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AirAsia X resumes services to Shanghai with four weekly flights

AirAsia X (AAX) has resumed its services to Shanghai, China with four weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur which commenced yesterday, on 2 March 2023 (Middle) AirAsia X CEO Benyamin Ismail with AirAsia X guests travelling from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur at Shanghai Pudong International Airport earlier today. The inaugural post-pandemic flight from Kuala Lumpur departed with an encouraging passenger load, while the return flight from Shanghai earlier today, took flight almost 100% full with 373 guests, signalling significant outbound travel demand from the Chinese market. Amid encouraging demand and the easing of inbound travel restrictions to China, AAX plans to ramp up capacity and increase the frequency of services to Shanghai with 11 weekly flights by the second quarter this year, akin to its pre-pandemic frequency. AirAsia X Malaysia CEO, Benyamin Ismail said: “Our first inaugural flight to Shanghai was a decade ago and today, we are thrilled to be back in China and celebrate the res...

Essential Tips for Malaysians to Safeguard Yourself and Your Family from Scams

Malaysia is seeing an increase in the number of online scams, on email, phone, messaging platforms and SMS. According to police statistics , scam cases have increased from 17,000 in 2020 to over 20,000 in 2021. Between January and July in 2022 alone, 12,092 cases were reported with losses of RM414.8 million. Unfortunately, many people fall prey to scams as scammers use convincing messages, fake profiles, and phishing tactics to deceive their victims. They might ask for personal information such as passwords and verification codes, credit card details, or lure users into clicking on malicious links or downloading harmful attachments. As scammers are convincing and persistent, it is important for us to remain vigilant and cautious. Here are some tips for Malaysians to stay safe from messaging scams (via SMS, messaging platforms or social media direct messages)—and to protect their friends and family. Stop and think before you act Scammers often create a false sense of urgency, tricking u...

Qatar Airways to Unveil Exciting Network Expansion Announcements with New Destinations on the Opening Day of ITB Berlin 2023

The World’s Best Airline will spotlight its expansion plans at the world-leading travel trade show, taking place from 7-9 March 2023 Qatar Airways, will once again participate in the world’s largest travel and trade event ITB Berlin, from 7-9 March 2023, and is planning to make a significant network announcement. These plans will be revealed during Qatar Airways press conference for global media on the first day of the exhibition. The conference will highlight the spectacular success of the World's Best Airline’s achievements during the historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, as well as expectations for the year ahead in the presence of the world’s most notable gathering of travel and tourism professionals. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “We look forward to reuniting with the leaders of the global travel industry, especially our travel trade partners, to celebrate our achievements and to introduce our latest products and services to th...

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, An Upscale Dining Experience In The Heart Of Sabah

Spanning from local specialities to gastronomical delights, the hotel’s duplex dining destination, ON22 restaurant and ON23 bar, is set to change the culinary scenes of Kota Kinabalu ON22 Restaurant Dining Area The debut of Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu also saw the entry of a new level of dining experience in downtown Kota Kinabalu. Together, ON22 restaurant and ON23 bar offer guests a myriad of creative flavours, alongside mesmerising views from day to night. From the immersion of the vibrant local Sabahan palate to the experimentation of flavours in creative and unique beverages, the exclusive menus here are curated especially for savvy explorers and food adventurers. Cheeky Masaman Featuring indoor and outdoor patio seating, ON22’s ‘Dining in the Gardens’ theme showcases three distinct spaces: ‘Sea-Forest,’ framed with sweeping sights of the sea and the lush hills; ‘Wood Garden,’ where the décor and greenery is inspired by the tropical rainforest in Borneo; and ‘Dry Garden’ with it...

Run Forever In PUMA’s ForeverRUN NITRO

PUMA is releasing its newest style to its running lineup, the ForeverRUN NITRO. ForeverRUN NITRO ushers in a new era of stability shoes by encouraging an optimal running stride for everybody and every run. The new running shoe achieves this through a unique combination of cushioning with NITRO foam and enhanced guidance with its RUNGUIDE System. “We are very excited to introduce our newest footwear innovation for everyday running, the ForeverRun NITRO. It offers a combination of guidance and cushioning that appeals to runners who traditionally wear both neutral and stability products, ensuring an effortless run mile after mile,” said Erin Longin, General Manager of PUMA’s Run Train Business Unit. “We know that all runners run differently and that’s ok, we want to keep runners running with a shoe that works for everyone.” The ForeverRUN was tested in the lab, confirmed in the wild, and runner approved. We had 196 runners put ForeverRUN to the test by logging more than 47,000 miles in ou...

Kind Malaysia 2023 Kicks Off the Year with Altruism and Hope

The two-day expo brings together corporates, non-governmental organisations and interested individuals keen on promoting kindness for the greater good. The advocates of kindness comprising Kind Malaysia’s advisory board, organisers and CSR partners Kind Malaysia 2023 launched today to much fanfare, drawing over 3,000 Malaysians from all walks of life with its message of championing kindness for the greater good. In its third edition, Kind Malaysia is a unique and one-of-a-kind platform in Malaysia which connects the corporate sector, civil society, and like-minded individuals to work together towards the betterment of society. The two-day expo, happening at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), was officiated by Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin, the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Kind Malaysia 2023, who commended the event for galvanising people from a diverse range of industries to tackle socio-economic and environmental issues faced by communities across the country....

