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Amal by Malaysia Airlines set to fly up to 20,000 pilgrims for this year’s Hajj season

Malaysia Airlines’ cabin crew at a briefing with Tabung Haji at MAB Academy, Kelana Jaya. Amal, the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage arm of Malaysia Airlines, is set to transport up to 20,000 pilgrims for this year’s Hajj season. The first flight is scheduled to depart KL International Airport (KLIA) to Jeddah and Madinah on 4 July 2019. To ensure comfort and a seamless journey for pilgrims, Amal will be mounting up to 40 flights between Kuala Lumpur and Jeddah, as well as Madinah, on the A380-800 for the first Hajj phase from 4 July until 5 August. The airline will also be operating up to 70 feeder flights, utilizing its B737-800 aircraft, to transport pilgrims from Alor Setar, Pulau Pinang, Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Kuala Terengganu to KLIA. CEO of Amal by Malaysia Airlines, Hazman Hilmi Sallahuddin giving his speech at the crew briefing at MAB Academy, Kelana Jaya. Chief Executive Officer of Amal by Malaysia Airlines, Hazman Hilmi said, "It is an abs

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur Marks First Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration

Join the party with a line-up of fabulous and not-to-be-missed promotions After a debut year packed with excitement and accolades, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur ushers in its first anniversary with a month-long celebration featuring curated events, glamorous dining and incredible savings. It’s the perfect opportunity to return for another remarkable Four Seasons experience, or to immerse in the Hotel’s exceptional facilities for the first time. Four Seasons has brought a brand-new energy and style into the heart of Kuala Lumpur, as evidenced by the number of awards it has received since opening in July 2018 – from being named the Top Asia Hotel Opening by Luxury Travel Adviser to taking home the Best Hotel Development title at the Asia Property Awards. “We’ve had an incredibly strong start, and we couldn’t be more delighted,” says Tom Roelens, General Manager. “It’s very rewarding to be appreciated on such coveted global platforms.” To celebrate its glittering debut and se

120 Lucky Watsons Shoppers And Their Friends Rewarded With A Raya Night To Remember With Ayda Jebat

[From Left] Foo Hwei Jiek, Head of Trading of Watsons Malaysia, Ayda Jebat, Watsons Malaysia Ambassador, and Danny Hoh, Customer Director of Watsons Malaysia. 120 lucky Watsons members and their friends were treated to a meet and greet and Raya dinner and celebration with Ayda Jebat, Watsons Ambassador & Malaysia’s top actress and singer. This event was part of the Watsons Switch.Save.Win “Meet and Greet with Ayda Jebat” contest held from 13 May to 12 June 2019 which attracted high entries. To enter the contest, a Watsons member simply needed to spend RM50 on Watsons brand product (in a single receipt) to be eligible for one entry, or two entries with a purchase of RM50 of at least one (1) of the participating Watsons brands (Nutrabliss by Watsons, Collagen by Watsons, Hair System by Watsons, Naturals by Watsons, Target Pro by Watsons). While Watsons Elite members had the advantage of submitting five entries with a purchase of RM50 on Watsons Brand product. The contest was onl

AirAsia surprises young patients at Hospital Putrajaya

Some 60 children in Hospital Putrajaya’s pediatric ward received a surprise visit yesterday from a group of Allstar volunteers led by AirAsia X Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail, who brought them Hari Raya Aidilfitri cheer with duit raya and gifts. The volunteers also handed fruit baskets and a cake to the medical team to thank them for taking care of their young patients during the festive month. W3.CSS ❮ Prev Next ❯

Razer and Visa Announce Partnership to Transform Payments in Southeast Asia

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, and Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, have announced a first of its kind partnership that will transform payments in the gaming industry by bringing the scale and reach of Visa’s global network to Razer Pay e-wallet users. The partnership will see Razer’s financial technology arm, Razer Fintech, join Visa’s fintech fast-track program, which is designed to make it easier for fintechs to access the global Visa payments network. Here, Razer Fintech and Visa will develop a virtual Visa prepaid solution to be embedded in the Razer Pay e-wallet, that will allow up to 60 million Razer users to make payments wherever Visa is accepted at 54 million merchant locations worldwide. Chris Clark, Regional President, Asia Pacific, Visa, said: “We are pleased to partner with such a forward-looking and innovative company that understands the value and importance of expanding access to digital payments. This announcement reaffirms Visa

