I don't recall maybank say they are phasing out m2u?

When we attempt to install MAE, our registered email must match with our Play Store email?
Play Store is associated with Google.
So we need to login using our email account. Gmail account.
Otherwise, error.
Or am I mistaken?

Which bank are you referring to? For local banks, the big 5 banks developed the app in-house by staff. Yes, they do get vendors to help with certain integration or get help by external vendors to help them on the UI/UX and customer journey, at the end of the day, the bank still owns the code, in-house team supports that code base and maintain the platform. Not too sure which cronies you are referring to.

Once you start going through all of the banking apps, it all feels the same to be honest including those from overseas. A lot of the UIUX are inspired by the competition and a lot of decisions are done (choosing which UX path) is to get one that users are already familiar with. Much like when you design for Apple devices, you want to keep the UX path and flow as close to how Apple does as compared to trying to do something completely different and make it more complex (leads to loads of customer complaints).

We can transfer funds into our MAE account? 

I see
Have you tried?

So can deposit money via ATM?

I still confuse with using FPX transfer from other bank to maybank... vs duitnow... is it the same?

But I can use FPX to transfer to Maybank for FD?

takkan I have to buy somehting from merchant? LOL...

What it mean transfers from other banks (via FPX)? thanks
FROM MAYBANK EXTENDED: Enjoy online-only rates of 3.70% p.a. With e-Islamic Fixed Deposit-i

Notes:

Participating Fixed Deposit account: e-Islamic Fixed Deposit-i
Maximum placement for transfers from other banks (via FPX): RM30,000 per transaction, up to RM50,000 daily*

Oh, didn't know that LOL thanks....