Let's Talk About

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 discuss this topic in depth on this episode of LTA.

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 in what Bitcoin and cryptocurrency is, as well as if it is too late to invest.

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 regulating its use? How does PMD fit into Malaysia's transportation system? Today, Amin and Alex will talk more about PMD regulation in Malaysia on this episode of Let's Talk About.