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Traveling safe this holiday season, Qoala Malaysia Launches their 12.12 Year End Sale

Qoala Malaysia and its partners will be offering discounts for car insurance via their platform beginning 1st December 2021 Leading Southeast Asian omnichannel InsurTech company, Qoala Malaysia (Qoala), today announced that they will be participating in 12.12 Malaysia’s year-end sales by offering a 12% discount for car insurances for their customers. With Qoala, customers are guaranteed to get the lowest price, instant quotations, and the ability to compare products for motor insurance. Qoala’s partners and insurers such as AXA Insurance, TuneProtect, Trapo, and Pomen are also participating in this discount period, providing promotions on their respective platforms as well. From 1st till 14th December 2021, Qoala consumers will be given a 12% discount for car insurance by applying the promo code "QOALA1212" which can be accessed directly through the website www.qoala.app/my. This code is valid during the promo period for all insurance operators listed in Qoala.app. The same p...

FedEx Express Unveils White Paper on Digital Megatrends That Will Define What’s Next in E-Commerce

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has released a white paper, “E-commerce Megatrends to Watch,” that examines some of the biggest global e-commerce megatrends. FedEx Express Unveils White Paper on Digital Megatrends That Will Define  What’s Next in E-Commerce. The paper highlights the seven most significant digitally relevant megatrends occurring in China - the world’s biggest e-commerce market [1] - and how these are set to have a profound impact on e-commerce trend development across the Asia Pacific region and beyond. COVID-19 has been a catalyst for e-commerce growth worldwide. While businesses of all sizes want to capitalize on it, leaders in this space are reimagining new frontiers for e-commerce. This white paper examines the drivers behind the current shift in consumer behaviors and attitudes and reveals the trends that businesses should consider while mapping out their long-term e-com...

Financial systems jeopardized, infostealers on the rise and more cryptocurrency attacks: a look at financial threats in 2022

In 2022, we will observe state-sponsored groups targeting the cryptocurrency industry, while cybercriminals will take advantage of investors by fabricating rogue wallet with backdoors included. On top of that, we are likely to witness the growth of attacks against payment systems and more advanced mobile threats. These are the key predictions from Kaspersky’s ‘ Cyberthreats to Financial Organizations in 2022 ’ report. 2021 was a year of challenge and novelty and there always are those who adapt and manage change to their advantage quickly – cybercriminals. Since most of them are motivated by money, financial threats have always been one of the most significant parts of the threat landscape. Pondering on the significant events and trends that shaped the financial threats’ sector in 2021, Kaspersky researchers have forecasted several important tendencies expected to occur in 2022. Here are their key predictions: Targeted cryptocurrency attacks will grow . As cryptocurrency is a digital a...

RIUH x Selangkah presents CHRISTMAS TROPICOLA

Festive retail therapy featuring 75 local artisanal and F&B brands as RIUH gives you a warm welcome to the return of the live events and entertainment RIUH partners up with co-host and official e-wallet partner, Selangkah, to welcome the return of live events and entertainment with a Christmas Tropicola weekend at the beautiful grounds of Sentul Depot this 4th and 5th December 2021. In continuing efforts to support the creative scene in the new normal with tightened and strict COVID-19 SOPs in place, admission to RIUH is strictly by registration only. Happening from 2pm till 12am on Saturday and 12pm till 10pm on Sunday, save the date and book your time slot at the much awaited return of the city’s favourite curated creative platform by pre-booking your entry via https://bit.ly/riuhxmas21 - be sure to take note of the guide and notes to prepare for the weekend safely! Rest assured, contactless and cashless payments will be made available by Selangkah Wallet, a secure e-wallet powe...

#ThereIsHelp: Twitter launches a dedicated search prompt for HIV

Twitter today launched another global expansion of our #ThereIsHelp notification service with a dedicated search prompt for HIV-related information across Asia Pacific and the Americas: Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, SP-Latam, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States. This notification prompt will provide valuable and authoritative resources around HIV and encourage people to reach out and get help when they need it. Building on our #ThereIsHelp notification service currently available for mental health and suicide prevention , vaccination , child sexual exploitation , COVID-19 , gender-based violence , and freedom of expression ; this work is part of our efforts to ensure people have access to high-quality public health information and resources. When people search for keywords associated with HIV, the top search result will now include a notification in local languages, encouraging them to reach out for credible information and sources of...