Sun Life Malaysia Names Hairul Azreen As Brand Ambassador

(L-R) Raymond Lew, CEO & President/Country Head of Sun Life Malaysia, with Hairul Azreen at the official Sun Life Malaysia Brand Ambassador signing ceremony. Sun Life Malaysia Assurance Berhad and Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Berhad (collectively Sun Life Malaysia), a life insurance and family takaful provider respectively, announced today their appointment of celebrity actor and fitness enthusiast, Hairul Azreen, as their Brand Ambassador for 2019/2020. Commenting on the announcement, Raymond Lew, CEO & President / Country Head of Sun Life Malaysia, said, “We’re delighted to welcome Hairul onboard as Sun Life Malaysia’s Brand Ambassador. He is a natural fit to our business purpose of helping Malaysians achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.  We look forward to working with him to positively impact Malaysians towards healthy living financially, physically and mentally.” Hairul Azreen shared his excitement of joining the Sun Life Malaysia family, say

Watsons Raises RM29,775 For “World Tapir Day” Pocotee & Friends and Ecotourism and Conservation Society Malaysia (ECOMY) Collaborates In Conservation Campaign Of Tapirs

In conjunction with the “World Tapir Day”, which is held on 27 April annually, Naturals by Watsons, an exclusive Watsons brand, raised RM29,775 through a nationwide campaign. The “We Hug Tapir” campaign was organized by Watsons for the third year consecutively, in-collaboration with Pocotee & Friends and the Ecotourism and Conservation Society Malaysia (ECOMY). With only four species of tapir left in the world, it is classified as an endangered species under the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List. The campaign aimed to educate the public about tapir awareness and the importance of conservation towards the environment. By supporting tapir conservation activities, it also helps in creating the awareness in the conservation of rainforest and other habitats. A mock cheque was presented to Elena, co-founder and chief executive officer of Ecotourism and Conservation Society Malaysia (ECOMY), at the “Natural by Watsons We Hug Tapir Campaign”. The fund raised w

Power Cordless with Panasonic Living New line up series revealed, enhancing the total range of Panasonic Living products

Panasonic introduced a new line up of Living series and a new range of Panasonic Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner in an event conducted in Vipod Residences Kuala Lumpur. An extensive show was put up in the hub area to showcase the extensive range of Living products that Panasonic has to offer. The Managing Director of Panasonic Malaysia, Mr. Cheng Chee Chung said, “The demand for cordless stick vacuum cleaner has been steadily growing, due to the convenience provided by the cordless feature and more sophisticated features being added to the product. The cordless stick vacuum sales volume is around 32% of the total vacuum cleaner sales volume. As running time for stick vacuum cleaner increases, many consumers are switching to cordless stick vacuum cleaner as their main vacuum cleaner for their daily usage”. “We have successfully achieved powerful suction, long runtime, easy to use while being able to provide a clean and comfortable space with this new Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner,

Nafalia Corporation presents Showtime 1958

The untold stories of Jalan Ampas studio.   At one time, Singapore was the movie hub where many Malay movie stars were discovered. However, in the 1950s with the emergence of black and white television as an alternative source of entertainment as well as the influx of foreign films into local cinemas, the Malay film industry slowed down which resulted in the closure of Jalan Ampas Studio after it being in operation for nearly 20 years. The struggles of these film stars will be featured in a periodic film titled 'Showtime 1958'. Written and directed by Anwardi Jamil, 'Showtime 1958' is inspired by the true events shared by the late Datuk Jamil Sulong. 'Showtime 1958' features several stories that unfold during a twenty-four hour period which takes place on an important date for the movie stars at Jalan Ampas Studio at that time. 1958 was a year where tough choices had to be made for many of the artistes involved as their careers were adversely affected w

AirAsia wins 11th consecutive World’s Best Low-Cost Airline award at Skytrax

AirAsia also claims Asia’s Best Low-Cost Airline and World’s Best Low-Cost Carrier Premium Cabin awards (Rear fifth from left: AirAsia X Group CEO Nadda Buranasiri, AirAsia X Berhad Chairman Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, AirAsia Group Berhad Executive Chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, AirAsia Deputy Group CEO (Airlines) Bo Lingam flanked by AirAsia Cabin Crew AirAsia has won World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the 11th year in a row at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2019. AirAsia was also named Asia’s Best Low-Cost Airline and won the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline Premium Cabin award for its Premium Flatbed, available on widebody long-haul AirAsia X aircraft. The Skytrax World Airline Awards are considered the global benchmark of airline excellence. This year’s results were decided by a survey of 21.65 million customers of 100 nationalities who reviewed over 300 airlines from September 2018 to May 2019. AirAsia Group Berhad Executive Chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun said

