HONOR Flagship N-Series Welcomes Latest Member – HONOR 20 Series

Capture Wonders of Unrivalled User Experience: The Powerful Combination  of 48MP AI Quad Camera and Dynamic Holographic Design Enabled by 7nm  Kirin 980 AI Chipset and GPU Turbo 3.0

Global smartphone brand HONOR officially launches its first smartphone series: HONOR 20 LITE, HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 PRO in London today. This masterpiece collection testifies to the excellence of HONOR’s N-Series, which is lauded for superior design, unmatched photography capability, and ultimate user experience that resonate with global youth.

The newly launched flagship HONOR 20 Series has gathered
global limelight through its world’s first Dynamic Holographic Design and 48MP
AI Quad Camera. The all-powerful quad camera has earned the HONOR 20 Series an
impressive DxOMark score of 111.
HONOR 20 starts at €499, while HONOR 20 LITE starts at €299.

“At HONOR, we follow the ethos ‘Always Better’ in everything we do,” said George Zhao, President of HONOR. “HONOR’s renowned N-Series welcomes the latest member of the family, the HONOR 20 Series, and invites users to ‘Capture Wonder’ with a professional-grade camera and the wondrous Dynamic Holographic design. This design cements our leadership in smartphone craftsmanship, which is firmly rooted in HONOR’s principal approach of light play. We welcome users around the world to witness the wonder of HONOR 20 Series on our official website –
HiHONOR.com
.”

The Wonder of 48MP AI Quad Camera of Flagship Quality

The flagship quad camera leads
with a Sony IMX586 48MP Main Camera, featuring the advanced AI Ultra Clarity
mode and AIS Super Night mode to empower users to capture clearer. The quad
camera is also packed with the 16MP Super Wide Angle Camera, 8MP Telephoto
Camera, and the 2MP Macro Camera, which allows users to capture wider and
closer with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS).

The HONOR 20 Series also sends
shock-waves across the industry by the innovation of AIS Super Night mode and
the industry’s largest F1.4 aperture. Powered by the AI multi-frame
stabilisation technology and an enhanced algorithm, the mode creates
ultra-clear night shots with heightened brightness, lower noise, and better
color preservation. With more light passing through the lens owing to the F1.4
aperture, users can record their magical moments in greater detail even in
dimly-lit environments. The AI-enabled cameras and the industry-leading
features altogether contribute to a DxOMark score of 111.

The 48MP AI Quad Camera enables
users to capture photos with extreme clarity during the day, especially with
the AI Ultra Clarity mode. After that, the Dual-NPU and the Dual-ISP of the 7nm
Kirin 980 AI chipset
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collate the best details from each of these photos into one “Super 48MP
Photo” with its quality surpassing normal 48MP pictures. The details and
colours are adjusted for enhanced vividness. With the 16MP Super Wide Angle
Camera, users can capture more with an extensive 117° viewing angle. The
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) prompts the tiny gyro-sensors to quickly
shift pieces of the lens glass to the off-set motion before the image is
converted into a digital format, creating a sharper image even with shaky
hands.

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2MP Macro lens can give users a creative edge by offering new perspectives that the naked eye would never be able to see. It allows users to capture incredible details as close as 4cm, ideal for photographers who enjoy shooting flora and fauna. Similarly, the ability to zoom in on a subject at 3X lossless optical zoom, 5X hybrid zoom, 30X digital zoom, means that users can shoot minute details with absolute discretion – a useful feature for nature-loving photographers who are looking to photograph elusive wildlife or street photographers who portray the hustle and bustle of city life.

The Wonder of Cutting-Edge Dynamic Holographic Design

The HONOR 20 Series redefines
the user experience by becoming the first product in HONOR’s history to
introduce a multi-dimensional, Dynamic Holographic glassback. Meticulously
crafted through HONOR’s industry-first Triple 3D Mesh technique, the two-stage
process first creates a depth layer using nanotechnology to engrave millions of
miniature prisms Upon completion of this intricate process, the engineers
continue with the assembly of 3D curved glass, colour layer, and depth layer.
As light passes through the prisms in the depth layer, light is reflected and
refracted in all directions.

Coated in either Phantom Black,
Phantom Blue, Midnight Black or Sapphire Blue, the colour layer of HONOR 20
Series is combined with the glass and depth layer in a vacuum environment under
the precise control of temperature and pressure. The outcome is a
depth-inducing optical effect that makes the HONOR 20 Series stand out from its
predecessors. Due to the complex process, for every 100 back covers, only 20
meet the stringent standards.

The Wonder of an All-Round User Experience

HONOR’s “Always
Better” ethos drives the brand to go beyond the textural and colour design
of the Dynamic Holographic glassback. HONOR 20 Series boasts a 6.26″
all-view display with a 91.7% screen-to-body ratio. With a 4.5mm in-screen
camera, the all-view display allows an even more enthralling visual experience
without compromising on aesthetics.

The fingerprint sensor on the
right side of its aluminium frame has been positioned to complement the natural
placement of fingers when one picks up a phone. The asymmetrical
“L-shaped” positioning of the four camera lenses allows for a 4,000
mAh battery that can support a
full-day uninterrupted use.
Meanwhile, the HONOR 20 Series adopts a Graphene cooling sheet technology, a new thermal solution that can
efficiently dissipate heat and thus maintaining the optimal performance.

In terms of mobile gaming, the
HONOR 20 Series is equipped with the industry-leading GPU Turbo 3.0 – a feature
that boosts the device’s gaming capabilities by offering users an enhanced
visual and tactile experience. Backed by consumer demands, HONOR 20 Series has
teamed up with approximately 25 most sought-after mobile games right now
including Fortnite, PUBG Mobile, and Arena of Valor.

Apart from the
viewing and gaming experiences, users can indulge in an immersive audio
experience through the Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound feature powered by Histen
6.0. This is the first time that this cutting-edge technology is applied to
smartphones. The Virtual 9.1 surround sound supports most earphones and packs
an in-built dual microphone with noise reduction – a system tailored according
to the specific needs of technophiles and audiophiles.


HONOR Introduces New Audio Accessories – Flypods and SoundStone

Immerse yourself in a true wireless audio experience!

Treat yourself to a true wireless audio experience as HONOR Malaysia continues to surprise fans by introducing a new line of audio accessories with the arrival of the HONOR FlyPods Lite and HONOR SoundStone in Malaysia next month.

HONOR FlyPods Lite

The wireless buds’ premium design keeps users on the cutting edge of technology trends and are easy to be carried around with its light and compact size. One of the amazing features of the HONOR FlyPods Lite is it allows for a seamless switch between both buds that allow users to take a phone call with one, while able to hear the surroundings on another.

Available
in classic white, the HONOR FlyPods Lite comes with a tap control that allow
users to easily adjust music volume and calls, as well as dual mics on each FlyPod
for better environmental noise cancellation that comes in handy, especially at
noisy places. At RM349, the latest audio accessory is both IP54-rated water
resistant and sweat resistance. It also comes with fast and stable Bluetooth
4.2 connection that ensure users stay connected within 10m. Powered with
treble, natural alto and deep bass, with up to 12 hours of playtime, users are
bound to enjoy a high-definition audio experience.

HONOR SoundStone

Light and compact, the wireless Bluetooth speaker ensures stable Bluetooth connection for up to 10m, and comes with a braided lanyard for easy portability. The HONOR SoundStone is built with a large NdFeB magnet driver, high-sensitivity vibrating diaphragm, customized full frequency speaker, ensuring crisp treble, natural alto and deep bass.

The
speaker is also equipped with a high-sensitivity microphone with cVc™ 6.0 noise
cancellation technology to deliver a loud and clear hands-free experience for
conference calls.

With its rechargeable 700mAh high capacity battery that can be fully recharged in 3 hours and high durability, users can enjoy music for more than 8.5 hours of playtime. Impressively priced at RM149, the HONOR SoundStone is IPX5-rated water and sweat resistance. This means amazing music experience whenever, wherever!

Stay tuned for
more information on of the arrival of the HONOR FlyPods Lite and HONOR
SoundStone and immerse yourself in the truly wireless audio experience!

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For more information on
HONOR Malaysia and its innovative products, please visit HONOR’s official
e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the
official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for other exciting
updates.


HONOR Malaysia Welcomes The Latest Flagship – HONOR 20 Series

Just days after its global launch in London, HONOR Malaysia today launched the flagship, HONOR 20 Series in Malaysia. For the first time, the HONOR 20 Series introduces the world’s first Dynamic Holographic Design and is equipped with 48 MP AI Quad Camera, greatly improving the overall photography capability from both hardware and software perspective to offer exceptional user experience.The all-powerful quad camera has earned the HONOR 20 Series an impressive DxOMark score of 111.

At RM1,699, the HONOR 20 will come in two colour variants; Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black. To celebrate the occasion, HONOR 20 Series Wonder Girl, Mira Filzah made a special appearance to walk through the superior design and photography capabilities. HONOR also announced a collaboration with Moschino for the HONOR 20 Series.

“The arrival of the first quad-camera smartphone by HONOR symbolizes another milestone and we’re excited for the HONOR 20 Series to allow our users to capture wonderful moments anywhere, anytime, offering versatilities to make a completely new work of art” said
Zhao Zhiwei, Head of HONOR Malaysia
. “HONOR continues to tirelessly be on a quest to combine functionality and pure aesthetics by giving users a chance to capture their wonder through the wonders of 48MP AI Quad Camera, cutting-edge dynamic holographic design and all-round user experience”.

Key features of the HONOR 20 Series

The Wonder of 48MP AI Quad Camera with Flagship Features

The flagship quad camera leads with a Sony IMX586 48MP Main Camera, featuring the advanced AI Ultra Clarity mode and AIS Super Night mode to empower users to capture clearer. The quad camera is also packed with the 16MP Super Wide Angle Camera, 8MP Telephoto Camera, and the 2MP Macro Camera, which allows users to capture wider and closer with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS).

The HONOR 20 Series also sends shock-waves across the industry by the innovation of AIS Super Night mode and the industry’s largest F1.4 aperture. Powered by the AI multi-frame stabilisation technology and an enhanced algorithm, the mode creates ultra-clear night shots with heightened brightness, lower noise, and better color preservation. With more light passing through the lens owing to the F1.4 aperture, users can record their magical moments in greater detail even in dimly-lit environments. The AI-enabled cameras and the industry-leading features altogether contribute to a DxOMark score of [111].

