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Retailer Encourages Customers to Bring Their Own Reusable Bags With effect from September 1, 2021, UNIQLO Malaysia will provide customers with shopping bags upon request for RM0.30 each for all shopping bag sizes. This move is introduced in line with retailer efforts globally to reduce waste, and is part of UNIQLO’s strong commitment to preserving natural resources. Customers are also encouraged to bring their own reusable bags whenever they shop at any UNIQLO store nationwide. Explaining the decision to charge for shopping bags which stems from its parent company’s sustainability commitments, Yuki Yamada, CEO of UNIQLO Malaysia and Singapore said: “As a global company committed to design, make and sell our clothing responsibly and with respect for the environment, one of our sustainability goals is to reduce the environmental impact created through our business activities”. He continued: “In 2017, we switched from plastic to paper bags for our customers in Malaysia to reduce single-us...

The Lumada DataOps Suite provides AI-driven data management through a cloud-native platform to improve data flow and productivity for data-driven enterprises. Pentaho 9.2 now supports Microsoft Azure for accelerated data pipelines across multiple public clouds. Lumada Data Catalog’s unique ‘fingerprint’ tagging and deduplication reduces data governance risk and overall storage costs. New composable architecture makes Lumada DataOps Suite easier to deploy for improved scale and flexibility. Hitachi Vantara , the digital infrastructure, data management and analytics, and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced the general availability of the next generation Lumada DataOps Suite. The portfolio of data management and analytics software is designed to help businesses rapidly identify and utilize data to enhance customer experiences and provide a source of competitive advantage – from customer, operational and product intelligence to compliance and fraud ma...

Teleport, airasia digital’s logistics venture, has signed an agreement to acquire local Malaysian online food delivery platform Delivereat valued at USD 9.8 million paid in both cash and Teleport shares. The deal values Teleport at USD 300 million and welcomes prominent investors, including venture capital firm Gobi Partners onboard. As part of the acquisition, Delivereat’s founders Leong Shir Mein and Tan Suan Sear will be joining the management team at Teleport and airasia digital. Leveraging on AirAsia’s network, Teleport’s ambition is to deliver door-to-door in under 24 hours across Southeast Asia. Tony Fernandes, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Group said, “We are truly excited about this partnership as it supports our strategy to continue to serve the underserved and become the best value delivery company in Asean, on the ground and in the air. At the same time, it strengthens airasia digital’s plan to cover the end-to-end logistics chain, from first mile to last mile deliveri...

GO+ fund becomes Malaysia’s first shariah-compliant eWallet product Touch ‘n Go Group and Principal Asset Management (“Principal”) today jointly announced that Principal e-Cash Fund, the underlying fund for Touch ‘n Go’s GO+, is now Shariah-compliant. This makes GO+ fund Malaysia’s first shariah- compliant eWallet product. Through this Shariah-compliant fund, Touch ‘n Go eWallet customers will still gain access to low-risk money market investments for as low as RM10 and earn the same potential return on daily basis whilst being able to use the funds for all transaction over its eWallet. “When we first launched GO+, there were calls from our users for the underlying fund to be Shariah-compliant. We listened to them, and immediately went to work. We now have a product that is even more inclusive than it was, and perfectly in-line with our goals of bringing basic financial services to everyone,” said Effendy Shahul Hamid, Group Chief Executive Officer, Touch ‘n Go Group. GO+ was first lau...

Bigo Live , the global leader in live streaming content, brings viewers the latest gaming content with the launch of Bigo Live Gaming. With a growing ecosystem of over 600 gamers from Bigo Live’s pool of broadcasters in Malaysia and Singapore, users can expect gaming live streams to include some of the biggest titles in video games such as "Fortnite", "Mobile Legends", “Valorant” and "Call of Duty”. Gaming has been on the rise in Malaysia, with over 20 million gamers present in the country and growing. According to experts from Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA), the gaming industry alone contributed over MYR400 million to Malaysia’s revenue and is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2018-2023) of 10.9 per cent, resulting in a market volume of MYR700 million by 2023. This growth has spurred initiatives such as the commissioning of the Malaysia Electronic Sports Federation (MESF), the governing body for all electronic sports (e-sports) i...

Strengthened efforts to help Malaysians shop with peace of mind ahead of 9.9 Super Shopping Day Shopee employees showing their vaccination shots on their arms and vaccination appointments on the MySejahtera app In a bid to further its commitment in the fight against Covid-19, Shopee announced today that it is participating in the private sector vaccination programme with the aim to have its employees fully vaccinated against the virus. Shopee revealed that it has prioritised its frontliners from its logistics arm, Shopee Express, as well as teams working in the warehouses as they face the highest risk and have the most potential interaction with shoppers. An employee from Shopee’s logistic arm, Shopee Express successfully received his first dose of vaccine at the RiVAC vaccination centre in Mid Valley Commenting on this initiative, Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer at Shopee said, “Our employees are the backbone of the organisation. Their safety, together with that of our user...

