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Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [30 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 28 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,967 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (88.8% of total cumulative cases). A total of 89 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 11,224 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 1,121 active and infective COVID-19 cases. They have all been isolated and given treatment. Of the 89 additional cases reported today, three (3) are imported cases who were infected overseas, all non-Malaysians. Of the 86 local transmission cases reported today, 84 cases are Malaysians and two (2) cases are non-Malaysians. Currently, 16 confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with three (3) patients on ventilation support. Regretfully two (2) additional COVID-19 deaths were reported to the Nationa

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [29 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 50 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,939 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (89.3% of total cumulative cases). A total of 101 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 11,135 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 1,062 active and infective COVID-19 cases. They have all been isolated and given treatment. Of the 115 additional cases reported today, four (4) are imported cases who were infected overseas, involving one (1) Malaysian and three (3) non-Malaysians. Of the 97 local transmission cases reported today, 93 cases are Malaysians and four (4) cases are non-Malaysians. Currently, 13 confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with five (5) patients on ventilation support. No additional COVID-19 death was rep

New Wireless Earbuds, LG TONE Free Can Self-Clean For Extreme Hygiene And Comfort

Leading brand in technology and consumer goods, LG Electronics collaborated with one of the world’s pioneers in high-resolution audio, Meridian, to launch the new LG TONE Free wireless earbuds. The wireless earbuds feature a sleek, comfortable design that are equipped with unique UV sterilisation, active noise cancellation, high-resolution sound as well as long battery life, bringing a whole new meaning to “music to your ears.” Through the debut of its self-sanitising LG TONE Free wireless earbuds, now available across all LG authorised retailers and major IT retailers in Malaysia, LG is further expanding and solidifying its presence in the country, delivering innovative and modern products to consumers. “Just last year (2019), we entered the air and water purifier market with introduction of our LG PuriCare™ line-up, that features the revolutionary tankless technology in our water purifiers. Continuing the success from LG PuriCare™, we are now taking the next step in strengthening our

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [28 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 54 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,889 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged well ( 89.6% of total cumulative cases ). A total of 115 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 11,034 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 1,011 active and infective COVID-19 cases. They have all been isolated and given treatment. Of the 115 additional cases reported today , three (3) are imported cases who were infected overseas. Of the 112 local transmission cases reported today, 98 cases are Malaysians and 14 cases are non-Malaysians . Currently, eight (8) confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with five (5) patients on ventilation support. No additional COVID-19 death was reported to the National CPRC MOH today. Cumulativ

UNIQLO Thanks Malaysia for a Decade of Support with Products Specially Created for Malaysian Customers

UNIQLO Malaysia turns 10 this November and it wants to say a big ‘thank you’ to customers here for showing their love and support for its LifeWear. “In the last decade, UNIQLO Malaysia has grown from our first store at Fahrenheit 88 in Kuala Lumpur to 51 physical and online stores nationwide today. In appreciation of our Malaysian customers, we will be launching a few products that are specially created for Malaysia, which include designs in collaboration with local artists to showcase Malaysian art and culture.” says Yuki Yamada, CEO of UNIQLO in Malaysia and Singapore. Some of the line-up of collaborating local artists include Bendang Artisan, a team of artists that designs and creates handmade ceramic tableware, such as bowls, plates and trays to bring out the best in Malaysian food. Yamada adds that UNIQLO prides itself on providing Malaysians quality clothing at accessible price points with the concept of LifeWear at its core. LifeWear is simple, high quality everyday clothing wit

Huawei Malaysia and Serba Dinamik Join Hands As Partners in Digitalization

Partnership to focus on developing innovative solutions to drive digital transformation in urban and rural Malaysia   (L-R) Datuk Haji Abdul Kadier bin Sahib, Chairman of Serba Dinamik; Dato’ Dr. Ir. Ts. Mohd Abdul Karim Bin Abdullah, Group Managing Director and CEO of Serba Dinamik; Mr. Lim Chee Siong, Cloud & AI Vice President of Huawei Malaysia; Mr. Michael Yuan, CEO of Huawei Malaysia at the MoU signing ceremony.   Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Huawei) and Serba Dinamik Group Berhad (Serba Dinamik) have teamed up to explore and develop innovative digital solutions as well as to jointly establish a digital industry and Smart Campuses in Malaysia. The digital industry will include a digital platform for education, a smart living ecosystem and automation for manufacturing. Both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, September 25 at DoubleTree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, marking the start of a partnership that aims to cover the following areas:   To

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [27 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 50 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,835 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (90.1% of total cumulative cases).   A total of 150 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 10,919 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 950 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment.    Of the 150 additional cases reported today, four (4) are imported cases who were infected overseas .   Of the 146 local transmission cases reported today, 124 cases are Malaysians and 22 cases are non-Malaysians .   Currently, six (6) confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with four (4) patients on ventilation support .     Regretfully, one (1) additional COVID-19 deaths were reported to the Nation

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [26 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 89 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,785 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (90.9% of total cumulative cases).   A total of 82 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 10,769 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 851 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment.    Of the 82 additional cases reported today, three (3) are imported cases who were infected overseas.   Of the 79 local transmission cases reported today, 53 cases are Malaysians and 26 cases are non-Malaysians .   Currently, eight (8) confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with four (4) patients on ventilation support .     No additional COVID-19 deaths were reported to the National CPRC MOH today.