The 48MP AI Quad Camera enables users to capture photos with extreme clarity during the day, especially with the AI Ultra Clarity mode. After that, the Dual-NPU and the Dual-ISP of the 7nm Kirin 980 AI chipset collate the best details from each of these photos into one “Super 48MP Photo” with its quality surpassing normal 48MP pictures. The details and colours are adjusted for enhanced vividness. With the 16MP Super Wide Angle Camera, users can capture more with an extensive 117° viewing angle. The Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) prompts the tiny gyro-sensors to quickly shift pieces of the lens glass to the off-set motion before the image is converted into a digital format, creating a sharper image even with shaky hands.

2MP Macro
lens can give users a creative edge by offering new perspectives that the naked
eye would never be able to see. It allows users to capture incredible details
as close as 4cm, ideal for photographers who enjoy shooting flora and fauna.
Similarly, the ability to zoom in on a subject at 3X lossless optical zoom, 5X
hybrid zoom, 30X digital zoom, means that users can shoot minute details with
absolute discretion – a useful feature for nature-loving photographers who are
looking to photograph elusive wildlife or street photographers who portray the
hustle and bustle of city life.

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The Wonder of Cutting-Edge Dynamic Holographic Design

The HONOR 20 Series redefines the user experience by becoming the first product in HONOR’s history to introduce a multi-dimensional, Dynamic Holographic glassback. Meticulously crafted through HONOR’s industry-first Triple 3D Mesh technique, the two-stage process first creates a depth layer using nanotechnology to engrave millions of miniature prisms Upon completion of this intricate process, the engineers continue with the assembly of 3D curved glass, colour layer, and depth layer. As light passes through the prisms in the depth layer, light is reflected and refracted in all directions.

Coated in either Phantom Black,
Phantom Blue, Midnight Black or Sapphire Blue, the colour layer of HONOR 20
Series is combined with the glass and depth layer in a vacuum environment under
the precise control of temperature and pressure. The outcome is a depth-inducing
optical effect that makes the HONOR 20 Series stand out from its predecessors.
Due to the complex process, for every 100 back covers, only 20 meet the
stringent standards.

The Wonder of an All-Round User Experience

HONOR’s “Always Better” ethos drives
the brand to go beyond the textural and colour design of the Dynamic
Holographic glassback. HONOR 20 Series boasts a 6.26″ all-view display
with a 91.7% screen-to-body ratio. With a 4.5mm in-screen camera, the all-view
display allows an even more enthralling visual experience without compromising
on aesthetics.

The fingerprint sensor on the right side of its aluminium frame has been positioned to complement the natural placement of fingers when one picks up a phone. The asymmetrical “L-shaped” positioning of the four camera lenses allows for a 4,000 mAh battery that can support a full-day uninterrupted use. Meanwhile, the HONOR 20 Series adopts a Graphene cooling sheet technology, a new thermal solution that can efficiently dissipate heat and thus maintaining the optimal performance.

In terms of mobile gaming, the HONOR 20 Series is equipped with the industry-leading GPU Turbo 3.0 – a feature that boosts the device’s gaming capabilities by offering users an enhanced visual and tactile experience. Backed by consumer demands, HONOR 20 Series has teamed up with approximately 25 most sought-after mobile games right now including Fortnite, PUBG Mobile, and Arena of Valor.

Apart from the viewing and gaming
experiences, users can indulge in an immersive audio experience through the
Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound feature powered by Histen 6.0. This is the first
time that this cutting-edge technology is applied to smartphones. The Virtual
9.1 surround sound supports most earphones and packs an in-built dual microphone
with noise reduction – a system tailored according to the specific needs of
technophiles and audiophiles.

The HONOR 20 Series will be available in Malaysia soon. For more information on the HONOR 20 Series, head over to HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
. Updates can be found at the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
.


IDC: High-end VR Grew 60% in 2018, Users Have Smartwatch-level Satisfaction

While interest in smartphone-dependent VR devices has cooled off, the high-performance VR market has continued to grow, IDC says in a new report, as tethered and standalone VR devices became more popular than ever over the last year. According to the  research firm’s latest VR user survey, the installed base of “high-performance” headsets grew 60% from 2017 to 3.9 million in 2018, and there’s now a group of “hardcore” VR users, though the market still has non-trivial challenges to overcome.

(picture source: uploadvr.com)

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Introducing New Galaxy Tab S5e and Tab A (2019): Perfect for Everyone

A
tablet is the combination of laptop and smartphone, making it a highly
versatile companion that you can rely on to do a variety of tasks. Today, thanks
to companies like Samsung who revolutionised the tablet technology, the tablet
is an absolute power work tool. It exists in almost every household either as a
note-taking machine, an entertainment centre and sometimes even as a remote
control.

The
tablet journey is far from over and to continue serving us in this tech-driven
world, Samsung is introducing its three newest tablets – the Galaxy Tab S5e,
Galaxy Tab A10.1, and Galaxy Tab A with S-Pen – where each variant has been
thoughtfully put together to accommodate the needs of tablet users, be it for
work, leisure, or family.

“Samsung
has continued to evolve together with the world and we are glad to introduce
our latest tablets, the Galaxy Tab S5e and new Galaxy Tab As to support people
who are increasingly mobile. Through the Galaxy Tab S5e, Samsung’s flagship
tablet, users are given a premium option that will cater to those looking for a
“one-fits-all” device. The Galaxy Tab A10.1 and Tab A with S Pen, on the other
hand, are the optimal devices for home and family entertainment, perfect for
the millennial parent who is also price-savvy. With the effort put into
creating these devices, we believe that you will find our new generation of
tablets most rewarding,” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia
Electronics.

Galaxy Tab S5e

Ask
around for the quality that is most appreciated among millennials in the
workplace and you’d often get these two responses: efficiency and multitasking.
Catered to the confident achievers in Malaysia who are always on the lookout
for the absolute best, the Galaxy Tab S5e was designed to keep up with their
hectic professional and personal lives, ultimately giving its users the
opportunity to live their lives to the fullest.

Its
reinvented design is further proof of that. Samsung trimmed away a significant
amount of bulk while ensuring that the tablet’s power and productivity remains
better than ever. This gave birth to the thinnest and lightest tablet in the
world within the 10” segment: the Galaxy Tab S5e. At 5.5mm thin and weighing at
about 400g, this allows users to complete their million daily tasks without
feeling tied down by one bulky device. With the Galaxy Tab S5e, less is truly
more.

Apart
from work, the Galaxy Tab S5e boasts a gorgeous Super AMOLED display and four
stereo speakers tuned by AKG. With these features, users are able to bring a
portable cinematic experience with them wherever they go. Moreover, with a
7,040 mAh powerhouse battery along with up to 15 hours of video playback and up
to 512GB of expandable storage via microSD card, getting through a day of heavy
usage and storage of lots of heavy content will be the least of your worries.

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Galaxy
Tab A (2019)

Keeping millennial parents and families in mind, Samsung is also introducing two new devices in the Galaxy Tab A (2019) series. Arriving in two variants, the Galaxy Tab A10.1 and Galaxy Tab A with S Pen, these tablets will not only keep parents and their children entertained for hours at a time, but will also provide parents with a notable tool for productivity.

The
Galaxy Tab A 10.1 has an enhanced design with a thin and compact sleek metal
body. Its improved user interface allows for more work to be done more
efficiently and its upgraded high-resolution display makes for a great
immersive leisurely viewing experience. Its improved user interface also allows
preview details of all browsing pages in one screen, presenting a
highly-efficient tablet experience.

The Galaxy Tab A with S-Pen, like the Galaxy Tab A10.1, takes children’s modern-day education into account. Recognising that tech devices should not only be for entertainment, the tablets in the Galaxy Tab A series come pre-loaded with educational apps that may play a significant role in a child’s development. Furthermore, the Galaxy Tab A with S-Pen comes with an embedded S-Pen for added portability and productivity.

The
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, Tab A10.1, and Tab A with S-Pen are now available at
all Samsung Experience Stores and authorised dealers with starting prices from
RM1,999, RM1,299, RM899, and RM1,099 respectively. The Galaxy Tab S5e and Tab
A10.1 are available in Gold and Black, while the Tab A with S-Pen is available
in Gray and Black so users are free to choose the colour that best suits their
style.

For more information about the Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab A (2019) models, please visit
www.samsung.com/my/tablets/galaxy-tab-s5e-t725/SM-T725NZDAXME/
 and
www.samsung.com/my/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/
.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Product
Specifications

  Design

  5.5t / 400g
  Full Metal
  Unibody

  Display

  10.5” sAMOLED (16:10)

  Sound

  Quad
  Speakers, Sound by AKG

  Camera

  13MP AF + 8MP FF

  AP

  Octa-Core
  2.0GHz + 1.7GHz

  Memory

  4GB + 64GB Memory

  Battery

  7,040mAh

  Keyboard

  Pogo KBD
  Cover (Optional Accessories)

  Security

  Fingerprint
  (Power Key)

  Recommended
  Retail Price (RRP)

  RM1,999

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Product
Specifications

  Design

  7.5t,470g (LTE) / 469g (WIFI)
  Metal

  Display

  10.1” WUXGA

  Sound

  Dual Speakers

  Camera

  8MP + 5MP

  AP

  Octa-Core 1.8GHz + 1.6GHz

  Memory

  2GB + 32GB (WIFI) / 3GB + 32GB (LTE)

  Battery

  6,150mAh

  Recommended
  Retail Price (RRP)

  RM899 (WIFI)
  / RM1,299 (LTE)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen Product
Specifications

  Design

  8.9t, 325g

  Display

  8.0”, WUXGA

  Camera

  8MP + 5MP

  AP

  Octa-Core
  1.8GHz + 1.6GHz

  Memory

  3+32GB

  Battery

  4,200mAh

  S Pen Support

  Yes

  Recommended
  Retail Price (RRP)

  RM1,099


It’s Official! Mira Filzah is the HONOR 20 Series Wonder Girl

HONOR
Malaysia has revealed its mysterious ambassador for the HONOR 20 Series to be
Mira Filzah
! She will be officially joining
HONOR Malaysia’s family of ambassadors as the HONOR 20 Series Wonder Girl, and
is set to drop a TVC with the brand very soon.

Joining
previous notable names from the Malaysian entertainment scene such as local actor/comedian/singer

Zizan Razak
, singer/rapper/song writer

SonaOne
and therecently announced catbassador
,
Captain Meow,
Mira Filzahis set
to #CaptureWonder.

Mira
is no stranger to the local entertainment scene and quickly rose to fame for the
movie, Rise: Ini Kalilah, TV dramas and talk shows in less than four years. The
actress and TV host started off as a model and has a penchant for beauty and
fashion – an important aspect to the new smartphone.

