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Touch ‘n Go Group Launches Upgraded Touch ‘n Go Card Allowing Zero-Surcharge Reloads from Mobile Devices

The wait is over. Touch ‘n Go (“TNG”) Group today announced the launch of the upgraded Touch ‘n Go Card that provides users the ability to perform card reloads anytime, anywhere from their Touch ‘n Go eWallet app on their mobile devices. Users of this card and service will also experience no surcharge when reloads are performed. Reload anytime, anywhere with the upgraded Touch ‘n Go card. Zero-Surcharge reloads on the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app. Effendy Shahul Hamid, Group CEO of Touch ‘n Go Group (left) and Alan Ni, CEO of TNG Digital showcasing the new cards. In terms of design, the upgraded card is minimalistic and comes in a fresh look of pastel pink to pastel blue gradient. This upgraded Touch ‘n Go card also comes with higher encryption levels to promote better security. In addition to this, each card is also fully registered by virtue of it being tagged to a Touch ‘n Go eWallet account when mobile reloads are performed. “We’re so pleased to be able to bring this to market, add...

Samsung Electronics Hosts 2022 Media Forum Showcasing Latest Innovations in Neo QLED 8K

Innovation in picture quality and usability allows Samsung’s 2022 TVs to be at the front and center of the connected lifestyle Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world’s leading TV manufacturer for 16 consecutive years announced the details of its upcoming 2022 Media Forum sessions that will highlight the technology, features and innovation behind the new product lineup. Formerly known as Technical Seminars, the Media Forum sessions have been serving as a unique platform to deliver detailed information and an exclusive hands-on experience with new products for the past 11 years. This year’s global virtual seminar is the third event of its kind with attendees joining from six different regions[1] from 11 April to 16 May 16 2022. “The Media Forum provides an invaluable, firsthand look at new products, providing a deep dive into the technology and innovations that make this year’s lineup unique,” said Simon Sung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “...

VIU Original’s Pretty Little Liars Returns For A Second Season

Popular series returns with storyline revolving around social issues at hand Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announced the second season of the award-winning Original series Pretty Little Liars, premiered on April 14, 2022, in all 16 Viu markets. The winner of the Asian Academy Creative Awards and Content Asia Awards for the first season bringing pride to Indonesian storytelling through the teen mystery-drama of the same name from WBITVP, Viu’s Pretty Little Liars adaptation is set in the fictional town of Amerta, exclusively created in Bali. Pretty Little Liars follows the lives of four female students whose clique fell apart when their leader, Alissa (Yuki Kato), went mysteriously missing. The Liars find themselves reunited when they suddenly begin to receive creepy messages from a mysterious figure known as "A", who threatens to expose their darkest secrets. In season two, Hanna (Anya Geraldine), Ema (Caitlin Halderman), Sabrina (Vanessa Thoma...

Evolcare Launches The Biotics Series, A Trio that Rebalances Skin with Prebiotics and Probiotics

To mark the start of Springtime skincare, Evolcare presents its first product lineup of 2022, the Biotics Series of Toner, Serum and Cream, formulated with microbiome-restoring probiotics, prebiotics and bioactive properties. The products address the skin issues brought upon by irritation from environmental damage, external aggressions, and long-wearing face masks. Combined together, these factors compromise skin’s stability, resulting in unpredictable and sometimes chronic aggravations like irritation, inflammation and acne. Packed in Evolcare’s signature unidose packaging, the Biotics comes in a key palette of white with muted colours, marking the elegant refinement centred around the collection. Made in Switzerland, The Biotics Series supplements the basic skincare routine, starting with the “Harmony” Revitalising Toner. Guided by the promise to restore balance to the skin, the toner delivers protection and promotes wellbeing of the skin’s ecosystem, with Fig Extract and Alpine Rose...

Rezeki Memori – The Only Gift That Matters This Raya

Dive into the touching story behind Samsung’s Raya short film, Rezeki Memori, inspired by a true story, shot entirely #withGalaxy S22 Ultra. People say that no matter how old you are, you’ll always be a child in your parents’ eyes – but to Ayah, Adik will always be the little boy who never grew up. So goes the story of Samsung’s Rezeki Memori, which follows the journey of Adik, played by Bront Palarae who finally returns to his kampung only to learn a very important life lesson. Every Raya, there’s so much to look forward to! All that buzz and excitement with so many favourite delicacies to savour and duit raya to collect – or so that was what Adik had expected after not returning home for several years, swept away by his work in the hustle and bustle of the city. However, when he arrived, things were not as he had envisioned. There was tension in the air as he was greeted by his sister, played by Marissa Yasmin and a seemingly cold father who didn’t appear to recognise him. Though sur...

Supporting Economic Empowerment With Homechefs

foodpanda Enables Economic Inclusion And Encourages Workforce Participation From The Comfort Of Their Homes In the past two years, there has been a significant increase of home businesses as a result of the pandemic. Many individuals were compelled to explore alternative avenues for a second income. foodpanda, the leading on demand delivery service has launched the HomeChefs initiative to provide a platform for aspiring home chefs to earn an income while doing what they enjoy, cooking. With this latest introduction under the Selera Homemade campaign, users can now enjoy meals from the kitchen of some of the best home chefs in Malaysia via the foodpanda platform. Commenting on this initiative, Jay Ar Juan, Commercial Director, foodpanda Malaysia said “Home Chefs has two main goals; the first is we saw the potential to provide income opportunities for Malaysians who are amazing chefs but did not have the capital to set up shop but were able to cook from their own kitchens. Next was to sa...

