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After much anticipation, Clearwater Group announced the opening of KINTSUGI Kuala Lumpur with Tokyo Michelin-starred Chef Jeff Okada Ramsey yesterday, at Isetan The Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur. Inspired by the centuries-old practice of "golden joinery", a Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold lacquer; KINSUGI is a progressive Kaiseki and Sushi Kaiseki restaurant which reflects Chef Ramsey’s style of kaiseki cuisine. “The Kintsugi (repaired) pottery is considered beautiful as the breakage and repair were highlighted as part of the history of the pottery. In keeping with the Japanese Kaiseki’s ethos of treating the best seasonal ingredients with love and respect, I hope our guests will also learn to appreciate the cherished Japanese value in finding beauty in imperfection,” Chef Ramsey explained. Chef Ramsey is no stranger to the culinary scene here in Kuala Lumpur having previously opened Babe by Jeff Ramsey and Japas, both also with Clearwater Group, making him t...

SAUDIA, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced the launch of "Your Ticket Your Visa". The first-of-its-kind service provides guests with even easier access to the Kingdom through a digital integration system that links transit visas with flight tickets. "Your Ticket Your Visa" service is introduced in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Pilgrims Service Program, and the Saudi Tourism Authority. The new service, which covers all international airports in the Kingdom, will allow guests to stay in the Kingdom for up to 96 hours, during which they can travel around the Kingdom and perform Umrah. The digital integration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs facilitates the issuing of the transit visa and links it to the flight ticket within three minutes. Captain Ibrahim Koshy, CEO of SAUDIA, said: “The launch of this innovative and seamless Stopover Visa is the first of its ki...

Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, CARSOME was pleased to welcome and brief the Minister of Human Resources, Yang Berhormat Tuan V. Sivakumar on its operations at its regional headquarters in Petaling Jaya. Minister of Human Resources, Yang Berhormat Tuan V. Sivakumar and the team touring around CARSOME's regional headquarters. Showcasing its tech capabilities, talent development and retention initiatives, and CARSOME Academy’s plans to elevate Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) offerings, the company expressed its readiness to support the Government in strengthening the nation’s tech and human capital ecosystem. Based on a social media posting following the visit, Minister of Human Resources, Yang Berhormat Tuan V. Sivakumar said: “As Malaysia’s first ‘Tech Unicorn’, CARSOME’s achievements have been truly remarkable. Their effort to digitalize the vehicle purchasing process in the country has led to the creation of various new jobs a...

The brand’s new concept store in 1 Utama exemplifies its commitment to customers across the region, even as it targets 400 outlets by the end of 2025 (left to right) Rodzi Ahmad, Head of Operations of Secret Recipe; Patrick Sim, Managing Director of Secret Recipe; Mira Filzah, Secret Recipe Brand Ambassador; and Evelyn Lee, Head of Marketing of Secret Recipe at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Amidst the myriad of bakery, café and restaurant openings in the country over the last couple of decades, one brand has boldly stood the test of time to become an inspiring homegrown Malaysian success story. Since making its debut in 1997, Secret Recipe has beguiled the hearts, minds and taste buds of foodies from all walks of life. In fact, for more than 25 years, the brand has evolved to become one of the fastest-growing lifestyle cakes and café chains in the region, with outlets opening even outside of Malaysia’s borders in Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Maldives and Bangladesh. Today, it comes...

Self-regulation is Crucial to Reduce the Creation and Proliferation of Harmful Content. The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (Content Forum) received 734 cases lodged to its Complaints Bureau last year. A significant portion of the cases received were related to internet or social media content (518 cases). This constitutes 71% of the total cases received by the Complaints Bureau as of December 31, 2022. Notably, there is a spike in new media cases compared to the 412 new media cases the Complaints Bureau received in 2021. Breakdown of Social Media Cases per Platform: WhatsApp - 204 cases Facebook - 130 cases Instagram - 68 cases TikTok - 13 cases Twitter - 6 cases The complaints range from cyberbullying, misuse of private information, love scams and posts that offend religion; with a number of reports relating to a variety of issues that went viral during the year. The increasing number of complaints can indicate that the new media platforms are rife with mischi...

Galaxy S23 Ultra’s most advanced camera, next-level gaming performance, and more eco-conscious design come together in Samsung’s most innovative Galaxy S series yet. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23, marking a new era of Samsung Galaxy’s ultimate premium phone experience. Samsung Galaxy's epic camera gives users more freedom to explore their creativity, like capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative AI. The Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy unleashes premium experiences, including groundbreaking AI, future-ready mobile gaming feature and powerfully sustained game play with the world’s fastest mobile graphics [1] . On the Galaxy S23 Ultra, an embedded S Pen [2] that many long-time Samsung Galaxy users know and love offers more possibilities for productivity, notetaking, hobbies and more. All the Galaxy S23 series’ new standard-setting innovations are housed within a striking design th...

