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Piping Hot News And Brews With Majoriti 7 And Starbucks

What goes best with a great cup of coffee from one of the world's largest and most successful coffee chains? It could very well be Malaysia’s first premium Bahasa Malaysia weekender. Featuring a broad spectrum of lifestyle pieces and modern cultural commentary, Majoriti 7 is available every Thursday, and Starbucks customers will be handed a copy when they get their cup of coffee at selected outlets in the Klang Valley. Star Media Group chief executive officer Alex Yeow (left) with Berjaya Food Group chief executive officer and Starbucks Malaysia managing director Dato' Sydney Quays commemorating a new partnership between Major The partnership was commemorated with a Memorandum of Understanding signing between Berjaya Food Group chief executive officer and Starbucks Malaysia managing director Datuk Sydney Quays, and Star Media Group chief executive officer Alex Yeow in Starbucks Kiara Bay DT. In attendance was also UEM Sunrise Berhad chief executive officer Sufian Abdullah, ...

Galaxy Watch5 vs Galaxy Watch5 Pro: Which Is the One for YOU?

Supercharged with impressive tech, the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro are the latest Galaxy smartwatches to join the highly acclaimed Wear OS family. Bursting with features these watches are designed with you and your lifestyle in mind. In this article, we explore how they differ to help you decide which one is the right choice for you. The key differences between the both models in the latest Galaxy Watch5 Series are the design and battery capacity. With a sleeker, lighter design, the Galaxy Watch5 is more minimalistic than the Galaxy Watch5 Pro which has a more timeless look and feel like classic luxury watches. Thanks to its titanium casing, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro is slightly tougher than the Galaxy Watch5, which makes it more suited to outdoor adventures. The Galaxy Watch5 Pro also has a larger battery than the Galaxy Watch5, lasting an impressive 80 hours [1] . Galaxy Watch5 vs Galaxy Watch5 Pro: Design With its refined design, the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro brings sophisticati...

AirAsia announces new route to Phnom Penh from Penang

First flight to commence on 10 December 2022 with fares on sale from just RM179* one way More affordable connectivity to Cambodia from Penang AirAsia recently announced yet another highly-anticipated new route connecting travellers from Penang to Phnom Penh, starting 10 December 2022 with amazing fares on sale now for a limited time only. This new route is set to further boost AirAsia’s connectivity within Asean and allow for seamless travel between Cambodia, often dubbed the ‘Kingdom Of Wonder’, and Penang ‒ AirAsia’s third largest hub in West Malaysia. Following the inaugural flight in December, the flight frequency for this route will be twice weekly initially. AirAsia’s hub on the island of Penang has been steadily growing its route offerings, having just launched its inaugural route to Bali on 20 October 2022. To celebrate this momentous announcement, airasia rewards members can grab great value fares for this route for a promotional fare of just RM179* one way or RM428* both way...

Samsung All-New OLED TV Now Opens For Registration of Interest From 7 November to 20 November 2022 in Malaysia

Register now and be the first to know all about Samsung OLED TV, the all-new intelligent Smart TV with latest advancements in picture quality, sound technology, and design that delivers the most optimal viewing experience for all purposes – from work, entertainment, and gaming to social communication. Unveiled globally at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this year, Samsung OLED TV features over 8 million self-lit pixels partnered with Quantum Dot Technology that can deliver brighter, more accurate highlights and realistic colors. The OLED Smart TV comes packed with AI processor and offers incredible sound quality of Samsung Object Tracking Sound and Q-Symphony with Dolby Atmos® sound, Tizen OS for smart features, all wrapped up in a LaserSlim design. Register now from 7 November 2022 to 20 November 2022 and be entitled for an exclusive gift worth RM2,599 upon pre-order. If you want to know more or reserve your place in line for OLED TV, please visit Samsung’s website ...

Taylor’s University is now Asia’s Top 50

Taylor’s University continues to accelerate its vision of being the best Malaysian private university in Asia exemplified by yet another sterling achievement in the recent QS Asia University Rankings 2023. The institution improved its performance by moving from 53 in the previous year to 49, making it the only private university in Southeast Asia to break into Top 50 of Asia’s best universities list. The university saw growth in eight indicators scores including Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Faculty Student Ratio, Citations per Paper, Paper per Faculty, International Student, Inbound Exchange Students and Outbound Exchange Students. Taylor’s University Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Michael Driscoll said that the rise in rankings for Taylor’s is exceptionally gratifying especially given the increased level of competition locally and globally. He said that the recent achievement in the QS Asia University Ranking 2023 is a watershed moment for the university as it i...

Kre8tif! 2022 Showcases Malaysia’s World-Class Digital Creative and Animation Talent

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the nation’s lead digital economy agency under the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (K-KOMM) returns with Kre8tif! 2022 to empower the digital creative content industry, driving the growth of the nation’s digital economy. (L-R) Ts. Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of MDEC; YBhg. Dato’ Sri Haji Mohammad Bin Mentek, Secretary General of Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (in orange shirt); and YBrs. Puan Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, Deputy Secretary-General, Strategic Communication and Creative Industry, Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia, posing for a photo together with all the sponsors and partners of Kre8tif! 2022 The hybrid event features business matching, elevator pitches, workshops, award ceremonies, conferences, and exhibitions, taking place from 7 to 18 November in Cyberjaya. Since its establishment in 2009, Kre8tif! has served as the definite business networking platform to connect industry players...

