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The wait is finally over. Set to open up a new world of exciting experiences for more people – Samsung Malaysia is thrilled to announce that consumers can now pre-order the latest Galaxy devices, starting 19 August until 21 September 2021. From iconic design to engaging entertainment, Galaxy Z series is on its journey to offer users unique new ways to work, watch, and play. Pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and enjoy exclusive rewards up to RM1,649. Receive an e-voucher worth up to RM850 to spend on Samsung Malaysia Online Store and stay worry-free beyond the standard warranty with Samsung Care+ protection worth up to RM799, free for a year [1] ! Reap the benefits of the e-voucher by owning selected items including the ALL-NEW compelling Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Galaxy Watch4 or Galaxy Buds2! Smartwatches have become a powerful tool for tracking our fitness goals and Samsung is taking its Galaxy smartwatch experience to the next level with the Galaxy Watch4 series. Fro...

Being in the IT industry for the last 28 years, I had the chance to observe the many advancements and upheavals in the field – advancements in technology, changes in standards and protocols, mergers and acquisitions, layoffs and re-organisations. But I have never seen Southeast Asia (SEA) transforming at a breakneck speed until this pandemic. This transition boils down to one segment – digital. In fact, the region has reached more than the forecasted 310 million online consumers for 2025 in 2020, five years in advance. Thanks to the 40 million first-time internet users last year from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. As a result, there is now an urgent need for businesses to reconsider their infrastructure, their business model, and their ways of doing transactions. The stakes are higher for firms to wade through this digital wave, with this global crisis in the background. So today, I want to share five key areas decision makers should consider...

Redmi 10 continues to raise segment standards, making advanced features and high-end performance accessible for everyone. Xiaomi today launched Redmi 10 in Malaysia, the latest entry-level smartphone with advanced features and high-end performance. Following up with a full suite of major upgrades compared with its predecessor, Redmi 10 touts the series’ first 50MP hi-res camera, 90Hz 6.5” FHD+ AdaptiveSync display, a powerful chipset and a sleek design, making exceptional performance available to more and more people. From August 20, Redmi 10 will be available at a starting price of RM 649 and can be purchased online at official Xiaomi stores on Lazada and Shopee and offline at Authorised Mi Stores and other official retailers in Malaysia. Redmi 10 comes packed with flagship-grade features for a smartphone of this caliber to deliver performance that exceeds expectations. The value of Redmi 10 offers speaks for itself. Its outstanding 50MP camera for high-res shots is a first of its k...

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...