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Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s lead digital economy agency, today announced the Global Online Workforce (GLOW) Aspirasi programme for 2022, an initiative to continue supporting Malaysians to become competitive digital freelancers on a global platform. Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of MDEC GLOW Aspirasi is a distinct programme that echoes GLOW, the main programme that was introduced in 2016, and focuses on providing intensive training and mentoring sessions conducted solely by MDEC to ensure its quality and effectiveness. Scheduled to run between May and September 2022, the programme is set to train, coach and mentor 4,000 Malaysians into becoming digital freelancers. It aims to assist at least 75 percent of the digital freelancers trained to generate income. “Driven by digital platforms that complement the demand of the current economic landscape, GLOW Aspirasi intends to match the supply to those demands and promote access for Malaysians who want to participate in the sh...

Taking aesthetic to greater heights, HONOR is not holding back Making its way to Malaysia soon, HONOR Malaysia announced on its official Facebook page the imminent arrival of a new product. Based on the poster design, it seems to reveal a back cover with multiple camera lens to indicate that HONOR is taking aesthetics into its latest product. Tag lined “Dazzle in Every Shot”, it also teases a product focusing on imaging resolutions, building up anticipation on what it has to offer. With no stranger of striving for eye-pleasing flagships, HONOR has always been receiving compliments from its users, with the HONOR Magic series taking the lead for its symmetrical aesthetics and the HONOR number series that comes with double-ring design. HONOR further aims its best quality for Malaysians Since HONOR’s collaboration with global giants Google and Qualcomm, every product launch is a step into better options and convenience for consumers. Following the success launch of the HONOR Magic4 Pro, HO...

Touch ‘n Go Group announced that TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (“TNG Digital”), the owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, Malaysia’s largest eWallet company, has raised RM 750mil from its latest round of equity funding. This funding round was led by a new investment in TNG Digital by Lazada Group and a follow-on investment by TNG Digital’s current shareholder and parent company Touch ‘n Go Sdn. Bhd. This new investment solidifies the collaboration between key segment leaders, one in e-commerce and one in digital financial services and payments. Effendy Shahul Hamid “I’m extremely pleased to welcome Lazada to the Touch ‘n Go eWallet family. We feel this collaboration will bring next-level value propositions to users and merchant bases across the Lazada and Touch ‘n Go ecosystem. I look forward to seeing the teams roll out these exciting collaboration opportunities to our users,” said Effendy Shahul Hamid, Group Chief Executive Officer, Touch ‘n Go Group. “The funding round also sets us up ni...

HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (BG) launched two new productivity powerhouse laptops, HUAWEI MateBook D 16 and HUAWEI MateBook 16s at the HUAWEI APAC Smart Office Launch 2022 today The new HUAWEI MateBook D 16 is a high-performance lightweight laptop with a 16-inch vast display. This large screen, high performance new member of the HUAWEI Smart Office family not only carries MateBook series’ signature elements in aesthetic, innovation, and smart experience, but also brings numerous advancements, including a brand-new eye-comfort HUAWEI FullView Display, high-performance 12th Gen Intel® Core™ H-Series Processor, a light metallic body, as well as cross-device collaborative experience. The new HUAWEI MateBook D 16 has transformed into a reliable companion for the hybrid office era as it unleashes users’ creative power. FullView Display: The Productivity Powerhouses Led by extensive consumer research, HUAWEI has found that the desire for 16-inch lightweight laptops is on the rise. With a g...

MAGGI recently rolled out its brand new range of instant noodles, MAGGI Nutri-licious, for discerning consumers who seek healthier choices in food consumption. MAGGI Nutri-licious is the first instant noodles in Malaysia to be certified with the Healthier Choice Logo (HCL) [1] , a voluntary front-of-pack labelling initiative by the Ministry of Health for heathier food choices. MAGGI's healthier range of instant noodles Nutrilicious MAGGI Nutri-licious comes in two Italian-inspired flavours, Aglio Olio and Tomato Delight, both made with whole grain wheat flour sourced from Australia. Utilising air-dried technology, the noodle cake is baked to reduce the fat content as well as to make the noodles springier in texture. Besides the goodness of whole grain, it is also a source of protein, fibre and vitamin B6, providing a healthier option for the entire family. According to Mr Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad, MAGGI Nutri-licious is a timely introduction ...

Join the movement by sharing your personal ‘Unstoppable’ stories on TikTok for a chance to win attractive prizes Creative, ambitious, and driven, today’s youth have shown time and again that they are indomitable in their pursuit of passion and purpose, forging new paths for themselves in fields of their choosing, while striving to make a difference with unwavering spirit and determination. To celebrate this phenomenon, Samsung Electronics is launching its second edition of the #TeamUnstoppable regional brand campaign, daring Gen Zs and millennials of Southeast Asia to face challenges head-on and strive for greater heights. Based on the theme “Together, We are Unstoppable”, the campaign gathers a group of young changemakers who are passionate about gaming, food, sustainability, social good, education and fashion, and calls on youth from across the region to share their own inspiring stories and galvanize others into action. This year, to better engage younger audiences, the #TeamUnstopp...

