Heirul Kamel

Kuala Lumpur

Features Editor at Lowyat

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Google Search's Currency Converter Widget Returns For Malaysian Users

1 week ago | lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel

The wait is over. Google has finally brought back the ability to convert the ringgit (RM), Malaysia’s local currency, into other currencies via its search engine. The widget seemingly returned sometime yesterday without much fanfare, and it’s speculated that its reappearance may be linked to Google’s recent switch to a global domain instead of using a regional one. To recap, Google removed its currency converter widget for Malaysian users back in March 2025.
PayNet: MyDebit Now Supported At Over 1,000 Shell Stations In Malaysia

1 week ago | lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel

Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) today has officially announced its partnership with Shell, which aims to make payments easier for customers through MyDebit services. This collaboration is actually not new, as it initially launched last month on 19 March 2025. Nevertheless, this enables customers to seamlessly complete transactions using their MyDebit-enabled ATM cards across all Shell stations nationwide.
Samsung Confirms Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series' Imminent Arrival To Malaysia

1 week ago | lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel

Samsung Malaysia has recently begun offering a Reservation+ E-Voucher for the Galaxy Tab S10 FE series via its website. This indicates that the brand’s new mid-range tablets are indeed arriving in Malaysia soon, with in-store availability expected sometime in May 2025. With the e-voucher, customers are eligible to receive a discount of RM200 when they pre-order the forthcoming tablets via Samsung Malaysia’s online store.
Govt Orders Temporary Closure Of KL Tower, Effective Today

1 week ago | lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel

The Ministry of Communications has ordered the temporary closure of the Kuala Lumpur Tower starting today on 17 April 2025, citing concerns over visitor safety and comfort. In a recent statement, it declared that Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd’s (MKLSB) continued occupation of the Kuala Lumpur Tower premises beyond 31 March this year is unlawful.
Google Pixel 9a Now Officially Available In Malaysia

1 week ago | lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel

Google’s latest smartphone, the Pixel 9a, is now available for purchase in Malaysia starting today. Priced at RM2,699 for the 128GB trim and RM3,199 for the 256GB, the mid-range model is offered via the official Pixel store on Shopee and Lazada, as well as authorised Google partners including CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, SenQ, Urban Republic and TMT. To recap, the Google Pixel 9a sports a 6.3-inch pOLED display with a 2424×1080 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 2,700 nits.
CMF Buds 2 Officially Revealed

1 week ago | lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel

Nothing sub-brand CMF is set to launch its second smartphone soon, along with three newer earbuds. One of the latter has already been revealed by the company via its international website, complete with details of its specifications as well as pricing – at least for select markets. According to the product page, the CMF Buds 2 features a similar design to its predecessor, but has significant improvements across the board.
4chan Hacked; Internal Data Gets Leaked Online

1 week ago | lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel

Infamous internet forum 4chan has suffered a significant data breach, with a hacker reportedly gaining deep access to its internal systems. The breach has resulted in the leak of sensitive moderator information, subscriber details, and the site’s source code. Signs of the breach first emerged when a previously inactive section of the 4chan website unexpectedly reactivated yesterday evening, featuring the message “U GOT HACKED” across the top of the page.
U Mobile Aims 80% Populated Area Coverage Within 12 Months Of Next Gen 5G Rollout

1 week ago | lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel

U Mobile today has officially named Huawei and ZTE as its technology partners for the deployment of Malaysia’s second 5G network, or as the brand calls it, the “Next Gen 5G Network“. An official signing between all three parties was held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre earlier today, which was attended by communications minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and China’s party secretary of industry and information technology Li Lecheng.
Maybank Announces Cambodia KHQR Payment Support On MAE App

1 week ago | lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel

Maybank today officially announced its role in the second phase of the cross-border QR payment linkage between Malaysia and Cambodia, led by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). As the strategic banking partner and the sponsoring and settlement bank, the bank enables its customers to make instant retail payments in Cambodia via the MAE App using the KHQR standard, with low currency conversion fees and 24/7 access.
Apple Celebrates 10 Years Of Its Apple Watch's Activity Rings With A Limited-Edition Pin

1 week ago | lowyat.net | Heirul Kamel

Apple is celebrating ten years of its Apple Watch Activity rings with an event called Global Close Your Rings Day on 24 April. Users are encouraged to close all three rings (Move, Exercise, and Stand) to receive a limited-edition digital award (shown above), ten animated stickers, and a badge for Messages.