Check out what Mira has to say this festive season
here
!

The highly anticipated HONOR 20
series will be launched on 21 May 2019 in London with HONOR Malaysia bringing
along two lucky winners from its Chief Fashion Officer contest.

Stay tuned as HONOR continues to
reveal more information on the upcoming HONOR 20 Series and Mira Filzah.

For more information on HONOR Malaysia and its innovative products, please visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for other exciting updates.

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JOOX Delivers the Future of Korean Talent Show – PRODUCE X 101

Premieres on Mnet in Korea and Exclusive Livestream on JOOX

Here’s your chance to enjoy your favorite K-Pop entertainment and cheer for its future rising stars!
JOOX
, Asia’s most popular music streaming app, proudly delivers more of the best and hottest music and entertainment shows in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand, and is now bringing you more intense excitement from Korea by exclusively livestreaming
PRODUCE X 101
 Season 4 on its platform.

Held by Mnet, a South Korean pay television music channel, the past  three seasons of Produce 101 have received global acclaim and praise.  The show has surged in popularity among Asian countries, who have  witnessed contestants delivering their best, sensational performances in  front of an audience who voted for their favorites in multiple  elimination rounds. Premiering on May 3,  PRODUCE X 101 will be livestreamed on both Mnet’s channel and JOOX  exclusively at the same time. Don’t miss this show if you are an  absolute fan of K-pop!

JOOX PRODUCE X 101 Livestream Schedule:

Original Release: May 3, 2019
Number of Episodes: 12
Time: Every Friday

Hong Kong & Malaysia
10pm local time
Indonesia & Thailand
9 pm local time
Myanmar
8:30pm local time

Updated versions with Chinese/English/local
language subtitles will be uploaded to JOOX shortly after the official
broadcast of each episode.

Committed to turning up the K-Pop heat
 to fever pitch in this region by giving its users the best music
experience, JOOX has been delivering exclusive livestreams of the most
electrifying Korean entertainment shows and events like no one else
does.

Poshu Yeung, Vice President of Tencent  IBG, said, “We are excited to partner with Mnet, as an official  livestreaming platform for PRODUCE X 101, on this special journey to  deliver high-quality music performances to K-pop lovers. K-pop is taking  audiences all over the world by storm. We are proud to be offering a  special entertainment experience to our users, and are determined to  promote the K-pop culture to K-pop lovers in Asia.”

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Produce  101 is a group talent show series on Mnet in Korea that premiered in  2016, where the audience selects a band among 101 trainees through  online and live voting with multiple elimination rounds. The program’s  host as well as experienced and famous mentors, such as Lee Dong-wook
(Guardian: The Lonely and Great God),
also  give the participants grades and guidance according to their  performances. On top of this, the trainees have to live together,  receive trainings, complete missions and compete against each other to  be a part of the final 11 members, who will be promoted as a group for  five years.

In the past seasons, Produce 101 has made I.O.I, Wanna One and IZ*One popular across Asia,  proving its popularity among fans. New to this series is the X rank,  the lowest rank that makes a participant vulnerable to elimination,  which will make the show more exciting and breathtaking. With the new  theme song ‘Don’t’,  this season’s group of contestants includes trainees under company  labels, debuted idols, and individual trainees, including the most  popular trainee Cha Jun-ho, Lee Yoo-jin from the TV drama “Sky Castle” and former WINNER member Nam Tae-Hyun’s brother Nam Donghyun, as well as Han Seung-woo and Choi Byung-chan from VICTION.

K-Pop lovers can enjoy their favorite music and live performances for free by downloading JOOX on both the
Apple App Store
 and
Google Play Store
, or accessing the
JOOX website
. Many more concerts and live broadcasting performances by local and international artists are lined up to be streamed on JOOX!


Limited Edition Vivo V15 Blossom Pink Officially Available 18 May Onwards

Lucky Smartphone Purchasers Stands A Chance To Win Exclusive “Dining In The Sky With Your Beloved” Dinner Passes

The Limited Edition V15 in Blossom Pink is officially on sale today onwards at a price of RM 1,299. Each purchase of the Vivo V15 Blossom Pink comes with an exclusive pink humidifier, and a chance to win exclusive dinner passes in the “Dining In The Sky With Your Beloved” contest.

The “Dining In The Sky With Your Beloved” runs from the 18th May 2019 to 16th June 2019 and all that needs to be done is to purchase a V15 in Blossom Pink from any Vivo Concept Stores, snap a photo with the V15 Blossom Pink, upload it to their Facebook and key in these hashtags #vivoMalaysia #vivoV15blossompink #vivoconceptstore. 5 pairs of lucky winners who will be enjoying their dinner-in-the-sky will be announced on the 20th June on Vivo’s Facebook.

On top of that, the first
1000 purchasers of the Vivo V15 Blossom Pink at any Vivo Concept Stores will
receive a SimplySiti RM50 voucher that can be used for any purchase for the new SimplySiti Red
Collection.

The SimplySiti Red Collection was launched recently in conjunction with their Raya In Red Campaign. The premium range offers cosmetics products with anti-aging benefits for a more youthful look as it uses an innovative formula that combines Korean Technology with Korean Red Ginseng Extract for firmer-looking appearance and to smooth out early signs of aging. The launch event was held on Monday 13
th
 May 2019 and was attended by Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza herself as well to officiate the collaboration. Limited units of the V15 Blossom Pink with Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza’s signature are still available at selected Vivo Concept Stores.

The Vivo V15 Blossom Pink
shares the same specifications as the V15, which comes with the world’s first
32MP Elevating Front Camera that provides a better experience on selfies while
its Ultra FullView Display brings you a wider view and perspective.

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It is also equipped with
the AI Triple Camera that comes with 24 million photosensitive units in the
main camera, 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle Camera, 5MP Depth Camera which helps you
to capture every single moment.

The V15 Blossom Pink comes
with a 6GB RAM and 128GB storage while its 4,000mAh battery extends your usage
span.

Beauty products and a selfie-friendly smartphone goes hand-in-hand, Vivo
Malaysia also reminds their fans that there is more than RM 100,000 in cash and
prizes up for grabs in their “Vivo V15Pro Top Influencer – 32MP Perfect Selfie” contest.

Further information is available on
http://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia

For more details on the PUBG Mobile Malaysia National  Championship head on over to
http://www.pubgmobile.com/MY/PMNC2019/


Mari Ber-Carousell Encourages All To Declutter For The Festive Season

Carousell’s Mari Ber-Carousell Campaign aims to create a new tradition of decluttering for Hari Raya
Lists of best Ramadhan Bazaars on the platform

Carousell, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing classifieds marketplace, kicked off the Raya season with its Mari Ber-Carousell
digital campaign
 with a
video
 featuring local celebrities Aeril Zafrel and Wawa Zainal, encouraging Malaysians to declutter on Carousell this Ramadhan.

With Hari Raya Aidilfitri less than a month away, families across Malaysia have begun fasting and decluttering their homes in preparation for the upcoming celebrations. They can sell their unused items via Carousell and earn money to ease festive expenditure or give out as duit raya during this Mari Ber-Carousell campaign.

“This
decluttering exercise during Hari Raya is more than just a regular clean-up. It
creates an opportunity for family members to forge a better relationship, as
well as to sell and earn extra income to reduce household expenses this festive
season. We hope that more Malaysians will start decluttering through Carousell
as an annual tradition,” said Tang Siew Wai, Country Head of Carousell
Malaysia.

Carousell has also launched its
Eid’s Raya Bonanza Party
 in conjunction with its campaign where Malaysians can list and sell unwanted and unused items, and stand to win amazing prizes.

Eid’s Raya Bonanza Party:

Eid’s Raya Home Bonanza (Furniture & Home Appliances):
13 May 2019 – 19 May 2019
Eid’s Raya Phone Bonanza (Gadgets):
20 May 2019 – 2 June 2019

The season is also an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. A top Carouseller since 2014, Iylia Insyirah, founder of home-grown fashion brand, Lily&Orkid, launched her special Hari Raya collection for Women on the platform. Her designs, inspired by the traditional Malay kebaya with a modern twist, are among the most popular buys during this season. It was launched on Carousell in April 2019, and sold out its Ramelah Kebaya and Skirt series in less than a month.

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“Iylia
is one of many young Malaysians who began selling pre-loved clothes on
Carousell and over the years launched her own fashion label. The success of her
designs is a testament to the strong community support towards local
entrepreneurs, be it part-time or full-time. We will continue to support these
Carousellers by giving them opportunities to earn more,” added Siew Wai.

Carousell community members will also gain more value as Carousell has published the
top 10 recommended Ramadhan Bazaars in Klang Valley
 and this  will help Carousellers to enjoy the holy month to the fullest.

For more information on Mari Ber-Carousell, head over to
https://my.carousell.com
 or download the Carousell app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.


Nugget Viral Keemasan Ini Berbaloi Kalau Beli Bebanyak, Seriously

Take note, this will be my first full manglish (Malay+English) post because some expressions are better in my native tongue :-p

Everyone loves to snack, right? I am for one LOVE snacking, tapi bukan curi makan bila time puasa ok. Imagine this, you had a hearty buka puasa at home and after more than 2 hours, perut macam nak mintak makanan lagi. Dah tau tadi makan banyak tapi terasa macam nak snack on something else pulak. Pernah tak rasa macam ni?

Don’t worry, you are not alone. Aku pun sama jugak macam korang. Time buka puasa selalunya makan ala kadar je sekarang ni. Maklumlah, perut dah maju ke hadapan. Dalam hati, ada la jugak niat nak diet. Tapi rasanya sekarang ni niat tu macam terbantut sikit sebab ada jumpa sesuatu yang sangat menarik. Nak tahu apa benda yang menarik tu? Sila baca perenggan seterusnya.

When you hear the word gold, some people would be thinking about a golden nugget. Which in the old times it means, ermm, ketulan emas dalam bentuk batu sebesar nugget mekdi. Warna dia pun lebih kurang sama jugak, keemasan yang menyelerakan. But you can’t eat that nugget. Kalau nak makan jugak, hilang la semua gigi korang. Tapi kalau bab makan nugget kat mekdi tu, korang on aja kan?

Okey. Apa kata kalau saya bagitahu yang saya ada jumpa lubuk chicken nugget keemasan macam yang saya ceritakan tadi tu? Korang nak tak? Dan, kalau saya kata nugget tu rasa dia sejibik atau lagi best dan jauh lagi murah dari mekdi, korang nak try tak?