SHEIN Modest Fashion Launches In Malaysia With Singer Iman Troye

For the very first time, fashion brand SHEIN is all set to make a big splash by bringing fashionable kaftans, abayas, hijabs, and other fashionable pieces to our shores. To commemorate the launch, SHEIN is also collaborating with talented Malaysian singer Iman Troye. A modest wear collection specially curated and styled by Iman Troye is now available across all SHEIN platforms. It will feature relaxed and feminine silhouettes that will complement any wardrobe. Iman’s collection features matching neutrals with relaxed silhouettes in neutral tones for your everyday modest look. There are also summer shades – which are soft pastel pieces that you can mix and match for any occasion. The up-and-coming recording artist is no stranger to making a big splash, having been one of the first Malaysians to be featured on the digital billboard in Times Square in New York City. Responsible for such hits as “Teman,” “Pejam Celik Hari Raya,” and “Nang,” Iman has been making a name for herself since rel...

Preparing for the Journey Ahead: Role of AI in improving Customer Experience as Malaysia’s Travel Industry Rebounds

The travel and hospitality industry were among the hardest hit industries during the pandemic. For Malaysia, a country that boasts a thriving travel and tourism economy, this led to adverse circumstances. In the first nine months of 2020, tourism receipts plunged 80.9% to RM12.6 billion from RM66.1 billion [1] .That said, the opening of the country’s borders on 1st April 2022 signals hope for the tourism industry. While the tourism and hospitality industry are on their road to recovery, both these businesses are grappling with new business realities. Fewer business travelers, newer no-contact preferences and higher overall expectations are a few of the factors that will continue to shape customer experience within the leisure, travel and tourism industry in the region. From contactless services such as payments and digital room keys to more outdoor activities, to being assured that trips can be changed or cancelled without losing money, wooing today’s traveler will require a focus on o...

Hop Café to Café Swiftly with Samsung Pay

Don’t we all just love spending our weekend by grabbing a good cup of coffee and brunch at a café? With cafes sprouting all over the place, why not level up your café-hopping weekend with Samsung Pay – the easier, faster, more secure way to pay, in the palm of your hands. Besides, haven’t you noticed? Carrying a purse around with all your cash and cards inside is not in fashion anymore. Your Galaxy is the only purse you need to carry. Luckily, with the latest Galaxy A Series: Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G that supports the ecosystem – you will easily see how your life becomes just a bit simpler by waving your smartphone at checkout and have one less thing to carry around! Better yet, you can earn cash back and get extra rewards for the purchases you make every day. With Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, you can hop from café to café as it’s accessible at any store that offers a contactless payment terminal and selected online merchants. Loyalty and gifts cards...

HUAWEI Introduces Smart Office with Five Products

Pre-Order for MatePad and sales launch for MateBook starts today HUAWEI Malaysia today announced the launch of Smart Office with five new products, including HarmonyOS MatePad 10.4, all-in one MateBook D15, PixLab X1 printer, a new portable speaker, Sound Joy and Mesh 3 Wi-Fi router. The launch sees HUAWEI making another big move in accomplishing its vision for smart offices, “Super Device, Super Creativity” in Malaysia. With a firmly customer-centric approach, HUAWEI is committed to ongoing innovation, ceaselessly seeking to create additional value for its customers. Integrating the Super Device concept for Smart Office, it enables a digitally efficient work life experience with Cross-Device Collaboration. Cross-device collaboration enables users to connect multiple devices together into one for a seamless working experience. Prepared with strong performance, exquisite appearance, and multiple innovative smart features, these devices promise an increase of productivity for the smart o...

How Samsung lets you enjoy cutting-edge innovation with purpose this World Earth Day

Creating a sustainable future is driven by conscious everyday choices and actions, such as bringing your own bag when grocery shopping, printing double-sided documents and taking public transport. Samsung has always challenged existing notions of what’s possible with technology, including rethinking how the devices we use can be more sustainable. Ahead of World Earth Day on April 22, discover how Samsung advances everyday sustainability by empowering consumers to lead a greener digital lifestyle. The company’s commitment to putting sustainability at the heart of everything it does has sparked innovative approaches in product design, manufacturing and packaging, and new sustainable experiences that consumers can expect when choosing Samsung products to suit today’s lifestyles. Rethink Packaging Packaging for electronic products serve the dual purpose of both protecting the device as well as delivering brand experience. However, packaging is often discarded or stored away when the device...

Get In Shape Right in Time for RAYA with Galaxy Watch4

The happiest time of the year for Malaysians, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, is just weeks away! From lemang to lontong, it’s a season full of scrumptious calorie-rich delicacies that are so irresistible. We all wish to indulge fully in the feast-ivities without feeling guilty, while also looking our best in our Raya clothes. Wishes do come true if you work hard. So, work it out and get in shape now before the Raya festive season picks up! Staying active during Ramadan can be difficult as you’re running on very little energy from a 14-hour fast. To boost workout motivation and efficiency, consider adding the ultimate personal trainer, Galaxy Watch4, to your lifestyle. Featuring the superior Samsung BioActive Sensor technology, you can effortlessly conduct advanced health tracking on your own, such as blood oxygen, heart rate and body composition, to gain a more holistic understanding of your body and optimize your strategies to achieve your targets. Based on your preferences and health analysis...