Communications Ministry Wants Government To Legalise Cryptocurrency In Malaysia

That being said, he also acknowledged the fact that cryptocurrencies are currently under the purview of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission. On a related note, the deputy minister also wants to legalise the use of electricity for cryptocurrency mining to prevent electricity theft which is similar to what TNB proposed earlier this month. [Image: Google Maps]Meanwhile, he did not name any digital coins that K-KOMM have proposed for legalisation or any actual timeline....

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 162 words · Daniel Fields

Government Will Increase The Effort To Achieve Faster Internet At Lower Prices In 2019

In his speech, Gobind has also pointed out that the minister will be looking into several aspects regarding Internet in Malaysia including issues that are being faced by telecommunication companies. At the same time, it is also planning to implement some change to the existing Communications and Multimedia Act. Among the changes that KKMM is currently considering include a higher amount of penalty that would be imposed on license holders that didn’t adhere to the instructions from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)....

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 200 words · Samantha Lewis

Here Is The Real Malaysian Pricing For Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra No 1Tb Variant For Now

Let’s start with the official pricing first: Galaxy S22 Ultra 12GB / 512GB: RM5,899 Galaxy S22 Ultra 12GB / 256GB: RM5,499 Galaxy S22 Ultra 8GB/128GB: RM5,099 For easy comparison, let’s include the “leaked” pricing: Galaxy S22 Ultra 16GB / 1TB: RM6,399 Galaxy S22 Ultra 16GB / 512GB: RM5,899 Galaxy S22 Ultra 12GB / 256GB: RM5,299 Galaxy S22 Ultra 12GB/ 128GB: RM4,999 Right away you can see the disparity in terms of memory and storage options in both listings as there is no such thing as 16GB RAM in the official specs....

May 22, 2023 · 2 min · 254 words · Melissa Cherry

Huawei Matebook 16S And D16 Price In Malaysia To Start From Rm3 699

In general, the MateBook 16s is a much more premium model than the MateBook D16 even though both models feature a 16-inch display which is something that you might be able to guess from their names. For starters, the MateBook 16s comes with a touch display that has a native resolution of 2520 x 1680 and Delta E’s colour accuracy value of under 1. The IPS display panel on the MateBook 16s also has a maximum brightness level of 300nits alongside a 1500:1 contrast ratio....

May 22, 2023 · 4 min · 789 words · Christopher Lucas

Microsoft Testing Windows 10 Search Bar Integration With Edge Web Browser

According to tech website Windows Latest, the search bar will fully sync with Microsoft Edge, therefore enabling it to display your favourites or bookmarks, browsing history, top sites and even recent tabs from the browser. In addition, it is also able to access your mobile browsing history as long as you’re using the web browser on your smartphone or tablet as well. It’s also worth noting that this new feature is optional, meaning that the user has the ability to disable it entirely if they so wish....

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 169 words · Carol Hess

Raised Garden Bed Ideas Build Raised Planters For Low Maintenance Gardening

Raised beds or planters can be permanent yet beautiful garden ideas for perennial plants, fruit and vegetables to settle in and mature. What’s more, a raised bed growing system brings many benefits to the garden. You can use them to grow your favorite flowering plants – but they are particularly useful when it comes to growing fruit and vegetable. After initial set up, a raised bed should reduce your workload. After the initial cost of getting your raised bed set up, they are no more expensive – or difficult – to maintain than traditional flower bed ideas....

May 22, 2023 · 9 min · 1810 words · Kelly Suarez

Spotify Lite Designed For Lower End Phones And Slow Network Available Now In Malaysia

For starters, the Spotify Lite has a file size of only 10MB which should make faster to download and install on one’s phone. Users can also set a data limit on the app and it will notify them once their data consumption reached the set limit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUOTD-t0xKQ They are also able to clear the cache on Spotify Lite app with just a single tap. Worry not, the lightweight app still able to play users’ saved songs and playlists as well as perform other major features of the full-sized Spotify app including search, recommendations, and many more....

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 170 words · Scott Villegas

Sri Lanka Imposes Temporary Ban On Social Media Following Easter Bomb Attacks

The affected social media platforms mostly belong under the Facebook umbrella, which includes Instagram and WhatsApp. Another platform that’s been blocked is Viber, while Twitter appears to be unaffected by the ban. Alongside the social media ban, a curfew was also put into place. The Sri Lankan government set a nationwide curfew from 6:00 PM yesterday to 6:00 AM today although it is unclear if the curfew will be stretched to multiple days....

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 117 words · Virginia Boone

Twitch To Get Localised Subscription Pricing Starting 20 May

The good news is that Malaysia is in the list of countries getting localised subscription pricing. The not-so-good news, if you’re subscribed to anyone, is that it will take awhile before we see our localised prices. Twitch says that it will start with Mexico and Turkey first, on 20 May. This will then be followed by “most countries in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe starting in Q3 2021”....

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 194 words · Nicholas Houston

Amd A520 Motherboards Now Official Supports 3Rd Gen Ryzen But Not Pcie 4 0

As mentioned at the start, the A520 series is designed to support AMD’s current 3rd generation, Zen 2 Ryzen CPU, but is also future-proofed to support any of AMD’s upcoming “Zen 3” CPUs. Unfortunately, the motherboard series doesn’t come with support for PCIe 4.0 and is limited to just PCIe 3.0. On that note, the motherboard series will have access to 26 usable PCIe 3.0 lanes. Other specifications include support for up to five USB 3....

May 21, 2023 · 1 min · 151 words · Edward Johnson

Apple Ios 12 1 2 Could Disrupt Mobile Data Functions Calling And Messaging

Apple released iOS 12.1.2 earlier on Monday, with an update to that being released just earlier today. It was an update so minor that both are referred to as iOS 12.1.2, with the differences being their build number. The update on Monday comes with the build number 16C101, while the one released today is labeled 16C104. That said, TechSpot reports that a number of iPhone users who have updated to the second build have found that the phone’s basic mobile functions of their phones have been crippled....

May 21, 2023 · 1 min · 171 words · Jill Garcia

Apple S Next Launch Event To Take Place On 15 September

As per its WWDC 2020 event earlier this year, Apple has once again chosen to organise the upcoming event virtually. According to its official website, the webcast is scheduled to take place on 15 September at 10 AM PDT which equals to 1 AM Malaysian time on 16 September. The current chatters within the scene stated that there will be four new iPhone models to be announced at the event including two standard iPhone 12 models that feature 5....

May 21, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Tracy Foster

Best Rice Cooker 2023 For Fresh Fluffy Rice Fast Homes Gardens

With specially-crafted designs that work with a selection of grain types, from white and brown rice to quinoa - and even oatmeal, these versatile countertop cookers will get endless use in your kitchen. In our guide to the best rice cookers, we’ve picked a selection of brands like Cuckoo, Philips, and Zojirushi, as well as options from Instant, Dash, and NutriBullet. When shopping for the very best, it’s usually a good idea to go for a Japanese brand, as these rice cookers often include ‘microm’ technology....

May 21, 2023 · 9 min · 1753 words · Debra Hernandez MD