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myTukar Initiates Covid-19 Vaccination Subsidy for all 600 Employees via Selangor Government’s SELangkah Application

myTukar Sdn. Bhd. (the Company), Malaysia’s fastest-growing pre-owned car buying and selling platform recently announced that the Company has conducted a survey amongst its 600 employees to initiate a subsidy programme to enable early Covid-19 Vaccination for its employees via the Selangor Government’s SELangkah application. myTukar employees are following all SOP and would be fully vaccinated, as they strive to protect not only the frontliners, but also their customers. Commenting on the proactive initiative, Fong Hon Sum, CEO of myTukar said, “Our employees, whom we affectionately call myTukarians, are our greatest asset and their wellbeing is our top priority. Our management has taken the proactive stance to take advantage of the recent announcement by the Selangor Government to allow employers to purchase vaccines for their employees. As a responsible corporate citizen in Malaysia, myTukar is supporting the Government’s National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme by encouraging all

Funding Societies partners with foodpanda to benefit local MSMEs via digital financing solutions, disbursed RM1 Million to date

Funding Societies Malaysia, the largest SME digital financing platform in the country and Southeast Asia, and foodpanda, leading food delivery marketplace, announces strategic partnership to offer short-term digital financing solutions for registered merchants under the foodpanda network. The collaboration which has collectively disbursed RM1 million in financing, enables local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with greater access to business financing opportunities, to facilitate common business operation needs, business expansions, as well as to help ensure sustainability of the MSMEs particularly in this uncertain pandemic-hit economy. As many as 20,000 to 30,000 merchants across multiple segments under the foodpanda network stand to benefit from tailored financing solutions offered by Funding Societies. Wong Kah Meng Wong Kah Meng, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Funding Societies Malaysia, commented, “Driven by our mutual aim to extend support to MSMEs who are

Yoodo RSG MLBB Bags Championship Title at MPL S7

After a legendary battle at the playoffs, Yoodo RSG MLBB - the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team backed by Yoodo, Malaysia’s first truly customisable and 100% digital mobile service, are the proud champions of Moonton’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang MPL Malaysia Season 7 (MPL S7) . The team walked away with the lion’s share of the USD 100,000 prize pool as well as a spot at the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup. Chow Tuck Mun, Head of Yoodo, couldn’t be prouder of the team’s achievement. “On behalf of Yoodo, congratulations to the entire Yoodo RSG MLBB team! Their hard work and persistence have paid off and lifted them to great heights. The team has surpassed our expectations and we’re excited to see what else they can achieve in the future.” The team, which consists of Rush (Herwin Baharuddin), Logan (Abdul Wandi), Izanami (Mohammad Irwandy), Zacus (Ahmad Zaki Ibrahim) Leixia (Ahmad Ali Huzaifi), Zaraki (Jamil), Rush (Herwin), Kaizer (Isme Haqeem), Lolealz (Ealtond Rayner

Apologies for no-shows: one in five employees have missed a call by pretending devices are updating

21% of employees confirmed that they have pretended their devices were installing updates so they would not have to attend a call or meeting. This excuse is plausible because software updates can disrupt workdays, with one-third (35%) of employees saying they have been late to a call because of updates. These are the findings of a recent study commissioned by Kaspersky to explore workers’ attitudes and habits toward updates. Frequent meetings are often seen as one of the most unpleasant things in the office routine. The transition to remote work and virtual meetings hasn’t helped the issue, as people experienced fatigue from video calls and felt more tired at the end of the working day. As the recent Kaspersky research shows, some employees found an excuse to skip some of their calls – they pretended that their work devices were unavailable due to updates. Their colleagues may believe the deception, as they could relate to the experience of needing to update a device themselves. In

MILO Contest Returns with Peraduan MILO® Hidup Bola with More Rewards Worth RM550,000!

18x Grand Prizes of home theatre system comprising 65” smart TV, 15” laptop, one-year free subscription to fast-speed internet and Sony PlayStation 5 to upgrade your home entertainment experience! As football fever sweeps the nation, MILO® is kicking the season off into high gear with Peraduan MILO® Hidup Bola, a football-themed contest offering more than RM550,000 worth of attractive prizes, including the ultimate prize of a total of 18 sets of state-of-the-art home theatre system complete with the highly-coveted Sony PlayStation 5. The contest is part of MILO®’s drive to delight its consumers as they continue to stay energised with the goodness of MILO®, while drumming up the excitement for the return of football season. “We wish to show our appreciation to our loyal shoppers for their trust and support by rewarding them through this contest. We were so deeply heartened by the overwhelming response to our contest last year in conjunction with our 70th anniversary in Malaysia that we

Ronald McDonald House in Hospital Tunku Azizah Officially Opens its Doors to Families