CARSOME and Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters Launch Joint Vehicle Theft Prevention Campaign

Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, CARSOME, announced its collaboration with the Petaling Jaya District Police to broaden public awareness on the prevalence of car theft. The collaboration comes off the back of the growing rate of vehicle theft cases across the nation, that has reached alarming levels. [fifth from left] CARSOME Co-Founder & CARSOME Academy CEO, Jiun Ee Teoh together with [sixth from left] Petaling Jaya District Police Chief, ACP Mohamad Fakhruddin Abdul Hamid launching the first community safety outreach signboard to officiate the collaboration between both parties at PPR Lembah Subang 2. According to a report by the Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia Berhad (VTREC) in 2020, a vehicle is stolen every 75 minutes in Malaysia, amounting to an average of 20 cars stolen each day [1] . In fact, vehicle theft risk in Malaysia is one of the highest in the world and it is one of the few countries that has shown a steady rise in vehic...

Join Samsung’s ‘Impian Raya Bersama’ Social Media Contest and Stand a Chance To Win Exclusive Home Appliances

Impian Raya Bersama campaign is back again! This year season of giving, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is pleased to announce its, "Keluarga Ceria Syawal Bergaya” promo which will start running from 1st March to 30th April 2023. One of the most exciting celebrations that Malaysians look forward to - celebrating arrival of Syawal with their loved ones. While getting ready for the month of Ramadan, now is the time to bring back home Samsung smart home appliances to up your game this year. With the help of modern smart home appliances, you can rest easy and enjoy yourself as you cook up a storm in preparation for the annual Raya feast with your family. The Smart Things app puts the ability to manage your home's electronics from the palm of your hand, making it easier than ever as you plan a stress-free Raya celebration or any open house party. Receive exclusive gifts like eVouchers [1] or TNG eWallet credits worth up to RM400 and even Color King Products when you purchase any sele...

Rinani Signs Share Sale Agreement For KLCFC

Company acquires majority stake in football club from KLFA Forth from L-R: KLFA president Khalid Abdul Samad, Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Azman Bin Abidin, Stanley Bernard, Managing Director of KLCFC, Datuk Seri Noor Azerai Ahmad, Rinani director Azri Azerai Rinani Group Berhad (“Rinani” or “the Company”), a financial consulting firm, is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a share sale agreement (“SSA”) with the Kuala Lumpur Football Association (“KLFA”) to acquire a majority stake in Kuala Lumpur City FC Sdn Bhd (“KLFC”), the owner of the KL City FC (“KLCFC”) football club. Rinani director Azri Azerai said, “The SSA officially makes Rinani the majority owner of KLFC. We pledge to bring KLCFC’s performance on the pitch to a higher level by concentrating on coaching, player recruitment and youth development and we promise our fans better engagement and experience for their money’s worth. Besides the game, we will also focus on enhancing the revenue stream...

TikTok introduces new features for Teens and Families

TikTok , a leading destination for short-form mobile video, today announces new features for teens, families, and its broader community. In efforts to create digital experiences that bring joy and play a positive role in how people express themselves, discover ideas, and connect, TikTok will be improving its screen time tool with more custom options, introducing new default settings for teen accounts, and expanding Family Pairing with more parental controls. Changes to help teens manage their time on TikTok In the coming weeks, every account belonging to a user below age 18 will automatically be set to a 60-minute daily screen time limit. While there's no collectively-endorsed position on the 'right' amount of screen time or even the impact of screen time more broadly, we consulted current academic research and experts from the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital in choosing this limit. If the 60-minute limit is reached, teens will be prompted to enter a...

Window to the World from Your Galaxy A series Smartphone

Ring, ring – a super important call is coming in, but whoops, you forgot where your phone is. Is it in the room? Is it in the kitchen? Argh, did you leave it by the bathroom sink again?! You look at your PC screen in panic as it shows the call is still ringing… oh wait, DUH! You can take the call from your PC because you have Link to Windows. You click to answer. The day is saved! With Link to Windows [1] on your Galaxy A series phones, you can now instantly access your notifications, texts, calls, photos, mobile apps and screen right on your Windows PC. The Galaxy A series brings awesome flagship-like experiences like Link to Windows and others to more people. Calling and texting from your PC One of the best Link to Windows features is calling and texting directly from your PC. When you’re swamped, you don’t have time to keep an eye on both devices. So, being able to manage everything on your PC helps you stay efficient and focused on what matters throughout a busy workday. To make c...

vivo Malaysia Celebrates Its E-store 2nd Anniversary with Exciting Offers; Stand a Chance to Win Prizes Worth RM28,000!

vivo E-store is turning two this month. As a token of appreciation to all vivo fans and customers, vivo Malaysia is offering a wide range of exclusive deals, special promotions and exciting benefits to customers across Malaysia. From 3 to 31 March 2023, vivo is offering a golden opportunity for customers to purchase their favourite vivo smartphones at lowest prices ever. During the anniversary sale campaign, customers who purchase a vivo smartphone at vivo e-store will stand a chance to participate in the anniversary lucky draw and win prizes worth up to RM28,000. vivo is also offering a Flash Sale for iQOO 11 5G! From 3 to 5 March 2023, get the iQOO 11 5G at a promotional price of RM3399 and receive a free iQOO Wireless Active. Throughout the campaign, customers who purchase any vivo smartphones are entitled to receive a free 1-year extended warranty, as well as a free hair dryer, TWS earbuds or a phone stand. vivo e-store also offers several benefits to make customers’ shopping exper...