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Head home this festive season with AirAsia’s late night flights and fixed low fares

(From left) AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat, AirAsia Deputy Group CEO (Airlines) Bo Lingam, AirAsia Executive Chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes and Minister of Transport YB Loke Siew Fook at the launch of AirAsia late night flights with fixed fares today at AirAsia RedQ. AirAsia has announced additional late night flights and low fares this Harvest Festival and Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive period. Fixed at just RM99* one-way from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu and Johor Bahru, RM149* from Peninsular Malaysia to Sarawak and RM199* from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah, the fares will be made available for travel between 31 May and 17 June 2019. AirAsia will also provide low fares on select routes to East Malaysia during the period 27 May and 30 May 2019. AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes said, “While our guests are preparing for Harvest Festival and Hari Raya, we are making preparations to bring them home to their l

Get Set For Watsons’ 5.5 Online Shopping Festival

Enjoy deals up to 70% off from as low as RM5.50 from 29th April to 5th May 2019 Shoppers will have a reason to rejoice as Watsons’ is offering flash deals, ‘Buy 1 Free 1’ deals and many other exciting offers during its 5.5 Online Shopping Festival happening from 29th April to 5th May 2019. During this sale, Watsons is offering a special three-hour Flash Deal which will be happening daily from 8pm to 11pm and with prices starting from as low as RM5.50. Watsons is also offering a line-up of flat-priced item deals at RM15, RM25, RM35 as well as Buy 3 at RM55 and Buy 1 free 1 bundle deals. The campaign will culminate in a Mega Sale on 5th May 2019, where Watsons will be offering additional discounts, free delivery and other special offers. A variety of renowned brands are participating in Watsons’ 5.5 Online Shopping Festival. Shoppers can save up to RM100 when they purchase items from Bio-Essence, Biore, Cetaphil, Dove, Ensure, L’Oreal, Maybelline, NanoWhite, NH Detoxlim, Pa

First In South East Asia, A Grand Celebration Of Batman's 80th Anniversary At Resorts World Genting

First appearing as socialite turned crime-fighter Bruce Wayne in DETECTIVE COMICS #27 on March 30, 1939, the Dark Knight has stood as a symbol of determination, bravery and justice to generations of fans for 80 years. To commemorate this milestone, DC has unveiled yearlong global plans to honour the World's Greatest Detective. Fans in South East Asia will be thrilled to know that the first grand celebration in the region will be at the hilltop of Resorts World Genting's SkyAvenue mall from 10th May to 10th July, 2019. There are many exciting elements to the Batman 80 Years at SkyAvenue: A must-see will be the world's first Batman SkySymphony show at Level 1, SkyAvenue. The exclusive SkySymphony show will be an extravaganza that stimulates audio and visual senses as 1,001 winch balls transform into the various versions of the Bat-Emblem. Simultaneously, the massive 360 degree LED screens that surround the area will feature graphics from different eras throughout the eig

AirAsia to search Malaysia’s east coast for talented cabin crew

AirAsia will begin its latest cabin crew recruitment drive in Terengganu on Malaysia’s east coast next month. Focused on delivering guest-obsessed service, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline is looking for individuals with great personality, boundless energy and the ability to work hard as part of a team. AirAsia Group Head of Cabin Crew Suhaila Hassan said, “Malaysia’s east coast has an abundance of talent and we’re excited to commence our search for passionate, guest-obsessed individuals to join our 6,300 strong cabin crew family. Besides being ambassadors for the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline, successful candidates can expect fantastic career progression opportunities, world-class training and an attractive remuneration package which includes rewards and travel benefits. We look forward to meeting talented individuals on our visit to the east coast next month.” The cabin crew recruitment event will take place on 4 May 2019 at Pusat Jobs Malaysia in Kuala Terengganu. R