This temporary ‘home away from home’ ensures families of pediatric patients remain close together The third Ronald McDonald House in the country is officially opened and now welcomes families of pediatric patients seeking treatment at Hospital Tunku Azizah, formerly known as Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak Kuala Lumpur. The Ronald McDonald House is a “home away from home”, which aims to fulfil the needs of families of pediatric patients from outside Kuala Lumpur, while helping to alleviate families’ financial burdens by providing affordable lodging at only RM15 per night in the city. Located on the 10th floor of the hospital parking complex, the house is equipped with 20 family rooms, which can accomodate up to 80 occupants, a dining area, lounge area, kitchen, laundry room, prayer room, and playroom, and other facilities. The home is also strategically located in the heart of KL, offering beautiful night views of the city. Most importantly, the home offers a conducive and comfortable

BigPay selected for the eBelia programme allowing its users to claim RM150 from June 1st

The initiative from the Ministry of Finance is aimed at empowering youth and students as well as drive local spending to kickstart the post Covid recovery - and BigPay, homegrown in Malaysia, is the perfect pick to help. BigPay has been selected by the Malaysian government to be one of the official e-money players for the eBelia initiative. Starting from June 1, Malaysian citizens between the ages of 18 and 20 or full-time students at a registered local Higher Educational Institution will be able to claim RM150 directly from the BigPay app. Ahead of the official launch, users are encouraged to go through the simple sign up for the BigPay account and get their card as soon as possible so that they can claim their RM150 from 1 June onwards. New users can enjoy free RM20 bonus upon sign-up with the promo code: PCEBELIABP “We’re honoured to be one of the e-money players picked by the Government to take part in the eBelia initiative. This programme will encourage young Malaysians to support

AirAsia on track to become the leading Asean Super App

Non airline digital businesses going from strength to strength AirAsia’s goal to become the leading digital travel and lifestyle platform of choice in Asean is fast becoming a reality. The super app is now one of the top three online travel agencies (OTAs) in the region, non airline businesses are growing to meet strong consumer demand, BigPay is on track to become the first virtual bank and Teleport is going from strength to strength. As per the AirAsia Group financial results announcement on 27 May for the first quarter of 2021, non airline digital platform revenues have improved significantly. The airasia super app recorded a 45% year on year quarterly revenue improvement to RM 10 million during the quarter boosted by solid growth of products and services available on the platform. Revenue for Teleport, the airline's e-commerce logistics venture, tripled versus the last quarter of 2020. “Just as we created an airline for the people by revolutionising air travel 20 years ago, we

WCT Group Soars in Q1FY21

RM444 million revenue, RM65 million profit reflects resilience WCT Holdings Berhad (“the Group”), an investment holding company with businesses in engineering and construction, property development and investment in and management of retail malls and hotels, recorded a higher revenue of RM444 million for its first quarter ended 31 March 2021 (“Q1FY21”) as compared to RM363 million in the preceding year’s corresponding quarter, 31 March 2020 (“Q1FY20”), reflecting the Group’s resilience amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. The Group’s profit attributable to equity holders for the period leapt to RM65 million as compared to loss attributable to equity holders of RM0.017 million registered in the preceding year’s corresponding quarter. The Group’s Engineering and Construction Division continues to show stable performance, contributing 52% to the Group’s consolidated revenue. In Q1FY21, revenue of RM231 million (Q1FY20:RM241 million) was recorded. Its operating profit surged to RM57 million from

Teleport Expands Delivery Capabilities with Postal and Courier Licence

Teleport, the logistics venture of airasia digital has successfully obtained its Postal and Courier Licence from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for a tenure of three years until December 2023.   Teleport is ready to make deliveries more seamless The license, which is under the Non-Universal Service Licence (Class A) category allows Teleport to provide both international (inbound and outbound) as well as domestic courier services in Malaysia. Head of Delivery Operations of Teleport Siva Indran said, “Teleport has continued to grow steadily despite the challenging operating environment, and we are very excited to finally be granted our very own Postal and Courier Licence by MCMC for three years. This also enables us to control our own supply chain and grow our capabilities in tandem with our expansion. The ability to deliver right to the doorstep will further add towards our mission to provide excellent services to our customers in Malaysia, as well as thro

Carsome Partners with Aspirasi To Offer Data-Driven Dealer Financing Solutions

Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, Carsome, has entered a partnership with Aspirasi, the micro-financing and micro-insurance provider under Axiata Digital, to offer data-backed digital financing solutions to used car dealers in Malaysia. Carsome Co-founder and Group CEO Eric Cheng The collaboration aims to elevate the used car industry by providing hassle-free and seamless financing solutions to used car dealers. The underwriting process, based on Carsome’s data in credit scoring, pricing and structured financing, requires minimal documentation which shortens approval and disbursement turnaround time. This eases the pain points of conventional underwriting processes, namely cumbersome documentation and slower approval process. According to Carsome Co-founder and Group CEO Eric Cheng, the financing solution empowers used car dealers through financial inclusion, and is estimated to benefit at least 2,500 used car dealers on Carsome’s platform. “Aspirasi’s finan

