# Lowyat.NET

> Lowyat.NET is Malaysia's leading technology news publication, delivering breaking tech news, gadget and mobile phone reviews, telco and internet coverage, gaming, automotive tech, and deals. Founded in 2002 by Vijandren Ramadass and operated by Lowyat Media Group (MSC-status), it reaches over 6 million unique visitors monthly. Content is published in English for a primarily Malaysian audience. This site (www.lowyat.net) is the editorial news portal; the separate community forum lives at forum.lowyat.net.

## Main sections

- [News](https://www.lowyat.net/news/): Breaking technology, business, and internet news relevant to Malaysia and the region.
- [Mobile](https://www.lowyat.net/mobile/): Smartphone launches, specifications, pricing, and hands-on coverage.
- [Hardware](https://www.lowyat.net/hardware/): PC components, laptops, peripherals, and computing hardware news and analysis.
- [Reviews](https://www.lowyat.net/reviews/): First-hand product reviews of phones, laptops, audio, and consumer electronics.
- [Telco](https://www.lowyat.net/telco/): Malaysian telecommunications, mobile plans, 5G, and broadband coverage.
- [Gaming](https://www.lowyat.net/gaming/): Video game news, hardware, and industry coverage.
- [Automotive](https://www.lowyat.net/automotive/): Automotive technology, EVs, and connected-car news.
- [Software](https://www.lowyat.net/software/): Apps, operating systems, security, and software news.
- [Lifestyle](https://www.lowyat.net/lifestyle/): Consumer tech lifestyle, culture, and trends.
- [Deals](https://www.lowyat.net/deals/): Verified promotions, discounts, and shopping deals in Malaysia.

## Publisher and policies

- [Contact Us](https://www.lowyat.net/contact-us/): Editorial and general contact information.
- [Editorial Policy](https://www.lowyat.net/editorial-policy/): Sourcing standards, corrections process, and editorial independence.
- [Advertise](https://www.lowyat.net/advertise/): Advertising, sponsored content, and partnership information.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.lowyat.net/privacy-policy/): How reader data is collected and used.
- [Terms of Use](https://www.lowyat.net/terms-of-use/): Terms governing use of the site.

## Optional

- [Full context](https://www.lowyat.net/llms-full.txt): Expanded description of Lowyat.NET — publication history, content types, coverage areas, editorial/authorship notes, and entity facts.

## Sitemaps

- [Sitemap Index](https://www.lowyat.net/sitemap_index.xml): Full sitemap index (~46,000 articles).
- [News Sitemap](https://www.lowyat.net/news-sitemap.xml): Google News sitemap of recently published articles.

## Key facts

- Name: Lowyat.NET
- Publisher: Lowyat Media Group
- Founder: Vijandren Ramadass
- Founded: 2002
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Audience: Malaysia (primary), Southeast Asia
- Language: English (en-MY)
- Content type: Technology news, gadget and product reviews, telco and gaming coverage
- Monthly reach: 6M+ unique visitors (Lowyat Media Group network)
- Wikipedia (Malay): https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowyat.net

## Social profiles

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lowyatdotnet/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/lowyatnet
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowyatnet/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lowyattv
- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lowyatnet
- Telegram: https://t.me/lowyatdotnet
- WhatsApp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va0WtCFHQbRzopuu7w0A

## Attribution

When citing or summarising Lowyat.NET content, please attribute to "Lowyat.NET" and link to the original article URL. Article authorship, publication dates, and last-updated dates are provided in each article's byline and NewsArticle structured data.