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Successfully Closes US$19 Million Series B Round Led by Cathay Innovation Igloo’s insurance solutions have facilitated over 200 million policies across Southeast Asia since 2019 Bolsters leadership: Raunak Mehta, previously Chief Commercial Officer, is promoted to Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Successfully closed a Series B fundraise to drive its regional expansion efforts; looks to secure additional funding this year Series B funding was led by Cathay Innovation, a global venture capital firm, with participation from ACA Investments, a Daiwa-backed growth-stage investment fund, and existing investors including Openspace Ventures (a Temasek-backed and Southeast Asia focused multi-stage investor), Singtel Innov8 (the corporate venture capital arm of Singtel Group), and Partech Ventures (a US-headquartered global venture capital firm). Regional insurtech firm, Igloo , recently announced the promotion of Raunak Mehta, previously Chief Commercial Officer as its new Co-founder and...

Alibaba Cloud AsiaForward Startup Day expects to bring together Malaysia’s best and brightest startups and SMEs for a time of learning and sharing Interested Malaysian startups, entrepreneurs and SMEs are invited to save a FREE seat for AsiaForward Startup Day at https://my.alibabacloud.com/innovation-center/start-up-day-2022 The highly anticipated AsiaForward Startup Day: Exchanging Asia’s Brightest Ideas will be held on March 24, 2022 aimed at accelerating digital transformation for local SMEs and startups in growing their businesses via cloud infrastructure. Tham Lih Chung, Executive Director of Handsprofit Sdn Bhd said, “The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation for many businesses. A survey by Alibaba Cloud in 2021 found that 84% of Malaysian businesses believe cloud-based tools or digitalisation efforts has been the most important factor to their business continuity and disaster recovery during Covid-19. As the local partner for Alibaba’s first international innovation ...

Sports company PUMA has signed Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team driver George Russell as a brand ambassador making the young British driver part of its lifestyle and performance program. Fast, talented and progressive: George Russell is a natural fit for the PUMA Family. The 24-year-old Formula One driver is a rising star in the world of motorsport. “There isn’t a day where I’m not doing some form of training. PUMA is a brand that I’ve worn for many years, I use it for my fitness program, leisurewear and of course any time I’m in a Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 car. I have a great relationship with the brand and to finally be officially part of the PUMA Family is a real honor for me. I’m looking forward to our journey together,“ said George Russell. PUMA wants to drive innovation in race gear performance forward. Working closely with brand ambassadors like George Russell will help the sports company progress: “The overalls and other items we wear in the car are massively important from ...

Memories last a lifetime, captured moments can make them everlasting. It is moments when you find yourself standing in the middle of a busy street; or when you find a hidden café tucked away at the corner of two narrow streets; or when your best friend laughs at you when you goof up. There is no denying the fact that being able to capture these moments are made easier and more convenient today. These days you can find smartphones that sport massive apertures and gigantic sensors. This means you no longer have to know a lot of photography fundamentals and rules to take great photos. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the embodiment of what the Galaxy S series has always been, an inspiring photographic tool that is easy to use at an affordable price. Whether you‘re a newbie or a pro, you can give your photos the flare it deserves. Here are some ways to capture the perfect shots with the Galaxy S21 FE 5G. Work with Shadows As you go about your day, pay attention to light and shadows as it will give...

2 Million Local Sellers Drive Made-in-Malaysia products Shopee’s 3.15 Consumer Day post-campaign findings reveal that the number of Malaysian rural and community businesses participating as Shopee Marketplace sellers has increased 7.5 fold since January 2020 to-date. Apart from driving their financial inclusion in the digital economy with greater e-commerce literacy, participation in Shopee University’s free upskilling over this period increased 49 times. The majority of these new local sellers have scaled their businesses by more than 150% [1] benefiting from increased warehouse and supply chain coverage. Today, there are over two million sellers with the “Local Seller” tag on Shopee’s marketplace, offering consumers a wide range of authentic, Made-in-Malaysia products. These local sellers continue to use Shopee’s most popular engagement tools such as Shopee Live, Shopee Feed, and live chat to push the boundaries in creating new, exciting and unique shopping experiences for Malaysian...

AirAsia Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary by calling for applications for its humanitarian grant programme to rebuild and rehabilitate infrastructure damaged by flood that affected Malaysia in December 2021. Organisations that are eligible to apply are non-profit organisations with an established track record in successful implementation of disaster resilient rehabilitation projects. Proposals for disaster preparedness programmes are also welcomed. Interested applicants may access the application link here or at airasiafoundation.com/humanitarian/malaysia-flood-relief. AirAsia Foundation Executive Director Yap Mun Ching said: “In the last 10 years, we are proud of our track record having supported thousands of people in need across the region, especially also in Malaysia. In fulfilling our humanitarian mission, It is our priority to work with local organisations so that we also contribute to capacity building of local aid organisations.” In the month following the major f...

