Galaxy devices such as the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab S7 Series, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds Pro and many other models.

Selected Samsung home appliances are eligible for free Touch 'n Go Wallet credits too

With that said, there are three different types of gifts. It ranges from a Touch ‘n Go eWallet Credit valued at RM64, a UV Sterilizer with Wireless Charging worth RM299 or an AKG Y500 Wireless Headphones valued at RM599. For a full list of participating models and corresponding gifts, you can check them out right over here.

Also, to redeem Gift 1 (Touch ‘n Go eWallet Credit), you can follow these steps below:

Lastly, to redeem Gift 2 and/or Gift 3 respectively, simply follow these steps:

That's all, folks. Stay safe, stay strong and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now download Apple iOS 13

Today, the latest Apple iOS 13 update has been released across selected Apple iPhones. The new operating system update is bringing a lot to the table, such as Dark Mode, an improved photo and video editing tools, reducing app download sizes and more.

As a refresher, the iOS 13 is available to download via over-the-air (OTA) in the iPhone setting. The selected iPhones that are eligible for the update are none other than the latest iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, as well as the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max ,iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE and the iPod Touch (7th gen).

According to the update, iOS 13 is said to launch apps twice as fast. Comparing with the predecessors, the Face ID unlocks up to 30% faster than before and the apps' size from the App Store have been reduced up to 50%. Keep in mind that some of the features may not be available for all regions, or on all Apple devices.

On top of that, the latest watchOS 6 is also available for the Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 4. The update will also be on its way for the Series 1 and Series 2 later this year according to @applehub where new faces, built-in apps, new Siri features, activity trends, new health apps and more will be introduced. iPadOS will be rolling out on 24 September 2019.

To learn more about iOS 13, you can check out our summary post right over here. Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now download MyJPJ app for digital road tax & driving licenses

Today, our Transport Minister, Anthony Loke announced that Malaysian drivers no longer need to display a road tax sticker on their vehicles anymore. This is due to the implementation of the Digital Motor Vehicle License and Digital Private Malaysian Driving License starting today.

To do it digitally, you can just visit the Apple App or Google Play Store to download the MyJPJ app. After downloading, you can just register and fill up the necessary information about your vehicles. Besides doing away with road tax stickers, this also means physical driving licenses can be done digitally now for both car drivers and motorcyclists.

This is also just phase one of the digital implementation, so do expect JPJ to expand other digital usages to other matters in the next coming months (refer to the image above). The initiative of starting a digital license is so that Malaysians will no longer wait in long queues at JPJ counters anymore, said Loke.

To get started, you may visit the MyJPJ app at your Apple App or Google Play Store link here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now enjoy VoLTE technology on Huawei P10 and P10 Lite

Malaysians should be familiar with Digi’s VoLTE (voice over LTE), but not many devices have that feature yet. But today, we can now enjoy it with the Huawei P10 and even the P10 Lite to surf online at 4G LTE speeds while engaged on voice call.

VoLTE is available at all Digi 4G sites, covering 85% of the population nationwide. With this, we will be able to enjoy the transmission of high speed 4G web browsing while answering calls without draining the battery. The P10 and P10 lite were also just officially released in all Huawei stores just last Friday (31 March 2017) in Malaysia, as well as at all Digi outlets. Below are the price details:

Stay tuned for more Huawei and Digi news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now find & purchase their favourite shows on Maxis TV starting from RM3/day

Streaming shows is now one of the favourite things to do during our free time. With this, Maxis has announced a new service called Maxis TV for Malaysians and it can be accessed through MyMaxis, Hotlink RED and Flex apps from just RM3/day. Now every Maxis subscribers can access their favourite movies and TV shows.

According to Maxis, Maxis TV includes a wide variety of shows from Hollywood, Korean, Indian, Chinese, Indonesian and even our local Malay content. On the other hand, it also includes Netflix, iflix, Viu, Mubi, YuppTV, and many more to come. All Maxis TV VOD pass purchased are charged through your Maxis bill or Hotlink credit.

Besides the 1-day Pass which is the RM3/day package, there is also a 7-day Pass and 30-day Pass. More details can be seen below:

To get started, you can learn more and purchase the VOD passes on their official Maxis TV website right here. Stay tuned for more Maxis news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ZenFone 5 smartphone unboxing

The ASUS ZenFone 5 remains one of the most wanted smartphones in Malaysia thanks to top range features and tech specs at a very affordable RM599 retail price. According to ASUS Malaysia, we will be getting the enhanced version with 2GB of RAM with no changes in pricing (the original version was priced at RM599 with 1GB of RAM). Other features include a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2560 processor, 5-inch Corning Gorilla Glass protected display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera and Android 4.3. It may have taken some time to reach us, but we finally have the ASUS ZenFone 5 for review so we'll start out with an unboxing video but do stay tuned for a hands-on video and the full review later on.


Malaysians can now get the Huawei Ascend G7 for RM999

Huawei Malaysia recently announced the availability of their Huawei Ascend G7 smartphone for Malaysia at authorized distributors and stores. The 5.5-inch phablet features 4G LTE connectivity, a 13MP rear camera and a metallic chassis much like the Huawei Honor 6. It will also come with the latest EMUI 3.0 Android user interface right out of the box. Check out the full list of Huawei Ascend G7 tech specs below:

Considering that the initial pricing for the Ascend G7 was 299 euros (RM1227) the pricing of RM999 is very low. The various features and tech specs also make this the phablet to get if you like a metal chassis and 4G LTE connectivity but only have an RM1K budget.


Malaysians can now get up to 30% off Samsung Care+ when purchasing a new Galaxy phone

If you're looking to get yourself a new Samsung Galaxy device, now may be a good time because Samsung Malaysia is offering up to 30% off Samsung Care+! The promotion is in effect now until 31 December 2021 on selected devices at the Samsung Online Store and participating outlets.

According to the list below, the eligible devices include the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Z Flip3 5G, S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, Note20 5G, Note20 Ultra 5G, S20 FE 4G and the S20 FE 5G. Besides enjoying up to 30% off Samsung Care+, it also includes a 1 Year or 2 Year Accidental and Liquid Breakage plan prices.

