Malaysia remains attractive to global investors amid strong ecosystem – Tengku Zafrul

[ BERLIN: Despite competition from other ASEAN countries, Malaysia continues to stand out as a prime destination for global investors, boasting a robust ecosystem forged over the past five decades, particularly within the electrical and electronics industry. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia also stands to benefit from … Read more

EE confirms major 3G network shut down is complete – check list of Android handsets and iPhones affected

[ EE owner BT has bid farewell to 3G for good after switching off the final site. For anyone still using an older phone it may mean you need to upgrade to continue receiving some coverage – see the full list further down. 1 iPhone 4S is one of the affected devicesCredit: Alamy The UK’s … Read more

Upsurge in demand for E&E products

[ GEORGE TOWN: The worst may be over for local electrical and electronics (E&E) companies supporting the artificial intelligence (AI), medical technology devices, automotive, cloud computing and aerospace sectors. Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association president Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai said manufacturers supporting the sectors are restocking their inventories. “We can expect demand to pick up … Read more

EE customers fuming as mobile network hikes cost of popular plan – are you affected?

[ EE has hiked the price of its Roam Abroad add-on yet again, leaving customer furious and threatening to switch network carriers. The add-on allows customers to use their existing data, text and call allowances while in the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand and 47 European destinations at no extra cost. 1 The … Read more

Globetronics reassures stakeholders of operational continuity

[ KUALA LUMPUR: Globetronics Technology Bhd has assured investors that APB Resources Bhd‘s proposed acquisition of a 10.4% stake in the company and subsequent change in major shareholder is not expected to substantially impact its daily activities. “We are focused on strengthening our existing business platform while strategically diversifying our customer base to exciting new … Read more

EE warns customers of major network change coming next year – affected phone owners can claim a free upgrade

[ EE has updated customers about a major change to its mobile network coming next year. The firm – along with all other UK providers – have already announced that they are shutting down part of their network which will affect how some phones work. 1 Switch off starts in 2024Credit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett … Read more