Holiday Insights: Malaysian Tweets drive the holiday cheer alive (and buys) alive

48% Malaysians find holiday inspirations on Twitter It's beginning to look a lot like holidays, as seen on the growing number of holiday-related conversations on Twitter even before December ushers in. Although physical restrictions are still in place, retail and gifting, as a way to welcome and celebrate the holidays, now rings truer than ever online and on Twitter. Twitter's Holiday research reveals that even though 51% of Malaysians are still wary about gatherings, they likewise remain hopeful and excited to celebrate the holidays. While many Malaysians do not celebrate Christmas per se, they begin to look forward to the holiday break, listen to Christmas songs and enjoy the overall festive mood from November. For most people, the holidays entails gift giving, major home decor rehaul, and other activities that contribute not just on purchases but also in keeping the holiday cheer alive despite challenging times. In fact, there are over 8 million holiday-related conversations...

LG Smart TV Now Offers Apple Music For Even More Entertainment Options

Subscribers Can Seamlessly Access Over 90 Million Songs, Thousands of Curated Playlists, Music Videos and Live Artist-Hosted Radio Starting 25th November 2021, LG Electronics (LG) customers around the world will be able to enjoy Apple Music on their LG Smart TVs for the ultimate listening and entertainment experience. Now available in the LG Content Store for LG Smart TVs running webOS 4.0 and higher, the Apple Music app provides subscribers with access to over 90 million songs ad-free, over 30,000 expertly-curated playlists, music videos in 4K and the award-winning Apple Music Radio live streaming today’s hits, classics, and country. Apple Music on LG Smart TV also includes millions of tracks with time-synced lyrics, perfect for living room sing-alongs or parties. Subscribers can also access all the songs, albums, and playlists from their own music library on LG Smart TVs. LG Smart TVs owners will enjoy the seamless Apple Music experience they currently experience across all their dev...

Gigantic Musical Instruments Deck WCT Malls This Christmas

Shop to the ‘Sound of Christmas’ with exclusive year-end merry deals WCT Malls Management Sdn Bhd, the property investment and management business under WCT Holdings Berhad (“WCT Group”) unveiled its year-end festive mall decorations, themed ‘The Sound of Christmas’. The festive display will be showcased from 19 November 2021 at all four malls, namely Paradigm Mall Petaling Jaya (“Paradigm Mall PJ”), Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru (“Paradigm Mall JB”), gateway@klia2 in Sepang and SkyPark Terminal in Subang. While shoppers spend their time finding the perfect Christmas gifts and shopping for the festive décor with loved ones, they can stroll around and view the gigantic replicas of musical instruments in the mall. They can also check out the colorful festive decorations at various parts of the malls, complete with Christmas gifts and goodies. In line with the colours of Christmas, the decoration and ornaments displayed in traditional red, gold and green are inspired to remind shoppers of the...

Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru Greets Malaysian Breadwinners With ‘VTL 11.29 Welcome Home’ Special Treats

Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru welcome Malaysians with the VTL 11.29 Welcome Home special treats. Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru (“Paradigm Mall JB”), one of the shopping malls under WCT Malls Management Sdn Bhd (“WCT Malls”) welcomes Malaysians working in Singapore, who are coming home with a VTL 11.29 Welcome Home special programme from 29 November until 19 December 2021. In line with the opening of the most anticipated Vaccinated Travel Lane (“VTL”) for both land crossings (VTL-Land) via the Causeway and flights (VTL-Air) between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore from 29 November 2021 onwards, Paradigm Mall JB is treating the long-missed Malaysians with 1,129 WCT Buddy points and cash vouchers to be redeemed at the mall. The significance of the 1,129 treats is to commemorate the implementation day of the VTL. Returning travellers can register as WCT Buddy members through the app that can be downloaded for FREE via Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Huawei AppGallery. They can collect points for ...

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...