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Lexis Hotel Group Welcomes The Holy Month of Ramadan With Staycation Packages & A Sumptuous Iftar Selection

As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Malaysians can expect a wonderful line-up of mouthwatering delights and staycation packages by Lexis hotels and resorts that celebrates the season’s spirit of togetherness. Lexis Staycation Packages Make your loved ones your priority and share a much-needed escape with them into the serenity of nature with special Staycation Packages at Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson, Grand Lexis Port Dickson or Lexis Suites Penang. Not only will you get to enjoy spending precious quality time together in your villa or suite of your choice, and breakfast at an extra 10% off the Best Available Rate; you can also reconnect and resolidify love and family ties with the resorts’ special meals, also with an exclusive 10% discount only with Staycation Packages. Premium Festive Staycation Package at Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson includes: Premium Festive Staycation Package for Two (2) Package 2D1N stay in selected room type with breakfast for 2 persons at 10% off the Best Av...

Developing Trend on Bill Shock Due to Direct Carrier Billing

CFM is seeing an increasing number of complaints under Billing and Charging category, specifically in the subcategory of Direct Carrier Billing (DCB). Consumers need to smart in subscribing as it can lead to unexpected charges causing them to pay more than intended. DCB also known as Direct Operator Billing (DOB), refers to the payment method used to pay for purchases made over a phone number. When a consumer chooses to pay for their purchase through their mobile service’s bill, the merchant will charge the respective Service Provider for the purchase, which is then reflected in the bill. Once this option is activated, the charge will continue to be billed unless and until the service is terminated. “Consumers are getting bill shock. This could be a result of applications subscriptions in their devices, and they choose to pay via DCB. We tend to forget that we subscribe to any subscriptions in applications, so we need to be mindful, lest we are confronted by a huge bill. Worse still, i...

Celebrating a Night of Stars with the Galaxy S22 Series

Samsung Malaysia Electronics launched a search for ‘Born of the Galaxy Stars’ with Galaxy S22 Series endorsed by the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) to turn dreams into reality for future filmmakers. Left to right: Galaxy Stars Directors: Jawagar (of Graph Studio) and Taufiq (of Seni Lab Studio), Steve Chan (Product Marketing Manager, Mobile Experience (MX) Product Marketing of Samsung Malaysia), Joanne Goh (Chairperson of MIFFest), Renee Wong (Head of PR & CSR of Samsung Malaysia), as well as Galaxy Stars Directors: Ismail (of Plus) and Laura (of Passion Plus) Samsung Malaysia Electronics yesterday commemorated the launch of the new Galaxy S22 series with an event and short film competition named Born of the Galaxy Stars. This competition was endorsed by the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) and sought 22 aspiring filmmakers of all backgrounds to produce their films with the Galaxy S22 Series. With the library of camera features available on the ...

Cybersecurity leads boardroom agendas among ASEAN organisations in light of pandemic-induced shifts

New research from Palo Alto Networks reveals majority of ASEAN organisations (92%) believe cybersecurity to be one of the top priorities for business leaders Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today unveiled new research which found ASEAN business leaders prioritising cybersecurity issues at the board level, as a result of the disruptions brought about by COVID-19. The State of Cybersecurity in ASEAN study surveyed and received responses from 500 respondents representing businesses across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand on their response to the cybersecurity challenges in 2021 and outlook for the future. Cybersecurity becomes a top business priority Against the pandemic backdrop, cybersecurity has risen to the top of the leadership agenda for many ASEAN businesses — a vast majority (92%) believes cybersecurity to be a priority for their business leaders today. Nearly 3 in 4 (74%) also believe their leadership has increased t...

NestlĆ©’s MAGGI CSR Campaign Raised Over RM80,000 to Support the Elderly

In the spirit of giving and sharing, NestlĆ©’s ‘MAGGI Gong Xi Masak, Gong Xi Meriah’ Chinese New Year campaign raised RM81,000 in support of ten elderly care homes across Malaysia. Senior citizens at Rumah Charis receiving goodies from MAGGI NestlĆ© has reached out to senior citizens in these homes to learn and understand their needs for essential items such as food supplies, household necessities, wheelchairs, mattresses, and electrical appliances including microwave and rice cookers. Some of these homes also experienced property damages due to the massive floods in December last year and require support in upgrades and repairs of their living facilities. According to Geetha Balakrishna, Business Executive Officer of MAGGI, NestlĆ© (Malaysia) Berhad, “MAGGI is a brand made for Malaysians. As such, in the spirit of the Chinese New Year, we extended our initiative to our senior folks as a gesture of appreciation with the hope that our contributions will bring them some festive joy, remini...

Blaze Of Glory Reverse Classics

In 1990 PUMA debuted its most advanced cushioning yet, TRINOMIC. Applied across a wide range and variety of shoes, this innovative technology was a hexagonal system in the sole that compressed and rebounded load. TRINOMIC brought a whole new angle to sneaker technology through harnessing three fundamental elements - cushioning, stability, and flexibility. In 2006, PUMA expanded the TRINOMIC family with the Blaze of Glory, inspired by the ground-breaking PUMA DISC Blaze style from the 1990s, this time, with laces. It was one of the most padded and plush versions of the TRINOMIC cushioning ever produced, designed with a unique new upper, signature cage lacing system, and comfortable sock construction. Today we bring the style back, restored in its original glory. The Blaze of Glory Reverse Classics pack features color combinations inspired by previous Blaze of Glory releases in a mix of mesh and leather on the upper. The shoe maintains original design features like the sock construction,...

