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L’Oréal’s AI and AR company ModiFace and A.S. Watson Group (“ASW”) announce the launch of the virtual makeup try-on #ColourMe, making ModiFace’s industry-leading AR technology available to consumers across Asia on mobile. #ColourMe is a virtual try-on service which will be available on Watsons mobile apps providing shoppers with the opportunity to virtually try on 300 makeup products including lipsticks, mascara, eyeshadow, brow colouring, and foundation. Users will also be able to try on recommended trend looks, create and save their own look creations, as well as capture photos and videos of their makeup. Products associated with each look can be delivered to the shopper’s home or collected from a local Watsons store in as quickly as four hours. The technology will roll out with L’Oréal Paris and Maybelline brands in the first phase of the launch, and it will be available exclusively in e-commerce mobile apps of Watsons Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore. ASW will consider...

Healthcare company spreads cheer by distributing Raya cookies and dates to patients in UMMC  Mental health is fast becoming a national concern. By 2020, one in three Malaysians are expected to suffer some form of mental health problem[1]. Seeing this, Johnson & Johnson Malaysia, in collaboration with the Mental Illness Awareness and Support Association (MIASA) and Malaysia Mental Health Association (MMHA), is spreading cheer this Ramadhan by baking and distributing cookies to patients in the psychiatric ward in University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). This collaboration also aims to start the conversation going among Malaysians in discussing mental health, including lifting the stigma attached to it. As a leading healthcare company, Johnson & Johnson is focused on supporting mental health issues and opportunities. Managing Director of Johnson & Johnson Malaysia Chin Keat Chyuan said, "The statistics are troubling; mental health is expected to be the second biggest...

AirAsia celebrates Hari Gawai and Kaamatan, and Hari Raya Aidilfitri with festive videos to highlight the importance of family ties and tradition. Titled ‘The Girl Who Loves Rice’, the new Hari Gawai and Kaamatan video follows Kadazan cabin crew member Solius Ingrid Gangkangon and her heartfelt story and love of rice growing up. Today, when she is away travelling, especially during the harvest festival, she is reminded of home and family with a bowl of rice in her hands.   The new Hari Raya Aidilfitri video also celebrates the excitement of Hari Raya with family and friends including how our guests and crew prepare food, outfits and travel plans for the festive season.   AirAsia Group Head of Branding Rudy Khaw said, “From sharing the joy of the harvest festival to bringing people home to their family and friends, AirAsia looks forward to celebrating the festive season with our guests. I’d like to wish everyone Kotobian Tadau Tagazo Do Kaamatan, Selamat Ngin...

The Galaxy S10 line’s camera plays a unique role across the range’s devices; not only does it take top quality photos and videos, but it also provides users with the opportunity to be creative with their background wallpapers thanks to the placement of the front camera punch hole. Harnessing the creativity this display characteristic unlocks, Samsung Electronics and Disney recently launched a new range of background wallpaper options. Following on from the Disney AR Emojis released last year, Samsung and Disney have brought fan-favorite characters from Disney and Pixar’s The Incredibles and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen and Zootopia right to the home screens of the Galaxy S10. One of the groundbreaking innovations the Galaxy S10 line features is its full-screen experience, made possible by the Infinity-O Display that covers, bar the camera punch hole, the entire front side of the device. Thanks to precise laser cutting techniques, the camera has been tucked away into the...

On the 25th May, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort marked its second week of operations for SEA LIFE Malaysia, the country’s first interactive LEGO® themed aquarium. Now a new marine sanctuary comprising of 13,000 marine life of 120 species from 11 different habitat zones, this highly awaited double-storey aquarium is the latest attraction at the resort. “We are thrilled with the amazing response we have received upon unveiling this new attraction earlier this month. The interactive aquarium at SEA LIFE Malaysia provides a fun and exciting learning experience that combines education and conservation. With a blend of LEGO®’s approach of building imagination through play, SEA LIFE Malaysia promises a great day out for the entire family,” said Kurt Stocks, General Manager at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort. LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort has been attracting locals and tourists to state, with Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia and China being amongst the top markets for the resort. In line wit...

In the spirit of Ramadan and in the lead up to World Milk Day on 1 June, Fonterra Brands Malaysia carried out its annual tradition of sharing the goodness of dairy with the public and underprivileged communities at Masjid Seksyen 7, Shah Alam. The dairy nutrition company from New Zealand distributed over 500 packs of bubur lambuk enriched with Fernleaf UHT milk and Iftar packs filled with dairy products to the public, as well as beneficiaries from the surrounding PKNS flats. The Iftar packs include Fernleaf CalciYum, Fernleaf Family milk powder, Fernleaf UHT milk and Anlene Café Latte. Megawati Suzari, Fonterra Brands Malaysia’s New Product Development, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Director said the company is privileged to be able to bring the best of New Zealand dairy to support the health and nutrition of Malaysians during the blessed month of Ramadan. Pn. Megawati Suzari “At Fonterra we believe in enriching the lives of the people and communities where we ope...