AirAsia introduces new Santan Celebrity Chef Series meal

Chef Hong’s Korean Sweet & Spicy Chicken is the latest addition to AirAsia’s Santan inflight menu AirAsia has unveiled a new Celebrity Chef Series meal, Chef Hong’s Korean Sweet & Spicy Chicken, the latest addition to their Santan inflight menu. The new ‘Korean Sweet & Spicy Chicken (Dakgangjeong)’ served with fluffy jasmine rice and vegetables, a first collaboration for Korean TV personality and successful restauranteur, Chef Hong Seok-Cheon with AirAsia. Its key features include juicy chicken bites glazed in sticky, sweet and spicy Korean sauce, topped with crispy fritters - everything you expect to fall in love with in a Korean superstar. AirAsia Group Head of Inflight, Catherine Goh said, “Showcasing the flavours of the region at exceptional value-for-money has always been an integral part of our service offering. Korean cuisine has also become increasingly popular when it comes to requests from our guests, which is why we’re pleased to bring Chef Hong Seok-Cheon’

Malaysia Airports Continues To Drive Operational Efficiency Through Series Of Rapid Transformations Showcased During Its Innovation Day

  With the rapid growth of emerging technologies in today’s competitive landscape, Malaysia Airports continues to drive operational and service efficiency through innovation and improvement activities at its network of airports. This commitment was showcased at the organisation’s Innovation Day 2019 held earlier today that also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the aspiring service leader and the National Applied Research and Development Centre (MIMOS) in the aim to drive technological excellence further. Present at the event were the chairman of Malaysia Airports, Tan Sri Zainun Ali; group chief executive officer of Malaysia Airports, Raja Azmi Raja Nazuddin; the interim president and chief executive officer of MIMOS Berhad Puan Emelia Matrahah; senior general manager of Information Technolgy of Malaysia Airports, Mr. Lee Yiang Ming; and chief technology officer MIMOS Berhad, Mr. Thillai Raj T Ramanathan. According to Raja Azmi, “We have been in

Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) today receives the "Abdul Rahman bin Auf" Special Award

Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) today received the "Abdul Rahman bin Auf" Special Award from the Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) following its commitment to fulfilling the business zakat including managing the wakalah distribution, for 2018. Hajah Anis Zuhaini Ahmad, General Manager of the Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Group TH received the award from Dato 'Syed Ghazali Wafa, Member of the Zakat Collection Zakat Operations Committee, accompanied by LZS Chief Coordinating Officer, Abdul Basith bin Hamid, and Head of Collection Division LZS, En Mohd Sabirin b Mohd Sarbini at Orchid Hall, Wisma PKPS, Shah Alam. TH is a consistent zakat payer and also works with the Zakat Collection Center throughout the country to distribute zakat to eligible asnaf in an effort to help their socio-economic.

Empowering Malaysia's Financially Underserved Communities with the Nation's First Automated Microloan Mobile App

Mr. Cheok Tuan Oon, Chief Executive Officer of GoodKredit shares about GoodKredit’s business vision and growth potential in Malaysia. GoodKredit Malaysia (GoodKredit), the country’s first automated short-term microloan provider, will empower Malaysians in need of urgent funds with a quick financial solution. Utilising state-of-the-art technology and credit scoring algorithms via mobile devices, this is another essential step in the development of an inclusive financial system in Malaysia. It is well documented that the escalating cost of living is putting undue financial pressure on the B40 and M40 groups in Malaysia. Their financial situation is further compounded especially when faced with unanticipated expenses. With limited access to legitimate financial assistance, the B40 and M40 groups are more often than not caught in a vulnerable position. With an acute understanding of this situation, the GoodKredit mobile app is designed to empower eligible Malaysians with a sho

Maxis Fibrenation elevates fibre experience with new superfast speed packages and 1st ever mesh WiFi devices