On the other hand, the A series such as the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, A52, A52s 5G, A52 5G and A72 only offers up to 20% off Samsung Care+’s 1 Year or 2 Year Accidental & Liquid Breakage plan prices. Below are the participating devices’ Samsung Care+ price plans, before and after promotional rate:

To learn more on how Samsung Care+ protects your smartphone and the policy plans, you can visit the official webpage over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now make QR Payments in Singapore via the MAE app

QR payment is becoming a norm now and if you are a Maybank user, you're in luck. Maybank just announced that its users can now make QR payments when they are overseas. All we have to do is look out for QR codes!

Simply called Cross-border DuitNow QR, this feature is a new service that allows MAE users to use QR payments. So far, the only oversea country that is eligible for this is DBS and UOB Bank in Singapore. The daily transaction limit is RM1000 or equivalent to RM1000 in foreign currency, as well as the daily limit that you have set.

To perform the QR Payment in Singapore, you just have to open up your MAE app -> Show QR logo -> Scan the merchant's QR code then enter the amount in foreign currency. The Ringgit amount deductible will also be shown and that's basically it. Do note that you must approve the payment if it's more than RM250.

At the moment, Maybank is using the exchange rate provided by PayNet. If you would like to read more, you can visit the official web portal right over here to check out the full details, and terms and conditions. Also, the company is planning to expand this service to Thailand and Indonesia.


Malaysians can now park & pay with TnG eWallet by scanning QR code at entry and exit points

Touch ’n Go eWallet recently launched ‘Scan QR in/out Parking’ in Malaysia which gives users a more seamless payment experience at selected parking sites. Announced via a Facebook post, read on to find out more regarding the new feature.

According to its official website, users will need to scan the QR code at the parking entry and exit. In order to use the feature, you just need to launch your Touch ’n Go eWallet app, tap on Pay and allow the reader to scan your QR code.

Touch ’n Go eWallet elaborated that users have to repeat the same process when entering and exiting the parking site. When exiting, the app will calculate the duration of your parking and if it’s payable, Touch ’n Go eWallet will process the payment.

The app will deduct the amount from your eWallet balance and send you a notification of your successful payment. Of course, do make sure to have a sufficient eWallet balance before exiting the site. Moreover, the company also clarified that the app doesn’t need an internet connection to generate a QR code, hence you can enter and exit the parking site even without an internet connection.

Currently, there are only 70 parking sites nationwide that support the feature, though the official website only listed 60 sites as of the time of writing. Well, let’s hope the page is updated soon and more importantly, add more parking sites that support the feature.

So, what do you guys think of Touch ’n Go eWallet’s ‘Scan QR in/out Parking’ feature? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Malaysians can now pay for foodpanda using Touch ’n Go eWallet

Touch ’n Go eWallet and foodpanda Malaysia today announced that they have entered into a new partnership that would create a synergistic payment ecosystem. In other words, Touch ’n Go eWallet users can now enjoy the convenience of foodpanda’s delivery services nationwide starting today.

In a press release, TNG Digital Sdn Bhd CEO Alan Ni said that Touch ’n Go eWallet is excited to partner with foodpanda to provide access to a seamless delivery experience across Malaysia for its 18 million users. Meanwhile, foodpanda Malaysia CEO Savantan Das asserted that the company is committed to providing customers with the convenience of having their food and daily essentials delivered right to their doorstep and lauded the partnership with Touch ’n Go eWallet as giving consumers more options in payment methods.

In conjunction with the new partnership, Touch ‘n Go eWallet users can enjoy RM12 off when they spend a minimum of RM25 at checkout via Touch ‘n Go eWallet when placing orders on foodpanda. This offer is only valid from now till 28 February 2022 and of course, terms and conditions do apply.

So, what do you guys think of this partnership? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news in Malaysia and on the international scene.


Malaysians can now play Harry Potter: Wizards Unite on their mobile phones

Hear ye, hear ye! The makers of Pokemon Go, Niantic, has finally released its latest mobile game app, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite in Malaysia. Previously, only the USA and UK were able to access it but that was just the first wave, as it's been rolling out slowly globally. The game app is free to download at your Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Similarly to Pokemon Go, Wizards Unite players are required to use GPS and augmented reality to go around the world (whichever area you're in) and search for other characters (including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), creatures, and other magical items as a new recruit of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force. So yes, you can also cast spells, collect potion ingredients and make them as you wish.

Of course, no mobile game app is complete without any in-game item purchases and you can find plenty of them. It seems that the in-game currency is gold coins paying from RM3.90 up to RM399.

Have you tried playing it? And will we see another outdoor phenomenon like Pokemon Go? Let us know in the Facebook post comments section and stay tuned for more mobile game news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now purchase Samsung products using GrabPay or PayLater by Grab

Samsung Malaysia Electronics has announced its new campaign for consumers in our country, whereby you can now purchase selected Samsung Home Appliances and Monitors with ease using GrabPay or PayLater by Grab. Not only that but there are also special promo and discounts when you use the aforementioned payment methods.

In a press release, Samsung Malaysia said that this further provides consumers with a more rewarding and convenient online payment method. Moreover, you can also Buy now, and pay later with no interest or hidden fees.

More importantly, consumers can enjoy RM150 off with a minimum spend of RM1000 on top of the promo deals when they checkout selected Samsung home digital appliances and monitors from now until 31 May 2023. Simply use the code “SAMDEALS150” when checking out to get discounts on these products:

Besides that, Samsung Malaysia is also giving away 10 per cent off on your first purchase via Samsung Online Store when you sign up as a new user from 30 April to 1 May 2023. Register yourself here and grasp this only chance.

To learn more about Samsung Grab Promo, please visit this webpage here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news and deals such as this!


Malaysians can now purchase bus and ferry tickets via Grab Intercity, including direct routes to Singapore

Grab Malaysia today announced the launch of Grab Intercity, a new service that allows users to purchase bus and ferry tickets via the Grab app. The service has over 15,000 routes to purchase tickets for, including direct bus routes to Singapore.

