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Find EV Charging Outlets Near You

By Timothy Teoh April 11, 2024

Electric vehicles are becoming a common sight on our roads as an increasing number of consumers continue to choose one instead of an ICE option to replace their aging ones. But where do you find a place to recharge the battery? While petrol stations litter the country, finding a charging station to top up your EV’s “juice” is a far more challenging endeavor.

The infrastructure, though expanding at an accelerated rate, still cannot match the established network of petrol stations. Since EVs take a lot longer to “refill” compared to a regular ICE car, it would be best to know where exactly each one is, to plan an efficient trip.

That’s why it would be prudent to have one of the following apps installed on your smartphone. They give you access to EV charger locations throughout the country, enabling you to find the one nearest to you within seconds.

JOMCharge
Available for both iOS and Android, it allows you access to its network of over 100 charging DC fast charging, Level 2 outlets around the country. JOMCharge, operated by EV Connections Sdn Bhd, is more than just a locator app. You can also use it to charge your vehicle and pay for the electricity you’ve consumed from the comfort of your own smartphone.

The app will also send you notification on the charging status, so you’ll know how well it’s progressing while you wait. Once the vehicle has achieved a full charge, the app will send you notification to help you get back on the road as quickly as possible. The app also has a list of vehicles that are compatible with its chargers. If you want to identify a JOMCharge outlet, look for an id with a “jom” prefix.

Setel
It’s an all in-one-app for your vehicle. Setel can be used to pay for fuel, parking, purchase vehicle insurance, renew road tax and call for auto assistance. Lately, it’s been allowed to help you locate and activate supported network of EV chargers. It’s available for both iOS and Android platforms.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Petronas Dagangan Berhad, Setel is a fantastic way to handle your automotive needs for both ICE and EV vehicles.

In case you didn’t know, Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd signed a tripartite roaming agreement with EV Connection Sdn Bhd and Yinson GreenTech (YGT) through its subsidiary, Green EV Charge Sdn Bhd to enable cross-tracking and cross-access charging of electric vehicles (EV) with Gentari (via Setel), JomCharge and chargEV mobile apps.

This gives users access to over 550 charging points across the country. Gentari operates 150, ChargeEV has close to 300 while JomCharge services 100+ dedicated EV chargers.

PlugShare
PlugShare is available as an app on smartphone platforms and accessible via any web browser. It offers an extensive network of public charging stations available throughout the country. It allows you to filter by connection type, charging speed and find ones that offer amenities like restrooms and snack outlets.

The app lets you know the ones that are available to you, so that you don’t waste time going to an outlet that is out of order.

ChargEV
Run by Yinson GreenTech Malaysia, the ChargEV app provides a list of about 400+ charging outlets that you can access. They support all EVs sold in Malaysia that feature Type 2, CCS-2 or CHAdeMO connectors. You will need to register to link your membership with your profile.

ParkEasy
ParkEasy, a member of the Shell Group, allows you access to charging outlets that include supported Shell stations nationwide. The app can also be used to reserve parking slots at selected areas. If one’s empty, you can choose to reserve said slot until you arrive (it can be held for a maximum of one hour).

Charging rates and prices may differ depending on location, so it’s best to examine what you must pay before beginning the charging process. If you haven’t taken the plunge to purchase an EV, look at our comparison article on the BYD Dolphin and MG4 EV, which are some of the cheapest electric cars that you can currently buy in Malaysia.

Owning a share in the future of custom PCs: Emarque’s funding campaign

By Joshua LIN April 11, 2024

Emarque – a leading custom PC builder in Malaysia

If you have seen some of the cool custom PCs that pop up in your social media feed, it is likely that you have heard of Emarque. They are a custom PC building company based in Petaling Jaya that pride themselves on quality PC components, professional build with a 57-point QA/QC process and great after-sales service. Don’t just take our word for it, they have a (rare) 5-star Google reviews rating from over 120 happy customers who left a review!

Check out some of their interesting PC builds for corporations and individuals, ranging from racing & flight simulators, to a sneaker PC, and even themed PCs like a Gudetama PC for the Gudetama fan!

Newbies to custom PCs are often bogged down by the variety of parts and compatibility issues between components. Emarque reduces that worry to zero with their pre-built PCs such as the INFINITY and the SPECTER that have been optimised to ensure customers get the best value for their money.

The founders just launched a funding campaign on Alta exchange targeting fresh funds of up to RM2.5 million to fuel their next stage of growth – which means PC building enthusiasts can become from mere customers & supporters to actual stakeholders in Emarque’s future.

The people behind Emarque

Emarque was founded by Kiri Kaniathran at the age of 18 and he has over 10 years of experience in the tech industry. The company was born from his passion for computers and gaming during his school days.

Kiri was joined by Joey to help spearhead growth in the B2B sector with his expertise in business development and operations, unlocking another pool of customers for Emarque.

The team is dedicated to ensuring customers get the right PC – for gamers, to home office users, to creators and even businesses with specific requirements.

Imagining the future of the PC in South-East Asia

One of Emarque’s goals for this crowdfunding campaign is to expand beyond Malaysia.

They plan to do this in 2 ways – via physical stores (targeting Singapore, then Indonesia) and also via value-for-money quality PC parts that can be distributed around the globe. In the crowdfunding pitch, they dropped hints alluding to the arrival of Emarque laptops, PC cases, liquid coolers, and ergonomic chairs.

Source: Emarque’s funding page on Alta Exchange

Beyond PC hardware and parts, they are also looking to create software to further value-add to corporate clients and aim to lead the PC building movement in South-East Asia.

Check out their crowdfunding pitch video below to learn more about their plans:

How to invest in Emarque?

In return for the funding support, Emarque laid out plans for a 7% annual dividend for up to 5 years and an option for investors sell the shares to the founders at the end of the 5th year at a 4% premium.

One of the perks of crowdfunding is the lower barrier of entry to be part of privately held companies that you like and want to support with a structure that does not bog the investor with too much administrative hassle.

Investment tiers starts from RM10,000 – beyond this amount, investors get perks such as preferred discounts, branded products, invites to international tech shows and even an Emarque PC if they invest RM300,000 or more.

To be an investor in Emarque, one simply can sign up as a member on Alta Exchange (regulated by Securities Commission Malaysia) to view more information regarding the company, the industry and details on the various investment tiers.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Investing in equity crowdfunding involves risks, including the potential loss of investment. Prospective investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with professional advisors before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.