Keeping active in Germany, from the North Sea to the Alps

Castle along the Danube Zollernalb Trail (Baden-Wuerttemberg) With plenty of breath-taking vistas in Germany, there is something for everyone when keeping active during the holiday season, whether they are rivers and lakes or mountains and valleys. While travelling to Germany may not yet be a possibility in 2020, countries like Singapore and Germany are making inroads to ensure safe travels for holiday-goers in time to come so that we can #DreamNowVisitLater. Additionally, with the #DiscoverGermanyFromHome campaign, launched by the German National Tourist Board, visitors from Southeast Asia can virtually experience destinations in Germany — across the 16 federal states — from the comfort of their own homes. Plus, with all the fitness regimes and goals accomplished during Circuit Breaker or lockdown, training for cross-country biking will now be a breeze. The Best of Both Worlds: City and Country With more than 200 long distance cycling routes in Germany, there are plenty of opportuniti

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [25 September 2020]

  The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 30 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,696 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (90.7% of total cumulative cases).   A total of 111 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 10,687 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 858 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment.    Of the 111 additional cases reported today, four (4) are imported cases who were infected overseas , involving non-Malaysians.   Of the 107 local transmission cases reported today, 76 cases are Malaysians and 31 cases are non-Malaysians .   Currently, four (4) confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with three (3) patients on ventilation support .     No additional COVID-19 deaths were reported to

Hitachi Vantara Unifies Cloud Management With Updated Hyperconverged Infrastructure Portfolio

New Enhancements and Capabilities for Hitachi Unified Compute Platform HC, Hitachi Unified Compute Platform RS Break Down Infrastructure Silos to Deliver Seamless, Scalable and Simplified Edge-to-Core-to-Cloud Management Hitachi Vantara , the digital infrastructure and solutions subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today introduced new enhancements and capabilities to its hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) portfolio with updates to Hitachi Unified Com pute Platform (UCP) HC and Hitachi UCP RS . The latest updates provide added benefits to customers including faster provisioning with new Hitachi UCP Advisor, certified support for SAP HANA workloads, new Intel Cascade Lake Xenon Refresh processors that increase performance, and enhanced lifecycle management capabilities that deliver non-disruptive upgrades. “There is no doubt that COVID-19 will leave everlasting impacts on how people around the world do business and live their day-to-day lives. For IT, this means supporting larger

2020 Uniqlo Fall/Winter UT Collection Celebrates the Best of Pop Culture

Stunning lineup ranges from first collaboration with noted photographer Ryan McGinley to popular characters drawn by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring Global apparel retailer UNIQLO will launch a 2020 Fall/Winter UNIQLO graphic T-shirt (UT) collection with a spectacular selection of authentic pop culture from photography, art, films, characters, and other contents from around the world. UT LifeWear transforms T-shirts into canvases of art expressing the individuality and tastes of wearers. This season’s range includes a first collaboration with noted photographer Ryan McGinley, super heroes Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring’s whimsical take on Mickey Mouse, and characters from exciting new Marvel movies. First UT collection featuring work of Ryan McGinley The New York-based Ryan McGinley has earned renown in recent years as the most important photographer in the United States. Designs for this new UT collection create a unique streetwear look by combining graphics with iconic imag

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [24 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 64 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,666 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (91.4% of total cumulative cases).   A total of 71 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 10,576 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 777 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment.    Of the 71 additional cases reported today, two (2) are imported cases who were infected overseas , involving non-Malaysians.    Of the 69 local transmission cases reported today, 43 cases are Malaysians and 26 cases are non-Malaysians .   Currently, six (6) confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with two (2) patients on ventilation support .     No additional COVID-19 deaths were reported to the Nat

Shopee: Consumer trust in e-commerce deepens

Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival brings 100% authentic products from over 1,200 brands and retailers 2020 has seen a major breakthrough for e-commerce as Malaysians are propelled to go online-first for branded and premium purchases. Seen in their purchasing habits and contrary to the notion that consumer spend has weakened, Shopee noted that demand climbed across all categories on its platform, with the most notable change recorded for brands and retailers in the mid and upper segment. Swelling trust for bigger, branded purchases online In addition to regular personal and household items, Shopee has seen growing confidence and comfort in purchasing premium and branded items priced RM3,000 and above on its platform. This shift is reflected in what users are searching for and buying on the platform. In recent months, most popular keywords on Shopee are iphone, laptop, washing machine and smart TV while bestsellers include Apple MacBook Pro, Bosch Built-in Dishwasher and Delonghi Coffee Machi

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [23 September 2020]

