Flight Booking With AirAsia Airlines Made Easy

It’s that time of the year again, people! It’s time to get your passports, your visas and all the stuff needed ready and packed up for your holiday spot. Okay, you must be wondering why I’m hyped all of a sudden. No, I don’t win any holiday packages and no, I don’t have any plans for the holiday…yet! So, I thought, I’m going to inspire myself and you hope to plan trips for the long holiday coming. In today’s entry, we will be looking at the most popular local airlines, AirAsia and see what they have to offer to make our flight search easier.

AirAsia airlines booking ticket
 can be purchased in various OTAs now including the new one on the market,
Traveloka
, have you heard about them? I guess it’s not that new because it has been around quite some time, it’s just that it’s relatively new in Malaysia. I wasn’t familiar with it too, but they’ve been popping out here and there like during KL2017 and recently, Asia’s Got Talent, plus they keep popping up with various deals and promotions that are just mind blowingly cheap, so I figure they must be something. Now, where did I stop? Oh, AirAsia tickets! Yeah, this local airline has been engaged in various types of OTAs, seeing how much it has grown over the years since its first initiation back in 1996. Tony did well on this empire and we’re going to look at how they strive to make our
flight booking
 easier.

Low-Cost at All Cost

AirAsia has been known for its low-cost status. It’s the one and only leading low-cost airlines in Malaysia. Its reputation pretty much boomed with this low-cost features. Their motto is that everyone can travel and they ain’t playing with words on that. You can find the lowest rate for both domestic and international flights. Literally, EVERYONE can travel. By having this bonus point on their record, they are not just providing the chance for low-income parties to travel with ease, but also the process for people to get their flights is just easier considering they have loads of choice to consider.

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User Friendly

Now, you can do your flight booking both on mobile application and website. Both platforms were reviewed to be very user-friendly. The mobile application can be easily accessed if you are using smartphones. The display is very on point and easy to manage your search. You are not limited when you are doing your flight booking as the functions are very close to the web with a little dash of coolness to it. In short, the point of having mobile apps is to make things easier and AirAsia did that with its app. That does not mean the website is not as sophisticated as the app, though. The web display is very vibrant and not clustered like other sites. Having clustered display is just going to throw people off. The search is very systematic and on-point. The visuals are clear with all the information one needs to buy their plane tickets.

Pre-arranged Seating Is What Makes Life Better

One of the main features that AirAsia have is the pre-rearranged seating. You will no longer have to succumb to the curse of annoying passengers by selecting your own seats at your own preferred sections. You have the power to choose where you would like to seat, which is a dream come true for any passenger that is using the public transportation. Speaking of seats, here’s a little whisper to let you know that AirAsia is having Free Seats Promotion. I’m not sure if it’s already going on or is it next year, but that is as far as I know. I didn’t dig up anything about it. You’ll have to look it up to find out more about it.

So, that’s about it. Three main things that make flight booking easier with AirAsia. Hey, if you have other stuff that you want to share, you can always share it in the comment section. I’m all ears to know what you have to share. Keep it friendly, though. So, what do you say? Shall we start making our travelling plans now?


IPC Shopping Centre to Solve Malaysians’ Biggest Dilemma with “The Mood Menu”

The first-of-its-kind mobile application developed to assist shoppers on the toughest decision of “What to eat?”.

With its recent redevelopment, IPC Shopping Centre is now proud to reveal its latest mobile application solution to ease every shopper’s shopping experience and daily dilemmas. The IPC Shopping Centre mobile application is the first shopping centre app in the world that is developed in collaboration with music streaming giant, Spotify, to provide shoppers with suggestions on places to dine or drink at IPC through its ground-breaking food and mood-matching tool.

Together with Spotify’s rich user data, IPC Shopping Centre worked alongside world-renowned taste psychologist Professor Robin Dando of Cornell University to create ‘The Mood Menu’ – a food-and-mood matching tool based on a complex proprietary algorithm of human emotions and the effect on their sense of taste. According to Professor Dando’s landmark 2015 study published in the scientific journal Appetite, human moods have the ability to inhibit or accentuate sweet, salty, bitter, sour, or umami (savoury) flavours.

Professor Dando explained, “Our taste perception can be modulated by a variety of factors, and this includes our emotional response to pleasant or unpleasant real-life events. For instance, we were able to show that positive emotions go along with an enhancement of our sweet tooth, while negative emotions occur alongside heightened perception of sour tastes. This might be the reason why some of us go through emotional eating.”

Andrew Yeoh, Head of Marketing – Shopping Centre, IKEA Southeast Asia said, “We saw this as an opportunity to solve every Malaysian’s favourite question—“What to eat?”. It is a common question we ask our friends, family, and colleagues almost every day. We hope that this solution provides our shoppers with a more pleasant and delightful shopping and dining experience. After all, it is part of our vision to create a better everyday life for our shoppers and visitors.”

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He continued, “A lot of science, data, and technology have been put behind this mobile application, and we are excited to be the first shopping centre in the world to collaborate with Spotify and Professor Dando to roll out this unique app for our shoppers. While the mobile application is tailored to match shoppers’ moods and help them discover IPC’s extensive range of dining choices, it also creates business opportunities for our tenants and empowers them with data to explore more exciting flavours and menu items.”

The Mood Menu analyses users’ recent Spotify playback history to track their current mood. The users’ moods are then matched with suitable flavours offered by the diverse range of dining delights at IPC Shopping Centre, via the proprietary Mood Menu algorithm based on taste psychology insights from Professor Dando. Other than that, the IPC mobile application also contains informative details such as Store Guide, parking information, latest promotions, as well as members-only promotions for those who sign up for a profile within the application.

The mobile application is now available for download via Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Google Play Store:
http://bdj.bz/IPCappAndroid

Apple App Store:
http://bdj.bz/IPCappIOS


Ohsem Freebies With Samsung’s Big Games, Big Screens Campaign!

Football fans rejoice! Now Samsung is giving you a chance to immerse yourselves in a very comfortable big screen football experience.

The biggest and most anticipated sporting event of the year is back! Samsung will be taking your football experience to a completely new level with bigger 4K UHD screens, bringing it right in the comfort of your own sweet home!

Samsung Malaysia Electronics is introducing the Big Games, Big Screens campaign in anticipation of the must-watch games, and has put together special deals for customers to upgrade to larger TV screens for more immersive viewing experiences. The special prices aren’t the only reasons to take note of as Samsung is also offering gifts worth up to RM26,000 with selected Samsung TV purchases!

