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Samsung Unveils SmartThings Station at CES 2023, Making Smarter Homes Accessible for Everyone

The new, easy-to-use smart home hub offers simple control and interoperability of multiple connected devices Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. recently announced SmartThings Station, an easy-to-use, affordable smart home hub and fast charging pad [1] . As the smart home market continues to grow, users need simple, interoperable, and dependable ways to connect a more significant number of devices. SmartThings Station offers quick setup and compatibility with a range of smart home products including Matter devices, with the simplicity that users expect from Samsung. With SmartThings Station [2] , users can automate different aspects of their home environment, setting routines that add convenience to their day and help to reduce energy waste such as switching off lights and appliances easily. “Having a smarter home shouldn't be complicated or expensive. So we wanted to create SmartThings Station as a simple, reliable and expandable smart home hub,” said Jaeyeon Jung, Executive Vice Presid...

LG Presents Differentiated Luxury Experience With Its Second-Generation LG Signature Lineup At CES 2023

Company’s Ultra-Premium Appliances Boast Cutting-edge Technologies, Timeless Design and Outstanding Energy Efficiency LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its second-generation LG SIGNATURE home appliance lineup at CES 2023. Offering timeless design and innovative technologies for a more convenient, stylish, and sustainable life at home, the sophisticated, new products will be on show in the LG SIGNATURE zone of LG’s booth under the theme of ‘Live Beyond.’ Seven years after its launch, LG SIGNATURE continues to redefine ultra-premium; delivering elegant, highly-advanced appliances and living solutions that take performance, design and usability to new heights. While remaining true to the brand’s philosophy and craftsman-like quality, the second-generation lineup adds differentiated features and technologies that offer even more convenience, as well as new colors, materials and finishes that bring a sleeker, more minimalist look to the home. The models on display at CES will include the bran...

PICO CNY Prosperity Deal

PICO celebrates CNY with Prosperity Deals! Ever wondered what it’s like going down the rabbit hole? Now you don't have to wonder anymore because you can transport yourself to a whole new world with the all-in-one VR headset, PICO 4. To commemorate the Year of the Rabbit, PICO, a leading VR company, is introducing its PICO CNY Prosperity Deals with the PICO 4 retailing at RM1,599 for the 128GB variant and RM1,899 for the 256GB variant from 1st to 27th January 2023. Want to get in shape and squeeze in a workout of two before feasting on the new year cookies and good meals? LesMills Body Combat, All-in-One Sports VR and OhShape are just the games for you. Enjoyed that familiar beat from the lion dance performance? Try jamming to the beat of your favourite songs with Smash Drums. Want to explore a fantasy world? Take your imagination on a ride as you wander around wonderland with Down the Rabbit Hole; and finally, save the world with After the Fall! All six games come free with every p...

AIA Appoints Harry Kane as an AIA Ambassador

AIA Group Limited (the “Company”; stock code: 1299, and together with its subsidiaries, “AIA” or the “Group”) is pleased to announce that Harry Kane, Tottenham Hotspur striker and England captain, has been appointed as an AIA Ambassador. This ambassadorship builds on the 10-year association with Harry through AIA’s partnership with Tottenham Hotspur. Both AIA and Harry share a desire to address mental health and resilience. Through the partnership, AIA will collaborate with the Harry Kane Foundation (HKF) to champion the importance of health and mental wellbeing. This campaign will commence with Harry’s self-produced animation entitled Harry Kane: Resilience to promote the importance of positive thinking, self-belief and having the support of others. Stuart A. Spencer, AIA Group Chief Marketing Officer, said, “We are excited to welcome Harry Kane as an AIA Ambassador and deepen our partnership with Tottenham Hotspur. AIA is committed to accelerating a movement across Asia to engage one...

Shopee: 63% of Malaysian Sellers Positive about E-Commerce

Shopee’s New Consumer Trends Report Reveals Consumer Trends Driving Seller Resilience and Relevance Shopee Malaysia kickstarted the New Year by launching its three-part 2023 Consumer Trends series called ‘Adapting to Malaysia’s Digital Consumers in 2023’. The first part of the series that focuses on sellers found that 63% of Malaysian Sellers feel excited and positive about e-commerce opportunities in 2023. In particular, sellers from the Health and Beauty (71%), Toys, Kids, and Babies (69%), and Fashion and Lifestyle (66%) categories are the most optimistic, stating that they are on the right track to capture the opportunities in 2023. Parts 2 and 3 of the series that focuses on Malaysian buyers and influencers will be shared in greater detail in the upcoming weeks. Findings can be utilised by businesses to tap e-commerce and digital services to drive resilience and stay relevant. The survey covering over 1,000 Malaysian marketplace sellers in December 2022 found that sellers are exci...

Campaign of the Year – for the fifth time!

Perspective Strategies takes home five awards including the Campaign of the Year Award at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards, an industry event that recognises the best and brightest campaigns in strategic communications and public relations At the recent 14th Malaysia Public Relations Awards (MPRA) 2022, Perspective Strategies took home the Campaign of the Year Award for its work with Durex Malaysia on the #COMETOGETHER Campaign. On top of that, the firm also took home 4 other awards, comprising two Gold Awards in the Public Affairs category for Durex Malaysia #COMETOGETHER Campaign and Consumer Launch category for MAGGI #SajianSeimbangTandaSayang, one Silver Award in the Product Brand Development category for MAGGI Nutri-licious, and a Bronze Award in the Best PR-led Integrated Campaign category for FedEx X SME Partnership & Outreach. “We are honoured to have taken home the Campaign of the Year Award for the 5th time since our inception in 2006. This award is not given out ever...