Ini dia nugget viral 2019 yang saya nak ceritakan

So yang ni conclusion dan review saya pasal nugget viral ni.

First bite of the fried nugget, I fell in love. Jatuh cinta pada gigitan pertama gitu. Tak pernah pulak saya rasa nugget yang taste dia orang kata very similar to mekdi. Dah banyak testimonial yang saya dapat dari pembeli, semua repeat order lagi dan lagi. Kenapa begitu?

Sebab rasa dan texture dia memang sejibik macam style mekdi, tak tipu beb. I had a few of those and seriously macam tak cukup kalau masak sebungkus. In one pack tu pun ada lebih 50 ketul nugget. Imagine la, semua tu boleh habis kurang dari 30 minit. Lagi-lagi kalau cicah dalam sos kegemaran korang. Pergh! Superb to the max bro.

Itu ikut kata saya. Dalam family saya pun ada 6 orang. Semua pun cakap benda yang sama – macam mekdi. Article ini bukan nak compare antara mekdi dengan nugget viral ni tapi itu la hakikatnya. Orang lain pun cakap benda yang sama jugak…

Antara testimonials yang saya dapat:

Nak repeat order lagi la bro. Sebab macam tak cukup je untuk satu family. Rasa dia memang macam mekdi punya. Sedap dan kenyal.
En Kam

Alamak betul la bro cakap. Lepas ni mmg takde la nak pegi mekdi lagi dah. Kalau gi mekdi beli set dia pun dah dekat 15 hengget, yang bro jual ni baru RM18 tapi dapat banyak. Mmg berbaloi la.
Shamrul

Nak order lagiii. Yang beli 2 hari lepas sekejap je abis. Sedap makan bila masih garing, takleh nak berenti makan. hahaha. Nak 2 bungkus plsss.
Cik Yana

Before you ask anything, let me tell you that yes…I am selling the nuggets. Time nak dekat raya ni, kena la explore buat benda lain jugak kan. So saya sekarang ni pun ada jual nugget viral ni. Saya gelarkan nugget viral sebab tak lama lagi viral la dia. Hahaha. Aim high bro. Mana la tahu kan, rezeki.

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But yes, rasa dia memang sangat sedap. To those who knows me, saya memang buat banyak review tentang makanan dalam blog saya ni. Cafe reviews, restaurant review, food reviews…semua pun ada. Itu pasal la perut makin ke depan. Tapi bila saya ceritakan pasal nugget viral ni, saya ceritakan secara ikhlas dan jujur sebab kena la jaga reputasi saya sebagai blogger jugak kan. So dalam pengalaman saya sejak try nugget viral ni, memang berbaloi dengan harga dia. Jangan risau, nugget ni juga telah disahkan halal oleh JAKIM.

So sesiapa yang nak order, boleh hantar WhatsApp ke details di bawah. COD boleh, self pick-up pun boleh. Nak hantar pakai courier tu tak pasti la pulak takut nanti rider tu dah makan kasi habis dulu. Takpe, saya atau pakar delivery saya akan hantar kalau korang malas nak drive. Tapi kalau korang pick-up sendiri, kos penghantaran tak kira. Ikut tahap kerajinan korang la.

Cara Nak Order Nugget Viral

Telefon/SMS ke: 016 649 0969
WhatsApp ke:
www.wasap.my/60166490969/wannugget

Hantarkan nama, alamat panghantaran, nombor telefon dan bilangan pesanan. Selepas itu saya akan sediakan harga termasuk kos penghantaran.
Harga:
RM18/satu pek
. Satu pek ada lebih 50 ketul nugget.
Kos penghantaran: Antara RM2 hingga RM22, ikut jarak dalam kilometer.
Lokasi penghantaran: Klang Valley (Selangor dan KL). Kawasan atau negeri lain kena bincang harga penghantaran.
Call/SMS to: 016 649 0969
WhatsApp to:
www.wasap.my/60166490969/wannugget
Send in your name, delivery address, phone number and number of orders. After that I will prepare the total price including the delivery charges.
Price:
RM18/per pack
. One pack contains around 50+ nuggets.
Delivery cost: Between RM2 to RM22, depending on distance in kilometer.
Delivery location: Klang Valley (Selangor and KL). Need to check and discuss on charges for other locations/states.


PR Newswire Awarded Most Innovative News Distribution

Staying at the Cutting Edge of Media Landscape Changes

Note: Congratulations to my media partner, PR Newswire and particularly Ms Christine Pereira for receiving the award.

PR Newswire, the premier global provider of news distribution and media monitoring services, has won the
Most Innovative News Distribution
 award at the Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) Golden Quill Media Awards held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 2, 2019.

The MGBF Golden Quill Media Awards organizers noted that the past 12 months had seen multiple changes in the media landscape and sought to recognize the organizations as well as individuals at the cutting edge of these changes.

“We  are proud yet humbled to be recognized by the MGBF for our commitment  to innovative news distribution which remains important despite changes  in the media landscape in Malaysia and abroad,” said Christine Pereira, Senior Audience Development Executive, PR Newswire. “PR Newswire  has built a strong Asia Pacific syndication network with prominent media partners such as
AsiaOne
(Singapore),
Yahoo Finance
(Taiwan),
Saigon Times
 (Vietnam), and
Warta Ekonomi
(Indonesia).  Our clients may tap on our various multimedia and social media  platforms to deliver engaging content to their target audiences. Our  post-distribution reports also quantify the media attention, search  engine visibility and web crawler hits generated by press releases and  images to facilitate a more data-driven communications strategy.” Royce Shih, Vice President APAC Sales & Marketing at PR Newswire added, “We greatly value our partnership with businesses in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific  region. This award demonstrates that our commitment to innovative news  distribution — global media network, local media reach and multimedia  platforms — is enabling our Asia Pacific clients to communicate their unique value to target audiences at home and on the international stage.”

Connecting Journalists with Engaging Content

Outside Malaysia, the media landscape is also rapidly changing. Our  team has been actively conducting research on this changing media  landscape to gather insights that PR professionals may leverage on to  enhance their communications strategies. For example, in the
2019 State of Media Report
, Cision,  PR Newswire’s parent company, asked 1,999 international journalists  whether the availability of audience metrics such as views and  engagement had changed the way they evaluated stories. A resounding 65  percent of these journalists admitted that these metrics had changed the  way they evaluate potential stories. At the same time, budgetary  pressures led to fewer resources, with 42 percent of respondents  indicated that they worked on stories no more than a day in advance.

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As  journalists grapple with audience metrics and resource constraints, PR  professionals have an opportunity to become an increasingly important  partner. Many journalists tend to publish what they consume, and the
 2019 State of Media Report
  indicates that images (preferred by 27 percent of respondents),  infographics (18 percent), personalized data analysis (16 percent) and  videos (13 percent) are vital to creating immersive visuals and insights  that are more likely to resonate with their audiences. As such, PR  professionals may wish to craft their press releases in line with these  preferences to strengthen media relationships.


Pre-Order For The All-New Vivo Y17 With AI Triple Camera Begins Today

Vivo
Malaysia has announced that the Y17 with AI Triple Camera will begin its
pre-order from 4 May until 10 May 2019. Vivo’s smartphones has been getting
ahead on their camera features and this debut makes the Y17 the first Y series
from Vivo to be equipped with an AI Triple Camera.

Customers who pre-order the Y17 will receive an extended 6 months warranty card, extended 6 months screen-crack warranty and a complimentary mini Bluetooth speaker.

Vivo
has been actively working on the improvement of their smartphone’s cameras and
it is clearly seen with the release of the Y17’s AI Triple Camera is equipped
with a 13MP main camera + 8MP AI Super-Wide Angle camera + 2MP Depth Camera.
Apart from that, the phone also comes with a 20MP Front camera.

The
Y17 also comes with a large 5,000mAh Battery. The bigger battery is capable of
matching its Dual-Engine Fast Charging feature which brings you a rich
experience on using your Vivo phone.

Besides
that, the Y17’s 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM provides the user a smoother experience
and more memory capacity.

The
Vivo Y17 is available in two color options between the Mineral Blue and Mystic
Purple.

For more information on the new Vivo Y17, head
over to
www.vivo.com/my
.

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Purchase Any Vivo Smartphone and Stand a Chance to Win a Trip

Vivo Malaysia has announced their “Travel Around The World With Vivo” contest today in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya celebrations. With every purchase of any Vivo smartphone, users are entitled to stand a chance to win the Grand Prize of a 6D5N trip to an alluring destination of their choice of Japan, China, Korea, Turkey, India, Mecca, Croatia, Greece, Egypt, France, Germany, Australia or Italy.

Simply purchase any Vivo smartphones from any Vivo concept stores (excluding Telco stores), and send the device’s IMEI number via the official Vivo Malaysia WeChat page. One lucky winner will receive two tickets to a travel package of the destination of their choice. Other exciting cash and prizes worth up to RM 40,000 are up for grabs as well, including three 1
st
 Prize at RM 1,888 each.

“We’re very excited to reward our loyal users and fans with this
contest, and I hope that you will head to the nearest Vivo outlet to take part
in this contest. If you were looking for a new phone, this is the best
opportunity to get one now. Vivo Malaysia will also like to wish our Muslim
Friends a very Selamat Hari Raya”, said Vivo Malaysia’s CEO, Mike Xu.

Users who purchase the Vivo smartphone at authorized Vivo dealers will
be given a QR code to scan, where they will have to send the IMEI of their
newly-purchased Vivo device onto the WeChat lucky draw page. Contest runs from
25
th
 May 2019 – 9
th
 June 2019.

Purchase Vivo smartphone on the online store at
https://www.vivostore.com.my
 or find an authorized dealer closest to you at
www.bit.ly/WhereToBuyVivo

For more information head on over to the official Vivo Facebook page :
https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia

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Ramadhan Buffet Galore at Dewan Tengku Zara Bangi

I was invited to an iftar recently in a place in Bangi and I brought along the fams with me. The Ramadhan buffet was held at Dewan Tengku Zara which is quite abnormal because usually Ramadhan buffets are held in restaurants or hotels but I’m not complaining. So here my take on what they serve and is it worth it?

The Ramadhan buffet at Dewan Tengku Zara is priced at RM55 per adult and RM27.50 for children, that’s literally half the price. They do have a promotion going on that is RM35 per adult but that was only for the first 5 days of Ramadhan. They are open only on Wednesday to Sunday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and they are serving the food with a stall concept. There are many stalls available and each stalls serves different food.