In a statement today, Grab says that this new Intercity feature was made in collaboration with Splyt and Easybook. Both services have been adapted onto the Grab platform, hence users can just pay for the tickets with GrabPay and earn GrabRewards in just a few clicks.

Grab further asserted that users can even purchase bus tickets to over 30 destinations in Singapore from 11 different states across Malaysia. Hence, the company said that the service can help minimise congestion on highways, ticket concessions, and even borders, especially during peak travel periods.

Routes between Malaysia and Singapore on Grab Intercity will be available for booking and purchase starting today, just in time for those planning their holidays for Hari Raya Aidiladha. Moreover, in conjunction with the recent launch and expansion, users will receive a 10% discount on all tickets booked through the service.

So, what do you guys think of Grab Intercity? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Malaysians can now purchase the Touch 'n Go RFID Self-Fitment Kit on Lazada and Shopee for RM35

Today, Touch 'n Go have announced the RFID Self-Fitment Kit is now available for purchase across the nation. As previously reported, this product was designed to be a contactless convenient experience while driving. Customers may purchase it either Lazada and Shopee for just RM35.

To ensure a smooth activation process, the user will have to register an account on mx.touchngo.com.my first and input the TNG RFID Tag number and vehicle details. After that, link up the TNG RFID Tag to your Touch 'n Go eWallet and then an activation SMS will be sent to you within 24 hours. Malaysian drivers are encouraged to use the Mobility eXperience platform (which is the website above) to manage all their on-the-road needs.

The TNG RFID Tag was first officially unveiled back in mid-February 2020 and has certainly garnered a lot of attention. To recap, this product is an electronic payment system that uses the tag to pass through tolls seamlessly thanks to the embedded radio-frequency chip. Malaysians may place the tag on the windscreen or the headlamp of the vehicle at their convenience.

To learn more about the RFID Tag, you can read our news coverage right here. Stay safe, stay informed, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now register and claim RM200 voucher on Shopee for new energy-efficient home appliances

To usher into a new year, Shopee Malaysia made a new announcement silently about Program SAVE 2.0 on their Facebook page. A collaboration and initiative by SEDA, Malaysians can now register and claim RM200 voucher on selected home appliances.

According to the promo website, the Program SAVE 2.0 is another promotion that offers RM200 for energy-efficient air conditioners and refrigerators on a first-come-first-serve basis. It's also noted that you can't just get any random ones but it has to be a 4 and 5-star rated by the Suruhanjaya Tenaga. On top of that, the products have to be 2021 versions and the voucher redemption limited to one TNB account bill.

If you are interested, you can head over to the Shopee website and register for it. Do keep note that the application status is 14 working days and the RM200 voucher will be included in your Shopee Wallet once approved. Stay tuned for more local tech deals at TechNave.com.


ASUS ZenFone 5 with 2GB RAM officially available in Malaysia at same price of RM599

ASUS Malaysia has managed to bring in the 2GB version of the ASUS ZenFone 5 smartphone for Malaysia at the same price of RM599. Previously, the ASUS ZenFone 5 smartphone slated for Malaysia was the version with 1GB RAM and a lower speed processor but after some wrangling with ASUS HQ, ASUS Malaysia managed to get the higher-end version to us. At RM599, the new ZenFone 5 brings a faster 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2560 processor and 2GB of RAM to users while other high-end tech specs and features like the 8MP PixelMaster rear camera, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protected display and 5-element lens remains the same. For more information on where you can get your new ASUS ZenFone 5 smartphone, please contact the ASUS Malaysia Facebook page. ASUS Malaysia are now working on getting the ASUS ZenFone 6 to market soon and we're waiting for the review unit for the new ASUS ZenFone 5, but for now, do check out our ASUS ZenFone 4 review.


Malaysians can now renew their road tax and driving license at every Pos Malaysia office

Starting today, every Malaysian can now renew their road tax and driving license at any Pos Malaysia office. However, you will need to book an internet appointment session first which can be done at the Outlet Finder function on the Pos Malaysia website or app.

Once you're at the Outlet Finder function, you can simply select state > post office branch > then click on the link provided. At the moment, each applicant is only allowed to book one appointment slot per day as well as limited to three transactions per appointment. Pos Malaysia took this initiative so that they can avoid congestion at all the branches.

As usual, if you are visiting any post office branch, please do adhere to the SOP regulations with proper face masks, body temperature checks and scanning the QR code via mySejahtera app. That's all, folks. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now start applying for i-Sinar online today to withdraw their EPF money

Today, Malaysians can now start applying for the i-Sinar online. At the moment, a total of 8 million Malaysians are eligible to withdraw up to RM10,000 from their EPF Account 1. You can visit the registration page right here.

As a reminder, two category groups can apply for this - the first group are the blue-collar or self-employed who don't have a job, those on unpaid leave, as well as housewives. If you happen to be in the first category group, you can now start applying as mentioned and the payment will begin rolling out in mid-January 2021.

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As for the second group, this is for those who are working but suffered a salary deduction this year. If you belong to this group, you can only start applying on 11 January 2021 next year and it should take within 2-3 weeks for approval. The payment is said to roll out before the end of the following month.

We heard that the website is experiencing some server overload due to the number of visitors so please be patient. In addition, don't get tricked by fake websites or applications that claim to be i-Sinar as this is the only way to withdraw your money. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now stream MYTV MANA-MANA for free

For those who don’t know, MYTV is a free digital television broadcaster which you can access from your TV with the MYTV decoder. Through this, you can access local channels like TV1, TV2, TV3 in HD resolutions. Now, you can stream directly to your phone, tablet or computer through the MYTV MANA-MANA portal.

You don’t have to register to view the content on the portal but channels and available content to play are still somewhat limited. Like a normal MYTV, you don’t have to pay for anything, but ads will play intermittently. Of course, the quality of the video streaming depends on the quality of your Internet connection, and you will also have to pay for the Internet bandwidth that you use for MYTV MANA-MANA.