  The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 39 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,602 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (91.4% of total cumulative cases).   A total of 147 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 10,505 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 770 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment.    Of the 147 additional cases reported today, four (4) are imported cases who were infected overseas , involving three (3) Malaysians and one (1) non-Malaysian.   Of the 143 local transmission cases reported today, 115 cases are Malaysians and 28 cases are non-Malaysians .   Currently, eight (8) confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with two (2) patients on ventilation support .     Regretfully, th

Hear Them Out: Undoubtedly A Powerphone to Maximize Productivity and Creativity

Last month, in August 2020, Samsung introduced its latest smartphone in the Note series yet – the Galaxy Note20. While there are some out there with the misconception that this is “just another smartphone”, there are many who have recognized the Note20 for what it is – a feature-packed smartphone, ready to be your go-to associate for every aspect of your enhanced lifestyle. To let fellow Malaysians know about the power of the Galaxy Note20; Dato’ Azril Mohd Radzi (Founder of V’Asia Cosmetic and Healthcare), Nini Marini (creative entrepreneur) and Zahir Kelvin Ong Abdullah (host of Money Matters) share their experiences with the productivity device and how it has enhanced their lifestyles in both their professional and personal hours. Dato’ Azril Mohd Radzi’s No.1 All-Round Partner for Both Work and Leisure “The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has a new premium design and highly-attractive colors. But it doesn’t just look good! It’s an amazing tool for work as well. The S Pen helps me work

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [22 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 168 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,563 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (92.3% of total cumulative cases).   A total of 82 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 10,358 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 665 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment.   Of the 82 additional cases reported today, 10 are imported cases who were infected overseas , involving nine (9) Malaysians and one (1) non-Malaysian.     Of the 72 local transmission cases reported today, 60 cases are Malaysians and 12 cases are non-Malaysians .  Currently, nine (9) confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with two (2) patients on ventilation support . No additional COVID-19 deat

Nestlé to Plant 3 Million Trees by 2023 in Malaysia

Accelerating Global Pledge to Address Climate Change [From left] Y.B Dato' Dr. Shamsul Anuar bin Hj Nasarah, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) and Mr Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad officiating the launch of Project RELeaf to plant three million trees across Malaysia by 2023. Nestlé announced its commitment to plant three million trees in the next three years through Project RELeaf, a reforestation initiative in Malaysia contributing to the company’s global pledge to achieve Zero Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050. Project RELeaf builds on the pioneering Kinabatangan Rileaf Project, established by Nestlé in 2011, and which helped plant one million trees in Sabah. By widening its reach in Sabah and expanding for the first time to Peninsular Malaysia, Project RELeaf aims to scale up Nestlé’s efforts to restoring riparian and forest ecosystems, contributing to establish wildlife corridors and mitigate human-animal conflict, and pro

Cadbury Dairy Milk Durian back by popular demand

Celebrate the flavours of Malaysia with the return of the localised limited-edition chocolate  Cadbury Dairy Milk, Malaysia’s favourite confectionery brand under Mondelēz International (Mondelez) has announced the return of its popular localised limited-edition flavour, Cadbury Dairy Milk Durian. Exclusively created for the Malaysian market, the chocolatier is paying homage to Malaysian flavours and cultures for the third time, following the success of Cadbury Dairy Milk Durian last August and Cadbury Dairy Milk Kopi C in 2018. “We are truly excited about the reaction and support towards our uniquely Malaysian’s favourite flavours over the years. Last year, we created a flavour that not only celebrated local flavours but one that also truly resonated with the nation to commemorate our long-established presence in Malaysia. Given its limited run last year, not all Malaysians were able to sample this innovative creation. As such, relaunching Cadbury Dairy Milk Durian will extend the oppo

FashionValet Collaborates with Pos Malaysia

FashionValet (“FV”), a go-to modest fashion platform is in its tenth year of being industry pioneers of exciting collaborations and partnerships. Adding to that list, FV has now joined forces with an iconic and household name since the era of our forefathers to celebrate Malaysia Day. With the Covid-19 situation being under control and handled by the Ministry of Health superbly compared to many other countries, Malaysians are feeling the pride now more than ever. A collection to further boost that feeling is a step in the right direction.  Pos Malaysia, an organisation rich in history with a track record of over 200 years, is a recognised brand in Malaysia and has been FV’s shipment services partner for over 10 years. It is with their services, FV has been able to connect with and deliver to their customers. Sharing an identical vision of connecting fellow Malaysians, it was fitting for FV to team up with one of the country’s long-established companies that remains faithful in serving

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [21 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 40 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,395 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (91.4% of total cumulative cases). A total of 57 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 10,276 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 751 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment.  Of the 57 additional cases reported today, six (6) are imported cases who were infected overseas .   Of the 51 local transmission cases reported today, 45 cases are Malaysians and 6 cases are non-Malaysians . Currently, 9 confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with two (2) patients on ventilation support . No additional COVID-19 death was reported to the National CPRC MOH today. Cumulatively, there