The cornerstone of any festive season would be the reunion of families and loved ones, and as the Raya month approaches, family and friends from all over are planning their travels home in anticipation. Now what if there was a chance to double the celebration with the best mobile devices in town? Making this very possible is Samsung’s Raya Bersama, Lagi Gembira campaign, where consumers and fans of the brand stand a chance to walk home with Samsung Galaxy devices worth up to RM332,400! This year, Samsung Malaysia Electronics aims to double the winnings with the Raya Bersama, Lagi Gembira campaign to make the festive season and gift-giving a more meaningful and rewarding experience! The campaign entails a contest spanning from 15th May until 16th June 2019, where only a single purchase of selected Samsung Galaxy device gives buyers a chance to walk home with double the gifts they came for! “In the modern day Raya celebration, confectionaries like cakes, cookies, and kuihs are no ...

The home grown used car trading platform picks Penang, Johor Bahru and Melaka for its first Malaysian expansion outside of Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asia’s largest used car trading platform, Carsome, has launched its first Penang and Johor Bahru inspection centres early this year, with their new addition in Melaka which opened this May, followed by Ipoh and Batu Pahat this coming June. With the aim to provide nationwide coverage for their car selling service, Carsome aims to setup a total of 15 inspection centres by the end of the year. Carsome prides itself as a one-stop solution for car sellers - from inspection to ownership transfer - promising a hassle-free process with instant payment and zero paperwork. Since its inception in 2015, over 31,000 cars were transacted on Carsome platform across the four countries that they are present. Customers can schedule a free car valuation at any of their 8 inspection centres located in KL, Selangor, Johor, Penang and Melaka, where Carsome’s...

Beginning today, the new Apple TV app and AirPlay 2 are available on all 2019 Samsung Smart TVs and select 2018 models. Samsung Electronics announced that beginning today, all 2019 Samsung Smart TVs and select 2018 TV models with a firmware update will feature the all-new Apple TV app in more than 100 countries and offer AirPlay 2 support in 176 countries. Samsung customers are now able to enjoy Apple TV channels and iTunes movies and TV shows on Samsung Smart TVs. “For the last decade, Samsung has been at the forefront of offering the broadest selection of content available to consumers on our Smart TV platform.” said Won-Jin Lee, Executive Vice President, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “As the first TV manufacturer to integrate the Apple TV app on a Smart TV platform, Samsung continues to offer our customers incredible value and access to the Apple TV app experience on the largest screens available today.” Fully integrated into Samsung’s Smart TV platform,...

Launch of new range of cosmetics using Korean Red Ginseng Extract Have you ever wondered how Korean beauties obtain flawless complexion, with an ever-youthful appearance? The secret is Korean Red Ginseng Extract! Thankfully, this “original superfood” for beautifying your skin is now available in SimplySiti’s new Red Collection Exclusive Edition make-up range. Exclusively launched for the up-coming celebration of Hari Raya, the Red Collection Exclusive Edition, consisting of Cushion Foundation, Compact Powder, Blusher and Matte Lip Cream are now available at selected Watsons stores nationwide and Watsons online store. Korean Red Ginseng provides skin benefits such as anti-aging prevention, improves complexion and tones the skin. Recently, 20 Watsons shoppers who bought any SimplySiti product items for RM120 and above in a single receipt at Watsons Central i-City Mall had the opportunity to meet and greet with Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza. Present at the Meet and Greet session were ...

Samsung Malaysia Electronics has unveiled its 98” QLED 8K TV – its largest yet – adding to its 2019 TV lineup, officially giving Malaysians the largest 8K screen experience of unrivalled picture quality and clarity. The new Samsung QLED 8K TVs come equipped with Samsung’s propriety Quantum Processor, an AI-powered picture and sound processing semiconductor technology which enables a significantly improved entertainment experience. “Samsung has been the global leader in TV for 13 consecutive years. Throughout the years we are committed to delivering quality and innovative products through the understanding of our consumers’ need today. With the unveiling of our QLED 8K TV today, we are bringing a new dimension of reality through our 98” display. Our proprietary technology in Quantum Processor 8K once again raised the bar by upscaling the lower resolution content you watch to near 8K quality. We couldn’t be more excited to bring you one giant leap for reality with our Samsung QLED 8...