Creativity is the core of every film director’s passion. Just like any career, the aspiring path to succeeding here requires heavy dedication and research, but most importantly, access to the right tools to begin one’s pursuit in the first place. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Series is one collection that recognises this and serves to be a competent starting instrument for aspiring directors to take charge, with powerful 4nm processing, lightning-fast Wi-Fi 6E, and a host of camera features to explore! For one, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series promises clearer videos and low-light visibility from its signature Nightography features, which includes algorithm-based scene optimisation via its 4nm AP chipset. It analyses every frame to correct detail and colours while simultaneously optimising colour contrast for bright and dark spots in the frame, creating perfectly stunning results for every scene. Beyond the standard 10-bit HDR offer, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Series offers 12-bit HDR at 30FPS throu...

QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd (QSR Brands) is pleased to announce the addition of four new Independent Directors to the QSR Brands Board of Directors. Chong Chye Neo The three new board members are (Ms) Chong Chye Neo, former IBM Malaysia MD/CEO and Director of Bursa Malaysia Berhad; (Ms) Khoo Gaik Bee, former Chief HR in several companies and Director of Axiata Group Berhad; and (Ms) Foong Pik Yee, former CFO in several esteemed companies and Director of Ambank (M) Berhad; Paramount Corporation Bhd; and Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad. In addition, QSR Brands will have another Board member joining from abroad - a former Regional Fast-Food Head to be announced soon. The 3 new Directors' profiles are as follow: Chong Chye Neo retired as MD/CEO of IBM Malaysia in December 2018. She holds the distinction of being the first woman to helm the company in its then 55-year history in Malaysia. In her 30 years at IBM, she held leadership roles that spanned across multiple disciplines of ...

The sleek stick vacuum cleaner delivers an aesthetic look without compromising on performance, power and hygienic experience with its all-in-one Clean Station™ Samsung Malaysia Electronics recently announces the arrival of the Bespoke Jet™ in Malaysia, a cordless stick vacuum with an all-in-one Clean Station™ that delivers hygienic cleaning performance with a 99.999% multi-layered filtration system [1] . Packed with innovation, the Bespoke Jet™ also earned recognition as an honouree at the CES Innovation Awards 2021. “We were thrilled when we announced the expansion of the Samsung Bespoke line with the Bespoke Jet™ at CES 2022 in January,” said Edward Han, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics. “Cleanliness and good hygiene have never been more imperative and a vacuum cleaner is an essential tool for any household to perform their cleaning routine. The Bespoke Jet™ is a perfect embodiment of the Samsung Bespoke brand and now, Malaysians are able to experience a device that not only...

Gather your loved ones and break fast with a spread of delectable Malaysian favourites to the fullest with a fabulous feast at W Kuala Lumpur! Flock on over to W Kuala Lumpur for local delights with a twist from 3rd April to 2nd May 2022. Our Pan-Asian dining restaurant, Flock, will be serving up a plethora of tantalising dishes prepared by our talented Executive Chef Haznizam Hamzah and Chef Suhalmi Mohammed Tasir. With ‘Bazaar Malam’ as its moniker, Flock will be aptly revamped into a bazaar that Malaysia is oh-so-famous for, featuring multiple different stalls each serving up sumptuous local fare. The bazaar theme intends to evoke fond memories of a truly Malaysian icon – the hustle and bustle of a lively night bazaar market. Be spoilt for choice with a spread of authentic Malay Kerabu salad as your pembuka selera. As you walk through the buffet line, we hope you have space to sample each one of the stations we have prepared. A local delicacy and a staple food for Malaysians is the ...

Taking home 29 awards at the recent 2022 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, HONOR has been making international headlines thanks to its state-of-the-art technology, which includes the world’s first LTPO display smartphone with Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and the all-new Privacy Calling feature. HONOR is leaping into great heights on the global scale, with an encouraging market share that soars after China’s ‘V’ shaped bounce. Based on an analysis report from Counterpoint, HONOR increased its market share by more than two times from a year ago to become China’s second-biggest OEM for the first time after becoming an independent company. Following the successful product launch at MWC, HONOR Malaysia is set to roll out the new products here, according to media reports. This will mark the country’s first product launch of the year and second launch in Malaysia since its brand independence. Sources can confirm that the new device will carry a powerful 120Hz refresh rate and a whoop...

💫  The ‘Note’-perience Embracing the legacy of the Note while allowing users to be more creative, the S Pen is indeed iconic. With the all-new embedded S Pen in the Galaxy S22 Ultra, users can now doodle or take notes on their phones whenever, wherever! Need to quickly jot down a note? Simply tap the floating S Pen icon onscreen and a handy menu will appear with quick selections – note taking, screen selection, live messages, AR doodles, translation and many more. 💫 To ‘Note’ and Beyond! Take your note experience to the next level with the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Turn your phone into a palette as you draw on your Tab S8 Ultra. Capture images and stories with your Galaxy S22 Ultra and seamlessly transfer these to your tablet to instantly edit them. The large, expansive tablet screen lets you sketch in detail, with an epic palette of vivid colours.   💫 Classy, Bougee & Trendy With an elegant design and symmetrical front and back, the Galaxy S22 Ultra ...