From 1st March to 30th April 2018, purchase Samsung’s 75” Curved QLED TV and redeem a free Ogawa Smart Edge Plus massage chair worth RM12,999 to maximize your football watching experience with utmost comfort! For those who prefer foot massages, purchase Samsung’s 55” Flat QLED TV and walk home with a free Ogawa Omknee Therapy foot massager worth RM 4,499!

For the ultimate, immersive cinematic experience in your living room, opt for the 65” Curved QLED TV and bring home a Samsung Dolby Atmos Soundbar worth RM5,999 at no cost! Alternatively, simply purchase any of Samsung’s UHD TV and be entitled to purchase the Samsung Soundbar Sound+ or Samsung 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player at special prices of RM1,099 and RM1,499 respectively.

With any two of these combinations, you don’t need to head out to watch the football matches, just call some friends over for a viewing party!

For more exciting purchase-with-purchase deals and a chance to score some free gifts, head over to
http://www.samsung.com/my/offer/big-games-big-screens

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Samsung Electronics Wins 55 iF Design Awards

Bagging four gold awards in 2018, Samsung becomes the no.1 award-winning company for three consecutive years

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced that it won 55 awards including four gold awards at the world-renowned International Forum (iF) Design Award 2018. All told, Samsung claimed 40 awards for superior product design, five for professional concept design, eight for communication design, one for packaging design and one for service design.

Organized by the iF International Forum Design GmbH, the iF Design Award contest started in Germany in 1953. Product submissions are based on a comprehensive evaluation of design, material suitability, innovativeness and seven additional categories including product, packaging, communication and professional concept.

This year’s achievement of 55 awards, including the gold award for the Modernist Column Refrigerator, CHG90 QLED gaming monitor, the Odyssey gaming PC set, and Samsung Power, is Samsung’s greatest yet, since first participating in the iF Design Award in 1996. Samsung has now won more prizes than any other company in the last three years of the iF Design Award.

“Through a deep understanding of what people really want, we will continue to strive for designs that enrich our customers’ lives through human-focused innovation,” said Mr Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

The Modernist Column Refrigerator is a super-premium built-in column-type refrigerator leading change in modern design in the U.S. built-in market. It features 3DLighting, which illuminates the elegant all-stainless-steel interiors, and intuitive functions such as the dual door-mounted cameras, Push-To-Open™ Door assist, and waist-high Hidden Touch Control Panel. An internal water dispenser provides fresh filtered water, while Dual Icemakers serve both traditional and Cocktail Ice™. Precise Cooling technology with two evaporators also ensures the freshest ingredients.

The CHG90 QLED gaming monitor, a super ultra-wide 49-inch 32:9 screen with 1800R curvature, is equivalent to two 16:9 monitors side by side, generates an exceptionally engaging gaming experience. The monitor frame and stand embody robustness, solidness and durability, while the monitor can be tilted up and down or adjusted left or right for optimal usability. Gamer-friendly features, such as shortcut keys that can save personal settings in each of the gaming screens, ensure smoother gameplay for the winning edge in onscreen contests.

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The Odyssey is a compact, powerful gaming desktop offering a clean and fresh approach to gaming with a keyboard and mouse. With a unique, bold sitting position and optimized cooling, the Odyssey slim is the flagship gaming desktop. The Odyssey mechanical keyboard* is designed for serious gamers, with ideally angled cherry keys for optimum quick-fire responsiveness. The Odyssey gaming mouse* includes ambidextrous detachable wings catering to various gaming styles, and to the size of hand by each user.

Lastly, the Samsung Power, a wireless charger convertible and battery pack designed as a companion device for the Galaxy, can function as a stand with both horizontal and vertical positions for watching multimedia or making video calls. It can also be folded into a slim pad for easy carrying and storage. The cushion pad safeguards the phone from external shocks or phone vibrations and maintains a stable charging position. The leather-like texture and compact design enhance the complete look of the design. The battery pack is designed for ultimate portability, thanks to its optimal size, curved sides, and non-slip surface coating. Also, the rubber strap on top makes it easy to carry and reduces the risk of dropping.

In addition to the four gold awards, 50 other iF Design Award recognized Samsung’s products including Galaxy S8 & S8+, Galaxy Note 8, The Frame, QLED TV Q9, 36-inch French Door Built-in Refrigerator, and POWERstick PRO™.

For more information, please visit
https://ifworlddesignguide.com/design-excellence
.

*The Odyssey mechanical keyboard and gaming mouse are not commercially available products.


The New Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Arrives in Malaysia

Samsung celebrates the arrival of its latest flagships, along with Korean Superstar Park BoGum!

The much anticipated Galaxy S9 and S9+ are finally here! With the arrival of its latest flagships, Samsung continues to innovate and redefine the limitations of technology, giving Malaysians new ways to experience the world. The flagships are well-recognised globally, having received over 30 awards at the recent Mobile World Congress 2018 including “Best New Connected Device” and “Best Mobile VR or AR”.

“The S9 and S9+ were inspired by today’s way of communicating on the social media landscape. Self-expression has evolved, and gone are the days where consumers texted each other to convey their thoughts. Instead, they now use images, videos and emojis. Samsung has always been at the forefront in producing amazing smartphone cameras, but as a tech company known to push past boundaries and also with a deep commitment to listen to our consumers, we took our latest smartphones to another level by redesigning and upgrading the camera,” said KM Liew, Head of IT and Mobile Business, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

“The Galaxy S9 and S9+ now come with new AR Emoji, Super Slow-mo and Super Low-light features. These enable consumers to discover and re-imagine a whole new level of visual communication, tailored to their own unique voices. To those who believe that a picture paints a thousand words, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ is the way to go,” Mr Liew added.

While it was the S9 and S9+’s new and innovative features that drew the attention of tech lovers and enthusiasts, it was the special appearance of Korean actor and superstar, Park BoGum, that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Through the Galaxy S9 and S9+’s great new features such as Super Slow-mo video recording, the ‘Love in the Moonlight’ prince was on a mission to experience the world in a whole new way with his Malaysian fans.

Camera Reimagined

Today’s cameras are for more than taking pictures – they are for connecting and communicating. Consumers want a smartphone camera with state-of-the-art technology, so they can express themselves with high-quality images and tools to tell their own unique story. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ cameras are built with these consumers in mind, with a Super Speed Dual Pixel sensor with dedicated processing power and memory to take amazing superior quality shots. DxOMark, the trusted industry standard for camera and lens image quality measurements, recognises this and given Samsung’s reimagined camera its highest-ever score for combined photo and video rating in a smartphone camera.

