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myTukar Expands into Untapped East Malaysian Used Car Market

myTukar to support digitalization of used car industry in East Malaysia by transforming the traditional way of selling used cars myTukar Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s fastest-growing online used car trading platform today announced its expansion into East Malaysia with the first two myTukar inspection hubs located at Kuching, Sarawak and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. This marks a significant milestone in myTukar’s hyper-growth journey towards transforming the used car industry in Malaysia through digitalization. Sales of used cars have been on a positive growth especially during Q3 of 2020, despite the ongoing pandemic. According to MAA (Malaysian Automotive Association), used car sales grew by 100% in the first six months of 2020. The blanket loan moratorium and other government financial incentives, as well as consumers turning to private car ownership to decrease time spent on public transport have helped spur sales throughout 2020. Fong Hon Sum, CEO of myTukar said, “With the increased demand for u...

Carsome Sets Up Carsome Academy

Building and upskilling automotive workforce through technical education Carsome, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, recently set up its first technical institution in Malaysia, offering Malaysian youths technical education and guaranteed career opportunities. Known as Carsome Academy, the institution is a Sistem Latihan Dual Nasional (SLDN) [1] training center accredited by the Department of Skills Development under the Ministry of Human Resources. Offering industry-oriented training programs which combine institutional and workplace training, students will undergo 30 percent of theoretical lessons at Carsome Academy, followed by 70 percent industrial training at any Carsome Inspection Centers in Malaysia. Carsome Academy also guarantees a job in Carsome after graduation. According to Carsome Co-founder and Carsome Academy Director Teoh Jiun Ee, Carsome Academy is a human capital development initiative that aims to create positive social impact in the local...

LG’s InstaView® Range with Air Sous Vide is the Oven Home-Gourmands Have Been Waiting For

New Cooking Mode in LG’s Newest Premium Kitchen Appliance Makes It Easier Than Ever to Create Delectable, Gourmet Meals at Home Coming to CES® 2021, the new InstaView® Range with Air Sous Vide from LG Electronics (LG) will change home cooking as we know it today. The complete cooking solution also features LG’s Air Fry mode, InstaView oven door and a range of smart functions for a healthy and convenient culinary life at home. With the company’s innovative Air Sous Vide mode, the stylish range cooks food perfectly every time for meals that look and taste like they’ve been prepared by a professional every time. With precise low temperature and airflow control, vacuum sealed foods are able to lock in maximum flavour and aroma to elevate dishes to succulent new heights. LG Air Sous Vide can consistently maintain any temperature between 100 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit (38 to 96 degrees Celsius) for up to 48 hours without water, which results in more consistent dishes that take up less counter...

PUBG Mobile Club Open (PMCO) 2021 Registration Dates Announced

The PMCO opens its doors to more new regions in 2021, with Malaysia & Singapore now featuring their very own semi-pro tournaments Since January 1st, aspiring mobile esports semi-pros from across the globe are invited to sign up and compete in the new 2021 PUBG MOBILE Club Open (PMCO), the biggest ever PUBG MOBILE semi-pro esports competition to date. With the enormous success of the PMCO in 2020 which saw tens of thousands of teams registering ,and PUBG MOBILE’s commitment to continue growing their esports ecosystem to support competitors of all levels, the PMCO 2021 will now be available across 27 regions, with registration opened until January 24th. 2020 was a standout year for PUBG MOBILE esports with over 120,000 teams from around the world applying to compete, showing outstanding skills and vying for their chance to move up into the next level of competition. The PMCO’s expansion means more players will be enabled to continue improving their skills, get a feel of competitive p...

Honda Malaysia Maintains Its Undisputed No.1 Position In Non-National Segment¹ For Six Consecutive Years

Honda Malaysia (or the Company) today announced that the Company has achieved total sales of 60,469 units in 2020 and maintained its undisputed leadership position as No.1 in the Non-National Segment¹ for the sixth consecutive year. This sales achievement was largely contributed by the City which recorded highest sales at 34% of total sales. The second best-selling model is Civic followed by HR-V at 20% and 17% contribution to the total sales respectively. The All-New City recorded highest monthly sales in its history with over 5,500 units sold in December 2020. Officially launched in October 2020, the All-New City received positive response from the market with more than 15,200 bookings to date, making it one of the highest booking figures for a newly launched model in Honda Malaysia in the second half of 2020. Between October and December 2020, Honda Malaysia has delivered close to 10,800 units of the All-New City to customers throughout Malaysia. The 5th Generation All-New City is s...

RMHC Malaysia ushers in the New Year with RM100,000 donated to 50 orphanages across the nation

(L- R): Encik Mohd Nasri Mohd Nordin, General Manager, Ronald McDonald House Charities Malaysia handing over the donation amounting to RM100,000 to Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun, Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development. RMHC Malaysia recently donated RM100,000 to 50 orphanages as part of its ongoing commitment to support the welfare of children in the country. The mock cheque presentation ceremony was held at the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) office. The presentation ceremony was graced by Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun, Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development. “We believe that every child deserves a happy childhood, and they have the right to grow up strong and healthy. RMHC Malaysia stands committed to improve the health and well-being of Malaysian children and we aim to make a positive impact to a child’s life by giving every child what they truly deserve,” said Azmir Jaafar, President of RMHC Malaysia. Azmir, who is also the Mana...

