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Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [18 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 14 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,264 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (91.3% of total cumulative cases). A total of 95 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 10,147 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 754 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment.  Of the 95 additional cases reported today, four (4) are imported cases who were infected overseas .   Of the 91 local transmission cases reported today, 68 cases are Malaysians and 23 cases are non-Malaysians . Currently, 11 confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with two (2) patients on ventilation support . Regretfully, one (1) additional COVID-19 death was reported to the National C...

Taking Smartphone Content Viewing To the Next Level With Mobile View

TVs and mobile devices – while highly capable on their own – shine even brighter when they are brought together. For those used to consuming and sharing content on their phones, being able to watch videos on bigger screens, enjoy music with more vivid sound, and share photos seamlessly are exciting prospects. Particularly in outdoor environments where people come together socially, users can benefit greatly from being able to share their mobile content through the medium of their TVs. With the ‘Mobile View’ [1][2] feature available in a range of its latest TV offerings, Samsung Electronics has made all of these use cases possible with just a touch, and without the need for additional connections. As we see the border between mobile and television platforms being removed, Newsroom dived deeper into the ‘Tap View’, ‘Multi View’, ‘Music Wall’, ‘My Album’ and ‘Smart View’ ‘Tap View’ ­– A Mobile Screen as Big as Your TV In the past, trying to view a smartphone video on a bigger screen at h...

Tourism Selangor Hosts its 2nd Golf Tournament – A Step into the Tourism Economic Recovery Phase

The 2nd Tourism Selangor Golf Tournament 2020 descended at Templer Park Country Club, Rawang on Sunday, September 13th, which marked its second year of establishment following the 2019 debut. The 18-hole Tournament welcomed a plethora of golfers; from golf industry players, top Management in the private sector, celebrity golfers, Tournament Sponsors, golf enthusiasts and members of the Media, to the representatives from Government-linked Companies (GLCs). The Tournament paved the way for the strengthening of existing or future relations among contesting golfers in a competitive yet enjoyable setting. The 2nd Tourism Selangor Golf Tournament 2020 was supported by Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI Selangor), Landasan Lumayan, Central Spectrum (M) Sdn Bhd, OPG Global Sdn Bhd, WB Event and Management Sdn Bhd, Worldwide Holdings Berhad, Gamuda Land, Sweet Spot Digital (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, and Roslan, Hazratul, Azman & Hisyam Peguambela & Peguamcara. General Manager of Tourism ...

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [17 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 15 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,250 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (92.0% of total cumulative cases). A total of 21 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 10,052 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 674 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment.  Of the 21 additional cases reported today, five (5) are imported cases who were infected overseas . Of the 16 local transmission cases reported today, 15 cases are among Malaysians and one (1) non-Malaysian case. Currently, 13 confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with two (2) patients on ventilation support .    No additional COVID-19 death was reported to the National CPRC MOH today. C...

Carsome First to Sell Used Cars on Shopee

Southeast Asia’s largest online used car trading platform, Carsome entered the e-commerce space to sell used cars online through a collaboration with Malaysia’s no. 1 e-commerce platform, Shopee. Consumers are now able to purchase an exclusive premium selection of used cars on Shopee’s platform. All listed cars, complete with car specification details and multi-angled photos, are Carsome Certified [1] , and come with a one-year warranty and a five-day money back guarantee. Additionally, Shopee users can purchase a RM500 cash voucher at the special promotional price of RM199 and use it to pay for the down payment of their selected cars. According to Carsome Co-founder and Group CEO Eric Cheng, the collaboration enables Carsome’s official store on Shopee to be the first online store selling used cars in Malaysia. “We are proud to work with Shopee, who have been very supportive in our endeavor to reshape and elevate the used car buying experience through digitalization,” Cheng sa...

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [16 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 26 cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,235 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (92.1% of total cumulative cases). A total of 62 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 10,031 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 668 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment. Of the 62 additional cases reported today, only one (1) is an imported case who was infected overseas , a Malaysian returning from India. Of the 61 local transmission cases reported today, 41 cases are among Malaysians and 20 cases are among non-Malaysians .   Currently, 15 confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with three (3) patients on ventilation support .   No additional...

