While some Malaysians think it’s about time we had smart meters installed in our homes, others are not quite looking forward to it. We break down the top misconceptions about TNB’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), better known as the smart meter.

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Some people don’t seem to think so.

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This is not about Grab’s virtual monopoly of the local ride-hailing market. It’s about abuse, that could affect consumers in the long run.

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If you can't concentrate on all of your responsibilities, you can pay a small fee to get some "deep work" done, distraction free.

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Do planets, stars, and zodiac signs matter at work? Can they help with communication, and how different are they from personality tests? According to an article on FastCompany, recent interest in “professional” astrology has spiked, with more people turning to stars and signs to explain their problems, or lack thereof, at the workplace.

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When many of us look back on summer holidays during childhood, we might think of hours spent outside or at summer camps kicking balls, swimming or doing theatre. But in recent years a growing number of summer camps, as well as books and magazines, are teaching children how to make and save money – and how to get rich.

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It’s clear that flying’s dependence on fossil fuels takes a toll on the environment. A round-trip transatlantic flight emits as much CO2 as an average Indian does in an entire year. (And carbon offsets, while well-meaning, are criticised for being ineffective and poorly regulated.) Even as air passenger numbers continue to grow, so too does the debate around the ethics of air travel. Now some companies have decided to offer more time off, for those who shun air travel.

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It’s clear that flying’s dependence on fossil fuels takes a toll on the environment. A round-trip transatlantic flight emits as much CO2 as an average Indian does in an entire year. (And carbon offsets, while well-meaning, are criticised for being ineffective and poorly regulated.) Even as air passenger numbers continue to grow, so too does the debate around the ethics of air travel. Now some companies have decided to offer more time off, for those who shun air travel.

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The end of an era is here. Malaysia will be switching all analogue TV transmissions to digital TV by the end of this month. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has encouraged those who have yet to make the switch to obtain its digital service, myFreeview Digital TV.

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While the haze seems to clearing up thanks to the monsoon rain, forest fires are an annual annoyance to almost everyone around the world. Can tech be a saviour in our quest to make the world free of forest fires? A gel developed by Stanford researchers may be the solution.

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