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EON Appoints myTukar As Trade-In Partner To Enhance Retail Customer Experience

myTukar, Malaysia’s fastest growing used car online selling platform today signed a strategic partnership agreement with Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) as an automobile trade-in partner. Through the partnership, myTukar will facilitate the end-to-end trade-in process for EON’s customers via certified myTukar inspectors performing vehicle inspections on-demand for its customers. EON, a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, operates dealerships for several brands namely PROTON, Mitsubishi, Audi and Volkswagen, via EON, EON Automart, Euromobil and HICOM Auto respectively. EON’s network includes 20 branches nationwide.    Fong Hon Sum, myTukar CEO Fong Hon Sum, myTukar CEO believes the partnership will benefit from EON’s established distributor network, while providing EON the opportunity to enhance their service to customers. “myTukar is honoured to embark on this partnership journey with one of Malaysia’s most diverse conglomerates with a comprehensive automotive business. The ...

KONE UnifieRs’ Gadget Donation to Underprivileged Children

On 26th February 2021, 20 UnifieRs, members of the Sports and Social Club from KONE Malaysia, divided themselves into groups and visited seven locations around the Klang Valley area to distribute laptops to selected orphanages as well as underprivileged families as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. This action took place with the aim to alleviate the extra burdens caused by COVID-19 which will ensure the children at the orphanage and underprivileged families are not left behind in their education due to the requirements of PdPR. To help combat the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a lasting impact on the society KONE UnifieRs’ believes that now, more than ever, the people of the world and local communities must band together to not only overcome this challenge, but emerge stronger, together in a time of great change and uncertainty. KONE UnifieRs’ President, Mr Vinoth Kumar swiftly gathered all his team members and kick started this initiative an on-...

Marine captain turned soul-searching musician, Awan debuts with brand new single The Selawat

Discover the journey of a mariner who used time at home to connect deeper with God. Malaysian-born marine captain, Juhazwan Junaidi a.k.a. Awan, hits the local music scene with his debut single The Selawat recently. The mariner-turned-musician composed, and produced the official music video with his very own production company, HeyYa Media. Driven by a passion to create spiritual music outside the stereotypical confines of songs that usually perceived to be part of this genre, The Selawat explores the act of praying to God through the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as well as explores the different ways through which people worship. Awan’s goal with The Selawat is to remind listeners of the teachings and exemplary behaviour of the Prophet (PBUH). Coming from a musical family background, Awan grew up watching his late grandfather playing the violin and composing many traditional songs. Apart from that, having uncles and cousins who were in a band both in the mainstream and underground music sc...

Agoda launches GoLocal Tonight to meet travelers’ demand for spontaneous domestic travel adventures

Demand for last minute travel searches for same day and next day overnight hotel stays have increased compared to last year, according to global digital travel platform Agoda.com, as it unveils its GoLocal Tonight product across Asia Pacific. From today, travelers looking for spontaneous last-minute travel, can benefit from even greater savings from Agoda’s GoLocal Tonight deals when they make a same day booking. Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are the top three Asia Pacific markets to embrace the thrill of the impromptu travel experience searching for same day check-ins according to Agoda’s search data. These markets are followed by travelers from Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, India, the Philippines, South Korea and Singapore. “There’s a growing group of travelers choosing last-minute adventures – couch dwellers who might make spontaneous decisions to either watch a show or book a staycation for the thrill of it. GoLocal Tonight appeals to this new segment of canny, impulse travelers w...

Kaspersky, industry and policy experts tackle strategies to beef up APAC’s cyberdefenses in a pandemic and beyond

Education, high-level international cooperation, needed to foil skyrocketing sophisticated and borderless cybercrimes Can justice always prevail in the cyberspace? This is the resounding question tackled thoroughly in the recently concluded Asia Pacific (APAC) Online Policy Forum II, a brainchild of the global cybersecurity company Kaspersky. Dubbed as “Guardians of the Cyberspace: can justice always prevail?”, the conference featured top industry and policy experts from the region including: Mr. Nguyen Huy Dung, Vice Minister, Ministry of Information and Communications, Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Mr. Nur Achmadi Salmawan, Director of National Critical Information Infrastructure, National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), Government of Indonesia; Ms. Azleyna Ariffin, Principal Assistant Director, National Cyber Security Agency, Government of Malaysia; and Dr. Greg Austin, Professor of Cyber Security, Strategy and Diplomacy, University of New South Wales; and Senior ...

‘Aku Yang Kau Gelar Isteri’ To Stream Exclusively On iQiYi

Featuring Nadia Brian, Adi Putra and Sharifah Sakinah’s return to TV3 dramas since 2019 Expanding its catalogue of local dramas, innovative market-leading online entertainment service iQiyi will feature TV3’s Aku Yang Kau Gelar Isteri to its Malaysian, Singaporean and Bruneian subscribers. The semi-horror-romance drama that revolves around black-magic features a star-studded cast namely Nadia Brian, Sharifah Sakinah and Adi Putra. The drama about a love triangle and unrequited love, tells a story of a young woman named Laila (Sharifah Sakinah) who falls in love with Ezlan (Adi Putra) but is devastated when he decides to marry Raihani (Nadia Brian). Heartbroken, she leaves their hometown only to return years later with a new determination to win Ezlan’s back. Laila’s pursuit is relentless, one that is rooted in destroying a happy home with the help of black magic. The story's theme of using black magic in the name of love is not merely fictional as it is widely known that it is used...