Happy New Year 2021

As another year comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to wish you all the best in 2021! 

McDonald’s Malaysia and its customers donate 35,000 Happy Meals to children in orphanages across the nation

The restaurant chain matched the total amount of Happy Meals donated by customers in a Happy Meal donation programme that ran from 1 October till 18 November this year (right) Felina Lim, Senior Director of Operations, McDonald’s Malaysia with children from Rumah Sayangan during the donation of Happy Meals by McDonald’s Malaysia and its customers. McDonald’s Malaysia and its customers are spreading cheer to children at more than 1,000 orphanages across the country till mid-January. 35,000 Happy Meals will be delivered to children at these orphanages which have been impacted by the effects of the pandemic this year. “We ran a donation programme at McDonald’s restaurants across the nation for over a month, from the start of October till mid-November. Our customers donated a total of 17,891 Happy Meals, and we at McDonald’s Malaysia matched this amount. Now, 35,000 Happy Meals are being distributed to children in more than 1,000 orphanages across the country,” said Azmir Jaafar, Managi...

REVIEW: Resepi Kari Ayam Mudah Dengan Rencah 123

Kari ayam memang salah satu lauk yang kita boleh dapat dekat mana-mana. Tapi bila nak masak sendiri sememangnya kita perlukan pengalaman, bercakap mengenai pengalaman saya punya pengalaman masak kari ayam bagi saya sangatlah rumit. Kadang jadi kadang tidak sampaikan saya punya tahap merajuk nak masak kari ayam tu sampai saya tak nak masak sebulan! Pelbagai perencah ataupun pes kari ayam yang terdapat di kedai tetapi tak semua kena dengan citarasa kita. Ada pes yang kurang rempah, ada perencah yang terlebih rempah, dan tak semua perencah yang ada di kedai semudah yang diwar-warkan. Jadi meh saya nak perkenalkan produk Rencah 123, masakan kita kini semudah 123!   Produk Rencah 123 ni bukan hanya ada perencah kari sahaja, ada 10 jenis perencah yang akan memudahkan masakan anda. Tapi harini saya nak berkongsikan ataupun review saya memasak kari ayam menggunakan Rencah 123. Sebelum itu, saya nak beritahu Rencah 123 ini hanya boleh didapat di etyhlnstore. Haa sekarangkan tengah hangat de...

AMWAY Malaysia, JKM Kickstart Entrepreneurship Programme to Communities Affected by Covid-19 Pandemic

Creates income opportunities to PPR Intan Baiduri, KL residents AMWAY Malaysia Sdn Bhd (AMWAY Malaysia), a health and wellness company continues to lend its support to the Social Welfare Department (JKM) today by empowering affected families living at the People's Housing Project (PPR) Intan Baiduri, Kepong with entrepreneurship skill sets, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. (L) Mike Duong, recipient from PPR Intan Baiduri and Puan Hezleen bt Hassan, Pengarah Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat, W.P Kuala Lumpur (Director of JKM, W.P Kuala Lumpur) “At a time of employment uncertainty, job losses, health and economic challenges, AMWAY Malaysia intends to guide affected communities with a promising route to financial independence and self-sufficiency. “While we have been providing aid in the form of PPEs and nutritional food to Malaysia’s communities highly impacted by Covid-19 since March this year, we now would also like to create a sustainable platform for the affected families to increase ...

Carro’s myTukar Pioneers Digitalization of Used Car Industry with Computer Vision, AI and Machine Learning

myTukar Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s technology-enabled used car trading platform today announced the successful deployment of its pioneering AI-driven Car Defect Detection system and Car Plate Masking, which was built on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The proprietary autonomous vehicle inspection technology, known as myTukar AI, uses computer vision and machine learning algorithms powered by a combination of Amazon Rekognition and Amazon SageMaker. Amazon Rekognition is a cloud-based computer vision service that makes it easy to analyse images and videos using proven, highly scalable, deep learning technology. Amazon SageMaker is a fully managed service that provides every developer and data scientist with the ability to easily build, train, and deploy machine learning (ML) models quickly. The innovative myTukar AI technology, which is a pioneer in SouthEast Asia, automates and standardizes car inspection and uses AI to detect car defects such as dents, scratches and paint deterioration, while eli...

PUBG Mobile “Frost Festival” Spreads Holiday Warmth on Erangel

Holiday Market, Holiday Presents, and Snow Experience in Latest Update A new winter-themed game mode “Frost Festival” has dropped into PUBG MOBILE as part of a special holiday content update to bring joy and spread warmth this festive season. In the Frost Festival update, a Holiday Market, special presents under the tree and a snow experience, along with a special event, can be enjoyed and is available now on the App Store and Google Play. Not just lively holiday themed decorations, but several permanent rewards and surprises in the Frost Festival events are set to arrive for players and community members to spread the warmth of the season. Search and find the holiday presents that await under the tree, wander the Holiday Market for magical holiday surprises and collect winter coins in the Frost Adventure to redeem special rewards. Additionally, new outfits have been added in the game, from Snow Fashionista Set, Wishing Treeman Set and up to emoji™ Lover Set, as well as more PUBGM x e...