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ecoBrown’s introduces PLUS Series Brown Rice Drink, a ‘whole’ new way of wholesome living

The first of its kind in Malaysia, made with the goodness of brown, red and black rice for a wholesome delight! #BeWholeWithecoBrowns ecoBrown’s has recently launched a brand new product range - ecoBrown’s PLUS Series Brown Rice Drink which comes in three delicious flavour variants, Cereal PLUS (Original), Cocoa PLUS & Coffee PLUS. This first-of-its-kind in Malaysia cereal drink is packed with the goodness of unpolished brown, red and black rice, bringing the best of the fields to families all over Malaysia! With many Malaysians slowly adopting healthier diets to live a more balanced and wholesome life, the ecoBrown's PLUS Series Brown Rice Drink has been created to encourage and inspire them to follow through with this lifestyle by promoting health and overall well-being. With this in mind and in conjunction with the launch of the new product range, ecoBrown’s PLUS has also launched its #BeWholeWithecoBrowns campaign to champion a wholesome and well-balanced lifestyle. “It can

Do We Take Our Home Appliances for Granted? Here’s 3 Examples of How They Keep Us Healthy

Health and hygiene for us and our family are the priority now especially with current pandemic situation. We are always looking to stay as healthy as we can while being able to enjoy ourselves to the fullest. As the saying goes, “health is wealth.” This goes without saying that healthy lifestyle at home is one of the most important aspects to lead an overall healthy life. A dirty home can cause multiple health issues, especially for people who already have pre-existing conditions. Think about the untouched soft toys or other things that are sitting around in your home, gathering dust that can cause allergies, skin rashes or infection; or a dirty fridge with old food that need to be thrown out to avoid food contamination or food poisoning. All these contribute to the hygiene of a home. Imagine a hoarder’s dirty home with things piled up, collecting dirt, dust and bacteria that are harmful to our health – we don’t want that now, do we? Lucky for us, product innovations today have advance

airasia sets up vaccination centre at RedQ to accelerate vaccination among aviation workforce

Allstars waiting to be vaccinated at AirAsia RedQ Vaccination Centre today. airasia is all set to wake up its aircraft and start up the engines to return to the skies in the near future and in preparation towards that, has established a vaccination centre at its headquarters, RedQ in Malaysia from 30 July to 1 August 2021. In its effort to help accelerate the vaccination uptake among the aviation workforce, airasia is making arrangements for about 2,500 of its Allstars to participate in the vaccination drive. With vaccination, Allstars and their colleagues in aviation will be able to protect their well-being and safety during this period, whilst preparing for the resumption of air travel in the near future. The vaccine will be administered by health professionals from DOC2US, one of the Healthcare Organisers (HCO) appointed by ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn. Bhd. The programme is supported by the Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee (JKJAV), co-chaired by the M

Get up close and personal with Tony and friends: Tony Fernandes launches Podcast on Syok, Spotify, Google, Apple podcasts

AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes is set to launch a podcast this Sunday, where he will share his thoughts and views on various issues through conversations with prominent friends and partners, many of whom have made a name for themselves in their respective fields.   Titled “Talks with Tony”, the hour-long podcast will also cover his diverse experiences, adventures and lessons that have helped shape who Tony is today. Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said, “As many of you know, I have been active on social media, and podcasting is a new way of connecting with people, sharing views, but more importantly, I wanted to share my many experiences and thoughts with some great and many well known friends and colleagues, who can add value and enrich people's lives. “I want to give listeners an opportunity to learn a little bit from me and get up close and personal with my dear friends, discussing not just the successes but also the failures, even the problems everyone is going through now de