In just a short time, phones that can fold and flip have gone from a nostalgic memory to cutting-edge mobile technology. Combining an iconic design with modern functionality, Foldables have flipped back into mainstream popularity – and this trend is only expected to continue. Samsung Electronics is not only embracing this future but driving it. Using precise manufacturing processes that allow for the production of bendable, ultra-thin glass at scale, Samsung facilities are well-equipped to meet the rising demands of a smartphone era that mixes the old with the new. Check out the video below and join Samsung on August 10 for the next Galaxy Unpacked event to learn more about the future of Foldables. The event will be streamed live at 9:00pm (Malaysian Time) on Samsung.com/my , Samsung Malaysia’s YouTube channel , and Samsung Malaysia Newsroom , so make sure to tune in for a close-up look at the latest Galaxy devices. From now until 10th August, register your interest at www.samsung.com/...

Three of Malaysia’s Rising Social Stars Spill the Tea on Their Pursuit of Authenticity Styles and trends play a part in reflecting one’s inner self and personality; and it is fascinating to see how your fashion speaks for you. For modest fashion trendsetters like Abby Asmaa ( @abbyasmaa ), Arinna Erin ( @arinna.erin ), and Rafidah ( @rafidaaaaaaaah ), the key to achieving the right style is by being comfortable in one’s own skin. To be in tune with their core being and get inspired, the trio has their own unique ways of tapping into their artistic zones. Believe in yourself – Abby Asmaa For Abby, what someone chooses to wear portrays a person’s character, self-confidence, and flexibility. When it comes to selecting her attire for the day, comfort comes first for her. She likes to keep her daily fit simple, save for certain special occasions where a little extra will go a long way. “Neutrals will always be my go-to in terms of colours although I do go for bold patterns on the rare occas...

AppGallery commemorated the first anniversary of Ragnarok X: Next Generation (ROX) with a massive two month long celebration filled with running promotions and highly anticipated events. ROX is one of the highest grossing massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) in Malaysia, where players create their avatars and interact with each other to form powerful guilds to complete quests. The climax of the celebrations is the War of the Chosen S2 Govern Thunder Watch Party event with more than 300 ROX Adventurers held at Boathouse, Kuala Lumpur. The long-awaited “War of the Chosen” (WOC, 神选之战) Season 2 tournament is back this year and commenced on 26 June 2022. This cross-server event, where PC gamers met mobile gamers, allows Adventurers from both platforms to battle it out with other players in an open tournament. Huawei is the main sponsor of the WOC Season 2 tournament, offering 64 Huawei smart device prizes worth over US$60,000 for the top 8 teams in the APAC region. Nic...

In a joint collaboration between the Content Forum and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), a webinar was held to create awareness among industry players on the new guidelines in ensuring access to content for the PWDs (L-R) Kenny Ong, Chairman of the Content Forum, Zulkarnain Mohd Yasin, Chief Regulatory Officer of MCMC & Mediha Mahmood, Executive Director of the Content Forum When it comes to Persons with Disabilities (PWD), accessibility is a key issue. And while many efforts have been made to improve accessibility for PWDs in various forms, very little has been done concerning media accessibility for this group. In fact, many may not have even realised about the existing barriers and challenges faced by PWDs in this aspect. To shed much needed light on the matter, a webinar titled ‘Access to Content for Persons With Disabilities (PWD)’ was held through a joint collaboration between the Content Forum and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia C...

Cities all over the world are actively looking for ways build a cleaner, cooler, and healthier future for its citizens. But for each of them, achieving that goal means a drastic reduction of carbon emissions that are driving up temperatures. Kuala Lumpur is no different. With plenty of idle traffic due to an overreliance on cars, and the city’s geographical placement in the Klang Valley, air pollution and carbon emissions continue to be a growing problem for a city that strives for sustainability by 2030. The latest available data from Kuala Lumpur City Council (DBKL) found that throughout 2017, a total of 25,094,052 million tonnes of CO2 was released into the Kuala Lumpur air. 56% of that annual figure (or 14 million tonnes of CO2) comes from the transport sector alone That’s 444kg of CO2 produced by Kuala Lumpur’s fossil-fuelled vehicles every second. But these numbers only tell us so much, as does the invisible nature of these emissions. Beam, Malaysia’s leading advocate for more su...

Niranpal Singh Global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor, BayWa r.e., today announced the promotion of Niranpal Singh as Managing Director of BayWa r.e. Malaysia. Niranpal will lead developments in BayWa r.e.’s several business units, namely Energy Solutions, Solar Project Development and Solar Equipment Trade for Malaysia. Maintaining his current portfolio as the General Manager of BayWa r.e. Energy Solutions for the Asia Pacific, Niranpal will also continue to drive strategic market growth and development models to BayWa r.e.’s Corporate & Industrial (C&I) customers in the region. Commenting on his promotion, Niranpal said “I am beyond excited to take on the responsibility to head BayWa r.e.’s office in Malaysia. The past two years as the General Manager for the Energy Solutions business unit have opened my eyes to many talented individuals locally and regionally. I look forward to achieving more milestones with the team as we do our part in helping ...