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For a population of just about 30 million, Malaysia has almost 10 telco operators. Yet, there are people who claim that we should invite MORE operators in so that we can get better service. But, will that really be the case? Or, should we cut down on the number of telcos so that each provider can have a bigger chunk of the spectrum? And why are operators like Altel being given even more spectrum w...

You may have seen the headlines. First it was about how Perak distributed 20,000 "low-quality" phones to the B40 community to prevent students from playing games. Then, there was something about asking for chickens when they were given sardines. Then, one of those phones caught fire during class. And another. It was a pretty messy situation, with some media outlets even claiming that the phone "ex...

There has been a lot of fake news, rumours and misconceptions being spread online about the COVID-19 virus and the vaccines. Today, Amin and Alex sit down and look at each of these rumours/myths, and break down if there is any truth behind these stories. If you've been concerned of any of these questions, this episode is for you.

Malaysia has been placed under total lockdown and it appears that the daily cases are showing a downward trend. Is Malaysia on the right track for recovery? How do we accelerate vaccinations to achieve herd immunity by the end of this year? Today, Amin and Alex will break it down.

The second COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine opt-in booking was a huge source of frustration for the millions of Malaysians trying to get a booking. It started late, the website was unresponsive, bookings weren't going through, people were being blocked, etc. What happened? How did it go so wrong? Today, Alex and Amin break it down.

Malaysia's COVID-19 cases have taken a turn for the worst. We're seeing record high new cases and record high deaths each day. But how did we get here? What happened after all our hard work to get it down to 0 cases a day? Amin and Alex discuss on this episode of Let's Talk About.

Last week, Alex got his first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. On this week's episode of LTA, we dive deep into the details of this voluntary vaccination programme, what Alex's experience was like and what you can expect in the coming weeks.

It has been about 2 months since the launch of Malaysia's National Immunisation Programme (NIP). But, are we on the right track? How are we handling vaccine registrations? What about the dissemination of information around the vaccines? On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex take a deep dive into what has happened since the launch of the NIP.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is proposing to revise the Mandatory Standard for Quality of Service (MSQoS) for telcos. This include speeds for wireless and wired broadband services, voice call success rate and customer service resolution. Under the new revision, the minimum standard for wireless will be increased from 650Kbps to 2.5Mbps. Today, Amin and Alex break d...

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong responded to our post about MyIX's statement on the new submarine cables by Facebook to Singapore and Indonesia. In his Facebook post, he listed 12 points as a rebuttal, but what exactly was he talking about? Today, Amin and Alex break it down on this episode of Let's Talk About.

With the rise of eWallet payments in Malaysia, customers are constantly greeted by a whole host of different QR codes when they want to make payments. DuitNow QR is supposed to solve that, and act as a "universal" QR code of sorts. But how does it work? What is it exactly? And who is PayNet? On this special episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex talk to PayNet director of retail payment servic...

The Huawei MateStation S is the latest, and one of the more perplexing, devices to come out of the tech giant. It's a desktop that shares a surprising amount of similarities with a laptop. But in the modern hyper connected and mobile world, is there still a place for a desktop? On this episode of LTA, Amin and Alex break it down.

There has been a lot of talk around the 5G and it’s development in Malaysia. What is actually happening? What is the MCMC doing to ensure Malaysians will enjoy an affordable and quality 5G experience? On this special episode of Let’s Talk About, Alex sits down with the Chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Dr Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek to find out.

Awhile back, a user tweeted at us about an issue they faced when they wanted to upgrade their fibre broadband plan. To try and help him, we dove into the issue and what we uncovered was a myriad of unfair policies.

MyDigital is the Malaysian government's digital blueprint to help transition the country into a high income nation via digitalisation. But, while the intent for this initiative is good, this isn't really the first time we've heard of a plan like this. To understand the intricate details and nuances of such a complex project and how it also ties into the future of 5G in Malaysia, Alex and Amin disc...

The National Immunisation Programme (NIP) is the plan to get everyone on board with the COVID-19 vaccine in Malaysia. But, there's a lot of misinformation out there, and there are a lot of moving parts too. On today's episode of Let's Talk About, Alex and Amin will be breaking everything down.

Cryptocurrency can be one of the most interesting and confusing things in tech. It's idea is novel, but the concept and blockchain technology behind it can be hard to grasp for a beginner or someone who's unfamiliar with it. But, don't worry, we're here to help. On this episode of Let's Talk About, Amin and Alex sit down with country manager of Luno Malaysia, Aaron Tang to get a beginner's course...

We get asked about our name all the time. "Why is a tech website named SoyaCincau? Why is it named after a drink?" Well, today, Amin and Alex attempt to answer all on this episode of LTA. It's a fascinating look down memory lane with so many interesting stories along the way. Definitely an episode you don't want to miss.

Samsung's flagship Galaxy S21 series launched to mixed reception in Malaysia. It's a great phone with uncompromising specs at the top end, but the more affordable variant does sacrifice in ways that not many will agree on. To break down this split opinion, Amin and Alex dive deep on the S21 series to give you their thoughts on the new devices.

WhatsApp released a controversial new privacy policy that their users were forced to accept or risk losing access to the app's features. There has been a lot of debate surrounding this topic, and a lot of misinformation. To clear the air, we spoke to WhatsApp's communications director (Singapore), Sravanthi Dev.

2021 is here and it's yet another "New Year, New Me". If you have a busy lifestyle and losing weight is one of your toughest goals, here's something you can try in the new year. Alex and Amin have lost 14-20kg in 2020 with Intermittent Fasting (IF). What's IF? What apps and gadgets do they use? This and more in this episode of Let's Talk About.

The Royal Malaysia Police has announced that electric scooters are banned on public roads effective 1st January 2021. Violators can be fined up to RM1,000 or jailed up to 3 months. While regulating Personal Mobility Devices (or Personal Electric Vehicles) is necessary, there are no a clear guidelines on where you can and cannot use your PMD.    What are PMDs and how is Malaysia regulatin...

WhatsApp released a controversial new privacy policy that their users were forced to accept or risk losing access to the app's features. There has been a lot of debate surrounding this topic, and a lot of misinformation. To clear the air, we spoke to WhatsApp's communications director (Singapore), Sravanthi Dev.

2021 is here and it's yet another "New Year, New Me". If you have a busy lifestyle and losing weight is one of your toughest goals, here's something you can try in the new year. Alex and Amin have lost 14-20kg in 2020 with Intermittent Fasting (IF). What's IF? What apps and gadgets do they use? This and more in this episode of Let's Talk About.   Here are the related links:   ZERO : http...

There was quite a heated debate in the Malaysian Parliament regarding cabotage and the right to repair undersea cables. This led to an epic confrontation between opposing MPs. But, what is cabotage? Why does it matter? How does it affect your internet and investment in our country? Today, Amin and Alex dive deep on this episode of Let's Talk About.