Following its immensely successful Fibrenation campaign in August last year, Maxis continues to elevate its fibre broadband experience with three new superfast Internet speeds – 300Mbps, 500Mbps and 800Mbps – available for both consumer and businesses from today, on top of the existing 30Mbps and 100Mbps plans. Beyond the new speeds, Maxis also wants to ensure that customers enjoy a better WiFi experience with its latest fibre offerings, built for each customers’ needs depending on their home or office size and if they are a heavy or light Internet users. As such, plans can be paired with a mesh WiFi device for improved coverage and strong WiFi signals in every room in the home or office. Mesh WiFi is scalable and can be customised in terms of placement around the home or office, so that WiFi experiences can be built for different needs. Customers who take up the 500Mbps and 800Mbps home fibre plans will enjoy two free mesh WiFi devices each, while all three new business fibre pla

Bank Islam’s “New Al-awfar” More Chances To Win Exclusive Prizes

(From left) Asmarizal Ahmad, Assistant General Manager of Deposits and Cash Management, Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer, Adi Asri Baharom, Head of Treasury and Mohamed Iran Moriff Mohd Shariff, Chief Operating Officer together launched the ‘New Al-Awfar’ Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad ("Bank Islam") recently celebrates the 10th year anniversary of its Al-Awfar product by announcing several enhancements of the said product. Known as the “New Al-Awfar”, this investment account will provide more attractive offers to its customers including an increase in the value of prizes of up to RM14 million. On 25 March 2009, Bank Islam made history in the Islamic banking industry when the Bank pioneered the offering of the first-of-its-kind Al-Awfar, an innovative investment account product with an attractive prize offer. It is a low-risk investment account based on Mudarabah concept where Al-Awfar funds are invested in existing Housing  Financing and Fixed Assets por

Join Samsung's #EraofLIVE Challenge on TikTok!

From 17th April to 15th May 2019, get creative and join the #EraofLIVE challenge on TikTok and be a talent in the “Milikmu” vertical music video alongside our hottest local artists – Nabila Razali, Haqiem Rusli and Ismail Izzani! Join now in just six (6) simple steps: Join #EraofLIVE Challenge on TikTok and tap “add song” Search “Milikmu” Dance and record the video Publish your entry on TikTok with the hashtag #EraofLIVE Make sure your profile is set to public Share the video on your social platforms! On top of that, the #EraofLIVE campus truck is coming to local campuses featuring special artist appearances so you can join the #EraofLIVE challenge together with them! All TikTok submissions during the campus roadshows will be entitled to a special gift.

AirAsia Scam Alert: AirAsia Big Loyalty Bonus

AirAsia is warning the public not to engage with an online scam circulating via email with the subject: AirAsia Big Loyalty Bonus. Members of the public are urged to be cautious and always refer to AirAsia’s official website and social media channels for the latest company news, activities or promotions. When in doubt or to report suspected scams involving AirAsia, please get in touch with us via our official communication channels listed below: Facebook: www.facebook.com/airasia Twitter: www.twitter.com/airasia AirAsia Support Page: support.airasia.com AirAsia will not hesitate to take legal action against individuals or groups who organise illegal schemes using the AirAsia brand or any of its subsidiaries. AirAsia shall not be held liable for any claims arising from false schemes.

Huawei Announces HUAWEI MateBook 13 in Malaysia

New ultra-slim notebook with FullView display targets young consumers , delivers powerful and connected experiences Huawei, a globally recognized leader with strong R&D capabilities and mobile expertise, has built a strong presence in the PC industry through innovation. It has the flagship series HUAWEI MateBook X and HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, as well as all-round series HUAWEI MateBook D and innovative 2-in-1 series HUAWEI MateBook E, setting a new trend for FullView ultra-books. On 2 April 2019, Huawei unveiled its HUAWEI MateBook 13, the first 13-inch ultra-portable device under the new mainstream MateBook Series. It targets at young professionals, and brings Huawei’s latest technologies to wider audience. Combining the HUAWEI FullView display, extreme portability and premium build quality, the new HUAWEI MateBook 13 sets a new standard for devices of its class. The new MateBook also introduces new ways for users to connect their notebook with smartphones, blurring the