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In 2021, 80 first-time Shopee sellers recorded more than RM1 million in sales within a year Shopee continues to witness more Malaysians pivoting, or starting their businesses online as it saw sellers more than double in the past year. This shows the increasing involvement of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the digital economy following consumers’ growing reliance on e-commerce and digital payments. Many Malaysian sellers have also been able to fast track their e-commerce growth with Shopee. In fact, 80 local sellers, who joined Shopee in 2021, achieved more than RM1 million in sales in just their first year on the platform. Some of these sellers hail from areas outside of state capitals and main cities such as Hutan Melintang, Perak; Kulim, Kedah; and Bera, Pahang, selling mobile and accessories, home and living, and health and beauty products, among others. For Liow Chee Kah, 33, who runs the Woohuu Store with his wife on Shopee, he hit the RM1 million mark within...

Perseverance, courage, tenacity lead national rhythmic gymnast Izzah Amzan to Gold Sportsperson Award honour. The Ministry of Education (MOE)-MSSM-MILO® Awards 2019 were presented to top-performing student athletes for their outstanding achievements, as well as to teachers and coaches for their dedication and contribution to Malaysian School Sports Council (MSSM) competitions in the eligibility year of 2019. The presentation was postponed for one year due to the pandemic. Recognising excellence in 13 categories including rare top honour, Gold Sportsperson Award, the ceremony was launched by Datuk Dr. Radzi Jidin, Minister of Education Malaysia. In his speech, Datuk Dr. Radzi Jidin emphasised the role that sports play in further developing the potential of students in a holistic and integrated manner, in line with the National Education Philosophy. “MOE is one of the ministries that is involved directly in implementing the National Sports Policy. Our efforts are supported by the establi...

3D2N 5-Star Hotel Stay at The Prestige Penang and other prizes to be won by lucky travellers To welcome travellers to revisit Penang, Penang Global Tourism collaborates with ShopBack , the leading rewards and discovery platform, to offer cashback on hotel bookings in Penang. Through this partnership, travellers can get up to 40% cashback when they book their stay on Booking.com through ShopBack on 6 December, 2021. "With the resumption of tourism activities, we understand travellers are eager to recharge themselves with relaxing scenery and their favourite local delicacies. Penang Global Tourism is excited to partner Booking.com and ShopBack to provide travellers with an epic 40% cashback offer*, while also working closely with local business owners to ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience," said YB Yeoh Soon Hin, Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy. This exclusive promotion will be offered under ShopBack Online Travel Fair, the year-end travel bonanza ...

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, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 ...