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Marriott International Malaysia & Singapore To Host Charity Golf Tournament Supporting UNICEF

Marriott International Hotels and Resorts, in collaboration with the Marriott Worldwide Business Council in Malaysia & Singapore, will host a Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday 29th June 2024 at the exquisite The Els Club Desaru Coast. The inaugural event culminates in a Gala Dinner and Charity Auction which aims to raise MYR 100,000 (SGD 28,000) in support of UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) – an organization working to protect the rights of every child with health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. The Els Club Desaru Coast – Ocean Course “Marriott International operates 47 hotels in Malaysia and 19 more in Singapore, and the Marriott Business Council is committed to supporting the communities in which we operate” said Mr. Grant Young, General Manager of The Westin Desaru Coast and Chairman of Marriott Business Council Malaysia. “The event gives each of us a great sense of purpose to

[Voices of Galaxy] Meet the Para-Sprinter Helping the Next Generation Navigate the Road Ahead

Voices of Galaxy is a series of real stories spotlighting Samsung Galaxy users who use their passion, creativity and determination along with technology, to make a positive impact on their own lives and their communities, and the world around them. When German para-sprinter Johannes Floors was fitted with his first pair of running prosthetics at the age of 18, it was the first time he'd run since his amputation at 16. This new beginning was a blank canvas that opened up new possibilities and allowed him to first experience something he hadn’t realized was missing for the first sixteen years of his life. Although curiosity and determination drove Johannes to master the basics, it’s meticulously engineered training, discipline and his desire to create an impact that has made him into the world-class para-sprinter he is today. Now, Johannes wants to help change perceptions of prosthetics, drive discussion across the Paralympic community and beyond, and help keep the next generation on

foodpanda Malaysia doubles down on grocery business with house brand bright

Delivery platform launches expanded range of products to capture growing customer demand for high-quality and affordable groceries Malaysians can now shop from a new, expanded range of groceries under foodpanda’s private house label, bright. Available exclusively on online grocery store pandamart, bright offers over 200 items across three sub-brands: brightfarms for fresh produce, brightyums for pantry staples, ready-to-eat meals, snacks and beverages, as well as brightspots for household essentials. Items under the bright range will be available in all pandamart stores across Malaysia which also boasts to having the widest variety of products at launch. The new bright product range follows a successful introduction of foodpanda’s house brand offerings on pandamart, which debuted as brightfields in 2021. Product offerings started with a handful of pantry necessities, including mixed nuts, tissues and mineral water, and have since been expanded to cover a wider range of products, from f

AirAsia announced as Best Low Cost Carrier - Asia 2024 by AirlineRatings.com

The AirAsia Group* including medium haul affiliate airlines AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia X, have been awarded the Top LCC in Asia for 2024 by AirlineRatings.com in its annual Airline Excellence Awards. Launched in 2001 by Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and Tony Fernandes with just two planes, AirAsia has had spectacular growth over the past two decades to become a dominant force in the Asian region. The rise of AirAsia that first started out of Kuala Lumpur is, without doubt, one of the airline industry’s great success stories. It has had to combat one external crisis after another and adjust to diverse regulatory and competitive pressures, navigating policies designed to support national airlines as it democratised access to air travel and redefined the low cost carrier landscape within Asean and beyond. AirAsia now operates as full-fledged airlines with bases in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Cambodia. AirAsia Group and its affiliate medium haul airlines have re-written th

Vietjet Gears Up for Peak Summer Travel with 1.4 million Seats and New International Routes

Four new international routes including Phu Quoc - Taichung/Kaohsiung and Hanoi - Melbourne/Sydney to be opened in June Vietjet is ramping up its domestic routes by 35% and increasing night flights by 46% to meet the upcoming summer travel surge. Next month, the airline will also launch four new non-stop routes, connecting Vietnam’s beloved tourist hub, Phu Quoc Island to Taichung and Kaohsiung, and from Hanoi to Melbourne and Sydney. In response to the increased demand, Vietjet is offering an additional 1.4 million domestic tickets across destinations in Vietnam, reflecting a 35% increase in supply. The airline has enhanced flight frequencies on existing routes to and from key travel hubs such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Nha Trang, while also inaugurating new routes between provincial Vietnamese cities. Furthermore, Vietjet has expanded its night flight services by 46%, now totaling 3,100 overnight services. These flights connect from hubs like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, an

The Knox Journals: Stay in Control of Your Security – Your Data, Used Exactly How You See Fit

The Choice Is in Your Hands With Galaxy’s Security & Privacy Dashboard, Samsung Find and Advanced Intelligence Settings We pick up our mobile devices hundreds of times each day and now rely on them to such an extent that we rarely leave the house without them. They’re an extension of us, and explosive new technologies like AI and generative AI bring hugely exciting opportunities to what you can do with your device – or rather, what your device can enable you to do. But while technology changes, your right to privacy doesn’t. New developments mean new ways of data being processed. At Samsung, we think you should have the full picture when it comes to your personal information. We believe transparency, choice and control must be at the core of the mobile experience. In this highly digitized world, your security and privacy are more important than ever, so it’s only right that our users have full control over their devices. That’s why we focus on providing solutions that allow you to