"Speed Past Power" in Pursuit of Extreme Performance with New POCO X3 GT

Powered by MediaTek's high-performance Dimensity 1100 5G chipset, POCO X3 GT is a high-performance powerhouse to run the immersive and demanding entertainment all-day. POCO, a popular technology brand among the world’s young techies, today announced the global debut of POCO X3 GT, a performance speedster designated for entertainment and mobile gaming. From August 3 to 4, POCO X3 GT will be available for at an early bird price of RM 1,199 (RRP: RM 1,299) and RM 1,399 (RRP: RM 1,599) for the 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB variants respectively, and can be purchased on Lazada . POCO X3 GT boasts a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chip with Dual 5G SIM, 120Hz DynamicSwitch DotDisplay, a high-resolution 64MP triple camera, and – for the first time ever on POCO smartphones – 67W Turbo Charging technology to rapidly charge its 5000mAh(typ) high-density battery. Plus, POCO X3 GT is built tough, with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ which prevents most scratches and cracks. "X series is one of POCO Glo

Kind Malaysia 2021 celebrates the spirit of kindness and compassion

Three-day virtual event aims to connect corporates and civil society to promote a caring culture among Malaysians From economic uncertainties to the lack of physical interaction, there is no doubt that the pandemic has upended the lives of many. Amidst all the news of gloom and doom, however, Kind Malaysia 2021 seeks to highlight the importance of kindness and compassion in these times of adversity. Kind Malaysia 2021 is a three-day virtual expo that will showcase the best of Malaysian kindness - from civil society programmes and corporate social responsibility initiatives to everyday Malaysians who are working towards the betterment of our communities. Since 2018, Kind Malaysia has served as a platform for like-minded individuals to connect with each other and share ideas that will inspire and promote a culture of kindness. This year's virtual event, themed "Time To Be Kind,” will run between September 7 to 9 from 10 am to 4 pm. In addition to an exciting programme of insight

LG’s 2021 Life’s Good Campaign Kicks Off in Malaysia with Syada Amzah

LG calls on aspiring musicians and creators to express their own “life’s good” message Award-winning brand LG Electronics Malaysia (LG) announced that LG’s Life’s Good Music Challenge, a component of the global company’s annual Life’s Good campaign, has kicked off in Malaysia, in collaboration with popular local singer and songwriter, Syada Amzah . LG’s Life’s Good campaign gives young people around the world the opportunity to let their creativity flow and talent shine. First launched last year, the Life’s Good Music Challenge calls on aspiring, young performers aged between 15 to 35 years old to share their own compositions expressing LG’s uplifting Life’s Good message. Anyone who loves music and can hum a tune is invited to submit an original accompaniment based on the 2021 version of the Life’s Good song, produced by Syada Amzah. The talent behind the winning entries will stand the chance to win a brand new 27'' UltraGear UHD Nano IPS 1ms 144Hz HDR600 Monitor with G-SYNC® C

gateway@klia2 Offers Convenient Shopping Experience With Drive-Thru & Personal Shopper Services

 Customers can order items via Whatsapp at 011-57600443 and get the gateway@klia2 Personal Shopper to assist and be prepared for pick up at Arrival Door 2. gateway@klia2, the airport mall at klia2, introduces Drive-Thru & Personal Shopper Services in an effort to reduce contact in view of the current pandemic situation and to provide shoppers with a convenient, safe, hygienic and seamless shopping experience. gateway@klia2 now offers shoppers a drive-thru and pick-up service for selected food and beverage outlets and retail stores. As Malaysian shopping culture continues to evolve especially due to the changing consumer behaviour and restrictive movements, this service is aimed to re-connect with gateway@klia2’s valued shoppers by offering an effortless and convenient shopping experience to best suit the surrounding communities’ needs during the pandemic. gateway@klia2 continues to serve customers in the best way possible by offering its services in view of the safety and comfort o

CloudMile raised US$10 million to open up the AI and cloud market in Malaysia

CloudMile, the winner of the 2020 Google Cloud Public Sector Partner of the Year - APAC award, recently appointed the IT industries’ rising star Lester Leong to lead the Malaysia business The winner of the 2020 Google Cloud Public Sector Partner of the Year - APAC CloudMile, Asia's leading cloud and AI company, announced that it has successfully raised US$10 million in Series B funding to open up the AI and cloud market in Malaysia. Since CloudMile’s establishment in 2017, the company operates across Asia with its Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore offices, assisting more than 400 companies across 20 industries on digital transformation. "The market is optimistic about AI and cloud technology, we are investing into Malaysia to find new tech talents and expand the business roadmap in the ASEAN digital hub," said Spencer Liu, founder and CEO of CloudMile. As the winner of the 2020 Google Cloud Public Sector Partner of the Year - APAC award, CloudMile also holds Google Cloud M