Nominate Your ‘Cikgu Luar Biasa’ for Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s

Returning for the sixth year, Malaysians can show their appreciation and nominate stories of inspiring teachers from 10 March – 2 April 2022 Anugerah Guru Inspirasi (AGI) McDonald’s is back for its sixth year to recognise the everyday heroes of our nation, our teachers who have gone above and beyond in educating, shaping, and inspiring the country’s greatest resources – the children. Malaysians can start nominating the inspiring teachers from 10 March to 2 April 2022 by sharing the story of their ‘Cikgu Luar Biasa’ in either Bahasa Malaysia, English or Chinese. AGI McDonald’s is brought back annually by the quick service restaurant as part of its commitment in giving back to the communities that it operates in. Through AGI McDonald’s, the company continues to give recognition to teachers’ who go above and beyond in nurturing future leaders. “We saw major changes in the education system in the past two years. Teachers had to transition from in-person classes to fully remote online cla...

Galaxy S22 Ultra: Note Series Power Meets S Series Performance in One Premium Device

Introducing Samsung Electronics’ most noteworthy S series device yet: the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The company’s standout flagship offers the best of both worlds, combining the power of the Note series and the performance of the S series in one premium device. Take notes you won’t forget with a super-smooth S Pen that flows as fast as your thoughts, and power up quickly with a battery that records over 50 minutes of video after a 10-minute charge. Plus, with Samsung’s brightest and most brilliant display yet, the Galaxy S22 Ultra was made for the golden age of content, giving movies and shows the screen they deserve. Want to take photos like a pro? Samsung’s most intelligent camera yet lets you choose the lenses that tell your story and features DSLR-like settings that allow you to tailor your photos to a style all your own. And with an AI-enhanced Portrait Mode, you can capture your friends — and your furry friends — in their best light every time. Check out the infographic below to see what...

Doors Are Finally Open At The Beaconhouse Pre-School Gamuda Gardens

The Latest Addition To The Beaconhouse Group Focusing On Play-Based Learning Alister and Larissa with the management team of The Beaconhouse Group and Gamuda Land The Beaconhouse Group announced the launch of Beaconhouse Pre-School Gamuda Gardens, the latest and newest addition to their network of schools in the Malaysian market that focuses on play-based learning. The Beaconhouse Pre-School Gamuda Gardens students in the classroom. This exciting partnership with Gamuda Land is a milestone move for The Beaconhouse Group, who unveiled their first-ever school within a township community. Commenting on this announcement, Alister Bartholomew, Regional Director of The Beaconhouse Group shared, “We are excited to be partnering with Gamuda Land because of our common goals in moving towards a more sustainable future for the next generation. At Beaconhouse, we place great emphasis in educating our students from a very young age about the importance of preserving the environment and we felt th...

AirAsia Aviation Group Limited announces Board of Directors

New dedicated board supports robust corporate governance for the airline group AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL) announces its newly formed board of directors, following the recent announcement of Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim as independent non-executive Chairman. The announcement of a new board of directors is among the first few initiatives to reflect AAAGL’s commitment to deliver a new strategic direction for growth and gold standard corporate governance. Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim said: “I’m very thrilled to announce the board members of AAAGL today. Each and every one of them has been carefully selected following due diligence to ensure we have the right mix of experience, talent, gender and culture to bolster the capabilities of AAAGL moving forward. This is only the initial set up as we plan to add a few more members to complete the team which we will announce in due course.” AAAGL’s new Board Of Directors announced are:   Ms. Suvabha Charoenying, aged 58 Nationality: Thai ...

Pepsi And Lay’s Collaborate To Create Surge Of Excitement Around UEFA Champions League (UCL) 2022

‘Pepsi x Lay's The Perfect Match’ campaign aims to elevate the football experience with UCL themed offerings through selected retailers and e-commerce platforms With everyone highly anticipating the UEFA Champions League (UCL) finals, Pepsi is joining hands with Lay’s to launch “The Perfect Match” campaign, creating excitement with the official UCL merchandise giveaways along with the perfect snacks and drinks combo. The campaign will give consumers the best experience when watching their favourite teams battle it out on the field. “Pepsi is the entertainment beat of football. We champion talent both on and off the pitch, always looking to bring unique, exciting campaigns that the world loves to see and be part of. This year, we’re recognizing the beautiful game as it is today – from the iconic to the up and coming – celebrating how everyone is building the game together,” said Jennifer Lee, Beverage Marketing Lead of PepsiCo. For the campaign, Pepsi is bringing the face of all-tim...

Lazada’s 10th Birthday: Let’s Celebrate Together with Samsung Deals You Won’t Want to Miss!

It's Here. Bigger. Better. Birthday Have you heard the BIG news yet? Yup, Samsung has announced the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G imminent arrival – launching in conjunction with Lazada’s 10th Birthday, which is happening from the 27th – 29th March 2022. The Galaxy M33 5G features a rather large 6.6-inch FHD+ Infinity-V display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, offering you an immersive viewing experience. With a RAM up to 8GB and an outstanding 5nm processor chip, namely the Exynos1280 – doing the most for you, it will bring in a much more seamless mobile experience. Similarly, you can enjoy uninterrupted live streaming, and super-fast downloads of your favourite apps due to its HyperFast 5G connectivity that gives you a buttery-smooth experience free of latency and motion blur. What makes the Galaxy M33 5G stand out is its generous 5,000mAh battery – allowing you to comfortably get through a long day without the need to worry about longevity of usage, and if your battery drains in the middl...