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Discover Your Children’s Amazing Possibles with Nestlé New NANKID OPTIPRO® Exclusively on Lazada

From left to right Jasmin Estacio, Business Manager, Nestlé Nutrition Malaysia, Kenny Wong, Business Executive Officer, Nestlé Nutrition Malaysia & Singapore, Diana Boo, Chief Marketing Officer, Lazada Malaysia Nestlé Malaysia today kickstarted the new year with the launch of its new and improved NANKID OPTIPRO® which will be exclusively available for purchase first on Lazada through the “Discover Amazing Possibles” campaign, aimed at encouraging parents to help their children realise the best possible versions of themselves. Nestlé’s new and improved NANKID OPTIPRO® is the latest breakthrough in child nutrition and is scientifically-formulated with a Hundred Million probiotics, as well as new revolutionary ingredient – 2’-FL Oligosaccharide, a type of carbohydrate derived from lactose to help improve children’s gut function. Scientific studies show that 2’-FL Oligosaccharide helps strengthen the gut wall, increase good bacteria in the gut and removes bad bacteria. Jas...

Samsung Announces the New Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51

Four cameras, Infinity-O Display and long-lasting battery offer advanced mobile experiences Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51, the latest additions to the Galaxy A series family. Built to bring meaningful innovations and awesome mobile experience to everyone, the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 are packed with enhanced features: a longer lasting battery to keep up with your busy lifestyle, a smarter camera to help capture the world as you see it and an Infinity-O display that gives an uninterrupted visual experience. “We’re excited to build on the successful Galaxy A portfolio with the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51. Since its launch last year, the Galaxy A series has become one of the most beloved smartphone ranges. The new Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 continue to offer the essential innovations that people love,” said YeonJeong Kim, Vice President, Head of Innovative Product Planning Group Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “We know that people want ...

Over RM30 Million In 6 Weeks At The Box Office!

#1 Highest-Grossing Local Film Released in 2019 EJEN ALI THE MOVIE, an animated feature film from Primeworks Studios and WAU Animation about a young boy accidentally recruited as a secret agent, has crossed the RM30 million collections mark at the cinema box office today. The tremendous success of the Movie was earned through continuous support from movie-goers who thronged the cinemas repeatedly since the Movie’s release on 28 November 2019. During the crowded year-end holiday period of the Movie’s release, EJEN ALI THE MOVIE remained steadfast against healthy competition from big-named Hollywood franchise films. Additionally, closing off what has been dubbed as the “Year of Malaysian Animation” with three blockbuster animation feature releases in 2019, EJEN ALI THE MOVIE emerged as Malaysia’s #1 local animated feature film and the #3 highest-grossing local film released of all time. Ahmad Izham Omar, Chief Executive Officer of Primeworks Studios mentioned, “Primeworks Stud...

Xiaomi Partners With Tourism Malaysia For Visit Malaysia 2020

Xiaomi partners with Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board to discover Malaysia’s beauty with Mi Note 10 as part of Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign Allen An, Country Manager of Xiaomi Malaysia and Singapore (fifth from the right) and Datuk Musa Yusof, Director General of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (sixth from the left) with representatives from Xiaomi Malaysia and Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Global technology leader Xiaomi has partnered with the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) to boost Malaysia’s global tourism. The partnership sees Xiaomi and MTPB jointly producing impressive photography shots in several scenic spots in Malaysia through Xiaomi's latest smartphone Mi Note 10, as well as contributing a promotional video for the Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) campaign. The partnership also aims to promote Malaysia’s tourism through the Mi Note 10, the world’s first smartphone with 108MP penta camera setup. The partnership was announced at an official joint collaborat...

Spotlighting CES 2020 Innovation Award-Winning Technologies From Across the Samsung Ecosystem

Recently, in the leadup to this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), 46 of Samsung Electronics’ newest products and services were selected to receive the showcase’s coveted Innovation Awards – with three earning Best of Innovation accolades. Samsung Malaysia Newsroom highlighted several of the company’s award-winning innovations when the winners were first announced in November of last year. While that article largely spotlighted winners from within the mobile category, here, we shift our focus to award-winning innovations from across Samsung’s wide-ranging product ecosystem. Read on to learn more about this year’s honorees in the display, home appliance and memory categories.Samsung’s CES® 2020 Innovation Award-winning display and soundbar technologies include QLED 8K TVs’ new Q-Symphony sound feature and the lifestyle TV “The Sero” (both of which snagged Best of Innovation honors), as well as the Q950TS QLED 8K TV, and the company’s latest gaming monitors, the Odyssey G9 an...

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...