Much credit for the S9 and S9+’s high scores should be attributed to their amazing performance under low-light conditions. Similar to the way the iris of a human eye expands and contracts depending on a person’s surroundings, Samsung’s Dual Aperture camera (F1.5 / F2.4) automatically adjusts to its lighting conditions by letting in more light when it is dark through its greater aperture lens (F1.5) or switching to its lower aperture lens (F2.4) under bright light, ensuring that photos taken are crisp and clear. Apart from that, the popular dual-camera setup is available via the Galaxy S9+ as well, allowing users to continue shooting professional portrait shots with the phone’s ‘Live Focus’ mode.

Users are also now able to express themselves in brand-new ways, thanks to the S9 and S9+’s AR Emoji and Super Slow-mo features. While Samsung allows users to create an emoji that looks and acts almost exactly like them, the Super Slow-mo function (video recording of up to 960 frames per second) allows users to expand their creativity with utmost fun. Furthermore, S9 and S9+ users can now experience the world in a whole new way thanks to a smarter Bixby, integrated into the camera. Bixby is now able to translate foreign languages and currencies instantly by image, provide useful information about your surroundings, and so much more.

Enhanced Entertainment

Smartphones are increasingly becoming our go-to choice for entertainment, which is why Samsung created a device that offers premium sound experiences with stereo speakers tuned by AKG. The Galaxy S9 and S9+’s audio also support Dolby Atmos, giving the effect of a 360-degree, impressive cinematic sound.

The Infinity Display on the Galaxy S9 and S9+ were given an upgrade as well. Featuring a new, bold, and bright Super AMOLED Infinity Display that looks gorgeous even under direct sunlight, it has received an “Excellent A+” grade by DisplayMate Technologies, the world’s leading evaluator of screens.

A Device that Fits with the Connected Lifestyle

As the first smartphone to support the new SmartThings app, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the central hub to manage every facet of the connected lifestyle at home, at the office, or on the go. The next-generation Samsung DeX empowers a mobile lifestyle by bringing a large, full-screen experience to the mobile handset. The redesigned DeX Pad is a new docking system for users to easily connect the Galaxy S9 and S9+ to a larger monitor, keyboard and mouse to expand the mobile experience with enhanced document editing or even full-screen gaming. Users can also transform the Galaxy S9 and S9+ into a Touch Pad with the DeX Pad.

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The Best Comes Standard with the Galaxy Foundation

Samsung sets the gold standard for smartphones with IP68 water and dust resistance and wireless charging that goes a step beyond with the Galaxy S9 and S9+. The devices now support expandable memory of up to 400GB via a Micro SD Card and are equipped with the latest premium application processors, offering powerful performance and sophisticated image processing.

In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ give users the peace of mind knowing that their phone is protected by Knox 3.1, Samsung’s latest defense-grade security platform. The Galaxy S9 and S9+’s Intelligent Scan feature supports three different biometric authentication options – iris, fingerprint, and facial recognition – so users can choose the way they want to protect their device and applications.

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ take health to the next level with an improved optical sensor built directly into the device, providing richer and more accurate information on users’ health status. This sensor allows the devices to keep track of users’ Heart Load Factor, a new measurement of the real-time demand placed on the heart .

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be available starting 16th March 2018 in Malaysia. Offered at a recommended retail price from RM3,299 to RM4,399, it will be available in Midnight Black, Coral Blue and Lilac Purple.

Model

Memory

Colour

RRP (RM)

Galaxy S9

64GB

·         Midnight Black

·         Coral Blue

·         Lilac Purple

RM3,299

Galaxy S9+

64GB

·         Midnight Black

·         Coral Blue

·         Lilac Purple

RM3,799

128GB

·         Midnight Black

·         Coral Blue

·         Lilac Purple

RM3,999

256GB

·         Midnight Black

RM4,399

To celebrate its launch in Malaysia, Samsung Malaysia Electronics will be kicking off a limited-time Roadshow Promotion in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Queensbay Mall in Penang, and Aeon Bandar Dato Onn in Johor Bahru. From 16th until 18th March 2018, customers who purchase a new Galaxy S9 or S9+ will be eligible for exclusive gifts by Samsung, which include:

A FREE Samsung Wireless Charger Stand worth RM279 (limited to 2,300 units

A Samsung Gear Sport at 30% off with every purchase of a Galaxy S9 or S9+, while stocks last

RM50 off on an LED View Cover, Standing Clear View Cover or Alcantara Cover with every purchase of a Galaxy S9 or S9+, while stocks last

A Trade Up Program, allowing customers to trade-in selected devices with an extra trade up value of up to RM400

0% Easy Payment Plan for up to 12 months

Apart from that, consumers will receive a total of 1,500 Samsung Rewards Points after activating Bixby, Samsung Members and Samsung Pay on their newly purchased Galaxy S9 and S9+, while stocks last.

To find out more about the Galaxy S9 and S9+ roadshows and exclusive Samsung Experience Stores deals, visit
http://www.samsung.com/my/offer/s9-roadshow/
 and
http://www.samsung.com/my/offer/s9-promo/
.

To know more about Samsung’s new flagships, the Galaxy S9 and S9+, and their new and innovative features, visit
http://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s9/
.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Product Specifications

Galaxy S9

Galaxy S9+

OS

Android 8 (Oreo)

Display

5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED, 18.5:9
[1]
,
[2]
 (570ppi)

6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED, 18.5:9
6,7
(529ppi)

Body

147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g, IP68
8

158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm, 189g, IP68
8

Camera

Rear: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor with OIS (F1.5/F2.4)

Front: 8MP AF (F1.7)

Rear: Dual Camera with Dual OIS

–       Wide-angle: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor (F1.5/F2.4)

–       Telephoto: 12MP AF sensor (F2.4)

Front: 8MP AF (F1.7)

AP

10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 1.7 GHz)9

Memory

4GB RAM

64GB+ Micro SD Slot (up to 400 GB)

6GB RAM

64GB/128GB/256GB
10
 + Micro SD Slot (up to 400GB)

SIM Card

Dual SIM (Hybrid SIM): Nano SIM + Nano SIM or MicroSD slot

Battery

3,000mAh

3,500mAh

Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0

Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA

Network

Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM,
Bluetooth
® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
11

[3]

Payment

NFC, MST

Sensors

Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor

Authentication

Lock type: pattern, PIN, password

Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Intelligent Scan: multimodal biometric authentication with iris scanning and face recognition

Audio

Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology,

Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF

Video

MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM


Upgrade for Life with Latest Hitachi Home Appliances

Equip your home with innovations that accentuate your everyday life

Home is a haven we look forward to after a long day at work so we can spend precious time with family and recuperate to take on tomorrow. Now what if we can transform our home to make it the perfect living space and improve quality of life? As one of the pioneers in the home appliances industry, Hitachi Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Berhad says now you can own a perfect living space with improved quality of life. The brand’s new series of user -friendly designs and advanced eco-conscious technologies aimed at enhancing consumer’s everyday life. In its new campaign, themed Upgrade for Life it encourages consumers to improve their lifestyles as Hitachi is on a mission to make daily life better and more meaningful.