They focused on traditional malay cuisines as their main course buffet spread but at the same time they do have some international inspired dishes. The beef soup was what I had the most because it tasted so good (in my opinion) and the meat is so soft and tender. It is full of spice flavour that I think is just at the maximum level before it becomes too overwhelming. But I like it and I can’t seem to stop eating the super tender meat. This is rated 9.5/10 in my opinion.

Apart from traditional dishes, they also serve roast lamb (kambing golek arab) with
nasi arab
 that will tease your taste buds even before you put it in your mouth. The lamb is probably one of the most tender and tastiest roast lamb I ever had, and I am being honest here. I have many versions of it but this has to be the most tender of all. I give this lamb a 9/10 rating. If only I can have more of it.

The food that they served are good. The nasi arab is tasty and among the good ones that I’ve had. It goes really well with the lamb. Surprisingly the char kuey teow is really good. I mean, really good. I usually don’t fancy Malay style CKT but this one is cooked to an almost perfect chinese style CKT with loads of fresh cockles in it. I give this CKT a 8.5/10.

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I also had the pasta that they serve with bolognaise sauce. The sauce is a little too sweet for my taste but it was good nonetheless. The rojak buah is another good choice to have. Loads of fresh fruits to go with the dark prawn paste sauce.

They also have a selection of noodles available which can be mix with curry soup or assam based soup. As for the main dishes to have with white rice, they have
gulai kawah, ikan patin tempoyak, steam ikan patin in king sauce, chicken rice, ikan keli goreng berlada, masak lemak cili api
and many other Malay style food. I particularly love the steam ikan patin in king sauce. So nice to just eat it on its own.

Desserts are available and they have many traditional kind of kuehs and even cendol. Wash it all down with a nice hot glass of teh tarik which tasted rich and smooth. Yes, their teh tarik is really nice. I had a few glasses of it.

Verdict

I really like what they serve for their Ramadhan buffet. They have many selections of food available and for the price, I feel that it’s worth it. However, most of the dishes are limited and most of them are finished right after the first round of meal. The only thing they need to do is to pack up extra food for the customers especially when they are expecting large crowds during the weekends.

The kambing golek is definitely not enough for our large crowd the other day. And when you have greedy hungry people, you will upset some of the customers. Hopefully this will be a constructive criticism for the organisers and make it better next round.

On a positive note, the food was good and worth the money spent. Good quality food for half the hotel buffet price. Good job.

The food is made and organised by
Azam Pandan Sdn Bhd
 who are also the caterer for the Ramadhan buffet at Dewan Tengku Zara.

Address

Dewan Tengku Zara
Lot 1513B Batu 18 ½, Jalan Bangi, Kg Sg Tangkas, 43000 Kajang Selangor
For Booking:
 03 7840 0516/0657
Price:
RM55 (adult), RM27.50 (children), RM1 will be donated to the needy.

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RightsLedger Steps Up as Guardian of Content and Ownership Rights in Malaysia

A monumental step in combating content and
information theft has taken place recently in Malaysia where two distinguished
organisations, RightsLedger, a blockchain-based digital content authentication
and rights management organisation along with Jom Channel (one of Malaysia’s
highly popular live political online streaming gateway) participated in an MOU
signing ceremony, with the former offering complete protection and ownership
over self-produced content.

Dubbed as the most serious crime of the 21st century
in a technology-saturated environment, content theft has become a serious
global issue associated with all social media and digital distribution
platforms. With Asian countries being the top three regions for social media
usage, Malaysia sits at the peak where 80% of Malaysians use the internet,
among which 25 million are active users.

Previously
worked with renowned Hollywood film industries such as Disney, Paramount and
Sony, RightsLedger stepped forth to curb this global exploitation, with the
mission to protect Malaysia’s ownership of content.
Mr Ray Young, founder and CEO of RightsLedger
 expresses that the
team behind RightsLedger believes that more proactive action is needed to fight
the theft of information and content, beginning with Jom Channel.

“We plan to work with every organisation possible to
establish content creator’s ownership – to provide protection over their hard
work and help ensure they are paid fairly. We are offering our very own branded
streaming platform that allows Jom Channel to have total control over their
advertising revenue and distribution of content. We believe in fair pay for
fair play,” said
Mr Ray Young.

From their ranking of 26 to a drastic fall of 32 out of 127 countries in the International Property Rights Index 2017, Malaysia was also categorised as one of the top ten countries committing online piracy where compensation for content creators are poor and piracy is rampant, ultimately causing multiple organisations and corporations to lose billions over hard-worked content.

Encik Mohamad Ali Omar, Operations Director of Jom Channel
 said that by participating in this massive
effort, Jom Channel feels secure in streaming their content on the platform
provided by RightsLedger.

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“With
RightsLedger by our side protecting our rights, we feel safe in streaming our
online news to Malaysians. With the amount of effort and time taken to produce
original content, it is heart-breaking to see content theft increasing in this
coming age, hence we are exceptionally happy and grateful to be part of this
huge step forward in enforcing ownership protection rights,” concluded
Encik Mohamad Ali
.

Gracing the ceremony with his
presence was
Yang
Berhormat Tuan Haji Khalid Abdul Samad, Minister of Federal Territories
who showed strong support in the efforts taken to combat
piracy, believing that Malaysia is a nation brimming with ingenious content
creators who deserve recognition for their work.

“I am
especially pleased with RightsLedger and Jom Channel for generating exposure
and creating opportunities for our community. This collaboration proves as a
testimony in the nation’s pride in combating and protecting Malaysia’s creative
industry, and thus further elevating the government’s campaign in being more
proactive in fighting for content ownership and creativity,” expressed
Yang Berhormat Tuan Haji Khalid Abdul Samad
.

In light of the
MoU signing, RightsLedger also announced its multimillion dollar breakthrough –
Milio, a social media platform that sits as a “cloud warehouse” of digital
content encompassing music, videos, and animations that can be accessed
anywhere. This innovation is equipped with robust efficient blockchain
technology serving as a protection to content ownership, further uplifting the
Sharing Economy in Malaysia.

“Our vision is
to develop a community of content creators all over the world where Milio is
neither here, nor there. It can be accessed anywhere. Social media is so
inherent in Malaysia, we see Milio as the first place for content creators to
claim ownership and manage how their contents can be monetized,” said
Mr Ray
.

“At
RightsLedger, we are here to try to fix the problem of content and information
theft, and with Malaysia being one of the highest technology users, we want to
assist the Malaysian government and establishments as much as we can in this
relentless effort to fight against digital piracy, starting from here onwards.”

For
more information on RightsLedger, visit
https://www.rightsledger.io/


Samsung Galaxy A70 Arrives on Malaysian Shores

Share More and Stay Connected Longer with this Stylish Smartphone

Samsung Malaysia Electronics today announced the Galaxy A70, the newest smartphone in the popular Galaxy A range is now available in Malaysia. Built with Samsung’s latest innovations and upgraded essential features, the Galaxy A70 showcases a stylish design, large Infinity Display, enhanced triple camera, powerful battery and seamless connectivity. This smartphone is designed for digital natives who want to capture, connect and share life as it happens.

“In this connected era, we understand there is a demand
for innovation in a world driven by visual communications. This
is why, Samsung created the new Galaxy A70 – designed for the way to capture
moments on the go and share them instantly.

 With the Galaxy A70, consumers can connect
with their family, friends and even favorite celebrities with just a swipe and
post on social platforms,” said Yoonsoo
Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

Stand
out with an immersive display and sleek design

Featuring a 6.7”
Infinity-U display along with the biggest screen in the Galaxy A portfolio to
date, the Galaxy A70 provides a more immersive edge-to-edge experience to
everyday activities. The Galaxy
A70’s sleek and ergonomic design and a 20:9 display ratio deliver an immersive viewing
experience whilst providing optimal grip.

Never miss a moment

With the Galaxy A70’s enhanced
triple camera comes a 32MP super high-resolution
front and rear lens. Take bright sharp shots that never sacrifice image quality
no matter where you are or time of day. The Depth lens enables you to adjust
the depth of field and focus, before and after taking a shot so people can
choose what and where they want to highlight. Combined with the 8MP Ultra Wide Lens, enjoy expansive photos that mirror
the same viewing angle as the human eye.

Make the most of your snaps with the Galaxy A70’s Scene Optimizer that can recognize and intuitively enhance up to 20 scenes, bringing out the best in what it sees. And with Flaw Detection that automatically identifies glitches before you click, you’ll never miss the perfect shot.

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Stay live for longer

The
Galaxy A70 comes with a powerful 4,500 mAH battery, giving you the freedom and
convenience to share, stream and play all day. With Super-Fast Charging
at 25W, you can be back in the action faster
when you need a battery boost.

Connect seamlessly and securely

The Galaxy A70’s new intuitive positioning of the on-screen
fingerprint scanner makes it more
convenient than ever to control access to your phone for a more seamless user
experience without requiring people to reposition their grip. Paired with Samsung
Pass, people can sign into websites and apps by using biometric authentication as an easier and more secure way of logging in. This ease and convenience is enabled by Samsung
Knox, Samsung’s defense-grade security platform designed to protect from
chipset to software. When it comes to your
privacy, Samsung Knox gives you a peace of mind, so you can use your Galaxy A70
freely.

Get the full Galaxy experience

The Galaxy
A70 features Samsung’s One UI platform to encourage productivity and focus.
Designed to improve the Galaxy user experience, One UI enables convenient and
smarter interactions including One Handed Navigation, making interactions
easier by bringing the controls within one-handed reach. To make the experience
more comfortable, consumers can enable One UI’s Night Mode to
switch the display to evening time
viewing and get more control over screen time with the Galaxy
A70’s App Timer that gives visibility over your screen usage levels. Additionally, the Galaxy A70 includes Samsung
Health, Bixby, and more.

The Galaxy A70 is available for purchase at all Samsung Experience stores and Samsung Authorised
Dealers nationwide at a recommended retail price of RM1,999. Available in three
distinctive colors – this year’s on-trend
colors
Blue, Black and White, the Galaxy A70 features
a stylish prism effect that reveals stunning gradient colors depending on light
direction and reflections.

To learn more about the Galaxy A70, visit
www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a70-a705/SM-A705FZBGXME/
.


Samsung Galaxy S10+ Preview – Unboxing The Beast

I received the new Samsung Galaxy S10+ for testing and I’m excited. This is the phone that I’ve been waiting for. I have reviewed the Galaxy S10e before this and I think that was a great phone but I reckon that this Galaxy S10+ would be much better. Let’s read on what I think about it at first glance.

