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Bank Islam Kicks Off New Year With Al-Mansor Excellence Award In Islamic Financial Services

Bank Islam’s CEO, Mohd Muazzam Mohamed poses with the Al-Mansor Excellence Award under the Islamic Financial Services category which was presented to Bank Islam at the Islamic Excellence Awards 1441H/2020 organised by Majlis Dakwah Negara yesterday. Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia’s leading Islamic bank, ushers in the New Year with winning the Al-Mansor Excellence Award in Islamic Financial Services at the Islamic Excellence Awards 1441H/2020AD. The award recognises Bank Islam’s outstanding performance and contribution in the field of Islamic Banking and Finance in the country, compatible with the global landscape. Bank Islam’s Chief Executive Officer, Encik Mohd Muazzam Mohamed received the award from the Sultan of Perak, HRH Sultan Nazrin Muizzudin Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah at the Islamic Excellence Awards 1441H/2020AD Appreciation Night held yesterday evening at Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur. Encik Mohd Muazzam Mohamed said,...

Samsung Electronics Debuts Expanded MicroLED, QLED 8K and Lifestyle TV Lineups Ahead of CES 2020

New TVs target both home cinema and connected lifestyle needs with upgraded picture quality, sound, and smart features Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest lineup of MicroLED, QLED 8K and Lifestyle TVs ahead of CES 2020. With the introduction of new display sizes, 8K AI upscaling capabilities, innovative display orientation technology, and more, Samsung showcased how its 2020 lineups redefine immersion and revolutionize home integration. “Consumers use screens every day to work from home, exercise from home, and even shop from home. As our lifestyles continue to evolve, the TV screen is evolving with them to provide consumers access to their favorite content and real-time information whenever and wherever they want it,” said Jong-hee Han, President of Visual Displays at Samsung Electronics. “As part of our vision of ‘Screens Everywhere,’ we’re thrilled to deliver a more vivid and connected at-home viewing experience by incorporating AI-enabled features and 8K technology into ...

Malaysia Is First Overseas Market to Introduce HUAWEI MateBook D 15 Laptop with An Irresistible Price of RM2,499

Overwhelming positive user satisfaction rating recorded in China for this revolutionary and powerful laptop HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG) today announced that its new and highly anticipated HUAWEI MateBook D 15 laptop will hit Malaysian shores beginning 18 January. Malaysia is the first market outside of China to introduce the 15.6-inch HUAWEI laptop which has received overwhelming positive user feedback and high satisfaction ratings in China since its launch in October 2019. Purposefully designed to suit the needs of professionals as well as consumers, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 introduces a revolutionary cross-platform experience that allows users to seamlessly work with multiple devices through a single pane of glass. The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 inherits the DNA of HUAWEI’s PC products, which is expressed in its aesthetic design, innovative technology and the smart experience that it delivers. On top of its lightweight chassis, FullView display, powerful performance, robust...

AirAsia celebrates Shared Prosperity with special flights at fixed low fares for Chinese New Year

(Third from left) AirAsia X Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail, AirAsia Group President (Airlines) Bo Lingam, Minister of Transport YB Loke Siew Fook, AirAsia Group Executive Chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat flanked by AirAsia cabin crew at the announcement of AirAsia special flights at fixed low fares for Chinese New Year at AirAsia RedQ. Malaysians traveling for the upcoming Chinese New Year are in for a festive treat as AirAsia celebrates Shared Prosperity with special late night flights at fixed low fares between Peninsula and East Malaysia from 21 to 31 January 2020. Fly home from Kuala Lumpur to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri, as well as from Johor Bahru to Sibu at only RM149* one-way all-in-fares and from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan and Tawau at only RM199* one-way all-in-fares. In addition to the late night flights at fixed low fares to six routes to East Malaysia, AirAsia also adds extra flights to 20 popular routes across Malaysia and to Singapore...

Goodyear Eagle F1 Lands in Malaysia

Goodyear Malaysia officially launches the Eagle Family, bolstering the variety of  Ultra High Performance (UHP) Goodyear Malaysia has recently unveiled its latest addition to the Eagle F1 family, the SuperSport RS, SuperSport R, SuperSport, Asymmetric 5 and the Asymmetric 3 SUV. This launch in Malaysia comes after Goodyear’s recent sponsorship of three participating teams in the World Endurance Championship (widely known as the Le Mans), namely Jota Sport, Jackie Chan DC Racing and High Class Racing. Alex Ng, Managing Director of Goodyear Malaysia said: “Racing is in our DNA. Throughout the years, Goodyear has been involved in many races such as NASCAR, Le Mans and the British Touring Car Championship, therefore, it is inevitable that we will once again align ourselves with high-speed motorsports. We continue to innovate to bring cutting-edge technology and differentiated features to our tyres. The most important aspect is that motorsports allows us to test our capabilit...

Yoodo & The Bee Rock It Up with Bunkface and One Buck Short

It was an unforgettable night of angsty anthems and piercing power chords at the Yoodo x The Bee Presents: Punkrock Picnic recently featuring pioneering Punk Rock bands, Bunkface and One Buck Short. Yoodo, Malaysia’s first truly customisable and 100% digital mobile service, partnered with The Bee for a one-of-a-kind punk rock party that rocked hundreds of music goers. The immersive one night only live show at The Bee, Publika Shopping Gallery featured all the head-banging hits from both the bands. According to Head of Yoodo, Chow Tuck Mun, the brand is all about giving our users unique experiences. “Yoodo is excited to have been able to provide this platform for Bunkface and One Buck Short and all their fans. Yoodo x The Bee Presents: Punkrock Picnic was yet another one of the not to be missed events that delights our customers.” Bunkface turned up the volume with crowd favourites ‘Situasi’ and ‘Silly Lily’ as well as hits from their most recent album POP including ‘Shiver’. Bunk...