If you’re on an unlimited home Internet data plan, this is just fine but on-demand content is mostly Malay with some Indian variety shows and English documentaries. Have you tried MYTV MANA-MANA? What do you think about it? Share your thoughts in the comments below or on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Malaysians can now use Alipay in China without having a China Bank Account!

China is turning into a cashless society as most of the transactions are paid with the e-wallet system such as Alipay and WeChat Pay. Although it makes daily transactions more convenient to the locals, it does give pain to the tourists in the country. Thankfully, there’s a new Tour Pass that lets you add funds from an international credit or debit card within Alipay now.

The mini-program can be found by searching Tour Pass in the App. When users open it up, they will have the options to top-up a digital prepaid card from the Bank of Shanghai. But first, you will need to set up an account for it. Users need to submit their passport number, upload a valid Chinese visa and phone number.

After you’re done setting everything up, you can top-up money to the Tour Pass with a minimum amount of 100 yuan(~RM60) and a maximum capped amount of 2,000 yuan(~RM1,182). While paying in the country is much easier for the tourist now, but the Tour Pass does not grant access on the full functions in the app. Transferring money from Tour Pass to other Alipay users is still unavailable with Tour Pass.

Although you don’t have the full functions of the App but with the Tour Pass, paying for meals and shopping in the country is no longer an issue for the tourists. That’s a big relief for those who plan to travel to China.

So what do you think of the mini-program in Alipay? Does it make a big difference in travelling to the country? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


Malaysians can now use Boost to send e-Duit Raya this Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Hari Raya will commence tomorrow but under this MCO 3.0, visitation is not allowed at all. Despite this, Malays across the nation can still send e-Duit Raya through Boost's Raya campaign ‘Raya dengan Tenang, Di Rumah kan Senang’ with exciting rewards. Here's what you need to know.

Starting from 10 May, Boost users will be able to send and receive e-duit Raya from family and friends from the app's homepage. Users can choose from six colourful ‘sampul Raya’ designs and include a personalised Raya wish for the recipient. Moreover, they can also opt to send a fixed amount of e-duit Raya to one recipient or any amount for up to 10 recipients at once.

You can also use the randomiser feature which will take the total amount you wish to send to multiple recipients, and randomly select the amount each recipient receives. Also, only Premium Wallet users will be able to send money while Basic Wallet users can only receive e-Duit Raya.

We also mentioned some rewards earlier, so in conjunction with the Raya celebrations - Boost is having its ‘Online Boost Day – Duit Raya Kaw Kaw!’ from 8 – 14 May 2021. For a minimum spend of RM88 with participating online partners, users will receive RM8 in cashback with only 3,000 cashbacks given a day. As a bonus, Boost will reward all first-time users with a new welcome pack. When a new user tops up at least RM20 through online banking, Boost will reward users with RM20 to spend.

Boost is also extending an option to either keep or donate the e-Duit Raya received to the underprivileged. Users can choose from an extensive list of NGOs, charitable organisations and religious institutions around Malaysia to give back as well as provide a helping hand to those in need. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now use ShopeePay with DuitNow QR

Today, Shopee Malaysia has announced that ShopeePay is now compatible with DuitNow QR. With this, ShopeePay users can now use the eWallet at selected physical stores by scanning with the DuitNow QR. Users will also be able to top-up their ShopeePay for DuitNow as an instant fund transfer service by June 2021.

To promote the usage of DuitNow on ShopeePay, ShopeePay users can enjoy a cashback of up to RM5 with a minimum spending of RM15 in a single transaction. This is eligible at 21 participating merchants and speaking of that, some brands are throwing special offers for this. You can get a hand sanitiser from Sunway Pharmacy for RM1 or a Black Whale Mini Whale Milk Tea for RM2 and many more such Krispy Kreme and Haagen Dazs.

Now that ShopeePay is part of the DuitNow ecosystem, below are the eligible banks which Malaysians can use:

For more information, you may visit the official webpage right here to find out more. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now use Touch ‘n Go eWallet in Mainland China

Touch 'n Go eWallet just made another milestone. This time, the eWallet platform by TNG Digital Sdn Bhd has been expanded to Mainland China. The cross-border payment is made possible in a collaboration with Alipay+ which is operated by Ant Group.

With this, it marks Touch 'n Go eWallet as the first Malaysian eWallet to function in China. The partnership with Alipay+ also makes sense because over the past six months, Alipay+ has been gaining ground in markets including Southeast Asia, South Korea and Japan, connecting local and regional merchants with various digital payment methods.

The global merchant coverage of Alipay+ by sector includes over 1,000 online platforms, more than 10 major airports, over 90,000 convenience stores, over 360,000 restaurants, nearly 200,000 taxis and major hotel brands, department stores, duty-free shops and tourist facilities in Asia and Europe. Apart from Mainland China, all Touch ‘n Go eWallet users can also make cross-border payments wherever the Alipay+ QR code is displayed in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, and Germany.

To read the full news, you can visit the official web portal right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can now use licensed music in their short clips with Reels on Instragram

Today, Malaysians everywhere can now enjoy using Reels on their Instagram accounts. Reels is a new function that lets users create and edit short clips with actual audio and music, this includes a catalogue of international and local songs in any clips they create and share.

You can now access Reels in the middle of your Explore page as well as creating your own which has moved to the top right. By accessing Reels, you can now discover, watch and share other people's Reels videos in your Feed, Stories, Close Friends or just with friends over DMs. As for inserting songs, you can use licensed music freely for your content or even have music on your Facebook Profile, lyrics and music stickers on Stories (including FB).

In the editing feature, Reels also offers various tools to help you produce short clips. You can use:

To use Reels, make sure you update your Instagram to the latest version from your Apple App and Google Play Store now. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can rent a fake boyfriend in Lazada app for Chinese New Year

OH-MAI-GOODNESS, so the rumours are true - the teaser that Lazada Malaysia did a couple of days ago is now official, simply dubbed as ‘Slash’ the Leng Chai, Malaysian girls now have the chances to bring home a "boyfriend" (THIS IS SO WEIRD) during the Chinese New Year coming in February 2019.