Samsung Named No.1 Global TV Manufacturer for 15 Consecutive Years

New industry report affirms 15 years of industry-leading innovation, positioning Samsung at forefront of TV industry Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. topped the global TV market for the 15th consecutive year, according to market research firm, Omdia. Newly released data published on February 23 notes that Samsung Electronics recorded 31.8% in global TV market share by revenue in Q4 2020 and retained the largest annual category market share by revenue in 2020, at 31.9%. Samsung’s growth across the Visual Display Business reflects a commitment to the most premium at-home viewing experiences, coupled with the fast-growing QLED portfolio, category leadership in the ultra large screen segment over 75-inches, the introduction and expansion of a Lifestyle TV portfolio, and a series of industry, category and product “firsts” made possible thanks to Samsung’s constant drive for innovation. "Consumers use screens every day to entertain, connect with loved ones, work, exercise from home and do...

HID Global is Recognised as a Market Leader in KuppingerCole’s Leadership Compass for Enterprise Authentication Solutions Report

HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it has been recognized as the overall top challenger and included in the market leadership category in the KuppingerCole’s Leadership Compass for Enterprise Authentication Solutions report. The analyst firm’s new report examines the product/service functionality and relative market share of 18 companies in this space as well as their innovative approaches to providing modern solutions. “HID continues to evolve our multifaceted authentication platform and ecosystem integrations to drive an unparalleled user experience for employees and millions of consumers globally,” said Martin Ladstaetter, Vice President of Product Management, Identity & Access Management (IAM) Solutions with HID Global. “Being recognized as the top challenger overall and a leader in the market leadership category demonstrates that we are successfully delivering against our vision of a frictionless user experience serving both consumers...

Samsung Launches the Galaxy M62 in Malaysia with 7,000mAh Battery and Powerful Processor

A Monster of a phone that boasts huge battery, powerful processor and upgraded camera Samsung Malaysia Electronics is thrilled to reveal its newest addition to the online exclusive mid-range Galaxy smartphone, the Galaxy M62. A smartphone that showcases an all-new, trendy look with vivid colors & metallic gradation pattern with large infinity display, a lasting performance, larger battery, the upgraded camera that takes your photography to new depths; all at an accessible price! “The Galaxy M series are thoughtfully made to create a more connected, genuine and meaningful connection to meet consumers’ needs in this new normal– enabling them to share stories and engage with their friends and family through these essential features that matter most,” said Edward Han, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics. Galaxy M62 is the Monster of a Phone The Galaxy M62 features a 6.7” Infinity-O display FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus for full-screen viewing experience. This allows consumers to do more...

Grab your FREE LG Air Purifier with LG’s Air-Resistible Deal!

From now until 31st March 2021, LG is giving all Malaysians the opportunity to receive free air purifiers with every purchase of its award-winning products. Hygienic indoor air has never been more important, especially given current circumstances. To provide the opportunity for Malaysians to breathe clean, fresh indoor air, award-winning consumer electronics brand, LG Electronics Malaysia (LG) is running a promotion for Malaysians to get their hands on LG PuriCare™ 360˚ Air Purifier [1] ! From now until 31st March 2021, with every purchase of any of selected LG home appliance and home entertainment products, Malaysians can stand to receive either a free air purifier or purchase it at an amazingly discounted price. This promotion will be held across Senheng, senQ, Harvey Norman, TBM, Best Denki and LG Brand Shop outlets nationwide. For those who wish to remain indoors, fret not – we’ve got your covered. This promotion will also be available on LG official stores on Lazada and Shopee [2...

MILO® energises over 50,000 SPM students to take on the homestretch

More than 50,000 students sitting for the long-awaited Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2020 examinations were treated to a week’s supply of MILO® UHT. MILO® surprised students all over the country with the energising MILO® UHT as they returned to school to embark on the first week of examinations after months of home-based learning and postponements due to the Movement Control Order.  SMA Rawang : Students of SMA Rawang , Selangor show their excitement over the free MILO® UHT delivery to keep them going for their SPM 2020 examinations. Students faced a tough year in 2020, having to navigate their way around online classes interspersed with very brief periods of face-to-face learning and guidance from their teachers. Form Five students particularly were not able to spend their final year in secondary school with their friends and make the most of this important time in their lives. To cheer these students on as they take on the homestretch, MILO® has stepped in to provide its nutriti...

Massimo Lancar Pembungkusan Roti Tamper-Evident Pertama di Malaysia

Untuk memberi pengguna lebih keyakinan dan jaminan keselamatan makanan dalam tempoh pandemik dan di kemudian hari Massimo, jenama yang terkenal dengan produk roti menyihatkan dan selamat untuk dimakan, hari ini melancarkan pembungkusan roti tamper-evident yang pertama di Malaysia bagi memberi lebih keyakinan kepada pengguna menerusi standard keselamatan makanan yang lebih tinggi. Pembungkusan inovatif yang merupakan satu kemajuan besar dalam industri pembuatan roti komersil ini diperkenalkan sebagai respons kepada kebimbangan yang kerap disuarakan oleh pengguna mengenai keselamatan produk makanan semasa wabak Covid-19. Pembungkusan pengedap keselamatan tamper-evident yang baharu ini akan diperkenalkan pada kesemua produk roti Massimo bermula hari ini. The Italian Baker Sdn Bhd telah melabur RM1 juta ke dalam teknologi pembungkusan pengedap keselamatan laser-seal tamper-evident dari Amerika Syarikat bagi memastikan produk-produknya selamat untuk pengguna. Teknologi ini memberi amaran ke...