My First Impression

The Galaxy S10+ comes in a black box like most of the new Galaxy series phones. When I held the S10+, it doesn’t feel that large. It is exactly the same size as the Galaxy S9+ and perhaps a teeny bit thinner.

At the back, we can see the triple camera setup that contains a normal wide angle camera, one ultra wide angle camera and the third camera is a 52mm equivalent telephoto lens camera. On the front part, I love the punch hole camera module that feels like it’s not there, but it’s there. No notch to intrude my view at all. And there’s two selfie cameras instead of just one. That is really nice. It is pretty much the same lens as the S10e but we shall check on the quality and performance during the full review soon.

The unit that I receive is a Prism Black in colour and I think it looks good. But because it is a smooth back material, it is a fingerprint magnet. If you’re a little bit of an OCD, you may want to carry a tiny cleaning cloth with you all the time.

In the box you can find the usual stuffs like the USB type-C charger, earphone tuned by AKG, some user manuals and a clear hard plastic casing. Since this is a test phone, I shall slap on the plastic casing on, just in case.

You won’t find any fingerprint sensor anywhere on this phone because it is located underneath the front display. The ultra-sonic fingerprint sensor works really fast and you can unlock your phone simply by touching at the bottom front of the display.

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More details to come in my full review that is coming very soon. Let’s wait for that.


Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019 Review – A Little Bit of Fun for Everyone

I usually make time to write a review for smartphones and I love doing just that. This time, I get the chance to review one of the latest Galaxy Tab A 10.1 device that I think is good enough for every day use and great on entertainment.

Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019 Design and Specifications

Let’s start with the obvious (according to the name). Yes, it is a Galaxy Tab. Yes, it is a 10.1″ in display size and yes, it is the 2019 version. My first impression of the Tab is that it feels slim, or rather thinner than the older Tabs. It is about the same size as the Galaxy Tab S5e, only about 0.4″ smaller in screen size.

Speaking of screen, the display is an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen instead of AMOLED but it is vibrant enough to give that punchy colours. It comes with a 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution and at 16:10 ratio  with ~224 ppi density, which is not bad. Since the screen size is 10.1″, I mostly use this Tab A as a reading device and for entertainment. It is really nice to do some reading on this Tab without straining my eyes. And as for entertainment, I had countless hours of movie time with this device which I think is awesome. The speakers are loud and “bassy”, giving the full immersive sound experience without having to use a headphone. That is a plus point for me.

The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 is powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 7904 Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) SoC and supported by Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. The review unit that I received came with only a 16GB of internal space and 2GB of RAM. But no worries, you can add on additional storage up to 1TB via MicroSD slot. Even with 16GB of storage, I can still install and do many things with it. But it is advisable to go for bigger space.

Android Pie 9.0 with One UI is ready for you as soon as you turn the Tab on. The new OS is suitable to use with this Tab as how I’ve experienced while using it. Everything works well despite some rumours that I heard about it being wonky and unstable. As far as I know, it works perfectly.

Quick look at the overall design. Those who are used to using a Tab, would know that older Galaxy Tabs are quite thick. Good to know that the newer Tabs are getting thinner and thinner over the years. This Galaxy Tab A 10.1 is no exception. I like it being this thin because I can simply slip it in my backpack pocket easily.

The Tab is thinner than my finger.

The volume rocker, power button and the SIM/SD card slot is located on the right side of the device while there is nothing on the left. This is because we tend to tilt the Tab to the left when using it in landscape mode. So having nothing on the left side of the Tab is all about the design aesthetic and so that we don’t hit any buttons accidentally.

At the top, there is the audio jack and at the bottom is where two speaker grilles are located sandwiching the USB type-C port in the middle. At the back you can find the single camera module at the top left of the device. But don’t let this camera turn you off. More on that later. The front camera is located at the usualy place which is in the top middle part of the Tab. No front earphone can be seen anywhere here. But this Tab support calls. Guess you have to use the speakerphone while making calls or at least a Bluetooth earpiece.

Performance and Usage

In terms of performance, I don’t have any high expectations for this Tab. Usually I will install my favourite game on any review device that I received but I did not bother installing PUBG Mobile on this one after knowing that the internal specifications are quite low. I did a quick benchmark to gauge the usage for work and entertainment performance only.

So this will be a short written review on this section under performance but for the usage part, I do have more to say. The battery last me a good 3 days under normal usage thanks to its huge Li-Po 6150 mAh battery. Charging time is quite fast at just over an hour. When I said it last for 3 days, I was only using it for reading and some YouTube channel surfing on the go. When I fully using it for entertainment like movie watching and light gaming (Angry Bird, Fun Run), it can last me about 2 days. Which is still quite good. So that is another plus point for me.

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Camera

Don’t be surprise when I said that the camera is able to perform quite well here. Although it is a single camera setup, the image quality is somewhat impressive. It is not awesome, but it’s usable, especially when shooting outdoors or in places with good lighting. But it fails in darkness, sadly.

Firstly, the camera is an 8MP with AF and f/2.0. 8MP is pretty much a standard for a lower end and cheap smartphones but most of them have moved on to at least a 12MP sensor. Meanwhile the front camera is a 5MP, f/2.2 setup but I feel good about it somehow. Okay, the main camera is able to shoot a decent photograph when in good light. And to show what I mean, I will let the photos do the talking.

Overall view is good.

Close-up shot is good, details are clear.

Details are good here.

Selfie shot is surprisingly clear.

In the end, it is all about your personal preferences. Whether the Tab is able to take good decent shots or not, it all depends on how you use it. Me being a photographer, I know how to at least take some clear shots and giving many plus points for the low 8MP camera setup. By the sample shots that I took, it does look decent. The only qualm that I have with the camera is that the inability to shoot during low light and it failed badly. Photos turned out grainy and unusable, therefore I didn’t post it here to show that sample.

So for photography in the Galaxy Tab A 10.1, it will be a hit and miss to some people. But a Tab is not meant for photography anyway. The camera is there only when you need to use it when your smartphone ran out of battery. Basically, you will use it only in emergency cases. But to me, I kind of okay with it.

Conclusion

A Tab is basically a companion to your existing smartphone device, not a replacement. They both will compliment each other when you know how to divide the usage between the two. If you have a higher specification for a Tab, you can use it for gaming because I’m sure it will be more fun to play it on a bigger screen. But this Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019 is only enough for normal use such as reading, movie entertainment and for doing some work when you need to see it on a larger display.

The new Galaxy Tab A 10.1 here is a made for everyone and it is fun to use in my opinion. I enjoyed the time reviewing this device and I will recommend it if you’re looking for a simple companion to your current phone. That way you can have more internal space in your phone for better purpose like taking photos and videos. This Tab can just be your secondary device.

Bottom line in this humble review of mine, the new Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019 is a simple and fun Tab to have with you as a secondary companion. It is now available in stores for
RM1,299.00
 (
32GB version
).


Samsung iChanged is All About Being Bold, Truthful and Adventurous

Your memory is full, your files can’t be transferred and your battery level is at 1% – sound familiar? There are plenty of reasons why you should make the switch to Samsung now and never look back. Today, Samsung Malaysia Electronics launches its #iChanged campaign, with the aim to inspire people from all walks of life to discover a world filled with endless possibilities. This campaign features a series of real Malaysians on how they started experiencing their lives through a prism effect of their devices.

“Our users have always been at the heart of every Samsung product. Each feature in all our devices is designed to help our consumers have a richer and more meaningful experience; to us, that is the true definition of innovation. Through this iChanged campaign, Samsung would like to ignite the courage for everyone to take the first bold step and make the change to own the impossible.” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

One of the awesome benefits of switching to a Samsung smartphone is the
Smart Switch
 software, which allows users the freedom to transfer photos, music, videos and contacts from an existing smartphone to a new Samsung device. The software supports iOS devices, as well as other Android smartphones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOcEfOulT3s

The #iChanged campaign showcases
the beauty of breaking away from what people think ‘you should do’, and embraces
one’s true self by pushing the boundaries and doing what you think you can’t. Catch
a glimpse of this campaign from various billboards, YouTube, buses around KL
city and many other spaces.

To celebrate its launch,
Samsung is kicking off two incredible promotions* from 31
st
 May to 31
st

July 2019, which include:

*Terms
and conditions apply.

Promotion

Details

  Trade in promotion

  Customers who trade in their
  old devices to purchase a Galaxy S10 within the same transaction will be
  entitled to a complimentary pair of Galaxy Buds worth RM499.

  Galaxy S10 purchase promotion

  Customers who purchase one
  Galaxy S10 unit will be entitled to a Galaxy Fit-e worth RM139.

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For more information, please visit
www.ichanged.com.my/
.


Samsung Introduces New Cooling Technology to Malaysian Homes

Air conditioning is not just about heating or cooling the air around you – it’s about refining the interior atmosphere

Samsung Electronics Malaysia today introduces its Wind-Free™ wall-mounted air conditioner – the AR9500M air conditioner, integrated with its Wind-Free™ Cooling technology. This modern and innovative product is designed to cater to Malaysians who often face the problem of hot weather. With the new cooling technology, Samsung aims to provide Malaysians customers with a cooler indoor climate and optimal energy efficiency without the discomfort of direct cold airflow.

To cope with the scorching heat, many Malaysians will turn
their air conditioners on full blast and at its lowest temperature of 16
degrees to achieve fast cooling when they enter their room or house after a
long day out. With this practice, a lot of the Malaysians experience problem of
‘air conditioning sickness’ staying in the same room due to the strong air from
the full blast air conditioner, and also the constant extremely cold
temperature.
[i]

Samsung’s AR9500M provides customers with the ideal
solution by maintaining the comfortable room temperature, using Wind-Free™
Cooling to gently disperse cold air through 21,000 micro air holes. The Wind-Free™
Cooling is a two-step cooling system which first lowers temperatures in “Fast
Cooling Mode”, then, automatically switches to “Wind-Free™ Cooling Mode”
creating “still air” once it reaches the desired temperature. This approach can
also reduce energy consumption by up to 72% compared to Fast Cooling mode.

“Unregulated thermal comfort can affect the well-being, morale or physical health of a person.
[ii]
 With this understanding, Samsung strives to provide Malaysians with an innovative solution with our Wind-Free™ technology, which produces gentle air spread evenly throughout the room, maintaining a comfortable temperature, without any unpleasant direct airflow,” Jimmy Tan, Head of Consumer Electronics Business of Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME).