“Hitachi is known for incorporating leading-edge advanced technology into its products, fortified with the trust that comes with a 100-year reputation for reliability. More and more consumers are pursuing home appliances that can last for a long time and help them simplify their house chores efficiently. All the products that we are showcasing today are made from high quality materials and are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to bring greater convenience and enhancements to our consumers’ quality of life,” said Takahiro Ishii, Managing Director, Hitachi Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Berhad.

The New World Class Hitachi Big French Glass Series Refrigerator

The stylish New Big French Refrigerator comes with upgraded features. It delivers powerful refrigeration paired with exceptional energy saving capabilities, thanks to its Inverter and Dual Fan Cooling feature. The compact yet powerful inverter compressor is capable of providing exceptionally strong cooling air at a significantly low power with the help of the newly developed dual sensing control. The Dual Fan Cooling feature two fans- the Freezer Fan and the Refrigerator Fan to independently circulate cold, crisp air for the freezer and refrigerator compartments respectively.

The Fresh Select compartment allows you to adjust the temperature within to ensure your vegetables, dairy and meat products are stored at their respective optimum temperatures, prolonging their freshness. Choose between Vegetable Mode and Dairy/Meat Mode, and with the latter you can defrost your frozen food and quickly cool your drinks. For your daily salad fix, the Big, Moisture-Guard Vegetable Compartment can store all your good greens in bulk. Here, your vegetables are provided with optimum high humidity to ensure enough moisture is retained to keep them fresh. The Moisture-Guard feature ensures indirect cooling and humidity up to approximately 92% . To maximize the storage for all your vegetables, you can pair it with the Fresh Select compartment and choose the Vegetable Mode.

Enjoy cold, clean water anytime at home with the built-in Tank Type Water Dispenser. Simply refill the tank inside the fridge and cold water is automatically prepared for your convenience. Its Tempered Glass Shelves are scratch-proof, heat-resistant and can hold up to 100KG of storage . The New Big French Refrigerator comes with Touch Screen Controller on the flat glass panel that gives you the flexibility to change the settings with a simple touch.

Hitachi is offering a
10 years compressor warranty
 for all its refrigerators.

Effortless Laundry with Ultra-Stream Wash Series Washing Machine

The new Ultra-Stream Wash Series washing machines by Hitachi allows you to wash your clothes in even larger capacity yet harnessing strong, powerful water streams to thoroughly clean your clothes. Large blades on the surface of the pulsator powerfully mix the laundry ensuring detergent-rich water penetrates the fabric and it produces tough water circulation without wasting too much. Its strong and wide showers fall on the whole surface of clothes to ensure thorough cleaning, removing dirt and stains for a clean, fresh finish.

Wash up to 24KG worth of laundry, especially large and thick items such as curtains or sofa covers in the comfort of your home. Save money, energy and time altogether by washing your one week’s worth of laundry at one go. In addition to the larger capacity, the Powered Inverter feature has a better control over the tub and pulsator rotation, adjusting according to the small or large loads for optimum energy-saving operation. Wash away even the toughest dirt and stains with the 4-Step Wash feature that ensures concentrated detergent solution penetrates deep into fabrics.

The 3-Step Eco Sensor detects in three steps the most optimum setting of washing conditions by determining the laundry amount and fabric type. The result is precise sensing to ensure that there is no wasted time, electricity and water. It also features the Smart Wash Program, Water Power Control, Shower Plus, Memory Options, Tangle-Free Finish mode and another 12 Water Level Selector for all your laundry needs.

The Ultra Stream Wash Washing Machine is additionally equipped with the Auto Self Clean technology that effectively reduces mold and bacteria by 99%. This series is endorsed by the Allergy UK Seal of Approval in recognition of its proven ability to effectively reduce or remove allergens.

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Committed to producing quality products, Hitachi confidently offers the
10 years motor warranty
 for this washing machine series.

The Air Conditioner That Cools the Air and Cleans Itself from Dust

The new Hitachi Premium Inverter Scene Camera Air Conditioner series introduces Frost Wash Mode that helps the air conditioner to clean itself from dust. It freezes the heat exchanger within the air conditioner casing and then melts the frost at once to wash away the dust accumulated inside. With Stainless Clean System, both water and air pathways are kept hygienic with antibacterial stainless steel.

The Thermo and Image Cameras, or better known as the Scene Camera Twin intelligently “sees” the locations of people and their level of activity and even considers sunny areas. It then adjusts the airflow and temperature to match even the slightest increase or drop in room temperature for just the right level of comfort. Air Sleep Feel also watches your sleep condition throughout the night and automatically adjusts the temperature and humidity to the optimum level for the different stages of sleep. This can help you get a good night sleep every night.

Hitachi’s renowned technology of the Vector DC Inverter offers top class cooling capacity and reliable operation even under unstable power conditions. It monitors compressor behaviour and current flow conditions while adjusting compressor rotation speed at all times. This system is capable of cutting energy consumption by up to 62% compared to non-inverter models and can achieve cooling capacity up to 14,330 BTU/h.

With every purchase of air conditioners under this series, Hitachi is offering
10 years compressor warranty
.

Eliminate Dirt with Hitachi’s Multiple Nozzle Cyclone Series Vacuum Cleaners

The Multi Nozzle Cyclone Series Vacuum Cleaners conveniently features Multiple Cleaning Nozzle enabling you to clean any part of your home with ease. It comes with range of convenient nozzles such as the 2-Step Rug or Floor Nozzle, Multi Angle Nozzle and Crevice Nozzle to pick up more dust in the most hidden areas of your home.