So...how does this work? Well, starting from 16 until 18 January 2019, customers can apparently "slash" the price of a hunky boyfriend from RM8888.88 to RM0 on the Lazada app. The buyer can also get some "slashing" assistance from friends and family to help the scoring by 48 slashes, which seems to be the required number of slashes to win a date at RM0. After that, the company will contact the lucky buyer between 21 and 23 January on further details.

Looking at the roster, there is a pretty good variety of gentlemen. This includes Dennis Yin, Varhoon Vystra, Adery Chin, Joseph Lee, Nigel Chin, Cyrus Yong, Eden See, and Ilman Hakeem. Winners will get to spend an afternoon with them on 26 January 2019 only.

Honestly, I can't believe this is happening. But it is. For more information, you can go check it out at their website here. Good luck, ladies!


Malaysians can schedule their Klinik Kesihatan Pergigian appointments using the MySejahtera app soon

In their continuing move to further expand the MySejahtera app, you may soon be able to schedule your dental health appointments at nearby Klinik Kesihatan Pergigian using said app. You can already schedule appointments for normal Klinik Kesihatan visits via the app.

No actual timeline or Malaysia start dates were provided at the time of writing though, so we can’t say when exactly this will be available. While we applaud the move to make the MySejahtera app more useful we’d like it a lot more if they increased the security for the app’s databases as MySejahtera personal information was recently stolen and sold online.

What do you think? Do you like this upcoming new MySejahtera app feature? What feature would you want them to add? We’d like one where we can easily report smokers but there’s a WhatsApp number for that apparently. Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com

Akan datang. Tempahan janji temu pemeriksaan kesihatan pergigian di MySejahtera.#MySejahtera #GerbangKesejahteraanDigitalAnda #AplikasiKesihatanAwam pic.twitter.com/0Nru3m7FWW


ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL review - All hail the new Affordable AI-powered flagship killer

Most flagship-level smartphones these days range around RM3K while supposed flagship killers go for around RM2.3K. In a big move that will likely disrupt this status quo, ASUS have announced their ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL featuring a flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for just RM1899.

Offering DxOMark rated cameras with a score of 90 (on par with the Google Pixel), AI-driven features and all of the above, the ASUS ZenFone 5Z is easily the most affordable flagship killer yet. We see how well it performs in our review of the ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL below.

Like we mentioned before, the ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL is identical to the ASUS ZenFone 5 ZE620KL which isn’t a bad thing as the Zen concentric circles pattern on the flat glass backside still looks very appealing. However, there isn’t anything new to say except that the large 6.2-inch fullview display has a notch and that the ZenFone 5Z is just as compact, lightweight and comfortable to hold.

As before, the metal frame with rounded corners is a good, solid build but the shiny flat back attracts smudges and fingerprints, so best slap on the bundled free case. Again, there’s a USB Type-C port, speaker grill and 3.5mm audio jack on the bottom, while the SIM Card tray is still a hybrid SIM, but at least the 128GB of storage should be more than enough to let you go for dual SIM cards as well.

Still almost all screen 6.2-inch fullview full HD+ display with a notch

A shiny flat back with the ASUS Zen Concentric circle design

A 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type C port and the speaker

Nothing on the top except the antenna bands

Thin and slim with the power button and volume rocker

The rear fingerprint sensor and slightly raised camera hump

Proof that there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage in the ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL

The obvious highlight of the ZenFone 5Z is the additional Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. These add on to the notched 6.2-inch fullview display and the 12MP dual pixel + 8MP wide angle dual rear cameras with the Sony IMX363 dual pixel sensor. Like the display and cameras, all other tech specs and features are the same as the ZenFone 5 ZS620KL.

As such, the ZenFone 5Z offers the same streamlined ZenUI 5.0 based off of Android 8.0 Oreo, so all the usual AI (Artificial Intelligence) features are still there. This includes the AI scene detection which automatically adjusts camera settings for up to 16 different scenes along with AI battery management, AI ringtone, AI display and so forth. The AI Boost and updated Game Genie are also available but more on that in the performance section.

Plenty of AI features on this ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL

Perhaps because ASUS are still customizing the UI for the ZenFone 5Z but certain camera features were missing in our review unit, so while there was still Super Resolution, Beauty, Pro mode, Time Lapse and Slow motion, there was no Panorama or Selfie Panorama. We’re told that ASUS will be adding these in later updates but because of that we couldn’t take any Panorama or Selfie Panorama camera samples.

Regardless, the cameras on the ZenFone 5Z can still offer 4K video recording, 240 fps slow motion video, 120 fps HD video and 18:9 aspect ratio FHD+ video recording (for the 8MP front camera). We found no lag in the AI scene detection but perhaps due to the updates, the usually responsive Pro mode was a bit laggy. It still worked at the time, but the ZenFone 5 seemed faster.

Camera features for the rear cameras (on the left) and the front camera (on the right)

The face following ZeniMoji is also available in the Selfie Master app, but we think it still could use a bit more work as it lags a bit when talking especially considering that they’ve now got the Snapdragon 845 powering everything. The built-in photo editor and video editor are also still there so you can do quite a few photo effects and some video trimming without having to go download any dedicated apps. The Face Unlock works just as well as before (as in works fast when there is enough light) but the pick up mode seems to have been deactivated this time around.

The ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL uses ZenUI 8.0

In terms of pure benchmarking performance, the ASUS ZenFone 5Z does excellently, delivering an AnTuTu score of 270057 which is right near the top 3 depending on current rankings. Thanks to the flagship-level Snapdragon 845 you can push your games all the way to maximum and still be able to play demanding games like PUBG Mobile on HD and above settings. This was reflected in other benchmark scores including 3DMark and GeekBench 4.

However, some of the lag we were expecting to have been solved from the ZenFone 5 is still there like the ZeniMoji for example. It really felt like the ZenUI on the ZenFone 5 had been polished a lot better which isn’t saying much considering that the ZenFone 5 also needed some more polishing as well. That being said, all the AI features except for AI Boost performed well, with AI battery letting you get almost 2 days worth of battery life on a single charge after its learned your routine for a bit. Starting out, you can get about 1 day and a bit more on a single charge though.

The ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL lets you play games like PUBG Mobile on high!

See all the details in HD and above with the ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL

AnTuTu scores are already high enough, but you can add on a bit more with AI Boost

GeekBench 4 and 3DMark scores were super high

While AI Boost does still work and asks if you want to turn it on when you’re running intensive stuff, we found that it only gave about 1000 or more scores in AnTuTu, which for an already 270057 score isn’t really that much. Call and WiFi quality are as good as before, while the speakers are nice and loud. You do eventually get used to the notched screen with only one rounded corners side as the actual action is just so fast you tend to forget about it very quickly.

Camera quality this time around was a mix, perhaps because of the somewhat laggy Pro mode and missing features. The AI Scene Detection is just as good at making colours pop more and images become more vibrant while the option to take wide-angle shots at any time is also nice. As before, image quality is great for almost all conditions except for when you want to use the Pro mode to take Galaxy shots or spider webs but ASUS tell us that the updates are coming fast.

Video recording is smooth even on higher frame rates and resolutions with no lag as before but again, the camera on the ZenFone 5Z could use some polishing. The phone doesn’t get too hot either as it never got too hot to handle even after a gaming marathon.

Auto ~ This was actually darker than it really is but the ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL caught it easily

Auto ~ capture all the details even in the dark

The ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL looks good and performs even better. While the overall ZenUI experience is a bit rougher than the midrange ASUS ZenFone 5 ZE620KL, the RM1899 price to performance of the ZenFone 5Z blows practically any other smartphone out of the water. As ASUS gear themselves up for the higher-end gaming oriented ROG Phone, the ZenFone 5Z could well be the company’s answer to flagship-level gaming performance for the masses at a super affordable price tag.

Currently, the ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL is the most affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 equipped smartphone in the market while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version said to be RM2299 only cements its position as the flagship killer to beat. The closest contenders would be the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s (RM1999 - 6GB RAM + 64GB storage) and OnePlus 6 (RM2399 - 6GB RAM + 64GB storage) due to the same Snapdragon 845 chipset, but both of them have less storage. Check out our comparison tool to see all the differences in tech specs.

We would have liked a smoother ZenUI experience due to the better chipset and processor though, but ASUS Malaysia should be coming out with all the necessary updates by the time it is officially released. Personally, since we have to wait anyway, I’d go for the RM2299 ZenFone 5Z with the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage as I’d never have to worry about internal storage filling up.

Would you buy the ASUS ZenFone 5Z with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage or the version with 8GB RAM + 256GB storage? Know anyone who has bought or is planning to buy it? Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news and reviews.


Malaysians can use TNG RFID to purchase fuel at 200 Shell stations nationwide by end of year

Touch ’n Go (TNG) Group and Shell Malaysia has announced the expansion of the use of new cashless radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions in Malaysia. Currently available at 88 Shell stations nationwide, both companies say that they are expecting 200 Shell stations to be equipped with TNG RFID for purchasing fuel by the end of 2022.

According to Bernama, TNG group CEO Effendy SHahrul Hamid said that the company is extremely pleased to have so quickly been able to expand the RFID use case beyond road tolling. Through the collaboration with Shell, road users can purchase fuel without requiring any interaction with a mobile phone app or engage in point-of-sale system as payment is made via TNG RFID.

In fact, customers only need to park their vehicles at the RFID-designated fuelling bays at Shell stations to refuel their cars. Of course, you do need a TNG RFID linked to your TNG eWallet account first, whereby the RFID bays will automatically detect your vehicle and the refuelling amount will be deducted from the said account.

Moving forward, both parties asserted that they are planning to expand the RFID solutions to 50 per cent of Shell stations in Peninsular Malaysia by 2025. As of right now, Shell will only put two TNG RFID bays at each Shell station though the number would increase to all bays in their stations if the demand and traffic flow are good.

So, have you tried the TNG RFID bays at Shell stations? What’s your experience using the technology? Share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Malaysians can win a Galaxy S23 phone by joining the CelcomDigi23For23 challenge

With the ongoing sales of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, CelcomDigi is launching its own giveaway contest for both Celcom and Digi customers. It has started today until 30 March 2023, whereby a total of 46 Galaxy S23 devices are up for grabs.

Since it's an event by CelcomDigi, it's actually only 23 devices for Celcom and Digi customers. Joining the giveaway contest is super easy, as you just have to do a 23-second video showing off your unique talents or skills. For example, "I can do a full-face make-up in 23 seconds," and so on.

After you have created your 23-second video, upload it on Instagram and set it to public. For Celcom customers, tag and follow @Celcom and hashtag #Celcom23forS23. And finally, Digi customers have to do the same by tagging and following @DigiTelco with the following hashtag #Digi23forS23.

That's all, folks. For more information about the #Celcom23ForS23 and  #Digi23ForS23 challenges, you can click on the hyperlinks to check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can win a Sony BRAVIA TV or a RM4500 gift card in Sony's The Year of Play campaign

Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a new campaign for PlayStation (PS) gamers in Malaysia. Dubbed "The Year of Play", Malaysian PS gamers can stand a chance to win a total of RM180,000 worth of prizes.

So how does this work? Upon visiting the website, gamers are given three categories to participate in. At Good Wish Hunting, gamers can start searching for five Good Wish fortune satchels in the PlayStation Store. Should you be able to find all of them, you can potentially win rewards including a Sony BRAVIA TV and peripherals from PlayStation (with terms and conditions applied).

Moreover, customers who purchase a brand new PS5 (digital or Blu-ray) are entitled to rewards. From 10 January until 28 February 2023, new PS5 owners can submit an entry form and stand to win grand prizes. Prizes include an IT eGift card worth RM4500 (10 winners), followed by Touch 'n Go eWallet reload PINs worth RM2250 (40 winners) and finally, a PS Store Gift Card worth RM450 (100 winners).