Self-regulation and ethical reporting of news on suicide is an important component of suicide prevention

Awareness, respect and empathy needed to encourage responsible coverage of suicide news Credit: Photo by Roger H. Goun As the country continues its battle against COVID-19, the pandemic has taken a toll on Malaysians’ mental health. Amidst economic uncertainties and self-isolation from lockdowns, recent reports on the increasing numbers of suicide cases have become a cause for concern. Between January and May this year, 468 suicide cases were reported to the police — averaging at three cases a day. This indicates a stark increase from previous years, with 631 total reported cases in 2020 and 609 in 2019. Police statistics also show that women and young people appeared to be the most vulnerable groups. Of the 1,708 deaths by suicide from 2019 to May 2021, 1,427 cases involved women while 281 victims were men. Over half of these cases involved teenagers below the age of 18, with 872 deaths. In light of this, the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (the Content Forum)

LG’s Most Compact Soundbar Delivers Room-Filling Sound to Movie and Music Lovers Worldwide

Perfect for Small Spaces, LG Eclair Features Immersive Dolby Atmos Sound and Robust Bass With Low-Vibration LG Electronics (LG) announces the rollout of LG Eclair (model QP5) soundbar, its most compact model to date, starting in North America followed by other regions around the world. A 2021 CES Innovation Award Honoree, this soundbar is a great fit for contemporary lifestyles thanks to its sleek, compact design that fits well in limited spaces while still being able to deliver immersive sound. Despite its compact size, LG Eclair delivers powerful performance with Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X support while still keeping peace with the neighbors with its low vibration, power bass subwoofer. Measuring only 296 x 59.9 x 126mm – only one-third the width of LG’s previously smallest 3.1.2 channel Atmos soundbar, SP8YA – LG Eclair features a chic oval design and jersey fabric in classic black or white that blend in seamlessly with any modern decor. LG Eclair’s advanced, 3.1.2 channel system with w

Goodday Milk Fest is back with great deals and a fresh new look

Malaysians can look forward to rewarding contests and exciting offers for Goodday Milk Fest 2021. Goodday Milk, one of Malaysia’s favourite milk brands since 1968, is holding its annual Goodday Milk Fest once again this year. The celebration aims to spread the goodness of Goodday Milk and thank Malaysian consumers for their continuous support for more than half a century with exciting offers and prizes to be won. This year, the Goodday Milk Fest is back not just with exciting deals but also with the all new Goodday Milk packs in-store. Packed with the same goodness of milk, Malaysians will now be able to enjoy Goodday Milk and its many variants in a fresh new look with the same great taste. “Every year during Goodday Milk Fest, we always aim to come up with initiatives to reward our loyal consumers. This year we wanted to introduce the idea of keeping yourself refreshed as we deal with the effects of the pandemic. As a result, we decided to come up with a fresh look for Goodday Milk t

Fuel Up With ShopeePay At Shell Petrol Stations Nationwide

ShopeePay and Shell Malaysia officially announced today that all motorists can now transact using their ShopeePay mobile wallet at Shell stations nationwide. This will enable a seamless payment experience when Malaysians fuel up or purchase items over-the-counter at Shell stations. Shairan Huzani Husain, Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd Managing Director said, “Our site heroes continue to work on the frontlines, serving Malaysians’ daily needs even during the lockdowns. Shell is committed to empower safe journeys for all Malaysians as they fuel up at our stations and enabling our customers to go the extra kilometre. Through our partnership with one of Malaysia’s fastest growing mobile wallets, ShopeePay, we are adding an extra worry-free contactless payment experience at all participating Shell stations nationwide.” Alain Yee, Head of ShopeePay said, “As Malaysians continue to stay vigilant, they are increasingly opting for contactless payment methods. We are seei