(L-R) Andy Manotok, Deepak Chandran, Rhodette Y Gamba, Kumar Chander, Wendy Yeh and Marco Manuel B Nieto Wipro Consumer Care, the number two Personal Care company in Malaysia and owner of the number one Halal facial care brand Safi, has announced the acquisition of Splash Corporation (Splash), a leading Philippine Personal Care company. This acquisition, the 11th by Wipro Consumer Care and the largest since its acquisition of Malaysian-born company Unza in 2007, is part of the company’s vision to becoming one of the top three players in the Personal Care category across Asia. Acquiring Splash will strengthen its portfolio of leading brands and completes its footprint across South East Asia. It will also see the Malaysia based business, Wipro Unza, play an even greater role as a regional innovation and manufacturing hub with the company predicting that exports from Malaysia will increase by double digits. Commenting on the transaction, Mr. Kumar Chander, President – South ...

The month of Ramadan is the time of giving and caring, which brings out the spirit of togetherness. It is important to have gratitude for the blessings received and to give back to the community during the holy month. Watsons Malaysia has taken the opportunity to contribute to 30 welfare homes nationwide this year through its “Ada Hati Raya Menjadi-jadi” CSR campaign in-line with the upcoming festivities of Hari Raya. The campaigns aim to remind Malaysians to be thoughtful and caring to those our community. A total of RM100,000 worth of Watsons brand product include health, personal and skin care products were donated to the 30 welfare homes across Malaysia including Sabah and Sarawak. Watsons has continuously embarked on a yearly CSR initiative and believes that giving back in any form, shape or manner will give a positive impact to the society. It is Watsons' tradition as a brand to encourage shoppers to "Feel Great" by encouraging actions of good deeds with pure ...

A tablet is the combination of laptop and smartphone, making it a highly versatile companion that you can rely on to do a variety of tasks. Today, thanks to companies like Samsung who revolutionised the tablet technology, the tablet is an absolute power work tool. It exists in almost every household either as a note-taking machine, an entertainment centre and sometimes even as a remote control. The tablet journey is far from over and to continue serving us in this tech-driven world, Samsung is introducing its three newest tablets – the Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab A10.1, and Galaxy Tab A with S-Pen – where each variant has been thoughtfully put together to accommodate the needs of tablet users, be it for work, leisure, or family. “Samsung has continued to evolve together with the world and we are glad to introduce our latest tablets, the Galaxy Tab S5e and new Galaxy Tab As to support people who are increasingly mobile. Through the Galaxy Tab S5e, Samsung’s flagship tablet, users ...

  AirAsia recently officiated its newest hub on the island of Lombok in Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara province. AirAsia’s new Lombok hub is part of ongoing efforts to support the Indonesian government and Ministry of Tourism’s initiative to develop Lombok as one of “10 New Balis”. At the officiating ceremony, AirAsia unveiled a specially designed livery featuring Lombok’s tourism icons, such as the majestic Mount Rinjani and the underwater charm of the Gili islands, which are located to the northwest of Lombok. The Airbus A320 aircraft with registration code PK-AXU will operate the recently announced flights from Lombok’s Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport to Perth, Australia beginning 9 June 2019, as well as connect domestic destinations such as Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Bali in the near future. Indonesian Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya said, “Thank you, AirAsia, for making Lombok a hub and also supporting the Wonderful Indonesia campaign with this amazing ...

(From left) Bank Islam’s CEO, Encik Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, Encik Ahmad Haliman Abdul Halim, Head of Commercial Banking, Bank Islam, Tuan Haji Omar Khalid, CEO, TiME Marine Services his Executive Director Encik Hamidon Md Khayon Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (“Bank Islam”) recently signed a financing facility agreement with TiME Marine Services Sdn Bhd to part finance its green technology project known as ‘Onshore Hydrocarbon Recovery from Sludge’ in collaboration with Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS). Time Marine Services, a multi-services company for the oil and gas industry, is the winner of the third PETRONAS Technology Challenge announced in September 2018. The PETRONAS Technology Challenge is a technology crowdsourcing initiative which aims to seek innovative solutions to address PETRONAS operational pain-points. TiME Marine Services Sdn Bhd proposed a solution consisting of a biodegradable chemical and mechanical technologies that can effectively recover hydrocarbon, w...

Jordan’s first recycled plastic toothbrush introduced as part of 3R campaign (From left) Mr. William Koong, CEO of Biji-biji Initiative, Professor Dr. P. Agamuthu, Professor, University of Malaya, Mr. Eric Yong, Country Manager of Malaysia for Jordan Asia Pacific, Her Excellency Ms. Gunn Jorid Rose Jordan Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. launched their Green Clean campaign at Me.reka Makerspace, Publika Shopping Gallery recently, a s part of their efforts to raise the awareness on the 3R concept: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Norway to Malaysia, Her Excellency Ms. Gunn Jorid Roset, and officiated by the Director General of the Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia, Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Kamarulnajuib bin Che Ibrahim. The event also saw the attendance of environmental non-governmental organisations as a show of support for Jordan’s Green Clean initiative. The Green Clean campaign is expected to run from April to Dece...