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BHB, Bank Islam Continues COVID-19 Amal Prihatin Relief in Sabah

AMAL squad also contributed food and drinks packs to Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia (APM) at Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG), Kampus Tawau, Sabah. Concerned with the spike of COVID-19 cases in Sabah, BIMB Holdings Berhad (“BHB”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (“Bank Islam” or “the Bank”) has acted to increase its COVID-19 AMAL Prihatin relief for the state. This time, BHB and Bank Islam have allocated RM100,000 from its corporate social responsibility fund for the initiative. Among the assistance offered for the second COVID-19 AMAL Prihatin relief to Sabah include: RM20,000 channelled to frontliners in four districts - Tawau, Lahad Datu, Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu - in the form of food supplies and drinks, as well as other necessities. RM80,000 for 800 affected families in five districts - Tawau, Lahad Datu, Tuaran, Sandakan and Semporna - in form of basic necessities. Identification and distribution process are done through collaborations with Lahad ...

Huawei’s Ken Hu: 5G Creates New Value for Industries and New Growth Opportunities

At the 11th Annual Mobile Broadband Forum today, Huawei's Deputy Chairman Ken Hu spoke with leaders in the telecoms and digital technology sectors about the new value that 5G can bring to different industries around the globe. As 5G is poised to transform the way we live, connect, and work, the telecoms sector is deeply invested in creating more value beyond the consumer market. "There's no out-of-the-box approach to innovation," said Hu on the topic of accelerating 5G application in industrial settings. "We've got to focus on real needs in real scenarios – and build up the capabilities to meet those needs. This is a challenge. But more importantly, it's a huge opportunity for everyone involved." Ken Hu speaks at 2020 MBBF Global 5G rollout is progressing quickly. As a leader in this domain, China has already seen over 600,000 base stations deployed in more than 300 cities, supporting more than 160 million 5G connections across the country. 5G serv...

Huawei's Ryan Ding: Maximizing Wireless Network Value for a Golden Decade of 5G

At the 2020 Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF), Huawei's Executive Director and President of the Carrier Business Group Ryan Ding gave his keynote speech "Maximizing Wireless Network Value for a Golden Decade of 5G". Ding said that the coming decade will be a golden age for 5G's progress around the world, and that the whole industry must have faith in 5G, build the best 5G networks, and make the most of them for shared value. 5G is developing much faster than previous generations. Currently, there are more than 100 commercial 5G networks worldwide, and budget 5G mobile phones have dropped to CNY1,000. This is driving up the number of 5G users around the world, and leading carriers are already benefitting from 5G data plans. They are seeing an increase in the ARPU of 5G users through multi-metric service packages and upgraded services like 5G messaging and enriched calling.    Ken Hu speaks at 2020 MBBF To further develop 5G and encourage more people to embrace 5G, c...

Huawei Malaysia Launches Incubator and Acceleration Programme for Tech Start-ups

The Huawei Spark Malaysia competition is organised by Huawei in collaboration with MDEC and powered by TM ONE α Edge (Alpha Edge) (Far left) Ryan Chan, Head of Business Development, Global Growth Acceleration System, MDEC moderated the panel session which saw (L-R, seated) Mohamad Rejab Sulaiman, General Manager of Data Centre, Cloud and Internet TM ONE; Nicholas Lim, Chief Technology Officer, Soft Space Sdn Bhd; New Jinn An, Co-founder of Hexa IoT Sdn Bhd; and Leo Nuo Jiang, Chief Digital Officer, Huawei Cloud & AI, APAC (in frame) sharing their insights. Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Huawei) has brought the Huawei Spark programme to Malaysia – a programme which aims to incubate and accelerate company growth and build an ecosystem for businesses in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The programme was launched today in collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s (MDEC) Global Acceleration and Innovation Network programme (GAIN) and powered by TM ON...

Lazada Subsidises LazMall Brands for Even Bigger 11.11 Discounts with Lowest Price Guaranteed Across Malaysia

Deal seekers are advised to click Remind Me on the Crazy Flash Sale subsidised deals On the eve of Lazada 11.11 Biggest One-Day Sale , Lazada Malaysia has revealed its latest Crazy Flash Sale offerings that are subsidied by Lazada. These already-discounted deals from popular LazMall brands, such as Apple, Innisfree, SHARP, LANEIGE, Tefal, Lancome, and more, are sponsored by Lazada to have even bigger discounts and unbeatable prices across all eCommerce platforms on 11.11, starting from 12AM, as part of their Lowest Price Guaranteed * promise. Stocks are limited, so online deal seekers that wish to get their hands on these Lowest Price Guaranteed deals are advised to click the 'Remind Me' function on the Lazada app now, in order to be the first few to snatch the deals tomorrow on 11.11. More information available here: http://lzd.co/MestiBeli    

Save, Splurge & Repeat this 11.11 with Fave – CMCO Deals At 90% Off And More From Staycation, F&B To Wellness

Staycation and beauty deals as low as RM11 and 500 other deals for steal with almost 100% off    With the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) enforced in Klang Valley now extended, Malaysians are embracing a different kind of lifestyle by turning to shopping apps to save more and receive cashbacks. In conjunction with 11.11 sale in Malaysia, consumers can flock to their fave-ourite retail store from the comfort of their homes to snag some affordable online deals at 90% off and more during and after the lockdown period from 1st to 14th November 2020, on everything from essential items to staycation and hair colouring deals as low as RM11, F&B home delivery deals and even booking a Covid-19 drive-thru lab test. In keeping the savings momentum going with the year-end Christmas celebrations and New Year’s around the corner, the all-encompassing 11.11 deals by Fave serves up an array of promotions to spend wisely and save. With constantly evolving foods and drinks scene a...