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [15 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that six (6) cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,209 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (92.4% of total cumulative cases). A total of 23 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 9,969 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 632 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment. Of the 23 additional cases reported today, 10 are imported cases who were infected overseas , involving five (5) Malaysians and five (5) non-Malaysians. Of the 13 local transmission cases reported today, 10 cases are among Malaysians , while three (3) cases are among non-Malaysians .  Currently, 14 confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with four (4) patients on ventilation support . ...

Ovolo Group Introduces Ovolo South Yarra

Blending the past, the present and the progressive in Melbourne, Australia Ovolo Group is proud to announce that Ovolo South Yarra in Melbourne Australia will open its doors to guests in 1st Quarter 2021. Blending the past, the present and the progressive and designed as a place where retro chic and pop-art meet, the 123 rooms and suites will blend Ovolo’s ‘effortless living’ philosophy, experienced seamless technology integration and intuitive design. Each room will infuse retro-plush, with accents of chrome and colour, including four Rockstar suites. An injection of energy will come through custom bold graphic wallpapers that jump off the walls as well as bespoke joinery pieces and plush pattern heavy furnishings. Director & Designer of Luchetti Krelle, Rachel Luchetti explains that Ovolo South Yarra is a mix of ‘mod’ and ‘retro-futurism:’ “Retro-futurism explores the themes of tension between past and future and the nostalgia of those eras is appropriated with integrated mode...

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [14 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that seven (7) cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,203 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (92.5% of total cumulative cases). A total of 31 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 9,946 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 615 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment. Of the 31 additional cases reported today, three (3) are imported cases who were infected overseas . Of the 28 local transmission cases reported today, 19 cases are among Malaysians , while 9 cases are among non-Malaysians . Currently, eleven (11) confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with five (5) patients on ventilation support . No additional COVID-19 death was reported to the Nationa...

Experts advise: don’t over-prioritise learning over other development

Anmum™ ESSENTIAL GOLD presents video series for parents on supporting children’s all-rounded development Technology has changed the way we live, including how Malaysian parents raise their kids. In conjunction with the launch of New Anmum™ ESSENTIAL GOLD with 33% more DHA*, MFGM+ Gangliosides (GA), prebiotics and 15 key nutrients to support 8 important developments of children aged one to six, the formulated milk powder brand is releasing a series of videos featuring professionals in the fields of paediatrics, child development, psychology and nutrition to provide valuable insights into supporting children’s all-rounded development. Developing Next-Gen, Conversations with Professionals is a video series hosted on Connected Mums Club Facebook page and AnmumTV YouTube channel. It features four professionals in a virtual conversation on child development topics relevant to Malaysian parents, one of which is the over-emphasis on supporting brain development when it comes to childr...

10 Bank Islam Branches to Open on Saturday To Facilitate Post Moratorium Financial Assistance

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (“Bank Islam”) will open ten (10) branches on two (2) consecutive Saturdays as part of proactive measures taken in facilitating its customers who need financial assistance post moratorium. The current automatic moratorium period will end on 30 September 2020. Mindful of the challenging economic landscape, the Bank is offering targeted payment assistance for individual customers and Small and Medium Enterprises (“SME”) affected by COVID-19. Bank Islam’s Chief Executive Officer, Mohd Muazzam Mohamed said, “We understand that some customers might have difficulties in visiting our branches during normal operation hours. Hence, we have taken the initiative to operate ten (10) branches nationwide on Saturday, 12 & 19 September 2020, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for consultations and submission of post moratorium financial assistance applications.” “The Bank stands ready to ensure customers’ financial needs are taken care of, and they are ready to navigate t...

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [13 September 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that seven (7) cases have fully recovered and discharged today. Cumulatively, 9,196 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (92.75% of total cumulative cases). A total of 47 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 9,915 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 591 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment. Of the 47 additional cases reported today, two (2) are imported cases who were infected overseas , involving two (2) non-Malaysians. Of the 45 local transmission cases reported today, 28 cases are among Malaysians , while 17 cases are among non-Malaysians . Currently, nine (9) confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with four (4) patients on ventilation support . No additional COVID-19 de...