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Carousell Recommerce Index 2021 Reveals Growing Support For Sustainable Consumption And Circular Economy

Pragmatism and pandemic disruptions pave the way for greater acceptance across Fashion, Electronics and Autos categories in Malaysia Carousell Group , the leading classifieds group in Greater Southeast Asia, addresses the issue of overconsumption in its inaugural Carousell Recommerce Index 2021, a Carousell Green initiative to highlight the importance of sustainability and recommerce in the Greater Southeast Asia region. The report covers findings from four Carousell Group brands namely Carousell, Chợ Tốt, Mudah.my and OneKyat, across eight markets - Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam, involving over 3,000 buyers and sellers. In Malaysia, almost eight out of 10 people have made secondhand purchases before, with a strong preference for buying Photography and Electronics such as computers, mobile phones and tablets (46%). Meanwhile, top-selling categories are Home, Furniture and Appliances (48%), with thousands of items making their wa...

A Shiny Sparkling Smile in Just 14 Days with the New Fresh & White Volcanic Whitening Toothpaste

Proven whitening power and stain build-up prevention White teeth and a shiny, sparkling smile have been the biggest oral care trend over the last decade, stimulated by the visual-driven social media environment. During virtual meetings do you find yourself paying more attention and drawn to the person with the shiny smile? Is your own smile ready for a Zoom close-up when you are on Teams? Try this: smile widely, take a selfie, then zoom in for a closer look at your teeth. If you notice stains or discolorations, the new Fresh & White Volcanic Whitening Toothpaste can help you achieve whiter teeth and a brighter smile at home in just 14 days, and further helps to prevent stain build-up. Fresh & White is from LION Japan, the No.1 oral care company in Japan, that is backed by 130 years of experience in oral care development & innovation. The smiling polar bear icon of Fresh & White is a mainstay of many Malaysian bathrooms, loved for its refreshing minty taste, and long-las...

Empowering More Women in the Film Industry to Speak Up and Self-Regulate

A recent public dialogue hosted by the Content Forum delves into the ‘reel stories’ behind ‘reel women’ in the television and film industry Over the years, the film industry has played a major role in harmfully stereotyping, shaping and portraying female characters. The most commonly seen are sexist portrayals of women who are seldom given lead roles but are often written into the movies to play stereotypical characters or to be exploited; used and abused or even raped. This can be seen in popular films produced both locally and internationally where viewers have been fed with the notion that such exploitation and sexualization of women is both normal and acceptable. Recently, there has been increased awareness of this troubling issue with people protesting against harmful discrimination against women in media. Speaking through experience about this matter on Twitter Spaces were notable women in the local film industry; Sharifah Amani, Sofia Jane, Susan Lankester, Fatimah Abu Bakar and...

Epson partners with environmental NGO EcoKnights to raise awareness for Heat-Free printing technology

Epson aims to raise RM20,000 donations for EcoKnights trees planting initiative Epson Heat-Free technology can help to reduce up to 85% less energy and carbon footprint than a similar-speed laser printer Epson Malaysia, EcoKnights & Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) Representatives Driven by its corporate mission to develop a sustainable society, Epson Malaysia , a leader in the field of printing and visual technology, is partnering up with Malaysia’s leading environmental NGO – EcoKnights – in a series of meaningful fundraise and educational efforts to help drive sustainable business practices among Malaysia’s Small-Medium Enterprises. Epson’s printer sustainability campaign - Be Cool, features their Heat-Free technology as the ecological choice for business owners and a RM20,000 donation to help Ecoknights in their Trees for Us initiative – a program designed to tackle the rehabilitation of damaged or degrading ecosystems. (From L - R) Mr Fadly Bakhtiar (EcoKnights), En. K...

Buy HONOR 50 Series and enjoy Triple Rewards worth up to RM 10,000,000!

Join the HONOR End of Year Festive Sale Lucky Draw to win a Honda City or 1 of 500 units of DJI OM 4 SE! With Christmas being the highlight of December, HONOR Malaysia joins in the fun with its HONOR End of Year Festive Sale, with free gifts and prizes totaling up to RM 10,000,000 up for grabs! With the newly HONOR 50 Lite as the super affordable smartphone with flagship-level experience, this could be one of the ideal gifts for your loved ones this coming Christmas! From 1st December 2021 till 2nd January 2022, join in the fun to stand a chance to win yourself a grand prize of Honda City or 1 of 500 units of DJI OM 4 SE in the mix when you purchase either the HONOR 50, HONOR 50 Lite or the HONOR MagicBook Series. Fans are also available to join the fun physically to enjoy the triple rewards by visiting the roadshow at Sunway Carnival Mall Seberang Jaya from 1st to 6th December 2021! HONOR End of Year Festive Sale Triple Rewards Worth Up to RM10,000,000*! Here’s the list of free gifts ...

Wonda Coffee Introduces A New Instant Coffee Range In Malaysia

Since their entry in the Malaysian market, WONDA Coffee has quickly grown to become a favourite coffee brand. From premium ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee to 3-in-1 premix coffee, WONDA Coffee’s many variants continue to draw consumers to the brand for a Cup of Joe that tastes like freshly brewed coffee. Continuing to expand their current offerings for consumers in Malaysia, WONDA Coffee has decided to launch its first Instant Coffee range in Malaysia. With the positive growth of WONDA Coffee RTD range, the market has given WONDA Coffee the confidence to grow their brand further expanding their footprint in the hot coffee segment. The past few years has seen more and more consumers shopping for mainstream and premium coffees, driving aggressive growth for the instant coffee segment. This consumer behaviour was further enhanced during the COVID-19 pandemic, as home based consumption of coffee increased and consumers started infusing their own style in their home brewed cups of coffee. This ...