NKF Malaysia Launches CKD Education Centre In Ipoh

Resource for information and support regarding dietary and lifestyle changes as well as renal replacement therapy Members of the H.T.C Motorcycle Group arriving at the CKD Education Centre in Ipoh after a convoy from Kuala Lumpur. The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) of Malaysia launched the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Education Centre in Ipoh this past weekend. In conjunction with the launch, the H.T.C Motorcycle Group (HTC) embarked on a convoy from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh to attend the launch having been the main sponsors for the setup and renovation of the centre alongside Yayasan Dialisis Pendidikan Akhlak Perak. One of the facilities at the CKD Education Centre. HTC is a motorcycling club comprising over 150 Harley Davidson owners that give back to the community as passionately as they are about biking. HTC has been supporting NKF Malaysia since 2017 and in that time has donated four dialysis machines. Ms. Khor Xin Yun, Chief Executive Officer of NKF Malaysia speaking at the CKD...

Samsung Malaysia Announces Winners for the #TeamUnstoppable 2022 Social Contest

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd recently rounded-off the second run of the #TeamUnstoppable, a regional brand campaign that challenges the Gen Zs and millennials of Southeast Asia to overcome barriers, uplift others and create positive change. Building upon the success of the campaign last year, the #TeamUnstoppable 2022 movement continued to encourage young digital natives to creatively express their very own ‘unstoppable’ stories. Reaching out to the wider regional youth community who are passionate about gaming, food, fashion as well as issues in sustainability and education, the campaign this year is centered on TikTok. Samsung Malaysia saw young go-getters opened up and shared the personal barriers they have defied, with the help of technology from Samsung, to emerge as a better version of themselves. Today, we unveil the winners and their inspiring stories: Wan Mohd Nilhakim bin Wan Mohd Nasir @nilhakim.nasir Losing one of his twins at birth, Nilhakim cherishes time with his fami...

AirAsia X takes flight to Tokyo-Haneda

AirAsia X (AAX) recently resumed its flight to Tokyo (Haneda) following the full reopening of the country’s border for international tourism. The thrice-weekly flights will be the airline’s first flight to Japan post-pandemic, ahead of its second route launch to Sapporo (Shin-Chitose) in December. In commemoration of the service resumption, AAX celebrated the flight with a send-off ceremony at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia2) with fun activities and giveaways for the guests. CEO of AirAsia X, Benyamin Ismail at the Kuala Lumpur-Tokyo inaugural flight send off ceremony at klia2 Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X said: “Japan is a core destination and we are thrilled to return to Tokyo as it has always been one of our most popular routes. In 2019, we carried about 275,210 guests to/from Tokyo and with this service resumption, we look forward to carrying over 230,000 additional visitor seats annually through Malaysia and Japan. This will not only boost tourism and the economy...

OnePlus Congratulates the Success of League of Legends Worlds 2022

The handover of the Summoner's Cup marked the end of the 12th season of the League of Legends World Championship in San Francisco, when DRX defeated T1 from Korea with a thrilling 3-2 result in the championship Finals. The award ceremony was witnessed by OnePlus, the official partner of this year’s championship, as well as audiences worldwide. During the ceremony, the OnePlus Most Valuable Player (MVP) trophy was presented to Kingen from DRX, honouring his performance and dedication throughout the championship. OnePlus believes that only the players who uphold the spirit of ‘Never Settle’ are able to win in the long run. Indeed, through this partnership with Riot Games, OnePlus hopes to pass on this spirit together with the spirit of 'Co-creation' to more players in the world. In addition to supporting players, OnePlus also recognises that fans play an equally important role in keeping the esport alive. As such, a giveaway was held, which gave the opportunity for selected f...

Touch ‘n Go eWallet expands its cross-border payment capabilities to Mainland China

Touch ‘n Go eWallet is the first Malaysian e-wallet to be accepted for payments in Mainland China through its collaboration with Alipay+ Alan Ni, CEO of Touch ‘n Go Digital Sdn Bhd (right) with Angel Zhao, President of International Business, Ant Group. Touch ‘n Go Group, via TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (“TNG Digital”), owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, recently announced the expansion of its cross-border payment capabilities to Mainland China. This capability was made available through its collaboration with Alipay+, a suite of global cross-border digital payments and marketing solutions operated by Ant Group. “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Alipay+ on cross-border payment solutions and expand our service territory beyond Singapore, Japan and South Korea. Touch ‘n Go eWallet is the first Malaysian eWallet which can be used for payments in Mainland China. This augurs well for all our users travelling there as they will enjoy the ease of making cashless payments, and i...

Winners of HONOR Magic Moments Awards 2022 Announced

The contest received over 300,000 submissions worldwide HONOR Malaysia recently announced the winners of the HONOR Magic Moments Awards 2022. Centered on “The Beauty of Malaysia”, it sets a platform for smartphone photography to create and explore their talents through the lens of mobile imaging technologies setting into a global scale.”, said Justin Li, Chief Executive Officer of HONOR Malaysia. The announcement brings a proud moment to our nation, as Malaysian born Muhd Fuad took the Recommendation Award grand for his When Sun Goes Down snapshot, while his grand prize-winning photo submission also caught the attention from the judges, granting him national recognition for his Stranded Ship photo. The HONOR Magic Moments Awards 2022 has received over 300,000 entries – its highest number since its inception in 2021 - since May 2022 and is judged by a list of seven renowned veteran and award-winning photographers in their respective fields. Muhd Fuad’s highlights can be seen below. Titl...