Online Safety Act Changes: How It Works and What Malaysians Should Know
Malaysia’s Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA) — a landmark piece of digital regulation — came into force on January 1, 2026, introducing a sweeping new framework to safeguard users and tackle harmful online activity across the digital ecosystem. What Is the Online Safety Act? The Online Safety Act 2025 is designed to protect Malaysians from […]
Next Phase of E-Commerce: What Malaysian Businesses Must Know in 2026
By [Your Name] – Business & Technology Contributor E-commerce in Southeast Asia — including Malaysia — has already transformed how consumers shop and how businesses sell. But according to industry research and expert insights, the region is now entering a new era of digital commerce growth — one that emphasises quality, capability and resilience over […]
Malaysian Central Bank Rejects Using Ringgit to Support Exports – Market-Driven Approach Maintained
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has reiterated that the Malaysian ringgit will remain market-determined and will not be used as a tool to boost the country’s export competitiveness, despite recent calls to evaluate its role amid shifting global conditions. According to BNM’s statement on Friday, the central bank affirmed that the ringgit has “never been an […]
Socso’s Lindung 24/7 Scheme to Be Implemented by Mid-Year
Malaysia’s Social Security Organisation (Socso) is planning to roll out its Lindung 24/7 Scheme by mid-2026, Human Resources Minister, announced today. The new initiative, introduced under the recently passed Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Bill 2025, aims to provide comprehensive social security protection for workers around the clock — extending coverage beyond traditional work-related injuries to […]
SQL Accounting Software Gains Momentum Among Malaysian SMEs Amid Digital Transformation
Malaysia — January 29, 2026: Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly adopting SQL Accounting software as part of a broader shift toward digital financial management — driven by tax compliance requirements, e-invoicing mandates, and the need for real-time financial insights in a competitive business landscape. ✔ Growing Demand for Cloud-Enabled Financial Systems Businesses […]
Why Malaysians are Draining EPF Savings — And What the World Can Teach Us
Malaysians are increasingly using up their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings before retirement, raising serious concerns over long-term financial security and drawing international comparisons with other retirement systems. 📉 The Big Picture: Withdrawal Trends and Risks During the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of special withdrawal schemes allowed EPF members to tap into their retirement funds […]
Price Over Quality: The Trend Shaping Malaysian Consumer Behaviour
Most Malaysian consumers today are prioritising price over quality, a shift that reflects the ongoing cost-of-living pressures across the country. As everyday costs rise, households are increasingly drawn to cheaper products — even when quality or safety may be compromised. While many shoppers do understand that low price does not necessarily mean good value, financial […]
Workarounds After Windows 11 Update Breaks Classic Outlook
rosoft’s January 2026 Windows 11 update (KB5074109) has caused headaches for users of the classic Outlook email client — leaving many desktops unable to properly open Outlook, lose sent items, or freeze unexpectedly. In response, Microsoft has provided temporary workarounds while it develops a permanent fix. 📉 What Went Wrong With the Update? The Windows […]
What Employee Well-being Means for Malaysians
tability in Malaysia. With 62% of professionals considering a job change and 67% reporting burnout, the reality for many Malaysian workers is clear: traditional perks like gym memberships and free lunches are no longer enough to meet employee expectations in today’s competitive labour market. Well-being goes beyond superficial benefits — it taps into the emotions, […]