OREO, the world’s favourite cookie brand is turning red again to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year. Riding on the festivities, the newly-launched OREO Lychee Orange takes inspiration from the iconic red colour of the season to symbolise prosperity. So as we enter the year of the Rabbit, OREO is thrilled to add joy to the festivities of Malaysian families, with a lucky & prosperous cream flavour. This limited edition flavour features the classic OREO cookie filled with the refreshing citrus notes of orange, along with the sweet, tropical taste of lychee, creating a unique and delicious twist on the beloved classic flavour experience. Staying true to the red theme, the cookie is also made with a red velvet cookie base, and in line with the #OREOTURNSRED tagline. Amongst many others, Chinese New Year is a time for luck and prosperity. To add to that, oranges and lychee have long been associated with abundance and good fortune. With the launch of OREO Lychee Orange in the year o...

New Video Camera Solution with LG webOS Facilitates Convenient Medical Staff-Patient Interactions, Day and Night LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling its Smart Cam Pro (model AN-VC22PR), a 4K video camera designed for use in hospitals and healthcare centers. LG Smart Cam Pro delivers sharp, clear image quality with or without the lights on, allowing seamless video communications at any time of day or night. The new model also presents healthcare solution providers with customizability through the integration of LG’s versatile webOS platform. LG Smart Cam Pro incorporates a 4K RGB main camera and a 4K night vision camera, each offering crisp, ultra-high definition (3,840 x 2,160) images1 and 4x digital zoom. The device also implements LG’s HDR effect, which adjusts color and contrast to make the subject easier to see, even when they are backlit by strong, natural or artificial light. When paired with a TV/display2 in the patient rooms, LG Smart Cam Pro with customized solution makes it pos...

During 2022, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre), Malaysia’s premier award-winning purpose-built venue, and its Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Business Events Alliance (KLCCBEA) partners, which includes the venue, on-site hotels, a shopping mall and the national airline, have undertaken a large number of sustainability projects which have impacts across all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). KLCC And Partners Creating Impact Across 119 SDG Target The 17 SDGs feature 169 targets which are a plan of action for people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership. The SDG projects currently undertaken by the Centre and its partners have impacts in 119 (70%) of the SDG targets, according to the KLCCBEA SDGs Symposium Report prepared by URBANICE Malaysia, an entity set up under the government that advocates the localisation of the UN’s SDGs in the development of liveable cities and climate responsive urban development. The SDGs report follows the KLCCB...

Everyone wants to be the perfect combination of talent, strength, style and success. It’s not easy to be everything all at once, unless you have what it takes. The Galaxy S series has what it takes to get you there – the most advanced camera that lets any amateur photographer capture phenomenal content like a talented pro; long-lasting battery and unprecedented performance that keeps you going strong; stunning display encased in stylish design and colours; and setting new standards for productivity, multitasking, and all-round success. Reimagining what’s possible with new innovation that supersedes each generation, the Galaxy S series is a favourite of Galaxy fans around the world and an icon of the generations, including Gen Z and Millennials. The latest range in its arsenal, the Galaxy S22 Ultra was named ‘The Best Inventions of 2022’ by TIME and ‘Best Camera Phone Of 2022’ by Forbes , among many feathers in its cap. Expectations are only getting higher among these digital natives, ...

As part of airasia Super App’s Community pillar, or airasia Republic, which consists of features such as airasia chat, RedGames, and airasia gifts, are ready for you to connect, play and share with your friends or community members. Be part of this community by having fun with us and showing your top-notch gaming skill when you enter the BIGGIE Wonderland by airasia rewards. - and it gives you FREE airasia points every day! Wondering what is BIGGIE Wonderland all about? Let’s get to know more about this exciting game! For those unfamiliar, this gamification programme was launched in 2020. It was inspired by the creation of airasia’s own “BIGGIE” mascot, a points expert who provides members with tips on maximizing the value of airasia points. With the launch of airasia Republic, airasia Super App has also introduced brand new characters that will accompany BIGGIE called airasia buds, consisting of Tappy the Tapir and Bam the pygmy Elephant, and Ogu the fabulous Orangutan. To date, we a...

Now more Galaxy users can enjoy a quick, easy, and secure Samsung Wallet experience Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. recently announced Samsung Wallet [1] will be available in eight new markets, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan [2] starting at the end of January. Samsung Wallet is a secure, go-everywhere app to conveniently organize and use daily essentials. “When Samsung launched Samsung Wallet last year, we committed to building the experience through open partnerships with our business and service providers and ensuring access to the platform for as many people as possible,” said Jeanie Han, EVP and Head of Digital Wallet Team at Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics. “Over the past several months, we’ve worked hard to rapidly expand the availability of Samsung Wallet, bringing the platform to more potential users. We look forward to sharing exciting new developments in the year ahead.” Last year, Samsung successfully la...