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Samsung’s One UI 6 Comes to Galaxy Users in Malaysia, Starting with Galaxy S23 Series

New enhancements bring a more streamlined design, wider options for personalization, and privacy and security updates Samsung’s latest One UI 6 update is now available to Galaxy S23 Series [1] users in Malaysia and will be rolled out to other Galaxy devices progressively. Based on Android 14, One UI 6 enables a more user-friendly experience, bringing a complete package of enhancements to Samsung apps and features including a more streamlined design and wider options for personalization. “Our mission with One UI is to reflect the unique preferences of our users in every aspect of their mobile experience,” said Janghyun Yoon, Executive Vice President and Head of the Software Office, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Every iteration of One UI responds to the needs of our user community, and we look forward to user feedback on One UI 6 as we create a richer, more intuitive experience for all.” “Samsung’s One UI updates are a testament to our consistency in deliverin...

Marshall Malaysia Launches Motif II ANC

Front row sound with active noise cancellation Marshall Malaysia, a name synonymous with the iconic sound of rock 'n' roll, is proud to unveil the latest addition to its portfolio of audio excellence with the official launch of the Motif II ANC earphones in Malaysian stores. Building on Marshall’s heritage of delivering premium audio experiences, the Motif II ANC earphones are set to redefine the way Malaysians listen to music, offering cutting-edge active noise cancellation and the unmistakable Marshall sound, all wrapped in a sleek, contemporary design. Music-lovers can now get loud on the go with Motif II A.N.C. offers huge sound, in a tiny package. Its sleek charging case packs a punch by powering your headphones with 30 hours of playtime to be unleashed whenever you want. With active noise cancellation, block out those crowded train rides and rowdy streets to dive into your music without distraction. For a quick conversation, users can switch over to transparency mode and ...

Revolutionizing Malaysian Connectivity with Galaxy M14 5G: The Ultimate 5G Experience

The 5G Rahmah Government Initiative is ushering in a transformative era of connectivity and accessibility for Malaysians. Focusing on enabling 5G connectivity for all, this initiative is set to empower consumers with an enhanced digital experience like never before. It's about ensuring that Malaysians can harness the full potential of 5G technology, from fast internet speeds to ground breaking innovations in various aspects of life. In line with this mission, Samsung Malaysia is introducing the Galaxy M14 5G phone, designed to bring the power of 5G to every Malaysian. 5G technology provides faster data speed, enhancing the overall mobile experience. This translates to quicker downloads, seamless streaming and improved online gaming. Additionally, 5G networks are designed to handle the increasing demands of the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling better connectivity for smart devices. As 5G continues to expand, it opens the door to innovate applications such as augmented and virtual ...

Celebrities Lend Star Power to Malaysian Businesses on Shopee Live

Nabila Huda and Fara Nadiah Promote Local-Made Brands to Millions Malaysian celebrities have been using their fame to rally millions of Malaysians on Shopee Live’s daily celebrity livestream show, Shopee Live Skuad Stylo, that airs 8PM every night to promote local businesses, including demonstrating the quality of local-made products and giving real-time personal testimonials of how they use the products in their daily lives. Nabila Huda has widespread recognition as winner of Best Supporting Actress award at the 30th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM30) for her role in the movie Makrifat Cinta. Fara Nadiah is the rising star of Irama Kita, who has been breaking into the movie business since starring in Malay dramas since childhood. Both have been among big name stars such as Sherry Alhadad and Dato’ Seri Vida who have been very active since September connecting with their fanbase to drive 2 million views and close to 850,000 “Add to Cart” since the Shopee Live Skuad Stylo inception on 5 Se...

Shopee Live Drives 120 Times Add-to-Cart Conversion During 10.10 Live Festival surpassed records with 30 million engagements

Shopee achieved a historical milestone this 10.10 Shopee Live Festival, with a remarkable 120 times uplift in “Add to Cart” conversions, driven by increased new user traffic and high user engagements on peak day itself. Malaysians participated in fun and interactive live stream sessions, enjoyed live-exclusive vouchers from participating sellers, and joined in on Shopee Live game shows. Shopee Live recorded an outstanding 30 million engagements on 10.10, underscoring the captivating nature of live streaming with users anticipating dynamic features such as Flash Vouchers and Spin 2 Win mini games. 12 times more first-time viewers eagerly tuned in to Shopee Live on 10.10 as they eagerly sought the opportunity to get 90% off vouchers from participating sellers and compete for a chance to win the RM10,000 cash prize at the 8PM Kotak Duit Misteri game show. Shopee Mall sellers significantly increased 12-fold, adopting Shopee Live for the first time on 10.10 day versus an average normal day ...

AIA Malaysia Launches AIA Healthiest Schools to Shape Healthy Habits in Future Generations

Supported by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, the AIA Healthiest Schools programme uses education as a tool to empower school children to cultivate healthy habits AIA Malaysia launched the AIA Healthiest Schools programme designed to encourage healthy living habits among students aged five to 16 by promoting healthy eating, active lifestyles, mental wellbeing, as well as health and sustainability in schools. The AIA Healthiest Schools programme, which is supported by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, will provide free resources that teachers can easily use and integrate with their existing teaching plans. These resources will equip them to effectively introduce health and wellbeing concepts into their classrooms. The programme is open to all government, private and international schools, both primary and secondary levels. A National Health and Morbidity Survey in 2022 showed that one-third of Malaysian teenagers aged 13-17 are overweight or obese [1] , which can lead to a range o...