Dusit Thani Maldives puts guests nose-to-nose with fascinating fish as manta ray season begins

Just 15 minutes from Hanifaru Bay, the world-class resort is the perfect destination for unique underwater encounters during the summer holidays. From May to November every year, Baa Atoll’s protected marine park, Hanifaru Bay, comes alive with plankton, attracting manta rays and whale sharks to feed and play in the turquoise waters. Just 15 minutes away by boat, Dusit Thani Maldives offers its guests gracious hospitality, five-star luxury, and front-row seats to all the aquatic action for an unforgettable summer holiday. Part of The Maldives’ first UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Mudhdhoo Island is home only to the resort for a truly immersive experience in the archipelago’s stunning nature. Guests can stroll barefoot on pristine white shores, cycle through lush jungle, and slip directly into the ocean from luxurious over-water villas to snorkel the vibrant 360-degree house reef. Marine marvels are an integral part of the Maldivian experience. The resort’s Ocean Dive Centre provides a

4 Day Work Week Works! This Malaysian Digital Agency Is Proof

Bold Initiative a Call to Action for Industry to Break Away from Crunch Culture It’s undeniable that we Malaysians absolutely love long weekends. A new year rolls around and we whip out the calendars to mark down and plan out every long weekend there is. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if every weekend was a long weekend? Well, that’s now a reality for the team at local digital and branding agency 4 Thirteen. In an effort to achieve better work life balance, the Agency has given its employees every Friday off – that’s 52 Fridays off! Danny Gnaniah “The decision to move to a four-day work week was not easy but we knew it was the right call. While it took a bit of getting used too, we now reap the rewards and can definitively say the four-day work week, works! I’ve seen first hand the positive impact it has had on the team – significantly increasing morale, momentum and overall efficiency,” said Danny Gnaniah, Co-Founder and CEO, 4 Thirteen. “When we made this decision, we knew we wanted to tak

 FedEx Extends Support and Donates Second Charter Flight to Deliver Critical Aid to India

Thousands of oxygen concentrators and converters, over two million masks among medical supplies airlifted to India through charitable shipping Oxygen concentrators, masks, and critical medical supplies are loaded onto a FedEx charter flight for delivery to New Delhi, India on May 15, 2021 FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, earlier last week announced the arrival of a second dedicated charter flight carrying critical medical aid to India. This is part of the company’s continuous relief efforts to support India’s fight against the recent COVID-19 surge. On May 16, more than 780 oxygen concentrators, over 1.8 million KN95 masks, and medicines and pharmaceutical supplies were unloaded from a FedEx Boeing 777F charter flight in New Delhi, India. These supplies were provided by Direct Relief and will ultimately be delivered to healthcare facilities across India. This is in addition to the first FedEx donat

BigPay selected for the eBelia programme allowing its users to claim RM150 from June 1st

The initiative from the Ministry of Finance is aimed at empowering youth and students as well as drive local spending to kickstart the post Covid recovery - and BigPay, homegrown in Malaysia, is the perfect pick to help. BigPay has been selected by the Malaysian government to be one of the official e-money players for the eBelia initiative. Starting from June 1, Malaysian citizens between the ages of 18 and 20 or full-time students at a registered local Higher Educational Institution will be able to claim RM150 directly from the BigPay app. Ahead of the official launch, users are encouraged to go through the simple sign up for the BigPay account and get their card as soon as possible so that they can claim their RM150 from 1 June onwards. New users can enjoy free RM20 bonus upon sign-up with the promo code: PCEBELIABP “We’re honoured to be one of the e-money players picked by the Government to take part in the eBelia initiative. This programme will encourage young Malaysians to support

“LifeWear: Made for All” Quality Clothing for All People and All Situations

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO launches “LifeWear: Made for All,” a multimedia campaign featuring personal, insightful interviews with tennis legend Roger Federer, renowned NYC artist Futura, UNIQLO Team Sweden’s table-tennis champ Anna-Carin Ahlquist, Uniqlo U Artistic Director Christophe Lemaire of the UNIQLO Paris R&D Center, the company’s social mission partners, and other voices from all over the globe. LifeWear is the unique UNIQLO philosophy regarding clothes, rooted in the belief that rational and excellent design, plus the best in modern production techniques, creates perfect high-quality and affordable clothing that meets the needs of everyone’s daily lifestyles. This practical philosophy underscores how UNIQLO views the world, and LifeWear guides the company in everything it does - from creating thoughtful, life-improving clothing to its efforts around sustainability and community engagement. “I support the company’s LifeWear philosophy. LifeWear’s mission goes beyond c

