The line separating premium mid-range smartphones from genuine flagships has become increasingly difficult to define. With the Xiaomi 17T Pro, Xiaomi attempts to blur it further by combining a flagship-class processor, a Leica-branded periscope camera, an unusually large battery and exceptionally fast charging in a device that launched in Malaysia from RM2,899. That price is not inexpensive, but it remains considerably below the RM5,000 threshold now occupied by several ultra-premium phones. The more important question is whether the 17T Pro merely looks impressive on a specification sheet or delivers a genuinely convincing high-end experience. Based on Xiaomi Malaysia’s official specifications and a week-long hands-on assessment published by SAYS, the answer is largely positive — although the phone is not without compromises. Its 5X telephoto camera, 7,000mAh battery and Dimensity 9500 processor are clear strengths, while its weight, software clutter and less impressive speaker perfor...
Emirates will deploy its new A350 aircraft on flights EK344/345 between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur from 1 September 2026. This will expand the airline’s Premium Economy offering in the Malaysian capital to 52 seats daily, with the A350 joining the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777 operating on EK346/347. Saeed Mubarak, Emirates Country Manager in Malaysia, said: “This year marks three decades since Emirates launched services to Kuala Lumpur. For 30 years, we have continued to strengthen our presence in Malaysia and invest in our products, ensuring our customers enjoy an exceptional travel experience at every stage of their journey. “Following the successful introduction of our retrofitted Boeing 777 with Premium Economy on EK346/347, we’re delighted to bring our new-generation A350 to Kuala Lumpur. Together with our A380 operations, this means customers travelling from Malaysia will have access to all three of our flagship aircraft types, each offering a distinctive Emirates experience...