Hitachi’s cyclonic type vacuum cleaner generates High Power Cyclone with its 2200W motor that creates a strong airflow to suck up the finest dust efficiently. Dusts collected are compressed by the Dust & Air Centrifugal Separation System and allows you to easily dispose with one-touch operation. You can even dismantle the Washable Dust Case and wash all the parts separately with water to keep them clean.

Most importantly, this series has the cutting edge Nano Titanium filter and HEPA (H13) Filter for a powerful anti-bacterial and deodorizing effect that will catch and resolve odours for a cleaner home. Rest in the comfort of your home knowing that the air you breathe is much cleaner and with the purchase of a unit of the Multi Nozzle Cyclone Series Vacuum Cleaners, Hitachi is offering a
1 year warranty for the motor
.

The Ultimate Induction Heating (IH) with Inverter Rice Cooker for the Best Pot of Delicious Rice

Rice is one of the staple foods of Malaysians but it’s not easy to get the different types of rice cooked just right. The Hitachi Induction Heating (IH) with Inverter Rice Cooker utilizes Japan’s most advanced heating technology to produce magnetic forces that generates heat in the pot itself to yield delicious fluffy rice with just the right texture.

Thanks to the Japan-made 3.6mm Thick Iron Pot, heat is transmitted uniformly to cook rice evenly while the ability to choose from the different Rice Modes will further ensure the best results for the type of rice that you are cooking.

Cook your favorite dishes with the Easy to Use display panel and the Auto Recipe Mode as both functions allow you to choose from 40 recipes ranging from Thai, Vietnamese, Malay-Chinese and Japanese cuisines included in the water-resistant cookbook that comes with it. The IH Inverter Rice Cooker is also eco-friendly as its combination of Hitachi’s induction and inverter technology enables rapid cooking while reducing energy use.

Available in Brown Gold colour with 15 Cooking Modes that include the Steam and Slow Cook Mode, you may find yourself cooking gourmet dishes more often for the family.

Hitachi is offering a one year general warranty, two years heating element warranty and three years inner pot warranty for all its Rice Cooker products.

Products Availability

These products are already available at major electrical chain stores and electrical shops throughout Malaysia. For more information on these products and more, do check out
www.hitachiconsumer.com.my
.


Wiko’s New Tommy3 Launched with 18:9 Widescreen Format

A sleeker, 4G phone that enables true immersion accessibility.

Fast on the heels of the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC), where French mobile brand Wiko released its bevy of
oh là là
 latest phones. Malaysian consumers do not have to count more than “
Un
” (one) as they are making available their latest Y Range phone, the Tommy3, available to Malaysians on 5 March 2018. Making widescreen ultra-accessible within a compact device, the Tommy3 employs an immersive 18:9 widescreen format and 5.45” IPS display that is pocket-friendly and easy for one-hand use. It’s also breezier with the 1.30GHz Quad-Core processor and 4G speed for fast multi-app performance.

Said Neo Lau, Business Development Director of Wiko Mobile Malaysia, “We are excited to introduce to savvy young Malaysians the Tommy3, a trendy device from our Y Range collection that is super-friendly with easy one-hand use. The ultra-widescreen experience, coupled with full 4G speed enables consumers to enjoy seamless multitasking on their device with more space and less bezel. It is the perfect pocket companion that delivers outstanding performance and not to mention, an affordable price point as well.”

Wider Display. Compacted Form.

Sexy technology is now ultra-accessible. Imagine everything that you can enjoy on the 5.45” display. More useful space in a compact body with an 18:9 widescreen format means indulging in your favourite apps continuously. Scrolling and tapping effortlessly with one hand while on the go makes this the ideal digital pocketable companion.

Swift and Smooth

Go wild and stream movies, chat with friends, browse the web and more! It’s full acceleration with 4G speed. Powered by a1.3Ghz Quad-Core processor, it fits for smooth multitasking all day, every day.

Impressive Photos. Exceptional Effects.

Be Insta-famous sharing spectacular shots on social networks by taking pictures with the 8MP rear camera with LED flash and Auto-HDR. Shine while you’re taking selfies with the 5MP front snapper, complete with Display Flash. Polish your photos from the 16GB storage with Face Beauty and Live Filters to impress when sharing.

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And capturing accelerated motion is efficient with Time Lapse, the perfect solution for shaky hands when snapping important moments.

All About the Experience and Spectrum

Get a smarter experience with AndroidTM Nougat for the usage of 2 apps in split-screen mode. Coming together with the customised Wiko User Interface, it includes Battery Tips and Widgets to manage your juice usage. Tommy3 is designed to make a statement and comes in 4 trendy colours with metallic finishes. Choose your style from amongst Anthracite, Gold, Bleen and Cherry Red.

Availability

The Tommy3 is priced at RM329 (inclusive of GST) and Malaysians will be able to purchase it starting 5 March 2018 at all authorised outlets in Peninsular and East Malaysia. It comes with a standard 1- year warranty and as an added bonus, a *120-day replacement warranty as well, valid from the date of purchase.

For more information, please visit
http://my-en.wikomobile.com
 or their Facebook Page at
www.facebook.com/WikoMalaysia


5 Quirky Politically Inspired Items Available on Carousell During GE14

As Malaysia gears up for the upcoming polls, some entrepreneurial and enthusiastic Malaysians have taken to selling politically inspired items on Carousell, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing mobile classified marketplaces.

Here are five quirky politically inspired items we found on the marketplace to help stoke that election fever ahead of the upcoming 14th General Election:

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad’s Horse Riding Silver Statue

Weighing around 3kg, a rare riding statue of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad is a masterpiece created and produced Wizart Studio Sdn Bhd out of respect for the former Prime Minister of Malaysia. One was later presented to Tun Dr Mahatir as a memento.

“This is a one-of-a-kind statue that my studio produced to present to Tun Dr Mahathir himself. There are only 2 copies in the world! One is with Tun Dr. Mahathir, and the other is on sale on Carousell,” said Dina Yahya (Carousell Store:
_min_onepitstop
).

Vintage Merdeka Memorabilia

48-year-old political memorabilia collector Adrian Ung started collecting since 1997 and now counts over 200 items in his collection ranging from books, statements, mugs, plaques, newspapers, flyers and posters. Fascinated by its nostalgic value, he continues to scout across the world for priceless Malaysian political memorabilia.