Anchor Food Professionals gets Malaysians to “Smile with Cheese” and win prizes up to RM100,000

Anchor Food Professionals is bringing back its Anchor Legendairy contest, themed this year as “Smile with Cheese”, a nationwide contest running from 1 October 2020 to 31 December 2020 featuring lucky draws and spin-and-win with even bigger prizes up to RM100,000. This campaign and contest aim to spread the goodness of New Zealand cheese by bringing happiness to Malaysian consumers amidst the current Covid-19 pandemic. According to Jack Tan, Fonterra Brands Malaysia’s Foodservice Director, the contest aims to spread happiness through the goodness of New Zealand cheese and dairy products, while the country tries to weather through the Covid-19 pandemic. “Cheese is a rich source of protein. Consuming protein as part of balanced diet , and healthy lifestyle contribute to good mood. In other words, eating cheese may make us feel good. We hope to bring more positive vibes and smiles to Malaysians by getting them to indulge in New Zealand cheese!” says Tan.  Besides ...

OURFARM and IKHLAS help shine some light on 220 B40 families this Deepavali

Representatives from OURFARM, IKHLAS and volunteers from other social enterprises joined hands for Project #Food4B40 Deepavali initiative. OURFARM, a business-to-business (B2B) agriculture e-commerce platform owned by airasia Digital and IKHLAS, airasia.com’s Muslim-friendly line of business joined hands last weekend to help 220 B40 families in the spirit of Deepavali. Dubbed as Project #Food4B40 Deepavali, it was a social goodwill collaboration among OURFARM, IKHLAS and several other social enterprises. Coordinated by Masala Wheels, the programme was supported by Yayasan Hasanah, a foundation under Khazanah Nasional. Under the project, families from the B40 community have been identified to receive over 500kg of fresh vegetables and 220 food packs to add more cheer and joy as they prepare for the festive celebrations. Distributions were made to families residing in People's Housing Projects including PPR Laksamana, PPR Batu Muda, PPR Kepong, PPR Jinjang and Pangsapuri Melati Bukit...

1,165,879 miles achieved in NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS’ first Walk A Million Miles virtual event

Over 16,000 Malaysians walked a total of 1,165,879 miles this World Heart Month for the NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS Walk A Million Miles event. The success of the month-long virtual event saw NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS fulfil its pledge to donate RM100,000 to Yayasan Jantung Malaysia (YJM) and Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) Foundation.    NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS Walk A Million Miles cheque giving ceremony. From left to right: Yang Amat Berbahagia Toh Puan Dato’ Seri Dr. Hajjah Aishah Ong, Chairman, Institut Jantung Negara Foundation; Encik Fakhrulrazi Muhthar, Senior Executive, Institut Jantung Negara Foundation; Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad; Lam Pui Yuee, Business Executive Officer, Milks Business Unit, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad; Dato Dr. Aljafri bin Abdul Majid, HON. Treasurer, Yayasan Jantung Malaysia; Puan Hjh Ainon Kuntom, Director, Yayasan Jantung Malaysia. Sharing the same vision of creating a heart-healthy nation, NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS has been working closely with...

Shopee: E-commerce Providing New Opportunities for Malaysians

Survey reveals optimism ahead of Shopee 11.11 Big Sale, as sellers anticipate store sales to climb 100% at the shopping festival A recent survey conducted by e-commerce platform Shopee amongst 11,850 Malaysian sellers show that e-commerce is creating new livelihoods and opportunities amid rising economic challenges, with 70% citing that they have up to six dependants. As such, despite being fully employed, 35.4% of the overall respondents reveal that they have turned to e-commerce for a second and even third, source of household income. These sellers were found to be making an average of RM2,750* per month selling on Shopee alone. Additionally, the survey also indicates that e-commerce appears to be creating opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs, regardless of gender, geography and age. Of the 11,850 sellers surveyed, 5,406 are new entrepreneurs enabled by e-commerce, who cited that their businesses are operated 100% online. Interestingly, of these new entrepreneurs created by e-com...

Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [27 October 2020]

  The Ministry of Health (MOH) is pleased to inform that today Malaysia reported 674 COVID-19 recovery cases. Therefore, cumulatively 18,499 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (64.6% of total cumulative cases).   A total of 835 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are 28,640 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 9,903 active and infective COVID-19 cases . They have all been isolated and given treatment.   Of the 835 additional cases reported today, five (5) is an imported case who was infected overseas.   Currently, 89 confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with 32 patients on ventilation support .   Regretfully, two (2) additional COVID-19 deaths were reported to the National CPRC MOH today. Cumulatively, there are now 238 COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia (0.8% of ...

Top ICT Students to Represent Asia Pacific in Huawei ICT Competition Finals

The 2019-2020 Huawei Asia Pacific ICT Competition, under the theme of "Connection, Glory, Future," successfully concluded on Wednesday. Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) from Indonesia won champions of both the Network and Cloud tracks in this regional finals, and will represent the Asia Pacific region in the global finals. This year, the Huawei ICT competition in Asia Pacific attracted 4051 participants from 65 ICT Academies of six countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, India and Thailand; to compete in two technological tracks of Network and Cloud. “We strive to develop a healthy ICT Talent Ecosystem where we shall work with our Partners, our Customers and the society, altogether to produce ICT engineering talents – quality people with ICT skill, with engineering capability for now, and for the future,” said Tony Cao, President of Huawei Asia Pacific Enterprise Business Group. Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) from Indonesia won Champions of both the...