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Traveloka targets full post-pandemic recovery by end of 2022

Aims to play a significant role in aiding local tourism rebound, in conjunction with its 10th year anniversary In conjunction with its 10th year anniversary in the region, Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s travel superapp, aims to help rebuild and revive the local tourism sector. Traveloka will continue its COVID-19 recovery efforts in Malaysia to help contribute significantly to the reopening of the local tourism industry, the third-largest contributor to Malaysia’s GDP. “With the future reopening of Malaysian borders to international travellers, we are committed to continue working with stakeholders at the federal and state government levels, as a conduit to drive local tourism activities,” said Angelica Chan, Country Manager, Traveloka Malaysia. Since the pandemic first hit Malaysia in 2020, Traveloka has played a significant role in innovating to help the travel and tourism industry, through some of the most challenging times. In collaboration with the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council ...

Samsung Introduces Bespoke Refrigerator Line-up in Malaysia

The new line-up of revolutionary refrigerators that offer users customisable option to suit their kitchens has finally landed in Malaysia! Samsung Malaysia Electronics is delighted to introduce its latest line-up of Bespoke refrigerators for Malaysian consumers. The new range offers users a unique blend of modular refrigerator options that are customizable to suit an individual’s aesthetic preference. “We are thrilled to bring in this key element of Samsung’s Bespoke home appliance range to Malaysia, which will be the first of many more to come,” said Edward Han, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics. “A fridge is central to a kitchen, and that’s why the new Bespoke will be perfect for those who are looking to personalize every aspect of their homes. Allowing you to personalize your fridge’s modules to suit your needs, Bespoke epitomizes Samsung’s commitment to offering products that cater to consumers’ evolving lifestyles. We believe that the Bespoke refrigerator’s lifestyle-centr...

Atlas Vending, OKU Sentral, KPJ Healthcare Pilot Accessible Vending Machines

ATLAS Vending now capable of making retail points accessible to 41.4% of persons with disabilities in Malaysia L-Rt: KPJ Healthcare Berhad Deputy General Manager (Group Strategic Communications) Juliana Jamaluddin, ATLAS Vending Head of Marketing & Ancillary Business Amy Gan, ATLAS Vending CEO Santharuban Thurai Sundaram, KPJ Healthcare Berhad Corporate Manager Noor Hafizan Mohd Noor, YB Senator Ras Adiba Radzi (front), CEO KPJ Ampang Putri Muhammad Badri Hussin (far left) ATLAS Vending, in collaboration with OKU Sentral rolled out Malaysia’s first series of Accessible Vending Machines today, with KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare”) as an exclusive hospital partner for the launch, which will see the Accessible machines available at selected KPJ hospitals, Pusat Daya Klang and Pusat Latihan Perindustrian dan Pemulihan Bangi. Launched in conjunction with International Wheelchair Day today, the Accessible Vending Machines are custom fit with features such as wheelchair and...

Traveloka names Diana Danielle as brand ambassador for Malaysia

The local singer-actress will play a role in helping the brand achieve full post-pandemic recovery by end of 2022 From L-R: Traveloka country manager Angelica Chan, Tourism Malaysia Director-General Datuk Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Traveloka senior product marketing manager Jayden Purna, Diana Danielle Traveloka appoints Diana Danielle as brand ambassador for Malaysia as it commemorates its 10th year anniversary in Southeast Asia. The travel superapp will be working with the beloved singer-actress to invigorate the local travel industry, encourage safe travel for the whole family and restore confidence in Malaysians to rediscover the beauty of their homeland, as the country bounces back from the pandemic. Diana Danielle named the new Traveloka Malaysia brand ambassador “Diana Danielle is the perfect embodiment of the Traveloka brand as she combines her love for travel with the love for her family. She captures the spirit of keluarga-Malaysia, putting loved ones first and ensuring they...

After Record-Breaking Preorders, Samsung Announces Global Availability of New Galaxy S22 Series and Galaxy Tab S8 Series

Flagship smartphones and tablets break the rules of creativity and productivity with first-of-their-kind Galaxy experiences Samsung Electronics last week announced its category-redefining Galaxy S22 smartphones and Galaxy Tab S8 series are available in markets around the world following record-breaking preorders. The Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Tab S8 series saw more preorders within the first week than any other Samsung smartphone and tablet to date. Preorders for the Galaxy S22 series have more than doubled those of the Galaxy S21 series. Driving more than 60% of sales so far was the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Galaxy Tab S8 series preorders also more than doubled preorder numbers for the Galaxy Tab S7 series. Driving approximately 50% of sales so far was the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. “We’re thrilled that these devices have already become among our most popular ever,” said Bryan Choi, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales & Marketing Office, Samsung Electronics’ MX Business. “At Samsu...

Shopee: Malaysians Are Taking Self-Care More Seriously

Physical and environmental wellness top of mind ahead of 3.15 Consumer Day Shopee Malaysia data indicates that Malaysians are better adapted to feeling joy and showing appreciation to themselves in a post-pandemic world. More Malaysians are going online for their self-care needs, according to shopping data observed by Shopee Malaysia. Since the pandemic began, demand for products that help shoppers improve their well-being, reward themselves, and reduce stress has increased by 6 times on the platform. In 2021, Shopee has found that physical and environmental wellness rank among Malaysians' top needs when shopping online. In particular, 42% of products bought focused on physical wellness, 26% environmental wellness, 25% social well-being, with the remaining for psychological and spiritual wellness. Kenneth Soh “These findings highlight how Malaysians' preferred ways of taking care of their well-being have evolved over the last two years, signaling the rise of new opportunities ...