Carsome: Powering Used Car Industry With Data Innovation

Appoints Piyush Palkar as Chief Data Officer Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, Carsome has set up a data center of excellence (COE) to revolutionize the used car industry through digitalization and to empower decision-making in business. The use of data allows Carsome to power its business at all stages while supporting strategic decisions. The combination of auction and market data, and machine learning (ML) model backs Carsome’s proprietary vehicle pricing optimization and inventory support system. It also helps the company in understanding different user personas and their journey as a customer, and allows for analytics-backed inventory acquisition and liquidation strategy. Eric Cheng Carsome Co-founder and Group CEO Eric Cheng explained that the company has amassed a wealth of data after six years in business, where data of hundreds of cars pass through Carsome’s platforms every single day. “By setting up our data COE, we are on full throttle in imp

Road to PMPL My/Sg S4: PUBG Mobile National Championship Returns Featuring MYR100,000 Total Prize Pool!

The PUBG MOBILE National Championship returns featuring MYR100,000 Prize Pool and a chance to advance to the professional league, PMPL MY/SG Season 4. PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) has always been a championship series that PUBG MOBILE players have been looking forward to participating in as a part of the Pro League circuit. As for the year 2021, PUBG MOBILE is proud to announce their partnership with Yoodo and Xiaomi for the return of PMNC as players are looking for an opportunity to get a chance to qualify for the PUBG MOBILE Pro League MY/SG Season 4 (PMPL MY/SG S4). PMNC 2021 will be starting from 1 June until 18 July 2021 and will be featuring different tournament categories (Squad, Solo and Ladies) with a total prize pool of MYR100,000. The Qualifiers for PMNC will cater to players from across Malaysia by splitting into four different zones (Erangel Zone, Sanhok Zone, Miramar Zone and Karakin Zone) which will be divided between states: Erangel Zone - Sabah, Sarawak,

The Three Little Pigs and your passwords

Kaspersky reveals 25% increase of password stealers targeting SEA users in Q1 2021 May 6 is World Password Day but every day is a good day to revisit the strength of your security codes as cybercriminals are continuously trying to gatecrash into your online accounts. This is proven by fresh data from Kaspersky. According to the global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, it has prevented 25% more password stealers in Southeast Asia (SEA) during the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2020. Password stealers are a type of malware that steals account information. In essence, it is similar to a banking Trojan, but instead of intercepting or substituting entered data, it usually steals information already stored on the computer: usernames and passwords saved in the browser, cookies, and other files that happen to be on the hard drive of the infected device. Overall, Kaspersky solutions have blocked 776,684 Trojans designed to steal accounts in Q1 2021, 155,9

Revenue Monster and ShopeePay Collaborate To Accelerate Cashless Payments This MCO

New Partnership to enable ShopeePay at over 13,000 merchant points Revenue Monster - a Malaysian financial technology company focused on pioneering business digitisation - has announced a new collaboration with ShopeePay Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the mobile wallet of Malaysia’s number one e-commerce platform. This collaboration sees Revenue Monster integration into ShopeePay as a payment gateway enabler bringing alternative cashless payment solutions for businesses and consumers to over 13,000 merchant points. Revenue Monster’s unified payments solutions features payment acceptance enablement for 14 eWallets, MasterCard, Visa and FPX for online banking. With this announcement, Revenue Monster’s payment solutions are set to bring greater ease of use and a streamlined payment experience to millions of Malaysian businesses pivoting to digitalization in line with the SOPs for the current Movement Control Order (MCO). “With ShopeePay now available through Revenue Monster, we can provide even more c

A Closer Look at the World’s First 11.1.4 - Channel Soundbar

Over the years, Samsung has delivered a broad range of high-fidelity audio solutions for a variety of experiences and living space set-ups. In a time when consumers have access to an endless range of content, Samsung’s devices, televisions and viewing solutions are playing a role in more and more facets of people’s lives. Earlier this year, Samsung Electronics introduced the world’s first 11.1.4 channel soundbar, which helps bring consumers right into the midst of the action with rich, room-filling sound. And it has been Samsung’s relentless audio innovation over the years that has helped bring about the high-end technology and consumer experiences we enjoy today. This innovation is underpinned by a focus on research and development and emerging content formats, as well as a willingness to adapt to consumer feedback and behavior. In 2016, Samsung released its HW-K950 soundbar, which transformed static sound into three-dimensional formats to allow users to enjoy sound that moves up and