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Marking the third consecutive year that Xiaomi stays on the list with a 50 percent increase in brand value compared to last year according to Kantar Global technology leader Xiaomi announced that it ranked 70th on the Kantar BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2021, up 11 spots from last year, with a US$24.8 billion in brand value (50 percent increase YoY). 2021 is also the third consecutive year where the annual publication features Xiaomi as one of the top 100 most valuable brands worldwide, a testament of Xiaomi's mission to relentlessly build amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology. Xiaomi’s relentless pursuit of cutting-edge technology and innovation forms the bedrock of the company’s development and growth. It enables elevated endurance, super-fast charging capabilities and more solid product performance. These innovations are a testament to its continuous efforts to explore and push the boundar...

Consumers can pre-order the HUAWEI Watch 3 Series and stand to receive freebies worth up to RM828* The most premium HUAWEI smartwatch to date – the HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series – is making its way to Malaysia! The first smartwatch to be powered by HarmonyOS 2, the all-new HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series is one of the most personalised gadgets a user can own, pulling comprehensive insights by using a wearers’ vitals. In the era of the Internet of Things (IoT), smartwatches are poised to become the hub of interactivity between devices, empowering users with the next level of control over their hardware. Starting from 25th June at 10:00 a.m. until 6th July 2021, consumers can pre-order the HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series and grab exciting freebies worth up to RM 828* on HUAWEI Store Online , Shopee , Lazada and Senheng. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 and HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro from this flagship smartwatch series is expected to deliver consumers smart life experiences, constructed by enhanced interaction and interconnectivity in ...

ACCA and 17 leading learning institutions collaborated in setting up the RM1 million bursary fund to help students in need ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) launches its Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) with the ACCA “FIA-1-Million” Campaign which is a bursary program that is set up by 17 top learning institutions in the country to provide financial assistance to help 1,000 Malaysian students fulfil their dreams of pursuing a successful career in the accounting and finance sector. The seventeen (17) ACCA Approved Learning Providers that are part of this campaign will be granting sponsorships to a committed number of students across Malaysia to help school leavers take their first steps towards obtaining a world class accounting qualification – the ACCA Foundation in Accountancy (ACCA FIA). Nationwide students especially those who have just completed their SPM examinations can contact and visit these Approved Learning Partners directly to enquire and sign up for t...

Sustainability, Durability, Authenticity   The result is a responsibly-made, highly functional collection that fuses an old-school feel with a vision for a greener future. This collaborative Timberland x Eastpak capsule will be exclusively available in Zalora Malaysia on June 25th, 2021.  Two iconic brands, both born of the outdoors, and both with a shared desire to protect it. Solid foundations for this second landmark collaboration between Eastpak and Timberland. Giving rise to a rugged, adventure-ready collection of packs and travel gear that epitomize the authenticity, responsible design ethos and quality craftsmanship that have defined both brands for decades. The items in the Eastpak x Timberland collection are built to last a lifetime – the ultimate expression of sustainability. All main fabrics, webbing, linings, and bindings are made from 100% recycled materials, for an eco-conscious yet highly durable bag. At the same time, signature design details capture the u...

Luxurious beachfront resort is ready to welcome domestic and international visitors from 1 July 2021 onwards with new guest experiences, a special reopening package, and the latest certified health and hygiene standards. Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, a luxurious beachfront resort on the northwest coast of Phuket, one of Thailand’s most beloved island destinations, is set to reopen its doors on 1 July 2021 as part of Phuket’s unique Sandbox Programme, which will allow vaccinated travellers from Thailand and overseas to visit the island and move around freely with no quarantine requirements. Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket - Amore Dinner To celebrate the occasion, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, which is owned and operated by Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, will welcome guests back with a wide range of family-friendly experiences specially crafted in line with Dusit’s four new pillars of gracious hospitality – includi...

To be a good father is to be a gifted teacher. Who we are and what we do today is a tribute to everything our dads or father figures have taught us in life. When it comes to cars, wise advice from fathers or father figures is something we take seriously when we are faced with any issues. So, in light of Father’s Day, here are five best car advice we’ve heard from fathers and father figures, which you can also pass down to your kids. A ‘Healthy’ Engine for a ‘Healthy’ Car A well-performing functional car requires a healthy engine which must be well-maintained to avoid issues such as engine breakdowns and to ensure lasting performance. One way to do that is to make sure the engine oil is checked regularly and changed as scheduled. As there are many moving and rotating parts in a car, the engine has to be well lubricated. When the oil starts to degrade and gets burnt off, friction between the parts might slowly increase which will affect the engine’s performance, as well as drivability. O...