TikTok Shop Turns Two: Celebrating Milestones and Unveiling Exciting Deals

TikTok Shop recognizes successes such as Tiffany and Uncle Siang's entrepreneurial efforts on the platform to date and dives into the resilience and innovation that has driven them this far Join TikTok Shop's three-week long second-year celebration in Malaysia that promises to be a thrilling experience for all TikTok Shop Malaysia is excited to announce and celebrate its second birthday in Malaysia, marking the biggest occasion for the leading e-commerce platform. As they celebrate, the platform is also reflecting on a journey of growth not only for itself but also for the community. Since its launch, TikTok Shop has revolutionized e-commerce by blending entertainment with seamless shopping experiences, becoming a cornerstone for local businesses and creative entrepreneurs. A Year of Growth and Milestones Reflecting on the past year, TikTok Shop Malaysia has achieved significant milestones in empowering local sellers and creators. At the TikTok Shop Summit 2023, we boosted supp

Ulike unveils Future of Beauty through pop-up store at IOI City Mall Putrajaya

Malaysians are invited to join the brand in two weeks of exciting activities and meet-and-greet opportunities with some of the biggest stars in Malaysia! On the back of a successful launch of its first physical outlet in Malaysia at SOGO KL, Ulike unveils its much-anticipated pop-up store in IOI City Mall Putrajaya today. Through overwhelming support shown by its fans, Ulike, the World's No.1 Home Hair Removal Device Brand of 2022, and a trusted household name in the home beauty and body care sector globally, invites Malaysians to join them in heralding the Future of Beauty in Malaysia with exciting promotions, experiential sessions, engaging activities and more. From 27 May 2024 until 9 June 2024, Ulike fans can head on down to IOI City Mall Putrajaya to participate in a series of activities, promising fun for the entire family. Fans will have the opportunity to try the brand’s best-selling innovations in beauty, as well as have the chance to get up close and personal with some of

Samsung Malaysia Kicked Off Its First Galaxy Campus Program to Cultivate Next Generation of Tech Innovators

Samsung Malaysia has handpicked 19 talented students to participate in the inaugural cohort of the first Samsung Malaysia’s Galaxy Campus Program. These students will embark on a journey over the next 12 months, gaining invaluable skills and insights into the world of social media content creation. The first batch of Galaxy Campus Ambassadors 2024 The program kicks off with an immersive workshop conducted by Samsung Malaysia's Galaxy trainer, where participants will learn how to leverage the latest Galaxy innovation, Galaxy S24 Ultra to create engaging and impactful content. Galaxy Campus Student Ambassadors during the onboarding day Throughout the program, the students will enjoy exclusive access to a wide range of events and workshops hosted by Samsung Malaysia, exposure to networking with local tech enthusiasts and top content creators, fostering valuable connections within the industry. In addition to these benefits, they will also stand a chance to receive unique merchandise

Shopee and SMEs launch #ShopeeHaul to Empower Malaysian Women

Muslimah Fashion Capsule Wardrobe Tailored for Modest to Modern Types Shopee has partnered with diverse Malaysian Muslimah fashion SMEs to create a capsule collection tailored for June 2024, in a drive to support local sellers while elevating the confidence of women nationwide. The new 6.6 GayaLitLit #ShopeeHaul wardrobe seeks to provide versatile styling possibilities that can be shopped below RM40 on its platform, especially by Malaysian women from all walks of life. According to a recent platform study of Muslimah fashion buyers aged 35 to 44 years old on the platform, 7 in 10 Muslimah women who come from mainly rural areas nationwide prioritise comfort first and foremost. When asked how they select their wardrobe, half of these women add to cart items that make them feel confident. Two thirds of those surveyed are motivated to search for new outfits to fit an occasion, or to replace clothes that are worn out.* Shopee has doubled-down on platform infrastructure and service quality o

Huawei Malaysia And Universiti Kuala Lumpur Partner Up On Academic And Research Endeavours In Smart City And Flood Mitigation Tech

Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), through its branch campus known as UniKL British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI), will be cooperating under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on academic and research endeavours surrounding smart city technology, urban disaster prevention, as well as other activities and programmes of mutual interest geared towards technological innovation. [Left to Right] Associate Professor Ir Dr Azman Senin, President and Chief Executive Officer of UniKL; Dato' Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Bin Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia; Mr Guo Ping, Chairman of the Supervisory Board,  Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd; and Mr Simon Sun, CEO of Huawei Malaysia Under the collaboration, a Huawei Intelligent Operation Center (IOC) will be set up at UniKL BMI for research and development (R&D) opportunities, as well as to empower UniKL with the capacity to provide authorised short-course training to its studen

flyadeal Orders 51 Aircraft In Landmark Airbus Deal

Saudi Arabia’s Low-Cost Airline Chooses Mix Of A320neos & A321neos Announcement Made At Future Aviation Forum In Saudi Capital Riyadh Deliveries Scheduled To Begin In 2026 To Fuel Next Phase Of Expansion flyadeal, one of the youngest and fastest growing low-cost airlines in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, announced a landmark order for 51 narrowbody Airbus aircraft to fuel the next phase of its expansion plans. The historic agreement for 12 Airbus A320neos and 39 bigger capacity A321neos was signed as part of a wider announcement by parent Saudia Group for a record 105 aircraft order – the largest in Saudi aviation history. The announcement was made on the opening day of the Future Aviation Forum being held in Riyadh on 20 May 2024. His Excellency Saleh Al-Jasser, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, presided over the official signing by His Excellency Eng Ibrahim Al-Omar, Saudia Group Direct