The Battlefield Calls! Yoodo Gank: Knockout Series Season 2 Returns with A Bang

Yoodo Gank: Knockout Series Season 2 is back for an all-new epic battle royale! Powered by Yoodo - Malaysia’s first truly customisable and 100% digital telco, Season 2 sets the battleground for PUBG MOBILE enthusiasts to play with or against the pro players, Yoodo Gank! Registration for the tournament is now live for squads of four players to sign up as Challenger Teams. One player for each team will need to be a registered Yoodo user. The eligible teams will face off against 16 other teams including Yoodo Gank in a total of three rounds throughout the game. What’s more, two lucky players will also get the exciting gameplay opportunity to squad up with Yoodo Gank’s team throughout the tournament. Chow Tuck Mun, Head of Yoodo, shared that PUBG MOBILE fans are one of the most passionate groups in Malaysia’s esports community. “Yoodo has had the pleasure of receiving their relentless support throughout the numerous Yoodo-sponsored PUBG MOBILE tournaments, while Yoodo Gank has been well be

The Future is Here: With Samsung’s Awesome 5G Lineup, There’s Something for Everyone

After years of eager anticipation, the 5G future is excitingly just around the corner! Today, Samsung has the widest range of 5G-enabled smartphones – from the affordable Galaxy A22 5G, to the flagship Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G – that offers something for every type of mobile user, letting you share more, play more and do more. Whether you’re an avid gamer, content creator, round-the-clock hustler or just someone looking for the essentials, 5G unlocks the possibilities of a next-level mobile experience by enabling an unprecedented increase in data speed, and a reduction in latency. Read on to find out which 5G device is ideal for you: The Content Creator/Social Media Maven Who are you? You keep up to date on the latest social media trends by the minute and you know when a fad has reached its peak. When out and about, you keep your eyes peeled for content to entertain your social media audience. You demand a lot from your smartphone – it must capture content at FHD or even 4K quality, and,

Support #Whiteflag : MRCA and DSAM Join Forces to Aid More Than 8000 Families

MRCA President Council, DSAM and Working Committee In response to distressed Malaysians whose livelihood have been disrupted by the on-going MCOs, Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) and Direct Selling Association of Malaysia (DSAM) have joined hands to raise emergency funds to purchase essential food supplies for those in desperate need. With the aim of raising RM500,000 from this initiative, food boxes are being distributed by both associations to more than 10,000 families within the Klang Valley and its adjacent vicinities since 3rd July 2021. Balairaya MPKK Kampung Baru Sungai Chua To date, the food boxes have reached 2000 families at 9 distribution locations including PPR Pantai Ria, Kuala Lumpur; PPR Sri Sabah, Kuala Lumpur; Kampung Tasek Permai, Ampang Jaya; Kampung Labu Lanjut, Sepang; Kampung Baru Sungai Chua, Kajang; Salak Selatan Baru, Kuala Lumpur; PPR Seri Nilam, Ampang; PPR Hiliran Ampang, Kuala Lumpur; and PPR Pandan Mewah, Ampang. More locations are currently being

Galaxy A02 & A02s – The Smartphones for Busy Bees

If you need to bring your power bank everywhere because of an unreliable battery life, then it may be time for you to think about changing to a smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy A02 or Galaxy A02s that has a bigger battery capacity. Both models have a 5,000 mAh [1] battery capacity that can support all-day activities like online learning, gaming, or surfing the web and social media. A smartphone that saves on charging time is a must for the busy bees out there. The battery on the Galaxy A02s is equipped with 15W Fast Charging, perfect when you run a packed schedule. A smartphone’s performance is also important when you to use it to manage different tasks. The Galaxy A02 is equipped with 3GB of RAM and the MediaTek MT6739W chipset, while the Galaxy A02s has 4GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 450 chipset. Both devices will perform swiftly for any online activities whenever you need it. If you need a new 4G smartphone for essential online activities during this pandemic, now is the best time