HONOR X9a 5G and HONOR X7a is now available nationwide!

Grab it now to get free gifts worth up to RM418! The Malaysian favourite HONOR X9a 5G and HONOR X7a are now officially available nationwide. Get ready to grab any colors you wish at only RM 1,499 via HONOR Stores, hihonor.com, HONOR TikTok Shop, Shopee HONOR Official Store, Lazada HONOR Flagship Store and authorized dealers. Fans who made their purchase during this first sale period will be entitled for free gifts worth up to RM418, which includes a newly released Ultra Noise Cancellation Earbuds HONOR CHOICE Earbuds X3 and 180-day screen crack protection. As sales starting today, we have ready the top 3 reasons why you should get HONOR X9a 5G now! #1 Ultra Tough OLED Curved Display with Premium Viewing Experience To dispel the concern on durability of curved screen, HONOR X9a 5G comes with a 0.65mm Super Reinforced glass on its curved screen, which called Ultra Tough OLED Curved Display. It is specially designed for HONOR X9a 5G to result in a stronger and more drop-resistant than the...

Hop Into a Prosperous New Year with “HUAT-WEI”

Enjoy exciting offers up to RM1,500 with exclusive gifts, and stand a chance to win great prizes! Every year, millions of people start the New Year with a decision to make it better than last year. This new year, it is important to start off on the right foot to enjoy an amazing year full of luck and prosperity! With the Lunar New Year slowly approaching, HUAWEI aims to help Malaysians to change their lifestyles and spaces, in order to have a fresh start of the New Year. Hence, HUAWEI is offering special promotions and offers* this auspicious holiday. From 7 January to 5 February, let’s enjoy a series of activities and promotions that HUAWEI provides, and stand a chance to win a lucky draw* throughout the promotional period. Start new and fresh this Chinese New Year with innovative HUAWEI gadgets! Creating Perfect Moments Together The year of the rabbit represents the year for hope; coming out of a global pandemic, there is now hope to create perfect moments with your loved ones. The H...

AirAsia kicks off football fever with fixed fares

AirAsia announced special fixed fares between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok in support of the AFF Semifinal match between Malaysia and Thailand. Fixed Fares THB5,000 all-in return from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur MYR500 all-in return from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok Booking Period From 6 to 11 Jan 2023 Travel Period 7-8 Jan from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur 10-11 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok All-in return fare inclusive of airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges and other applicable fees.

Hop Into The Lunar New Year With W Kuala Lumpur

A Year Full of Excitement, Daring but Never Boring Xin Nian Kuai Le and Hop into the Lunar New Year! Yes, it is that time of year for feasting and celebrating as we look forward to a happy and prosperous year ahead. Health, wealth, and endless joy is what we wish for you and your family this year of the rabbit. We foresee this will be a year full of excitement, prosperity, and surprises that run in both directions - anything but boring! W Kuala Lumpur the iconic lifestyle brand bringing the bold to the pulse of Kuala Lumpur is inviting you to its warm, fuzzy, splendid party of flavors for an exciting array of celebrations with heart-warming feasts and decadent experiences at YEN with its Chinese favorites redefined with a contemporary twist. YEN helmed by the soft-spoken and incredibly well-mannered Chef Weng who specializes in Cantonese and Szechuanese is set to prepare you a prosperous feast you won't forget. This Chinese New Year, YEN presents you flavorsome set menus, ala-cart...

Make your pre-wedding photos extraordinary with panoramic scenery and theme park backdrops at Resorts World Genting

Exploring ideas for perfect images of yourself and your loved one before the BIG I DO? Look no further! Resorts World Genting has just launched specially curated pre-wedding photography packages in collaboration with Stories Lifestyle to help you create awe-inspiring photos to commemorate your union. Resorts World Awana pre-wedding photography package Pre-wedding photoshoots are an ideal way to cherish precious moments with your loved one. If you are looking to pose amidst greenery and nature, Resorts World Awana may just be the answer. With an infinite expanse of manicured lawns and spectacular vistas of a misty mountain range in the distance, Resorts World Awana is a tropical sanctuary that beckons nature lovers. Immortalise your love story against the magnificent backdrop of a lush 130 million-year-old rainforest and scenic highlands 3,100 feet above sea level. The Resorts World Awana pre-wedding photography package starts from RM4,680 and is inclusive of a 2D1N stay in a Superior D...

Small Moments, Big Impact with Nadirah Zakariya

More than a decade since graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Nadirah Zakariya has built an extensive portfolio that captures every facet of life and living imaginable, from the tranquility in still-life compositions to the power of self-portraits. Recently, the internationally renowned co-founder of imaging outfits, Layar Lucida and Exposure+ Photo, has turned her artistic attention to the intricacies and beauty in the smallest of everyday moments that often go unnoticed with her weapon of choice… the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. Small is beautiful Just like the Galaxy Z Flip4, size is everything when it comes to appreciating the small, quiet moments, down to the littlest things that make life wonderful. “If you're trying to capture sudden bursts of inspiration that comes by your way, or the immediate change of light during the golden hour and how beautifully it hits your subject, the ability to react spontaneously is vital,” says Nadirah. “Inspiration can b...