Last but not least, there will be a series of promotions on PS5 accessories. It will begin from 18 January until 5 February 2023 when you can get discounts of up to 20%. Accessories include the PULSE 3D Wireless Headset, Media Remote, an HD Camera, and other PS5 and PS4 video games with savings of up to RM170.

For more information, you can visit The Year of Play official website right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians can win prizes up to RM5000 with vivo’s 99 Nights in Portrait contest

vivo Malaysia is inviting Malaysians to capture and showcase their best night portraits by participating in the 99 Nights in Portrait contest from 5 October to 5 November 2022. Held in conjunction with the launch of the vivo V25 series, the tech company hopes to encourage Malaysians to express their creativity and explore capturing beautiful night portraits of themselves and their surroundings.

Moreover, the contest is open to all Malaysians, be it vivo or non-vivo users for a chance to win amazing prizes worth up to RM5000. All you have to do is capture any night photography that showcases your creativity and photography skills in the dark, simple as that!

Here are the steps that you need to follow in order to participate:

That’s it! Pretty straightforward and simple, right? For the contest, vivo is offering 20 attractive prizes, which are:

Awesome! For more information, do visit vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook Page for more first-hand updates on the vivo 99 Nights Portrait contest. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Malaysians don't need to pay at the counter anymore thanks the new McDonald's Order & Collect app feature

Today, McDonald's Malaysia just introduced a new Order and Collect feature on the McDonald's app. According to the company, this is a new app feature that will offer a more seamless customer experience, allowing them to order, pay and choose how and where they want to collect their order on their phones.

Revamped as a time-saving tool, the customers can choose to takeaway, dine-in, drive-thru or drive-in on the app. This eliminates queuing time, as the orders can be prepared immediately by the customer's preferred branch upon payment. Below are some examples for each option:

To celebrate this launch, customers can enjoy a free reward every week when they spend RM25 on 'Order and Collect' with Visa. Make sure you all update the app to the latest version today on the Apple App and Google Play Store before going to a McDonald's branch.

McDonald's Malaysia first tested this feature back in October 2021 at selected restaurants. Now it has been rolled out and this makes Malaysia the first Southeast Asia country to implement this. Are you going to try it out? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians' electricity bill discount will be extended until the end of 2020

Ever since we entered the Recovery MCO period, Malaysians were shocked at the amount of electricity bill they have to pay. Of course, they led to a huge complaint online as initially, the government did offer a discount during April onwards (with certain conditions). Thankfully, the Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Asli (KeTSA) looked into this and responded with good news.

According to their official Facebook page, they announced that the electricity bill discount is extended until the end of December 2020. Reading the official statement further, the discount varies from 2% to 50% so it will be different for the citizens of Semenanjung, Sabah and Sarawak. About 7.66 million homes in the Peninsula will get to enjoy 2% to 50% electricity discount, whereas the East (520K and 580K for Sabah and Sarawak respectively) only gets a 2% discount.

Kenyataan media Menteri KeTSA YB Dato’ Dr. Shamsul Anuar Nasarah mengenai pelanjutan diskaun bil elektrik. Kerajaan...

The extension will begin from October onwards and if you want to learn more about it, kindly tap on their page above for more information. Stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians looked up for financial aids, vaccination, digital learning & Popcat in Google's Year in Search 2021

Earlier, we wrote about the top 10 trending searches in gadgets and devices of 2021 by Malaysians on Google. But that's not the only thing that we all searched on Google, as there are another couple of complete lists in various categories. Read on below to find out more about it!

The movement restriction has made a big impact on businesses and families. 'i-Sinar' takes the first spot as the trending term of 2021. Alongside ‘i-Citra’, ‘Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat’, ‘i-Akaun’ and ‘Bantuan Prihatin Nasional’, most of the top searches are based on financial aid and incentives as the Malaysia economy is trying to revive.

Of course, COVID-19 is still one of the top searches but with a different focus. Malaysians this year were searching towards vaccinations and resuming business operations with the top trending terms for this category - ‘CIMS 3.0’, ‘COVID Vaccine Near Me', and ‘COVID-19 Malaysia’. We also learn more about different vaccines and the impact, as reflected in ‘Semakan Vaksin’ ‘AstraZeneca Vaccine’, ‘COVIDNOW’, and ‘Sinovac Vaccine’.

Besides that, there is also a good chunk of entertainment searches on Google. This includes ‘Euro 2021’, ‘Popcat’, ‘English Premier League’, and ‘Squid Game’. Malaysians were also super patriotic in searching ‘Lee Zii Jia’ and ‘Azizulhasni Awang’, as well as knowing more about ‘Christian Eriksen’s momentary collapse during Denmark’s Euro 2020 opener against Finland and Britain’s ‘Tom Daley’ knitting in between diving events at the Tokyo Olympics.

As we spent more than half of the year staying at home, digital learning became one of the top searches as well. ‘Google Meet’ makes it onto the list at the seventh place (overall) as video conferencing has become part of our daily lives. Also trending this year is 'Google Classroom', ‘DELIMa KPM’, ‘Blooket’, ‘Wordwall’, and ClassPoint’.

For a look at the full list and other trending categories - entertainment, financial aid, topical news, and ‘how’ questions as searched by Malaysia - you can visit g.co/2021trends/MY. And if you want to know what caught the entire world's attention this year, you can visit the global trends site to explore the rest of the 2021 Year in Search stories and top trending charts from Malaysia and around the world. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Malaysians may be able to pay for petrol using their Apple Watch soon via Setel

Setel, the app from Petronas that’s integrated directly to fuel pumps for ease of use may have just made purchasing petrol even easier with an upcoming update. Well, that is if you own an Apple Watch, as Setel recently teased that it may be launching an app for the Apple Watch.

Shared through its officia lTwitter page yesterday, Setel tweeted an emoji of an Apple and a wrist watch followed by ‘Stay tuned’. Well, you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know what it’s teasing.