Agoda Reveals Most Popular Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

Agoda.com, one of the world’s fastest growing digital travel platforms, reveals Tokyo, Paris and Las Vegas are the destinations-of-choice in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America for travelers celebrating New Year’s Eve. In Asia Pacific, Tokyo steadfastly continues to be the most popular destination to ring in the New Year taking top spot again in 2019, while Taipei moves up to number two spot, and knocks Bangkok into third place. Thailand has, however, the most destinations for New Year Eve celebrations in the Asia Pacific region, with three of its bustling cities featuring in the rankings (Bangkok at #3, Chiang Mai at #7, and Pattaya at #10). Manila makes an entrance at number six. In Europe, Paris and London have both held on to their spots as the two most popular destinations, while Rome leapfrogged Barcelona to take the third most popular destination title. The top climber in the European rankings this year is Milan which with its free New Year’s Eve shows, tradition...

Samsung Raises Awareness On STEM Education Through Its B40 Children’s Outreach Programme

A group picture of Samsung Malaysia’s volunteers, programme partners, teachers and children from the Samsung B40 Children’s Outreach Programme As the next generation holds upon their shoulders our hopes and visions for the future, it is vital that we play our part in creating environments that motivate, empower, and inspire the next generation to beat the impossible and do what they can’t. This year, educating the future generation has been the focus of Samsung’s corporate responsibility and hence, Samsung launched its B40 Children’s Outreach Programme. The initiative’s objective was to expose children from the household income group of under RM3,000 (B40) to the wonders of the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Held from the 17th till 20th December 2019, Samsung’s B40 Children’s Outreach Programme was a major project carried out in partnership with Me Books Asia, with the support from Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Selangor (PPAS), Yayasan Waris...

Don't burn your wallet this Christmas and save up to 50% on gifts

Fave encourages Malaysians to purchase eCards to unlock 50% savings and express themselves with a meaningful message With merry-making in full swing, make it a Christmas to remember with Fave’s latest feature, eCards! Paint the town pink with the best steals and deals from a variety of stores across the country. This convenient way of browsing, purchasing and delivering provides a great option for all frantic gifters rushing to find something special for your secret Santas and loved ones. So what’s an eCard and why do you need it? Customers can now buy eCards on Fave - a digital card that provides users a bonus cashback upon purchasing the eCard. The paid amount and cashback will then be instantly credited to the user’s profile on their Fave account upon purchase. With eCards you get extra savings for meals with family and friends, plus eCards make a perfect idea for a gift this festive season. You can even write them a personal message to truly make it a gift from the heart! With ...

AirAsia wins Miri City Mayor Award for its economic and social contributions to Miri

(From left) Miri City Secretary Morshidi Fredrick, AirAsia Miri Station team Chandran Naniapen, Miri City Deputy Mayor Julaihi Mohamad, Miri City Mayor Adam Yii, AirAsia Group Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Datuk Abdul Aziz Bakar, Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Sarawak) Datuk Sebastian Ting, MP Subuti YB Tuan Lukanisman bin Awang Sauni, AirAsia Miri Station Head Alvin Sim, AirAsia Miri Station team Farrah Dimple, AirAsia Miri Station team Caroline Agong and Miri City Councillor Abdullah Jaini. AirAsia has won the coveted Mayor’s Special Award at the Miri City Mayor Award 2019 for its significant contribution to the economic and social aspects of Miri and its people. AirAsia was recognised particularly for its commitment in enhancing both domestic and international connectivity for Miri as well as enabling more people to fly. AirAsia connects Miri to Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru as well as Singapore with 101 flights to and fro...

Samsung and MSC Cruises Win Top Prize For Industry-Leading Indoor LED Project

For custom LED display aboard cruise ship MSC Grandiosa, Samsung and MSC Cruises awarded top prize in the Best Overall Customer Experience category Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and MSC Cruises were awarded for Best Overall Customer Experience from Daily DOOH, a leading industry publication, in recognition of their outstanding innovation in digital signage. Samsung provided interactive touchscreens, digital signage and over 2,400 in-cabin TVs throughout MSC Grandiosa, the latest and largest flagship of MSC Cruises, as part of its longstanding partnership with the company. MSC Cruises had launched the MSC for Me digital ecosystem in 2017 to bring the latest connected cruise experience to its guests. The project’s crowning achievement is located at the ship’s indoor promenade, the central social hub of the ship, where the custom 93-meter Samsung curved LED IF040H-D display is installed on the ceiling. The display has been dynamically designed to create an awe-inspiring atmosphere...

KL Hip Hop Festival 2019

Join the ultimate Hip Hop party of the year. BSync Live, an entertainment production company, in partnership with NICO G Entertainment, a company owned by NICO G, announced today that they will be hosting a Hip Hop festival called ‘KL HIP HOP FESTIVAL 2019' (KLHHF 2019) on December 14, 2019 at UDG KL @ Ruang by Think City, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur, opposite the Central Market, from 2PM (door opens, performances starts at 4pm) til late. The show features Hip Hop legends and rising stars such as NICO G, Ruffneck Clique, Lawalah Familia, Balan Kash, The Great San, Sxph, Delaflare and Budak Belakang. The KLHHF 2019 performance will open with the performances by newcomers Chico & TAC Gang, FK Blunt and 81 Agenda Records, and the event will have non-stop music by GOLDSOUNDS DJS, Kuala Lumpur. According to Managing Director Bsync Live, Adam Sofian Mazlan, KLHHF 2019 is a project that will be hosted annually, another event for the local Hip Hop community supporters. He...