Energizer® introduces new consumer-focused brand identity fronted by iconic Mr Energizer

Leading battery brand unveils new logo, introduces new Max Plus™ range and announces new collaboration with Booking.com Energizer® Brand Refresh Launch featuring from left to right: Mr Tan Suang Jak, Channel Director for Modern Trade, Energizer® Holdings Inc. ; Ms Diane Lee, Business Director – Malaysia & Singapore, Energizer® Holdings Inc. ; Mr Thean Onn Kee, Channel Director for Traditional Trade, Energizer® Holdings Inc. ; Mr Aaron Abner Ang, Senior Brand Manager – Malaysia, Singapore & Indonesia, Energizer® Holdings Inc. Looking for a partner with super strength, an upbeat outlook, quick wit, endless endurance and dedication to powering the next adventure or achievement, big or small? Look no further. Mr EnergizerTM is your answer, and he’s more vibrant than ever. Energizer®, makers of Energizer® Ultimate Lithium™, the world’s longest-lasting AA battery, earlier this week introduced the brand’s new global re-energised look in the Malaysian market. This includes n

Samsung Electronics Remains Top Brand in Asia for Eighth Consecutive Year

Samsung Electronics has been named the best brand in Asia in 2019 for the eighth year in a row, according to results from ‘Asia’s Top 1000 Brands’ annual online survey conducted by Campaign Asia-Pacific in collaboration with Nielsen. The ranking – which aggregates views from across 15 major product categories including automotive, retail, F&B and consumer electronics – is based on consumer insights and offers a clear measure of the most highly regarded brand names today. Samsung became number one across six categories, including the most mobile-friendly brand, the strongest local brand, and the brand with the values that best align with those of respondents. This year’s Top 1000 Brands survey also saw Samsung coming out top in the mobile phone, TV manufacturer and smart home technology categories. The study explores consumer attitudes in 14 markets in Asia. To ensure an accurate representation through this study, the survey targets age, gender and monthly household income to e

Astro GO is the #1 streaming video service* in Malaysia

Astro GO topped the list as the most popular paid-for streaming video service in Malaysia, according to an FT Confidential Research survey. Respondents were asked “What is your most frequently used paid-for video streaming service?” during the survey and Astro, a homegrown brand was the most popular paid-for video streaming ahead of Netflix, Google Play and Unifi TV. Astro has 77 per cent market share in Malaysian pay-TV and Astro’s streaming service, Astro GO is available to all Astro customers allowing them to access content available as per their subscription. Astro GO app has recorded 2.2 million registered users with an average viewing time of 149 minutes per week. With Astro GO, customers can unlock an On Demand library of 48,000 titles including day-date titles from Hollywood, Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, India, premium Sports, blockbuster movies, kids and popular local vernacular programmes anytime, anywhere on their device of choice. In addition, customers on

The gentle care for your child’s skin

Your child’s skin is much thinner and more delicate than yours. It’s also more vulnerable to external elements, which explains why their skin gets irritated more easily. Here are some tips to gently care for their skin: 1. Moisturise regularly A child’s skin is prone to dryness and loses moisture more quickly than you think. So make it a point to moisturise often, especially after bath, to keep their skin nourished and well-hydrated. You can try Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion , as it contains shea butter that helps moisturise your child’s skin. 2. Massage them While moisturising, do include some massages too. As children depend a lot on human touch and gentle care, massaging is a great way to connect with them. Just start with light strokes from the chest, and gradually move to the arms and tummy. All while maintaining eye contact with them. 3. Minimise bathtime Try not to bathe your child too often, as frequent baths could remove the natural oils that nourish and protect their delicat

Your 24/7 Life Tracker – Samsung Fit and Galaxy Fit e Arrive in Malaysia!

