LEMON BLOG

WhatsApp has reached a major user milestone in the EU, potentially placing it under stricter regulations under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA).

According to a recent Meta filing on February 14, WhatsApp's open channels—which function similarly to social networks by allowing public figures and news outlets to share updates—averaged 46.8 million monthly active users in the second half of 2024. This number crosses the EU's 45 million-user threshold for a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the DSA.

 Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia) has once again sealed a major land deal with Microsoft, selling 138.532 acres of industrial land within its Eco Business Park I development in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor for RM693.96 million in cash. This follows a previous sale in June last year, when EcoWorld Malaysia sold 123.141 acres of land in Eco Business Park VI to Microsoft for RM402.3 million to support the development of a hyperscale data centre.

U Mobile is stepping up its 5G game, officially rolling out 5G SA (Standalone) access to select postpaid customers. If you're wondering why this is a big deal, think lower latency, faster speeds, and ultra-stable connectivity—basically, no more blaming lag for your losses in online games.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has launched an updated version of the JPJeBid app, designed to offer a better user experience for those bidding on vehicle number plates online. This revamped app is being introduced as a pilot test, according to JPJ's latest announcement on Facebook. 

Because if scammers love wasting people's time, why not return the favor?

In a world where scammers lurk behind every random WhatsApp message claiming you've won a mysterious lottery or inherited money from a long-lost prince, one Singaporean genius, Dylan Tan, decided enough was enough. Instead of just blocking and reporting these scammers, he built an AI to waste their time. Meet SOHAI: Scammers On Hold AI.

And yes, we know what SOHAI sounds like in Singlish. That's the point.