“I have always been fascinated by vintage items. I zoomed in on Merdeka and Malaya-era items as they are scarce, especially to Malaysians. I normally find the older pieces more interesting, which is why I normally collect items from the 50s to 80s era or earlier. I hunt for them online and in flea markets all over Malaysia & Singapore,” said Adrian (Carousell Store:
nicimeow
)

14-karat Gold UMNO Ring

It is always exciting to be associated with politics, but keeping a 14-karat gold ring by a political party is also pretty cool and a great way to show your support for the party. The ring is currently on sale on Carousell for RM1,800.

Akmal bin Azman, 21, (Carousell Store:
akmalazmn
) said, “This UMNO ring belongs to a collector friend of mine who was looking for an avenue to sell some of his private collection. Carousell has helped us to sell many of our items and it soon forged a partnership between us. It became a revenue generator for us. This rare and unique 14-karat gold UMNO ring will be one of our most precious possession sold on Carousell, and we hope that it would soon find a new owner.”

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1990’s Undi Barisan Nasional Poster

This rare old poster written in Jawi, probably for the rural North, is one of only two posters that the seller has.

“I have two pieces of this poster – one for me and one for my dad. It is hard to find pieces of history in mint condition. I am selling it now as I want to give others and opportunity to earn this rare memorabilia,” said Muhammad Hazim Bin Mohd Ridzuan. (Carousell Store:
genuineforless
)

Najib Razak and Khairy Jamaluddin Inspired Cupcakes for Sale!

Nurfazlyana Shahira bt Mohd Rosli partnered bakers to produce these Najib Razak colada jackfruit buns and Khairy Jamaluddin chocolate cupcakes which would make unique gifts for Malaysians.

“Cupcakes are one of the desserts that have no boundaries when it comes to creativity. Creating a series of cupcakes inspired by political figures such as our Prime Minister and our Youth and Sports Minister help bring more attention to our political scene and the potential of Malaysia’s culinary creativity. I hope that Malaysians will enjoy the richness of our politics, just like our cupcakes.” (Carousell Store:
fazly_ana
)

~

Founded in 2012, Carousell is a mobile classifieds marketplace for buying and selling new and second-hand goods available in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Australia.

For more information, follow them on
www.facebook.com/carousell.my
 or download the Carousell app from the
Apple Store
 or
Google Play Store
.


A Taste of Pure Obsessive Curry Disorder at Cheeni’s Banana Leaf

Note: Cheeni’s has closed down since Aug 2019.

When it comes to food, I have a special kind of love when it comes to Indian food. Growing up near a banana leaf restaurant in Subang Jaya, my parents and I frequent the establishment every weekend for some good mutton curry. Since then, my love for Indian curry and especially on banana leaf became one of my favourite soul food.

Now when it comes to curries, none can beat the Indian style. Although I love some of the Chinese styled fish head curry like the one in Damansara Uptown hawker centre, Indian style curries have a different taste to it. One of the obvious difference is the rich flavour of various types of spices added in the curry. Some may use the factory made pre-packed curry powder but not many of them grind their own powder.

That is the unique specialty of Cheeni’s Banana Leaf restaurant. Located in Plaza Damas, Sri Hartamas, Cheeni’s (not so) secret ingredients are in the curry powder itself. They grind their own curry powder for all their dishes and they doesn’t stop there. They also grow their own vegetables in their farm and directly buys their seafood supply from a fisherman’s village up North. Everything they serve are made fresh and without any artificial flavouring or pesticides.

I can totally vouch for that because recently I went to Cheeni’s Banana Leaf restaurant to sample some of their signature dishes. It was well worth it because I get to sample the freshest and most flavourful curry ever. You know the curry is good when you can eat with your hands but the smell doesn’t stick to your fingers for hours. At Cheeni’s, the smell on your fingers will disappear when you wash your hands. That means the curry powder is 100% pure with no additional flavouring added.

Now let’s dig in.

First on the menu is their famous
Mutton 65
 and
Chicken 65
 dishes. Honestly this is only the second time I tried this dish whereby my first time wasn’t that tasty. But the ones prepared by Cheeni’s is totally out of this world.

The Mutton 65 may look hard but once you put it in your mouth and take your first bite, it is actually very tender. I can really come back for more of this. And tapau lots more too.

The same can also be said about the Chicken 65. Same flavour and same tenderness of the chicken cutlets. Now I’m having a hard time deciding on which one I want to tapau. Both are good and both are flavourful. These are a must when you dine at Cheeni’s.

Next on the menu is their famous signature dish, the
Crab Curry
.

It is one of the best crab curry I have ever tasted. I had my shares of good chili crabs, curry crabs, masak lemak crabs and salted egg crabs, but Cheeni’s Curry Crab is something that I would love to have today, tomorrow and the next day after that. By then all the crabs will be gone leaving only the curry. That’s when I will use some white breads to pick up what’s left. Oh yes it’s that good. And no, they are not paying me to say this.

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One look at that claw and you’re hooked. The taste of the curry seeps well into the crab meat. Every bite I took reminds me of all the best curries I’ve ever tasted in a single mouthful. Now that’s what I call, quality.

We also sampled a really good
Fish Curry
. They served a tenggiri fish for us on that day and it was well prepared and cooked. I am not really a fan of tenggiri fish but somehow Cheeni’s managed to turn me into a tenggiri fan. But only if it’s cooked at Cheeni’s and in a curry.

The Fish Curry was a little bit lighter on the gravy. Don’t let that fool you because the kick you get in the back-end is something to cry for. Make sure you have a full glass of milk next to you if or when you have this dish. If you love spicy, this is for you. All that spice and heat made this dish well balanced especially with the tenggiri fish.

What is Indian Banana Leaf food without the veggies right? I think I may have eaten this vege called “muringa” before but I can’t remember where. However, this particular one has become my favourite Indian style vegetable. You only eat the inside, but not the outer shell, just like Edamame. I love this.

End Note

My cravings for Indian banana leaf rice was fulfilled that night itself. A total of four awesome main dish was served and I love all of them. I love that they use all pure ingredients for their dishes without additional flavourings and MSG. I can safely say that everything was made with love.

I think I ate so much that I may need a nice
hammock
 to sleep in for the night.

We definitely enjoyed our time at Cheeni’s sampling one of the finest Indian cuisine, in my humble opinion. I for one will make some time to head over to Cheeni’s again in future for more curry-lucious meals. As their own tag line says, “OCD – Obsessive Curry Disorder”, which is so damn true.