Samsung Malaysia Electronics earlier this week announced that its new line-up of Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e has arrived in Malaysia market. Designed to get you moving swiftly, these devices are made for life balance seekers who are looking for extra motivation. With just a flick of the wrist, Galaxy Fit and Fit e make pursuing wellness goals more convenient, stylish and fun.  Samsung Galaxy Fit “Consumers are increasingly putting their overall wellbeing at the center of their lifestyle decisions, and they’re looking for wearables that make it easier to get active and stay balanced every day. Everyone has their preference of pursuing their goals. Whether you are looking to improve your lifestyle habit or get into a routine at the gym, the Galaxy Fit and Fit e will help you along the way.” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics. Made for all types of fitness enthusiasts, from casual runners to athletes, Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e support active lifestyl

5 tips for healthy skin

Don't have time for intensive skin care? You can still pamper yourself by acing the basics. Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay natural aging and prevent various skin problems. Get started with these five no-nonsense tips. 1. Protect yourself from the sun One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. A lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems — as well as increase the risk of skin cancer. For the most complete sun protection: Use sunscreen. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply every two hours — or more often if you're swimming or perspiring. Seek shade. Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest. Wear protective clothing. Cover your skin with tightly woven long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats. Also consider laundry additives, which give clothing an addition

McDonald’s Malaysia Ramps Up Drive-Thru Business to Suit Consumers’ On-the-Go Lifestyles

McDonald’s Malaysia is placing greater focus in its Drive-Thru business across the country in response to changing trends among customers who are increasingly seeking convenience, as well as fast and friendly service to complement their on-the-go lifestyles. A recent study revealed that McDonald’s Drive-Thru meets consumers’ expectations in providing convenience during mealtimes. The greatest motivating factors that are driving consumers to use Drive-Thru services are that they are hassle-free and efficient. The report adds that the advantages of Drive-Thru are not only limited to functional benefits, but it also provides emotional benefits to consumers. Apart from providing convenience, consumers also have the peace of mind and assurance that they are not running out of time during a meal. At present, McDonald’s prides itself on being the Drive-Thru market leader, identified as the most accessible and reliable brand in Malaysia. As McDonald’s continues to expand its footpri

AirAsia Named One of Malaysia’s Top Employer Brands

  L-R (from second left): AirAsia People Services Manager Mandy Pui, AirAsia People Services Executive Nur Farhana Ibrahim and AirAsia Head of Culture Renuka Kunathevan accepting the award AirAsia has been named one of the top employer brands in the country at the Malaysia Best Employer Brand Awards 2019.   Independently selected by a panel led by former Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad dean Dr Indira Parikh, AirAsia emerged as a top employer brand in the Malaysia regional round owing to its employee benefits and work-life balance initiatives.   The awards were hosted by the Employer Branding Institute - a virtual organisation that connects senior human resources leaders online to share global best practices - World HRD Congress and Stars of the Industry Group, and endorsed by the Asian Confederation of Business.   AirAsia Malaysia Head of Culture Renuka Kunathevan, People Services Manager Mandy Pui and People Services Executive Nur Farhana Ibrahim accept

Samsung and AMD Announce Strategic Partnership in Ultra Low Power, High Performance Graphics Technologies

AMD and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. earlier this week announced a multi-year strategic partnership in ultra-low power, high performance mobile graphics IP based on AMD Radeon graphics technologies. As part of the partnership, Samsung will license AMD graphics IP and will focus on advanced graphics technologies and solutions that are critical for enhancing innovation across mobile applications, including smartphones. “As we prepare for disruptive changes in technology and discover new opportunities, our partnership with AMD will allow us to bring ground-breaking graphics products and solutions to market for tomorrow’s mobile applications,” said Inyup Kang, president of Samsung Electronics’ S.LSI Business. “We look forward to working with AMD to accelerate innovations in mobile graphics technologies that will help take future mobile computing to the next level.”   “Adoption of our Radeon graphics technologies across the PC, game console, cloud and HPC markets has grown significa

AirAsia Travel Advisory - Hari Raya 2019

A total of 734 AirAsia Malaysia and 60 AirAsia X Malaysia flights will depart from our hubs in Malaysia on Hari Raya Aidilfitri, 5 June 2019. Over the course of the festive period,  an average 50,000 guests are expected to depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) each day over the festive period. For full AirAsia Hari Raya 2019 Fact Sheet including peak travel period, total working pilots and crew, travel advisory, Hari Raya greetings from AirAsia senior management, and more, please click the download button below. Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and happy holidays ahead. AirAsia Travel Advisory for Hari Raya 2019 Arrive at the airport at least 3 hours prior departure time for all AirAsia flights Use mobile, web or kiosk to check-in for a smoother journey Mobile, web and kiosk check-in services are available 14 days and up to 1 hour prior to departure time for all AirAsia flights Ensure that you arrive at the boarding gate at least 30 minutes prior to