Early last year, during the ASEAN Cooling Summit, a
report resulted that air-conditioning systems claimed to consume 40 percent of
the electricity in Southeast Asia by 2040 at the present rate of consumption.
[iii]
 The
increasing and ineffective usage of air conditioner could lead to ‘overloading’
of the air conditioner and contribute to high electricity bill.
[iv]

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In line with energy saving requirements, the AR9500M
uses Samsung’s proprietary Digital Inverter 8-Pole with POWERboost technology™ that
generates fewer torque fluctuations – reducing the overall energy required and
shortening the time needed for the compressor to reach its maximum
speed(Hertz).  Samsung’s world first
digital Inverter 8-Pole compressor consumes only 32% of the energy used by
conventional air conditioning models, saving 68% of energy usage. It maintains
the desired temperature without having to frequently turn on and off, hence,
create lesser noise (quieter), and is more durable and efficient.

Not only that, the AR9500M’s unique Triangle
Architecture has a wider inlet which allows more air to be drawn in at once,
while the optimal width and angle of the outlet, extra v-blades, and large fan
– 22% larger than previous models. The fast cooling feature cools the air 43%
faster. It also ensures air is cooled and expelled faster, farther and wider,
to reach every corner of the room.

Enabled with the Smart Control WiFi, the AR9500M can
be controlled from anywhere through Samsung’s Smart Things app. Users can
remotely regulate the temperature, adjust settings, receive real time updates
about the air conditioner’s performance and daily energy usage, as well as
troubleshoot solutions when a repair is needed. This is also part of Samsung’s
commitment in introducing smart living concept to Malaysian homes – to create a
modern, fast and convenient, as well as innovative stay-at-home experience to
Malaysian families.

[i]
 Little things, 7 Signs Your Air Conditioner May Actually Be Making You Sick,
https://www.littlethings.com/signs-air-conditioner-makes-you-sick/1

[ii]
 Designing Buildings Wiki, Thermal comfort and wellbeing,
https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Thermal_comfort_and_wellbeing

[iii]
 EFE, Air-conditioning will consume 40 percent of electricity in SE Asia in 2040,
https://www.efe.com/efe/english/technology/air-conditioning-will-consume-40-percent-of-electricity-in-se-asia-2040/50000267-3507163

[iv]
 World of Buzz, TNB Advises Keeping Air Cond Temperature Between 24 & 26 Degrees During Heatwave,
https://www.worldofbuzz.com/tnb-advises-keeping-air-cond-temperature-between-24-26-degrees-during-heatwave/


Samsung Launches BMF Refrigerator, Offering Smart-Living to Malaysians

State-of-the-art refrigerator with Optimal
Fresh Zone provides users with an adjustable space that keeps food fresh for
twice longer without ice freezing
Advanced features include powerful Digital
Inverter that works smarter, lasts longer, and saves more energy, while the
refrigerator’s Power Deodorizer filters the air inside to preserve food flavors
Larger capacity freezer and veggie box
directly address

demand from local Malaysian consumers for
refrigerators that have bigger storage for vegetables and frozen foods

Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn. Bhd. today announced the launch of its all-new Bottom Mount Freezer (BMF) Refrigerator in Malaysia. The new BMF refrigerator addresses strong demand from millennial-mindset consumers in the country for trendy refrigerators that not only match with their busy and modern lifestyles, but also fulfil the practical needs with quality features such as stronger cooling performance that keeps food fresher without having to freeze them, thus, allowing them to store easy-to-spoil food items for a longer time.

According
to a local survey conducted back in year 2013, 63% of Malaysians have not been
spending enough time with their families
[i]
; five years later, in 2018,
the same survey shown that Malaysians spend more time at work than at home.
[ii]
 This makes stay-at-home
and family bonding time more precious than ever, and it could be a good idea to
transform household chores into fun family bonding time.
[iii]

“For
Asian, spending time with family is definitely our priority. The simplest way
to bond with our loved ones is through mealtime and cooking time. After a hectic
work day or week, instead of going out to eat, we choose to cook dinner and eat
together at home. As we spend time to pick the healthy ingredients, cook a meal
and eat with our loved ones, it connects us and helps us appreciate our family
tradition. With this in mind, we at Samsung strive to provide an innovative
solution to make family bonding
time fun and more convenient with our
industry-leading products,” said Jimmy Tan, Head of Consumer
Electronics Business of Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME). “We are committed to increase the value
of the everyday life of Malaysian consumers by closely listening to their
preferences and needs.”

The
Samsung refrigerator features a revolutionary Optimal Fresh Zone, which
preserves the freshness of food for twice as long than an ordinary fridge*
without having to freeze them. This soft-freeze temperature is perfect for
storing fresh meats and fish as freezing them in a regular freezer would
compromise the freshness, and prolong the meal preparation process due to the
long defrosting time. Having said that, not having meats and fish frozen solid
also means they are easier to cut during meal preparation. This will further
simplify the cooking process for consumers, and thus, make cooking time with
loved ones easier and faster.

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The Optimal Fresh Zone is also adjustable as it allows users to easily switch back and forth between the Optimal Fresh Zone and a regular fridge compartment based on their refrigeration needs.

The latest BMF refrigerator also has a powerful Digital Inverter that automatically adjusts its speed based on cooling demand across seven levels. It uses less energy, minimizes noise, and even reduces wear and tear for durable, long-lasting performance.

In
Malaysia, Malaysians generate 15,000 tonnes of food waste every day. The number
one source of food waste is domestic waste, from the household.
[iv]
 To help reduce food waste
in household, Samsung BMF offers optimized storage solutions to keep
vegetables, meats, and fish fresh for a longer time. With a larger capacity,
the new BMF refrigerator has a big freezer and a big veggie box for consumers
to store more meats, vegetables and frozen foods.

Other unique feature that could help maintain the
freshness of food is the PowerDeodorizer.
It filters the air inside the fridge to eliminate bad odors with its Activated
Carbon, keeping the air fresh while preserving the flavor of the food stored in
the fridge.

Designed for convenience, the new BMF refrigerator is built
with an eye-level height (170 cm), which makes groceries organisation with family
easier, faster and more fun. With the ergonomic design, Malaysian users can now
easily reach their snacks and finger food from the fridge compartments.

The BMF refrigerator also boasts a contemporary design
that introduces an added level of sophistication to any modern kitchen
interior. The stainless-steel finish and sleek flat front is representative of
Samsung built-in appliances’ simple yet elegant look.

[i]
 Human Resources Online, Malaysian staff not spending enough time with family,
https://www.humanresourcesonline.net/malaysian-staff-spending-enough-time-family/

[ii]
 The Sun, Malaysians spend more time at work than at home: Survey,
https://www.thesundaily.my/archive/malaysians-spend-more-time-work-home-survey-GUARCH517824

[iii]
 Samsung, Discover, How to transform household chores into family bonding time,
https://www.samsung.com/ae/discover/smart-living/how-to-transform-household-chores-into-family-bonding-time/

[iv]
 Channel News Asia, What a waste: Malaysia’s struggle with excess food,
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/what-a-waste-malaysia-s-struggle-with-excess-food-8735458


Samsung Raya Bersama Doubles the Happiness with Huge Prizes

The cornerstone of any festive
season would be the reunion of families and loved ones, and as the Raya month
approaches, family and friends from all over are planning their travels home in
anticipation. Now what if there was a chance to double the celebration with the
best mobile devices in town? Making this very possible is Samsung’s
Raya Bersama, Lagi Gembira
 campaign,
where consumers and fans of the brand stand a chance to walk home with Samsung
Galaxy devices worth up to RM332,400!

This year, Samsung Malaysia
Electronics aims to double the winnings with the
Raya Bersama, Lagi Gembira
 campaign to make the festive season and
gift-giving a more meaningful and rewarding experience! The campaign entails a contest
spanning from 15
th
 May until 16
th
 June 2019, where only a
single purchase of selected Samsung Galaxy device gives buyers a chance to walk
home with double the gifts they came for!

“In the modern day Raya
celebration, confectionaries like cakes, cookies, and kuihs are no longer the
only gifts you can present your loved ones. The gift of technology is the
perfect gift that covers any age and style, perfect for the whole family. This
year, Samsung wishes to bless our consumers with the gift of connectivity; and
with the help of our Galaxy devices, staying connected will be as easy as ever.
We hope that with this campaign, we can successfully place connectivity at your
fingertips, making this Raya season a time of rekindling and preserving
relationships,” said Yoonsoo
Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

With every purchase of
selected Samsung Galaxy device, buyers gain an entry in the
Raya Bersama, Lagi Gembira
contest. In
other words, treat mum to a new phone and you might just win a free phone for
dad, too! And if lady luck is on your side, you may just walk home with the coveted
grand prize of Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem consisting of a brand new Samsung
Galaxy S10+ 512GB, a Galaxy Tab S5e, a Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, a pair of
Galaxy Buds, a Wireless Charger Duo Pad and a 10,000mAh battery pack. What a
way to celebrate!

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But the blessings don’t just
stop there. There will also be weekly prizes up for grabs, where buyers could
win a smartphone from Samsung’s Galaxy A series. With the weekly prizes and a
total of 10 grand prizes up for grabs, there will be plenty of blessings to go
around this Raya season.

Entering the contest is simple – just head over to participating Samsung Brand Stores or authorised dealers and purchase any of the selected Samsung Galaxy devices. After filling in the relevant details and answering one simple question on
samsung.com/my/2019raya
, upload the proof of purchase to secure a slot in the contest. Weekly prize winners will be announced at the end of every following week and grand prize will be announced on 29 June 2019.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to possibly own Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem of innovative devices! For more information, please visit
http://www.samsung.com/my/


Samsung Sends Loads of Love to Mothers This Mother’s Day!

This Mother’s Day, Samsung would like to commemorate the unconditional dedication that all mothers give towards their family by rewarding them with more time to themselves.

Samsung Front Load Model Washing Machine lightens household load for mothers by cutting down laundry time without sacrificing cleaning performance.

Starting from
1
st
 till 31
st
 May 2019*
, with every purchase of selected Samsung Front Load Models (i) WW12K8412OW/FQ or (ii) WW90M64FOPW/FQ or (iii) WW10K6410QW/FQ or (iv)  WW80K52E0UW/FQ, consumers will be entitled to:

2 years exclusive manufacturer’s warranty
Purchase with purchase Condenser Dryer worth RM3199 @ RM1999
A Free Stacking Kit SKK-DF or SK-DH worth RM376
A Free Eco Vacuum Carafe worth RM169

Do not let laundry hinder the happy lifestyle of a mother. Quickly visit the 85 nationwide Samsung Malaysia Brandshops, or the Samsung offer page  at
https://samsung.com/my/offer/brand-shop-mothers-day-promo-2019/
 to learn more about Samsung’s Mother’s Day promotion.