If or when you wish to satisfy your cravings with some awesome Indian Banana Leaf rice meal, make sure you head over to Cheeni’s in Plaza Damas. Address below:

Cheeni’s Banana Leaf

K-01 Ground Floor Dorchester Apartment,

Plaza Damas, Jalan Hartamas 1,

Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/cheenisMalaysia/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cheenisbananaleaf/


Adqlo Launches Social Media Statistic for Malaysia’s 14th General Election

Adqlo launched Social Media Statistic for Malaysia’s 14th General Election (GE 14). CEO of Webqlo, Ginz Ooi stated, “We aim to provide an open, transparent & neutral point of view to the public on the strategies of political parties and politicians to engage voters on social media.”

Adqlo, a social media analytic tool developed by Webqlo, offers insights to help the public understand how politicians and political parties interact with their target audience on social media by breaking down interaction components into a clean and understandable report, including:

Fans & Interactions

Content Type

Total Interactions

Top Engaged Posts

First, Adqlo categorize Politicians & Political Parties into total fans like and interactions on social media. With the content type distribution feature of all listed politicians & political parties, users are able to determine how active each candidates & parties are on social media.

Depends on the level of response and engagement, users will also be able to determine how engaging politicians & political parties are on social media.

Furthermore, users are able to see top posts from each party and this gives them a clearer picture on topics that resonates with people the most. As a result, users will have a clearer picture on which conversations or topics get the most attention from target audience.

From 9th Apr 2018 – 9th May 2018, Adqlo is able to track the total interactions by measuring changes from any social profiles based on engagement and popularity to give users a better perspective. With this feature, users are able to use Adqlo for any content comparison to achieve better engagement and interactions with target audience on other business modules.

All findings are accessible on
www.adqlo.com/ge14
, pertaining to each political social profile on Facebook.

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This New Laundry Technology by Samsung Cuts Laundry Time in Half

Samsung goes a step further to bring us QuickDrive™, an industry game-changer that redefines the meaning of laundry technology without compromising washing performance.

The art of laundry cleaning, we have all been there and done that. You either love it or hate it, but it is a recurrent household duty that many Malaysian homeowners have to be accustomed to once they are living on their own without a helper.

Did you know that about one third of Malaysian consumers do their laundry two or more times per week? That is a lot of washing, which can be a cause to inefficient time management and running up high energy bills. Top that with their busy lifestyles; and any spare minute would be spent wisely on social matters, rather than having to wait around 1.5 hours to wash a full load in the washing machines.

Just as we thought nothing could have been done to speed up the process, Samsung goes a step further to bring us QuickDrive™, an industry game-changer that redefines the meaning of quick laundry without compromising washing performance. This is not an understatement, as on its Super Speed setting, a daily load of laundry completes in just 39 minutes!

This is a major step forward for the industry and a pocket-friendly novelty, as users can now maximise their time productively to get more things done in a day, while saving cents and energy. A once dreaded chore can now be a chore that we all love.

But what exactly is QuickDrive™?

Outstanding Laundry Technologies for Improved Washing Performance

Beyond cutting washing time by 50%, QuickDrive™ reduces energy usage by 20%2, giving consumers the luxury of saving both time and cost. This washing and laundry technology by Samsung has been tested by Intertek, the world’s largest testing and inspection organisation, which concluded that the level of cleaning performance and fabric care is at the same level as existing, high-quality washing machines.

What makes QuickDrive™ so unique from conventional washers is its Q-Drum™ technology which consists of a large main drum and a plate that rotates independently.

Unlike other washers, clothes going through Samsung’s QuickDrive™ are moved from the top to bottom in the drum, while the plate in the back of the drum introduces a back and forth movement. This creates a dynamic and revolutionary action powered by double forces that quickly, gently, and thoroughly remove dirt to deliver a fast yet intense and complete washing cycle.

Coupled with the brand’s innovative EcoBubble™ technology which provides powerful cleaning by mixing air and water to generate fine detergent bubbles that penetrate fabrics faster, Samsung’s washing machine with QuickDrive™ technology is also operable at low temperatures.

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Smarter, IoT-Enabled Features for Extra Convenience

Throughout the washing cycle, QuickDrive™ offers a range of smart and convenient features, powered by its AI laundry technology assistant aptly named Q-rator. The assistant provides three key smart features to manage laundry more effectively and conveniently:

Laundry Planner
 enables consumers to manage a laundry’s finishing time, freeing consumers to control their schedule on their own terms.

Laundry Recipe
 gives automatic recommendations for optimal wash cycles based on the information inputted by the user, thus eliminating the need for guessing which cycle works best.

HomeCare Wizard
 monitors the washer by remote, proactively alerting users about potential problems and providing quick troubleshooting support.

 Apart from that, QuickDrive™ is equipped together with Samsung’s innovative AddWash™, a feature that gives users the ability to add items in at any time during the cycle. With this option, users now have more freedom and flexibility in their laundry chores.

From a forgotten sock to delicate fabrics that only need to go in later, AddWash™ even allows users to add additional detergent or fabric softener afterwards. This combination of Q-rator and AddWash™ creates a synergistic effect that further enhances convenience and as a whole, a much more pleasant user experience.

Designed for Higher Performance Durability

The QuickDrive™ washing machines have been designed for long-lasting performance. Equipped with Samsung’s Digital Inverter Technology, this latest washing machine significantly reduces noise and energy consumption while providing exceptional durability towards washing performance and fabric care, anytime.

It additionally uses a Ceramic Heater+, a new type of anti-adhesion coating which ensures up to 55% less scale build-up than conventional ceramic heaters , thus helping the heater to maintain its performance for longer with more durability.

Award-Winning Technology and a Major Step Forward in Laundry Innovation

Samsung’s QuickDrive™ technology has received its deserved recognition for revolutionising the industry. At the recent Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2018, the front load washer won the Smart Home Technology award for its high performance and efficiency. With QuickDrive™, consumers have the extra convenience and are now able to enjoy more time away from laundry.

The QuickDrive™ is now available in Malaysia, starting at a recommended retail price of RM3,999. For more information about Samsung’s QuickDrive™ technology, please visit
http://www.samsung.com/my/quickdrive/
.


beIN SPORTS CONNECT Live Sports Streaming Now Available in Malaysia

beIN SPORTS CONNECT, a LIVE sports streaming player, is offering free access this weekend from Saturday, 14 April 0000 hrs to Monday, 16 April 0800 hrs. Owned and operated by multi-platform media company beIN Asia Pacific, beIN SPORTS CONNECT promises local football fans unparalleled access to some of the best football action from around the world including LaLiga and Ligue 1.