Coca-Cola Malaysia Promotes Circular Economy with Key Partners

Coca-Cola Malaysia, in association with the American Malaysian Chamber Of Commerce (AMCHAM Malaysia), hosted a special AMCHAM Spotlight Session titled "Our Future, Our Choice – Sustainability Forum." The forum focused on accelerating the transition to circularity for plastic packaging in Malaysia. From left to right: Siobhan Das (AMCHAM), Kirsten van Zandwijk (The Coca-Cola Company), Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad (Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change), Khairul Anwar Ab. Gahani (Coca-Cola Bottlers Malaysia), and Roberto Benetello (MAREA), served as keynote speakers for Coca-Cola Malaysia’s AMCHAM Spotlight Session to drive circular economy in Malaysia. The event was honoured by the presence of the Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change, Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad. It also received significant backing from the key partner, the Malaysian Recycling Alliance (MAREA). This collaboration underlines a shared commitment towards environmen...

Alpro Pharmacy Unveils Inaugural "Alpro VIP's Choice Awards"

Vote for Your Favourite Brands to Win up to 500,000 Alpro Points Alpro Pharmacy is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Alpro VIP's Choice Awards with the aim to celebrate exceptional healthcare brands that made a difference in consumers' lives. The public are invited to vote for their favourite brands and stand a chance to win big – up to 500,000 Alpro Points! “At Alpro Pharmacy, we believe in putting the interests of the community we serve at the heart of everything we do. It is their preferences and opinions that steered us in our journey for a healthy and vibrant world. That is why, the community is empowered to make their voice heard when we honour the brands that had made invaluable contributions to their well-being and of their loved ones,” said Ph. Lee Yin-Chen, Branding, Promotion and Trade Marketing Director & E-Commerce Lead. Through Alpro VIP's Choice Awards, the company also aims to establish a benchmark for quality and trust while shinning a sp...

Touch 'n Go eWallet Wins Fintech of the Year 2023, further solidifying position as Malaysia’s leading eWallet

Touch 'n Go eWallet emerged as winner of the 'Fintech of the Year' at the Fintech Frontiers Awards Malaysia that took place October 4, 2023 Further establishing its position as Malaysia’s number one eWallet, Touch ‘n Go eWallet stayed ahead of the competitive landscape by offering users a comprehensive range of payment and financial services, including but not limited to investments, insurances, lending, cross-border payments, remittances, and more. Being the largest eWallet in the market, TNGD continues to champion financial inclusion by making financial services accessible to all and driving convenience via the eWallet. Alan Ni, Chief Executive Officer of TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd., dedicated this momentous win to the team at TNGD and expressed, "This recognition is a testament to our team's dedication and innovation. We thank our valued users who voted for us as their top choice of eWallet in Malaysia. We are grateful for our users’ trust, support, and unwavering con...

Reckitt Hosts The First In ASEAN Global Respiratory Infection Partnership (GRIP) Summit In Malaysia To Reduce Healthcare Burden

Reckitt Malaysia, a leading global consumer health and hygiene company, recently convened the inaugural Global Respiratory Infection Partnership (GRIP) Summit to address the escalating concern of antimicrobial resistance in Southeast Asia. This significant event, the first of its kind in the ASEAN region, brought together international organisations, research institutions, healthcare authorities and healthcare professionals from across multiple countries to collaborate on reducing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and promoting appropriate use of antibiotics in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) and sore throat management. (From left) Dr. Koh Kar Chai, President of the Manipal Alumni Association, Malaysia, Professor Dr Attila Altiner, Medical Director, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany, Prof Dr Zamberi Sekawi, Consultant Clinical Microbiologist, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, Prof Sabiha Essack Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, So...

Bang & Olufsen Joins Forces with Ferrari to Launch the Ferrari Collection in Malaysia

Two icons unite to redefine luxury audio experience Bang & Olufsen, in partnership with Ferrari, announces a new collection of headphones and speakers in Malaysia, the Ferrari Collection. The selection is a reimagination of beloved Bang & Olufsen products with a striking shade of red, creating an unmistakable connection to the Ferrari brand signature. The lineup includes: Products Retail Price Beosound 2 Home Speaker RM28,800 Beoplay H95 Headphones RM7,500 Beosound Explore Portable Speaker RM1,600 Beoplay EX Earphones RM3,000 Soren Kokholm, Head of Bang & Olufsen, SEA said, “We are very excited about this collaboration. There was a strong sense of history in the making as we came together to create it. It goes all the way back to the start for B&O and Ferrari. The founders, Enzo Ferrari, Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, were visionaries, who redefined their industries by challenging the status quo. Their legacies ring down throu...

Samsung #YouMake Promo Returns With More Deals To Let You Indulge in Me-Time

Are you in need of some relaxing me-time? Everyone has their own way of unwinding, whether you find sanctuary in music, run off on nature adventures, entertain yourself with K-dramas or games, break a sweat at the gym, try out new cooking recipes, or even get a productive high by getting house chores done. Samsung’s #YouMake promo [1] is back, offering more ways to indulge in personal time. With awesome deals galore, this is your chance to grab a wide range of Samsung products that’ll elevate the way you enjoy your leisure activities. From now until Nov 2023, customers who shop at Samsung’s Online Store can enjoy these promos: Weekend First Purchase Promotion [2] : Customers making their first purchase on Samsung Online Store can get 15% off on selected consumer electronics and 10% off on selected Galaxy products. Threshold Discount Promotion : Get RM1,000 instant rebate when you spend a minimum of RM8,000 on any products in a single transaction. Next Purchase Voucher Promotion [3] : ...