With an Apple Watch app, users can simply purchase fuel at Petronas stations using the wearable, without the hassle of going through the counter or even their smartphone. In fact, renders of how the Setel Apple Watch app would look may have even been leaked online here.

However, while the launch looks rather ominous, nothing is confirmed as of yet by Setel. Well, we just need to wait for the official statement then.

What do you guys think of Setel potentially releasing an Apple Watch app? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news from Malaysia and beyond!


Malaysians now stand a chance to win a Huawei P60 Pro for RM1 & more

The Huawei P60 Pro hasn't officially launched in Malaysia yet, but if you're feeling lucky lately, you now stand a chance to win the latest Huawei flagship and other Huawei products for only RM1. Interested? Read on below to check out more.

Starting on 22 April until 11 May 2023, participants who pay a RM1 deposit at the HUAWEI Official Website and answer simple questions will be randomly selected to walk away with mystery gifts. Besides the P60 Pro, the gifts include a Huawei Watch Fit, Huawei WiFi AX3 Dual-Core, and more from a total prize pool worth up to RM12,429. A daily winner announcement will be made on the website during the contest period.

And that's pretty much it. To recap the tech specs, you may check out the details below:


Malaysians still facing i-Sinar Online application status display error, EPF Malaysia apologizes

Just a few hours ago, the KWSP Malaysia (EPF) just tweeted on their account apologizing on the i-Sinar Online application status display error. According to folks online, many have received approval but for some reason, the status changed to in the process.

It's unknown if it's just the system data display error or the users have been rejected for the payment. The EPF team have been working on the technical issues last night and according to the tweet, the users can review the status of their applications today from 8 AM this morning. The users are supposed to receive the payment before February 2021.

KWSP ingin memohon maaf berkenaan masalah teknikal pada paparan status permohonan i-Sinar Online. Kami sedang berusaha untuk mengatasi kesulitan ini dan ahli boleh menyemak semula status permohonan pada 8 Februari 2021 bermula 8:00 pagi.#isinar #kwspinfo pic.twitter.com/iXEOwlLbk2

Many citizens have expressed their disappointment on the application, as some of their statuses is still in process. One of the users, Muhammad Hafiz Hashim said he's still experiencing technical problems, even though the EPF has informed that system should be alright by now. Perhaps it will take some time for the system to refresh and show the correct status.

If you are still experiencing the issue, you may want to check back the status from time to time today onwards. Stay safe and stay tuned for more local trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL unboxing and hands-on video shows off gaming and camera prowess

While most flagship killers today go for a slightly above RM2K price tag, the ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL starts from just RM1899 and it packs in a flagship-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage along with AI-driven functionality and cameras. Set for an e-launch today around 3pm, we'll know more about when or where this will be available. The good news is that an even more value-busting 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version is coming soon as well.

We see what's in the box and how well it does in both games and cameras with our unboxing and hands-on video below. Check it out but do stay tuned to TechNave.com for the full review coming soon later today.


Malaysians urged to urgently update MySejahtera to enable the Infectious Disease Tracker feature

MySejahtera has urged Malaysians to immeditately update the app to its latest version so as to enable the new Infectious Disease Tracker feature. Currently in version 1.1.9, users can install or update the app via the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and HUAWEI AppGallery.

Taking to its official Facebook page, MySejahtera gave the important notice yesterday. The post urged Malaysians to update the MySejahtera app to version 1.1.9 immediately to access the new features available on the app.

Of course, the post is talking about the Infectious Disease Tracker which allows users to detect nearby hotspots of infectious disease cases. These include diseases such as Rabies, Measles, Dengue, Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) as well as Covid-19.

The feature will also show the number of active cases of the infectious diseases mentioned above. The data will be sourced from the health departments at the state and districts levels.

Besides that, MySejahtera has also assured that the feature is safe and would not jeopardise on users' privacy. Moreover, it will not be sharing or use any personal data. What do you guys think?

Have you updated the MySejahtera app on your devices? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Malaysians who download the MySejahtera app can get RM50 credited to their e-wallet

If you still don't have the MySejahtera app on your phone, now would be a good time to download it. The government first announced last Friday that it will be giving away RM50 e-wallet credit to all Malaysians, a move that is meant that encourage the use of e-wallet apps. However, it has now been confirmed that the condition to this is installing the MySejahtera mobile app.

The condition was announced earlier today during a press conference. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri declared that Malaysians must download the app and register first before they are eligible to receive the RM50 e-wallet credit. The e-cash will be distributed in July 2020 and users can choose to have the e-cash credited to selected platforms like GrabPay, Touch 'n Go eWallet, and Boost eWallet.

As a reminder, MySejahtera is an app that was developed by the Malaysian government, designed to help monitor the COVID-19 situation in Malaysia. Using the app, you'll be able to see which areas are considered hot-spots (red zones), info on COVID-19, and locate the nearest hospitals that provide COVID-19 screening. It can also serve as a contact tracing program.

RM50 might not sound like a lot, it's practically free money so why miss out? To find out more about the app or download it, you can visit the official website. With that said, what do you think about this? Does it work to encourage people to use e-wallet apps? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Malaysians who got the Samsung Galaxy Fold will have Premier Service access for 12 months

The Samsung Galaxy Fold pre-order was launched just two days ago and within 24 hours, we have been told that the pre-order has sold out with a limited number of units (no figure was given, though). But I digress, for those getting their hands on the Galaxy Fold, they will have an exclusive Premier Service access.

Since the Galaxy Fold is an entirely new experience from our regular smartphones, customers who bought it will have a dedicated specialist for guidance on the in-box accessories and using Smart Switch to transfer all the data (contacts, photos, apps, etc) to the Galaxy Fold.

If you require additional assistance, you can reach out to the Samsung Premium Careline support team at 1800 88 7799 at any hour of any day. The Premier Service includes a free on-site pick-up and delivery Service Support for your convenience, as well as entitled to a one-time inner screen replacement or repair when they register their Galaxy Fold via Samsung Members. Both services are available within 12 months from the date of purchase.

For more information about the Galaxy Fold premier service and its terms and conditions, please visit the official webpage right here.