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Xiaomi Pop Run 2021 Garners Over 66 million Steps from Malaysians

The first ever Xiaomi POP Run in Malaysia successfully wrapped up with close to 1,500 participants accumulating a total of 66,661,843 steps Global technology leader Xiaomi has successfully completed its very first Xiaomi POP Run 2021 in Malaysia last week. The annual global run event that took place virtually accumulated a total of 66,661,843 steps nationwide from participating Xiaomi Fans in Malaysia. The popular global event for fitness enthusiasts and Xiaomi Fans was the very first in Malaysia and was done virtually using Xiaomi fitness trackers. This event is in line with Xiaomi’s strong dedication towards making lives better through technology, and it is no different with fitness. Xiaomi has produced amazing fitness trackers and smart products that specifically help monitor users’ fitness journey, such as the Mi Smart Band 6. During the Xiaomi POP Run 2021, Xiaomi also partnered with Celebrity Fitness Malaysia to kick-start a series of live workout sessions by expert fitness train...

5G+ will usher in the next big inversion for Malaysia’s physical industries

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to transform the way people in Malaysia live and work. As the nation gears up for the next normal, businesses are racing to reach, connect and engage with consumers more virtually. Sectors that were already innately digitally-focused – especially e-commerce – were able to lead the way in this transformation. In contrast, the pressure to transform was greater for physical industries like manufacturing , agriculture and ports , due in no small part to their asset-heavy nature and the pandemic influencing a drop in their economic activities. As many physical industries only began accelerating digital transformation due to the pandemic, the time is now for them to harness Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. With Malaysia boosting nationwide connectivity via the National Digital Infrastructure Plan (Jendela) and aiming to launch the 5G network by the end of 2021, the country’s physical industries must now look at investing in the futur...

Kayda Aziz launches Merdeka-themed music video with Shopee

Malaysian rapper Kayda Aziz is set to launch a new music video with Shopee on Merdeka Day as part of the e-commerce platform’s #ShopeeSapotLokal campaign. Malaysians as well as fans of Kayda can tune in to Shopee Malaysia’s Facebook and Instagram pages, or YouTube channel, on 31 August to catch the music video. Kayda Aziz shared, “Working on the Merdeka Day campaign with Shopee has been a delightful and eye-opening experience for me. I got really inspired when I found out about some of our successful Malaysian entrepreneurs who have been selling their products on Shopee. I'm honoured to come up with the lyrics and I feel that the future for Malaysian e-commerce is very promising.” She added that to be given the opportunity by Shopee was a humbling experience for her. “Working with their team was overall smooth as they trusted my songwriting process and understood my style of expression in music. Despite a few limitations because of the pandemic, I am proud that we could still manag...

Enhanced Honda HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD Priced At RM113,954.82¹

Exterior upgrades include stylish LED Headlights, LED Guide Taillights and LED Front Fog Lights Available with 7” Display Audio that offers Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™² connectivity Platinum White Pearl colour is now available for the Enhanced HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD Honda dealerships resumed full operations, adhering to strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure safety of customers and Honda associates Honda Malaysia (or the Company) today officially announced the price of the Enhanced HR-V Sport Hybrid intelligent Dual-Clutch Drive (i-DCD) at RM113,954.82¹. The Enhanced HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD exterior is refreshed with LED Headlights, LED Guide Taillights and LED Front Fog Lights. The Enhanced HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD’s outlook is further refined with Chrome Door Handles, giving it a more outstanding and stylish outlook. In terms of interior, the variant is now available with 7” Display Audio that is compatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™² as well as 2 USB ...

Samsung Bespoke and Family Hub Fridge – Made For Style with Practicality

Get More Use Out of Your Space & Lifestyle If your decade-old refrigerator has finally decided to call it a day or the empty kitchen space in your new housing unit is looking scarce, this is the perfect time to get a new fridge. But zeroing in on the right one for your household is no easy feat! From size to door style, energy efficiency, features, and price, the variety available in the market today is enough to overwhelm anyone but making the correct purchase could transform your living experience in the next decades. Samsung BESPOKE Modular and Stylish Refrigerator Samsung's BESPOKE refrigerator had drawn a lot of attention since it was first announced in early 2021. Samsung BESPOKE takes modern design and personalization to the next level while offering an approachable concept to a customer who typically doesn't stop for premium appliances. Consumer can customize its stunning design with door numbers and even customize the temperatures of the freezer and refrigerated co...

HUAWEI nova 8 Officially Launches in Malaysia, Priced at RM1,899

Get your hands on the best vlogging smartphone with amazing deals – first-come-first-served, while stocks last! HUAWEI Malaysia today announced that the range-topping HUAWEI nova 8 is now officially available nationwide, priced at only RM1,899 (RRP)! Adding on to the renowned nova Series, nova 8 is a high performing vlogging smartphone that comes with a plethora of outstanding features, enhancing consumer’s entertainment experience. Exuding a vibe of elegance and aesthetically pleasing to the eye, the HUAWEI nova 8 comes in with a stunning Blush Gold colour. Each purchase of the HUAWEI nova 8 come with exciting freebies*, inclusive of an entertainment gift box, Exclusive Voucher**, and 200GB HUAWEI Cloud Storage for a month! 90 Hz Refresh Rate with Curved OLED Display - Offering Top-Tier Ultra Smooth Display With a 6.57’ Inch OLED display, the HUAWEI nova 8 is innovated to produce incredible screen visuals that offers immersive viewing across the fluid-like screen. Adopting a curved de...