The Galaxy Tab A8: The Family Tablet Built to Last

From learning, connecting, gaming, streaming and more, tablets serve many functions. So it is important to find a sturdy device equipped with a long lasting battery to meet the demands of a family unit. The Galaxy Tab A8 is one such device that gives you and your family more support at home and on-the-go. Children are full of energy, and so is the Galaxy Tab A8 with its 7,040 mAh [1] battery. This gives you and your young ones more power and hours to do what you love. With the supported fast charging of 15W [2] , you can recharge the battery faster, giving your children equal time with the tablet [3] . You can also immerse yourself in an incredible viewing experience with the Galaxy Tab A8’s expanded 10.5-inch screen, 10.2mm minimised bezel and a 16:10 common aspect ratio. This plus the quad-speaker with Dolby Atmos®, gives users a second-to-none quality soundscape to enhance their experience. Whether you have gamers or avid movie watchers in your family, you need a device with power ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: An Affordable Yet Quality Tablet For Your Whole Family

Undeniably, tablet devices have become the most sought-after during the pandemic. Its widescreen size makes it convenient for work or online school. Samsung is one of the most productive technology companies in releasing tablet devices. At the beginning of 2022, they have launched several new tablets, one of which is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8. Various exciting features make the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 a tablet device that will make it easier for families to carry out various daily activities, ranging from studying, entertainment, and enjoying quality time with family. A large 10.5-inch screen and an internal memory capacity of 32 GB (expandable up to 1TB via MicroSD card) are ideal for entertainment experiences, multitasking, and many more. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 comes with a 7,040 mAh battery to support more extended use. In addition, there are many other very useful features to ease user activities. This time we will bring you the review for Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, which you can use ...

WCT Group Records RM51 Million In Net Profit For Q4FY21

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 registered revenue of RM421 million for its fourth quarter ended 31 December 2021 (“Q4FY21”) as compared to RM543 million in the preceding year’s corresponding quarter. The Group registered profit attributable to equity holders at RM51 million as compared to a loss attributable to equity holders of RM223 million recorded in the corresponding fourth quarter of 2020. For the current year, the Group recorded a higher revenue of RM1,753 million as compared to the RM1,705 million registered in the preceding year (“4QFY20”). The Group’s profit attributable to equity holders increased to RM97 million as compared to the preceding year’s loss of RM214 million. The Group’s Engineering and Construction Division continued to maintain upward momentum for the current year, with revenue and operating...

Keep your memories safe with Samsung Galaxy S22’s 100GB OneDrive Cloud Storage!

From smoother, clearer nighttime videos and photos in low light conditions with Nightography features, to more steady-state clarity images – to the enhanced zoom capabilities feature allowing users to obtain the perfect focus and capture stunning visuals crisp and clear without losing its quality and advanced editing enabled by Expert RAW, Galaxy S22 Series is packed with revolutionary camera experiences that can take your photos and videos to the next level. These remarkable camera features will definitely capture all of life’s moments with versatility and stunningly vibrant colors, but running out of room on your phone can be a disaster. So to help you put your mind at ease, we have good news for you. From 25 February 2022 until 31 January 2023, new users can enjoy 6 months of 100GB OneDrive Cloud Storage with the all-new Galaxy S22 Series by connecting your gallery with OneDrive -- now you no longer have to worry about losing that great shot! Here’s how to redeem the offer: Link you...

AirAsia successfully migrated 95% of guests to contactless self-check-in via app, website

Limited counter check-in service in Malaysia from 1 April 2022 to accelerate full migration to contactless self-check-in Counter check-in service continues to remain available for certain groups of passengers AirAsia has successfully migrated 95% of its guests to contactless self-check-in via the airasia Super App and its website, an initiative that was made mandatory at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic last year and will continue to be an integral part of its effort to further strengthen its Covid-19 mitigation plan through contactless operations. AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said: “This was achieved through the enhancements made to our systems and our guests embracing them accordingly. Check-in for flights via the airasia Super App is done with just a few simple steps, during which guests are able to add-on their baggage, inflight meals, travel insurance and choose their preferred seat. Guests can perform self-check-in as early as 14 days before the departure date. “Upon comple...

Bell & Ross presents its new partnership with the game GRID Legends

Bell & Ross, watchmaking company created in 1994 and best known for its watches designed with and for professionals who demand optimal reliability and for its legibility, functionality, and precision of precious timepieces. Sharing with Alpine F1 TEAM the same passion for precision mechanics, speed and design and being not a stranger in the motorsport industry, Bell & Ross has extended its relationship with the automotive world by becoming the Official Timekeeper of GRID Legends, the high-thrills racing game available on PlayStation, Xbox and PC from February 25. As Official Timekeeper of GRID Legends, Bell & Ross will track players’ lap and split times with precision. Players will also be able to experiment driving with a personalise vehicle with a Bell & Ross in-game livery, designed exclusively for GRID Legends. Eagle-eyed racers will also see the iconic Bell & Ross BR03-92 BLACK MATTE on the wrist of Valentin Manzi in Driven to Glory, the in-game story mode reco...