Garmin Malaysia today announced the imminent arrival of the tactix Delta - Solar Edition, fourth generation to the mission-ready tactix collection developed based on the fēnix series’ premium platform - an upgraded software in distinction to the fēnix 6 range. Building on the success of Garmin’s solar charging adventure watches, namely the fēnix 6 Pro Solar series and Instinct Solar series; the tactix Delta – Solar Edition allows users to continue to “Do What They Love Longer” through significantly increased battery life1 and new purpose-built functionality including mountain biking, climbing, skiing and golf activities. Solar Battery Life Crafted to military standards (MIL-STD-810), the tactix Delta - Solar Edition uses solar charging to extend battery life [1] and Power Manager mode to provide up to 21 days indoors and up to 24 days with sufficient solar exposure. Mission-Ready Features Mission-ready features on the tactix Delta – Solar Edition include night vision capability to eff...

Samsung is committed to giving more consumers access to the unique foldable experience. That’s why we’re offering both Galaxy Z devices at the best prices yet – the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G will retail at the recommended retail price from RM6,699 and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G from RM3,999. The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is a true multitasking powerhouse with next level performance - featuring the first S Pen designed specifically for foldables and the first foldable smartphone with Under Display Camera (UDC). The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is made for those who need a device that’s as stylish as they are – it is compact, thin and light that fits in your pocket. Show off the sleek, refined and functional Cover Screen that is four times larger [1] than its predecessor so that you can do it all without flipping your device open. These two devices are the first water-resistant foldable smartphones rated with IPX8 [2] – making it easy to take your device around while keeping it safe. Joining the Galaxy Z Series is the Ga...

Give yourself a taste of the future with these high-tech and über functional appliances and TVs. If you’re spending more time in your personal spaces, why not make your viewing experience more enjoyable with Samsung’s Smart TV or Soundbar. You can also make your stay at home a lot more pleasurable and make chores feel like a breeze with our home appliances. Conventional viewing products can be hard on the eyes after long periods, so why not grasp this chance to upgrade your devices to state-of-the-art technology. Whether it is our QLED models or our Lifestyle TVs, you can be sure to enjoy amazing picture quality and breathtaking colours. If you want to immerse yourself better into the world beyond the screen, our Soundbar can bring you to a different height of audio quality with its rich and balanced output. For those that want dual uses out of your device, you can opt for our Smart Monitors instead. With their versatility in both work and entertainment, you can optimise your performan...

PUMA Athletes enjoy unprecedented Track & Field Performances Sports company PUMA has celebrated incredible moments of its sponsored athletes, many of them writing sports history at the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer. “These Olympic Games in Tokyo have been an amazing sports event that created many heroes and heroines, both nationally and globally, who delivered world-class performances on the track and pitches,” said Bjørn Gulden, CEO of PUMA. “Given all the uncertainty before the Games, I feel the organizers did a terrific job in making these Games happen. We are incredibly proud of our PUMA sponsored medalists, as well as the rest of our athletes, who worked hard and gave everything to perform at their very best.” Outstanding world-class performances were delivered by PUMA athlete Karsten Warholm, when he clocked in 45.94s over 400m hurdles, breaking his own world record of 46.70s. In a much-acclaimed race – labelled the ‘Best Race in Track&Field History – the 25-year-old...

Samsung Malaysia Electronics and Universal Music Malaysia launch song and social media campaign to unite the nation amidst challenging times In a bid to reunite Malaysians and bring about positivity as the nation faces a challenging period, Samsung Malaysia Electronics today launched ‘Malaysia di Hatiku’, a Merdeka and Malaysia Day themed campaign in partnership with Universal Music Malaysia. The campaign features the release of the Malaysia Di Hatiku song and calls on Malaysians to share their wishes and desires for a hopeful and nation. Merdeka and Malaysia Day are significant milestones that mark the nation’s development. As we approach these dates, the Malaysia Di Hatiku campaign seeks to rekindle the Malaysian Muhibbah spirit, especially given the current adversities many Malaysians are facing. “The past year has seen Malaysians, and indeed the world, face unprecedented circumstances. Yet within this struggle is the opportunity for many of us to bring forth the ‘Malaysia Boleh’ sp...

Panadol, the flagship brand of GlaxoSmithKline, today launched a nationwide campaign to raise public awareness on post COVID-19 vaccination care for pain and fever. In support of the Government’s effort to combat vaccine hesitancy amongst the community and increase vaccination uptake, the Panadol Post COVID-19 Vaccination campaign will include pertinent tips and information on how to manage post COVID-19 vaccination pain and fever with Panadol. Bryan Wong, General Manager of GSK Consumer Healthcare Malaysia, said, "The government’s pledge to vaccinate at least 80% of Malaysia’s adult population by February 2022 has our full support. It is encouraging to see a high rate of acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccines in Malaysia and the vaccination rate has been climbing steadily. To achieve the herd immunity target as soon as possible, it is not only important for us to play a part in educating the public about the importance of COVID-19 vaccination; but also provide accurate guidance, on ...