HONOR 50 Lite: In depth Review

HONOR recently unveiled a new HONOR 50 Lite smartphone in late November 2021, with good specifications aimed at middle-class consumers. The Honor 50 series is known for producing exceptional products, and this phone is no exception.   Of course, you won't be receiving the fundamental features you see in Honor 50 since it's a LITE version. However, it's worth noting that the Honor 50 Lite still packs a punch despite cost-cutting in some areas. Here is an in-depth look at the Honor 50 Lite smartphone to get things started. HONOR 50 LITE FEATURES First, let's take a look at its battery capacity, which has a total of 4,300 mAh and a 66W load using HONOR SuperCharge technology. A 40 per cent charge in 10 minutes and a 100 per cent charge in 39 minutes. This product's quality and charging speed, HONOR, ensure that you may use it all day without having to charge it. But the battery isn't the only feature that sets this phone apart; it also features a very narrow bezel ...

5 Teen Chefs Emerged As Champions In Maggi’s Nationwide Cooking Competition

Approximately 1,000 students from 350 schools in Malaysia participated in the MAGGI® Secondary School Cooking Competition 2021 Grand Winner, Rafidah The recently-concluded MAGGI® Secondary School Cooking Competition 2021 (MSSCC 2021), organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education Malaysia, returned this year with the theme “Anda & MAGGI, Sajikan Kelainan Untuk Inspirasi Harian” (You & MAGGI, Serving Different Dishes for Daily Inspiration), set to discover and nurture outstanding culinary talent amongst the youth in Malaysia. Approximately 1,000 aspiring young students, aged between 13 to 15 years old from 350 schools across the nation displayed not just their extraordinary cooking talent, but also to make the right nutritional choices with the ‘Pinggan Sihat Malaysia’ or ‘Suku-Suku Separuh’ (Malaysian Healthy Plate / Quarter-Quarter Half) concepts towards building healthier eating habits. The MSSCC 2021 marks MAGGI®’s 25th year of collaboration with the Ministry of...

Amway Malaysia: Taking Protein Consumption On A Serious Note

Dietitian advises the need for strong and healthy body to live consciously during endemic Protein is a vital part of every diet as it fuels energy. It is an important macronutrient that every cell in the body requires. The need to maintain good health while boosting the body's natural defences are top priorities for people to observe in their dietary habits. It is crucial to practise consumption of adequate protein in an effort to remain healthy in current times. People have begun to place emphasis on living healthy. A study conducted by the Ministry of Health highlighted the average protein intake among Malaysians at 57g is lower than the recommended intake by the World Health Organisation at 83g per day. [1] The deficiency of protein can increase the risk of skin, hair and nail problems, bone fractures, loss of muscle and infection. Health and wellness company, Amway Malaysia strongly believes in the importance of protein, the need to strengthen the body's defence system and...

Samsung Galaxy Buds2, the Perfect Everyday Earbuds

Whether you’re someone who is always on-the-go or seated at a corner of a café, a good pair of true wireless earbuds is essential, and this is where the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 is music to your ears. With its iconic curved shape and being the lightest true wireless earbuds in the series, weighing at only 5 grams each, you’re in for a treat of long-hour comfort wearing. Having said, if you’re unsure whether you’re obtaining the best sound quality out of the Galaxy Buds2, start by choosing the right ear tip size out of the three earbud tip sizes for your Galaxy Buds2. Then, use the Galaxy Earbud fit test on the Galaxy Wearable app. Personalise your fit to maximise your listening pleasure on the Galaxy Buds2 by following these 4 simple steps. Once the words “good fit” appears on your screen, you’re ready to enjoy the best of the Galaxy Buds2. Product Colour Recommended Retail Price (RRP) Galaxy Buds2 Lavender, Olive, Graphite, White RM499

KidZania Kuala Lumpur Set to Bring More Unique Experiences to Families

Improved facilities under new ownership includes representation of A&W, Subway, and Jamaica Blue Coffee through newly-formed industry partnership Presentation of Key To The City With the year-end school holidays just a couple of weeks away, plans for family getaways and recreation are undoubtedly in full swing. Leisure and recreational attractions are gearing up to enthral eager visitors with some much-deserved family entertainment and revelry. One of them is KidZania Kuala Lumpur (“KidZania”), which has amassed strong affinity over the years from children and their parents for its unique edutainment offering, combining learning and entertainment in a 80,000-square-feet scaled replica of a real functioning city with over 40 role-playing activities for kids, where they can learn about jobs, money, and the real world while developing all-important life skills that simply cannot be taught in the classroom. This interactive form of learning, which creatively blends reality and enterta...

HONOR 50 Lite – the super affordable smartphone with flagship-level experience is now available nationwide at only RM999!

From 25 to 30 November, come by to IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, with up to RM300,000 total worth of prizes up for grabs! Taking budget into consideration, HONOR Malaysia’s latest flagship-level experience smartphone is now super affordable at a price of only RM 999 nationwide, with up to RM 350 worth of free gifts for you to take home too! Making a return with the Google Mobile Services (GMS) and the latest Android 11, the HONOR 50 Lite is proud to carry a fun experience for anticipating fans with some eye-catching features with flagship-level experience. #1: 66W HONOR SuperCharge Boosted by the 66W HONOR SuperCharge[1], the HONOR 50 Lite can be powered up to 40% battery life in just 10 minutes charge[2], allowing a non-stop fun of gaming, binge watching or anything that feeds one’s desire in a smartphone. #2: World’s First TÜV Rheinland Certified Hardware-level Eyecare LCD Display with 1.05mm Super Narrow Bezel The HONOR 50 Lite is the proud recipient of the world’s first Level TÜV Rhein...