The long awaited revolutionary strategy mobile RPG - Alchemy Stars is here! The game is available in English, Japanese, and Korean languages. For those who pre-registered are entitled to get tons of milestone rewards to help you kickstart your adventures! Alchemy Stars is a hero-collection, strategy RPG developed by TourDogStudio. The game will require players to focus and strategize their party to defeat their enemies. The game has an RPG-type storyline that is simple and dynamic. It is written by Tadashi Satomi who was a scenario-writer responsible for the scenario, characters, and setting of the original Persona games. The game tells the story of the world Astra, whom the Aurorians and Caelestites have inhabited for the longest time. However, peace did not last as Astra was invaded by dark creatures known as Eclipsites. Players will take on the role of the sole survivor of the Caelestites race, helping the Aurorian warriors to defeat the Eclipsites. The game’s combat drew some refer...

Bigo Live , the Singapore-based livestreaming platform, recently hosted Malaysian-born actor and Yanxi Palace star Lawrence Wong on his first-ever livestream interactive fanmeet on Thursday, 17 June, 9PM MYT. During the hour-long event, fans and viewers had the chance to interact with Lawrence in an intimate Q&A session, where he shared about his daily life, hobbies, and favourite foods. Fans were also able to join him on the session via the app’s “Line” function. The lucky fans who were selected were handpicked by Lawrence himself via the most popular messages posted on “BAR”, another function in Bigo Live. The session proved popular and a peak viewership of 22,110 was reached. Bigo Live also provided fans the opportunity to win special prizes such as autographed pictures of Lawrence. On his first livestream experience, Lawrence said “Interacting with my fans in real-time on the Bigo Live app was surreal with in-person meet-and-greets being virtually impossible to hold in light o...

The threat of cyber security is a global one. Yet, mitigation and defence mechanisms remain national, and at best, regional. As advances and evolution in technology demand more sophistication in how we tackle cyber threats, there is also a pressing need for a more closely aligned regional – and eventually, international – approach. As the Asia Pacific region collectively moves towards boosting economic recovery in the wake of the pandemic, and in line with the goals for digital transformation in a 5G era, it is increasingly crucial for all parties to come together to establish and promote common security standards, as well as build frameworks for risk management while advancing technology and economic development. Anwer Mohamed Yusoff With this in mind, the Asia-Pacific Cyber Security Salon, the first of four regional sessions in the 2021 Cyber Security Salons, was held virtually on Tuesday (15 June), bringing together regulators as well as industry and cyber security experts from acro...

Citrine One Malaysia (COMY), announced it has been appointed as the PR Agency of Record for a project under the Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Improving Connectivity in the Central Forest Spine (IC CFS) is a collaborative project to conserve biodiversity and improve the ecosystem. This would cover selected ecological corridors in Peninsular Malaysia within targeted states – Pahang, Perak, and Johor. The appointment starting in June was made following a presentation in early April. COMY presented a strategic and integrated PR approach combining media relations, digital marketing and community partnership to create awareness on the initiative made by the Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia and UNDP. Junaidi Asmara “Resuming the project is a good move by the Forestry Department and UNDP as it could enhance the implementation of the Central Forest Spine Master Plan and be leveraged in gaining more discussions among pr...

Agoda launches its Codegoda, global programing competition calling for software developers and engineers around the world to take part in and compete to solve algorithmic challenges. With a time limit of five hours, entrants can find solutions to the issues using programming languages of their choice, including C++, Python, Java, Swift, Javascript, and more. The competition will be held on 17 July 2021 starting at 2pm ICT. These challenges are set by Agoda’s best-in-class tech team who help power global travel at scale managing 1,000 experiments running in parallel at any given time, and 1,200 deployments every day. The tech team at Agoda is responsible for over 220Tbs of data written daily, and oversees the smooth running of the trillion data events generated every day. “Technology, in the past year, has proven even more crucial in helping businesses, governments and consumers to adapt to unexpected events. For us at Agoda, technology is key to everything we do and we constantly striv...

The round was joined by Hustle Fund and angel investors from global technology companies. Oyen is a pioneer digital-first pet insurance provider based in Malaysia; the funds will be used to enhance the company’s digital platform and cement its market position within the region’s emerging pet healthcare insurance market. Kevin Hoong and Michelle Chin Oyen, a digital-first pet healthcare insurance provider based in Malaysia, has raised US$420,000 in a seed round participated by notable backers such as Hustle Fund, alongside angel investors who are former and current executives from Airbnb, Facebook, and Rocket Internet. The company will use the funds to enhance its proprietary digital insurance platform and reinforce its market position within Malaysia’s pet healthcare insurance ecosystem. To achieve this, the company is aggressively expanding its recruitment in various roles in technology (such as software engineering) and non-technology (such as growth marketing). These efforts will...