WCT Group Posts Positive Performance for Q2FY21

Recording RM436 million in revenue and RM16 million profit attributable to equity holders amidst the pandemic WCT Holdings Berhad (“WCT” or “the Group”), an investment holding company with businesses in engineering and construction, property development and investment in and management of retail malls and hotels recorded a higher revenue of RM436 million for its second quarter ended 30 June 2021 (“Q2FY21”) as compared to RM375 million in the preceding year’s corresponding quarter. The Group’s profit attributable to equity holders increased more than 2 times to RM16 million as compared to RM7 million recorded in the corresponding second quarter of 2020. The positive performance is a testimony of the Group’s resilience amidst the Covid-19 resurgence during the second quarter of 2021 which impacted economic recovery and growth. “Bank Negara Malaysia has revised its full-year gross domestic product growth forecast for Malaysia to between 3% and 4%, from the previous forecast of between 6% ...

Xiaomi reports solid revenue and profit growth in 2021 Q2, beating estimates

Business performance across all segments reaches historic highs, creating long-term value; Becomes world’s No. 2 smartphone brand as Xiaomi relentlessly pursues technology innovation and talent development. Xiaomi Corporation (“Xiaomi” or the “Group”; stock code:1810), a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core, announced its unaudited consolidated results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. In the second quarter of 2021, Xiaomi’s total revenue amounted to RMB87.8 billion (approx. RM 56.7 billion), representing an increase of 64.0% year-over-year; adjusted net profit for the period was RMB6.3 billion (approx. RM 4.07 billion), an increase of 87.4% year-over-year. Total revenue and adjusted net profit both reached record highs in the quarter demonstrating the excellence of the business model and the robustness of its operations. Q2 2021 financial highlights: Total ...

AirAsia is travel ready with highest safety and hygiene standards in place

Frontline staff 100% fully vaccinated for air travel resumption AirAsia Group is ready to fly with its operating crew and frontline staff 100% vaccinated, alongside numerous contactless safety and hygiene measures in place to ensure the highest standards are maintained ahead of a resumption of air travel, expected in the near future. “We are ready to fly and as part of our strict safety policy we are mandating that all of our operating crew and frontline staff serving guests, including pilots, cabin crew and airport staff are fully vaccinated to return to work,'' said Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. “We’ve always been about the people and it doesn’t just stop with our own Allstars (employees). With stringent health and hygiene protocols and robust standard operating procedures, guests can be assured of a 360 degree peace of mind when travelling with us again. “The acceleration of vaccines in all of our key markets is setting us up for a strong return to the skies. More than 5...

Yoodo Lifts the Lockdown Blues Through Special Merdeka Video

In our current state of lockdown, we may be physically separate, but Yoodo - Malaysia’s first truly customisable and 100% digital mobile service – wants to let you know that you are never alone. For this year’s Merdeka campaign, the telco launched Bila Larut Lockdown, a touching story that highlights the feeling of isolation that has enveloped Malaysians as a result of the recent recurring lockdowns. The video depicts a Malaysian living alone during the lockdown who, after rejecting multiple attempts by his friend to check up on him and chat on the phone, finds himself having a conversation with the furniture in his home. What follows is a message conveying the necessity of reaching out to family and friends in these challenging times. Chow Tuck Mun, Head of Yoodo, commented that Bila Larut Lockdown is a slight departure from Yoodo’s typically bright, bolder, and cheekier festive videos. “This year, we wanted our Merdeka video to send a message of empathy and togetherness to viewers. M...

PUBG Mobile Officially Runs Summer Rich Event: Explore The Future

Features exclusive rewards such as gold bars and a Yamaha MT-25 motorcycle The most anticipated Summer Rich event "Explore The Future" has officially started and will run until 30 August 2021. PUBG MOBILE will be collaborating with a famous Asian snack, Tao Kae Noi, to add more excitement and hype to the event. During the Explore The Future period, fans and community can win various exclusive rewards for free, ranging from permanent skin sets, 30 pieces of real gold bar (10 gram) and a Yamaha MT-25 motorcycle as a special giveaway. Similar to the previous Summer Rich events, it is simple and quick to participate in the “Explore The Future” event. Players will be asked to enter the PUBG MOBILE game with friends or squad and complete various missions given to collect as many 'Dice' as possible, the more Dice each player collects, the greater the chance to win a prize. For instance, get 1 dice by sharing this event and another 1 dice each time you complete 1 match with f...

Galaxy Z Flip3 5G: Unfold New Ways To Create, Capture and Play

The Galaxy Z Flip’s revolutionary form factor introduced a whole new range of mobile experiences to the foldable category, giving users more options with which to express themselves. With Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Samsung is taking another significant step forward in its innovation journey, once again redefining the boundaries for foldable devices. Z Flip3 is made for those who are unafraid to stand out. With the choice of four trendy colors — Cream, Green, Lavender, and Phantom Black — plus new stylish ring grips and strap cases [1] , Z Flip3 is a device for true self-expression. Samsung.com will also carry exclusive color options, including Gray, Pink and White, to help everyone find the perfect device to match their own style. Featuring a redesigned Cover Screen that is four times larger than its predecessor, Z Flip3 makes it easier for you to keep up with messages and notifications throughout the day. Thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate on the Main Screen, you can also enjoy a smooth viewing...