*First come first serve basis or while promotional stocks last.

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Samsung Smart TV First to Launch Apple TV and AirPlay 2 Compatibility

Beginning today, the new Apple TV app and AirPlay 2 are available on all 2019 Samsung Smart TVs and select 2018 models.

Samsung announced that beginning today, all 2019 Samsung Smart TV and select 2018 TV models with a firmware update will feature the all-new Apple TV app in more than 100 countries and offer AirPlay 2 support in 176 countries. Samsung customers are now able to enjoy Apple TV channels and iTunes movies and TV shows on Samsung Smart TV.

“For the last decade, Samsung has been at the forefront of
offering the broadest selection of content available to consumers on our Smart
TV platform.” said Won-Jin Lee, Executive Vice President, Visual Display
Business at Samsung Electronics. “As the first TV manufacturer to integrate the
Apple TV app on a Smart TV platform, Samsung continues to offer our customers
incredible value and access to the Apple TV app experience on the largest
screens available today.”

Fully integrated into Samsung Smart TV platform, users can simply select the Apple TV app icon to access all of their iTunes movies and TV show purchases and browse more than 100,000 iTunes movies and TV shows to buy or rent, including titles available in 4K HDR, in pristine picture quality. Customers around the world can also subscribe to Apple TV channels within the Apple TV app — paying for only the ones they want — and watch on demand directly in the app.

Samsung Smart TV users will be able to enjoy Apple TV+, Apple’s original video subscription service, in the Apple TV app across the same model lines when the service launches this fall. With AirPlay 2-enabled Samsung Smart TVs, customers can now also effortlessly play videos and other content from their iPhone, iPad or Mac directly to their Samsung Smart TVs.

The Apple TV app will work seamlessly with Samsung’s Smart TV Services, such as Universal Guide*, Bixby and Search, to create a consistent experience across Samsung’s platform.

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For more information on Samsung’s Smart TVs, please visit
https://www.samsung.com/my/tvs/
.

*Samsung’s
Universal Guide is not available in Malaysia


Samsung’s First and Biggest QLED 8K TV Set to Mesmerise Malaysians

Samsung continue its leadership commitment in setting new standards for picture quality by bringing one giant leap for reality with its latest QLED 8K TV

Samsung Malaysia Electronics has unveiled its 98” QLED 8K TV – its largest yet – adding to its 2019 TV lineup, officially giving Malaysians the largest 8K screen experience of unrivalled picture quality and clarity. The new Samsung QLED 8K TVs come equipped with Samsung’s propriety Quantum Processor, an AI-powered picture and sound processing semiconductor technology which enables a significantly improved entertainment experience.

“Samsung has been the global leader in TV for 13 consecutive years. Throughout the years we are committed to delivering quality and innovative products through the understanding of our consumers’ need today. With the unveiling of our QLED 8K TV today, we are bringing a new dimension of reality through our 98” display. Our proprietary technology in Quantum Processor 8K once again raised the bar by upscaling the lower resolution content you watch to near 8K quality. We couldn’t be more excited to bring you one giant leap for reality with our Samsung QLED 8K TV,” said Jimmy Tan, Head of Consumer Electronics of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

Unveiled by Samsung as an industry
first, the machine-learning Quantum Processor employs its AI capabilities to
learn and compare millions of images that help it to calibrate lower-resolution
sources and optimize them into 8K-quality content regardless of the original
format. With that, the issue of currently-limited native 8K content is a
non-issue for Samsung’s 2019 QLED TVs, therefore earning the TVs a prestigious
Innovation Award at CES 2019. This is Samsung’s smartest and most powerful TV
yet.

The key products in the 2019 QLED
line-up include a suite of 8K and 4K TVs, such as the 8K Q900R that ranges from
65-inch to 98-inch in size, as well as the 4K Q90R,  Q75R and Q60R that range from 49-inch to
82-inch in size. In total, the expanded 2019 QLED line-up features more than 20
models and includes more large-screen models.

The Best
Picture Quality with Significantly Improved Viewing Angles and Black Levels

Equipped with an upgraded Ultra Viewing Angle technology, Samsung’s 2019 QLED TVs will allow for backlight to pass through the TV’s panels more evenly onto the screen, thanks to the improved panel structure and new screen calibration algorithms which enhance the TV’s viewing angles. It delivers consistently stunning picture quality from every viewing angle without glare or reflections in the daytime or in brightly-lit rooms.

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Along with several picture quality
upgrades in 2019, the adoption of Direct Full Array models
1
 has
nearly doubled from last year. Direct Full Array technology puts backlit LEDs
behind the panel for precise brightness control, allowing the light to be
adjusted individually to create deeper blacks. Algorithms that recognize and
adjust black colors more precisely analyse the characteristics of each scene in
real-time for brightness distribution and black ratios to control the backlight
and help the 2019 QLED TVs deliver superb black color reproduction.

In addition, all Samsung 2019 QLED TVs will feature HDR10+, a premium picture processing format. The HDR10+ standard makes bright scenes brighter and dark scenes darker by optimising the contrast for each scene, so that users can enjoy a detail-rich picture. The QLED 8K TVs will also support HDMI 2.1 (8K 60P) transmission.

Magic Screen Offers
an even greater Variety of Decoration and Art

Through Magic Screen, Samsung’s QLED
TVs elevate the home setting by displaying decorative content, useful
information, your own photos, and can even mimic the texture of the wall behind
it
2
. In addition, an even wider variety of
themes are now available, which allows users to further customise Magic Screen to
complement the décor of their homes. Customers can also sync their ambient
screens with music when the TV is not in active use.

Samsung QLED TVs come with an automatic
light control sensor as well, allowing it to adapt its brightness levels to
give users the optimal viewing experience, regardless of whether you’re
watching TV late at night or in the bright morning sunshine.

Samsung’s 2019 QLED TV Lineup is now available for purchase at all local Samsung Brand Stores and authorised dealers nationwide. To learn more about Samsung’s 2019 QLED TV lineup, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/tvs/qled-tv/highlights/


Seringgit – A Touching Raya Video Remembering The Small Things in Life

When it comes to festivities celebration, there will always be someone who does a really touching video to make us appreciate what we have and our Malaysian culture. This time around, Samsung came up with their own short Raya video in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration which is just right around the corner.

I have watched many touching videos, some are tear jerking types especially those coming from our Northern neighbouring country like Thailand. But I never realise that I did tear a little bit after watching this short video by Samsung. Maybe it is because it made me reminisce about my past.

And so here is what the video is all about – It is all about appreciating the small things in life, like memories and special moments.
Seringgit
may be little to most of us, but the memories that came with it is priceless. When you appreciate the small things in life like a specific memory, it will stick with you forever.

Take a look at the said Raya video and you’ll see what I mean…

Every Raya is always a time of coming together with love and forgiveness. The many happy memories have always been in the simpler activities like visiting families, savouring Nenek’s special rending, and collecting seringgit duit raya from Atuk.

This Aidilfitri, Samsung urges us all to look beyond the value of receiving “seringgit” and focus on its significance. One Ringgit doesn’t seem to matter much, but it’s the blessing that counts. The Seringgit film is brought to you with hopes that we rediscover the true spirit of Raya and share this with our younger generation, for it is them that will carry on our traditions in today’s ever-evolving world.

As we look forward to celebrating Raya this year, let us remember the little things in life and appreciate it to the fullest.

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To my readers,
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri
 everyone!


Special Disney and Pixar Wallpapers Released for the Galaxy S10’s Infinity-O Display

The Galaxy S10 line’s camera plays a unique role across the range’s devices; not only does it take top quality photos and videos, but it  also provides users with the opportunity to be creative with their background wallpapers thanks to the placement of the front camera punch hole.

Harnessing the creativity this display characteristic unlocks, Samsung Electronics and Disney recently launched a new range of background wallpaper options. Following on from the Disney AR Emojis released last year, Samsung and Disney have brought fan-favorite characters from Disney and Pixar’s
The Incredibles
 and Walt Disney Animation Studios’
Frozen
and
Zootopia
 right to the home screens of the Galaxy S10.

One of the groundbreaking innovations the Galaxy S10 line features is its full-screen experience, made possible by the Infinity-O Display that covers, bar the camera punch hole, the entire front side of the device. Thanks to precise laser cutting techniques, the camera has been tucked away into the right hand side of the display to eliminate distractions for a cinematic viewing experience.

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Since the launch of the Galaxy S10 line, many eye-catching and creative wallpaper designs have emerged. Users themselves have been creating and sharing their own background wallpapers custom-designed for the Galaxy S10’s Infinity-O Display, taking advantage of its unique design, camera punch hole placement and the impressive screen real estate on offer.

Samsung wallpapers are available to purchase on the Galaxy Store, and  the special Disney collaboration range of wallpapers are downloadable  free of charge for Galaxy S10 users. Samsung plans to expand the options for Infinity-O background wallpapers further through various collaborations in the near future.

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Stand A Chance To Win Prizes More Than RM100k in Vivo Selfie Contest

Vivo has announced a contest today called the “vivo V15Pro Top Influencer – 32MP Perfect Selfie” in collaboration with their V15 series smartphone. The contest starts from 6 May 2019 till 24 May 2019 and they will be announcing the Top 30 contestant on 25 and 26 May 2019. The Top 5 to the Top 30 selfie lovers will be selected based on “likes”.

The
steps to participate the “vivo V15Pro Top Influencer – 32MP Perfect Selfie”
contest are as simple as below:

Step
1: Like “vivo Malaysia” official Facebook (
https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia
)

Step
2: Take a selfie with any smartphone

Step
3: Post your selfie on your personal Facebook or Instagram and set as PUBLIC
with Hashtag #vivoMalaysia #V15 #V15Pro #32MP #WorldFirstElevatingFrontCamera
#V15ProTopInfluencer & Caption “vivo V15Pro Top Influencer – 32MP Perfect
Selfie”

Step 4: Share your selfie on the comment section at the Contest Post (
https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia/posts/1327997287361127
)

Vivo
Malaysia will upload all the contestant’s selfies at an album specially
designated for the contest, and public can vote for their favorite selfie with
a simple click of “like”.

The Top
30 selfie lovers will be selected from hashtag’s ranking and voting at the contest
album. More details will be announced on vivo Malaysia official Facebook for
Top 5 selfie lovers.

Vivo
selfie lovers stand a chance to win prizes worth more than RM100,000.

For more information, head over to
https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia
.

Terms and conditions apply.
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