Apart from offering all 380 LaLiga games LIVE each season, fans can also catch the French top clubs in Ligue 1. Other football coverage includes the fiery Istanbul derbies from the Turkish Süper Lig, and one of Asia’s top leagues – Hyundai A-League, among others.

Barcelona fans may witness a historic milestone in LaLiga this weekend as the Catalans take on Valencia and overtake Real Sociedad’s unbeaten record of 38 games in a row that has stood since 1980. Paris Saint-Germain could well be the 2017/18 Ligue 1 champions if they score a win over Monaco. It is a derby like no other as the leading Turkish clubs — Başakşehir and Galatasaray fight to top the table. Do set an alert reminder on beIN SPORTS CONNECT for these games:

LaLiga

Barcelona vs Valencia – 14 April, 2210 hrs

Ligue 1

PSG vs Monaco – 16 April, 0255 hrs

Turkish Süper Lig

Galatasaray vs Başakşehir – 15 April, 1155 hrs

Through beIN SPORTS CONNECT, users can choose from a wide array of LIVE matches through any connected mobile device, laptop and desktop computer. They can also pause and rewind LIVE matches, enjoy the big screen experience using Chromecast or Apple TV, and watch games in HD. With all these exciting features, users will have full control of their own viewing agenda.

beIN SPORTS CONNECT is offered at RM20 per month. To subscribe, fans can visit
connect-my.beinsports.com
 or download the app from
Google Play Store
 or
Apple App Store
.

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Celcom Game Hero Tournament – Kill Shot Legacy Winners

Malaysia’s Mobile Social Gaming Gains Higher Momentum with Celcom Game Hero Tournament Kill Shot Legacy. Winners walk away with RM300,000 in total cash prizes.

Techninier Sdn. Bhd., a leading mobile social gaming platform provider today in collaboration with Celcom Axiata Berhad completed the Celcom Game Hero Kill Shot Legacy Tournament with two intensive rounds of live gaming sessions. Kill Shot Legacy is a mobile game developed locally by Techninier. A total of ten finalists battled it out through eight game mastery challenges to get their share of the total cash prize amount of RM300,000.

The winner, Teoh Khay Sheng, 24, took home the dream cash prize of RM100,000 with an impressive high score achieved within an hour of the live gaming session. 2nd prize winner, Wajib Bin Nasil, 31, was awarded RM60,000 in cash and 3rd prize of RM40,000 cash prize went to Mohd Farhan Bin Hassin, 29.

The tournament also rewarded those who achieved 4th-6th placing with RM10,000 each and 7th to 9th placing received RM5,000 each. Consolation prizes were also announced at RM2,000 for 10 winners and RM1,000 for 30 winners.

“We are very excited at the record number of participants for this round of the Game Hero Tournament which has increased by more than 50%. The last four months have been a true testament to Malaysians love for mobile social gaming” shared Dato’ Lion Peh, Chief Executive Officer of Techninier Sdn Bhd.

Kill Shot Legacy is an intense first person shooting game that takes place across varied time zones that include the Old West, an Alien Zone, Military Base and the Future.

While the Celcom Game Hero Kill Shot Legacy comes to an end today, Techninier is continuing the next tournament with another new exciting game, Endless Trials.

This game was developed with simplicity and of course Malaysians never ending love for sports in mind. Endless Trials holds the format of a televised sports show in which silly animals brave the deadliest of trials in hopes to take home the coveted “mystery prize” for their country. Fits the passion shown by the mobile gamers that have been seen throughout this tournament.

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The Celcom Game Hero Tournament Endless Trials is currently available for download on Google Play and App Store. For more information, please visit
www.gamehero.my
.


Celebrating 19th Anniversary with Chakri Palace this Ramadhan

On the 9th of April 2018, Chakri Palace held a milestone celebration of its 19th Anniversary. As one of the pioneers in the Thai restaurant sector, the brand has gone from strength to strength with the new refurbishment of its Chakri Palace outlet in Pavilion KL. Hence, the brand now has two landmark locations, the first established with the launch of Suria KLCC in 1999.

The newly refurbished Chakri Palace has stayed true to Thai culture with intricate Thai motives on each wall, purple and gold trimmings for a royal touch as well as two upgraded beautiful VIP rooms that can cater for up to 30 guests. Guests were entertained with Traditional Thai dance from the service crew and also given goodie bags with exclusive Chakri secret sauces.

With the launch of the newly refurbished outlet, guests were introduced to a list of 13 signature dishes created with Royal Celebrity Chef McDang who is from the Chakri Dynasty. These dishes are unique to the brand, have been given the endorsement by the Royal Celebrity Chef and can only be enjoyed at Chakri Palace.

As part of the celebration, Chakri Palace also showcased a buffet spread of Thai cuisines and local favourite dishes specially for “Tantalizing Taste of Thailand” Ramadhan buffet promotion to be held at Imperial Chakri Palace KLCC and Chakri Palace Pavilion KL from 18th May 2018 onwards.

The dedicated team of Thai Chefs prepared a scrumptious spread of more than 50 modern and authentic Thai and local favorites dishes spread by the with selection of local ulam-ulam and Kerabu, such as Thai Mango Salad, Thai Papaya salad, famous thai appetizer with seven ingredients “Mieng Kam”, Samosa, Crispy Thai Spring Rolls, Thai Crispy Fried Noodles and many more.

For the main course, guests may indulge in Thai cuisine selections such as lamb in Thai green curry, prawn with butter sauce topped with salted egg, stir fried squid with salted egg, Tomyam seafood, beef with black pepper sauce and fish with sweet & spicy sauce. To honour this special time of year, a variety of Malaysian favourites were introduced, including Rendang Daging Tok, Masak Lemak Gulai Daging, Ayam Kapitan and Nasi Briyani.

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Featured in live action stalls were the special Chicken and Beef Satay, Ikan Bakar and Tom Yam Noodles that will definitely leave you craving for more. Finally, indulge in famous Thai desserts such as Red Ruby Waterchestnut, Thai mango sticky rice and also local favorites such as kuih-muih melayu, bubur jagung, pulut pisang and many other delicacies. The spread and variety was enough to satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth.

The Imperial Chakri Palace KLCC & Chakri Palace Pavilion “Tantalizing Taste of Thailand” buffet dinner will be available daily from 18th May 2018. The buffet items are rotated from three different menus specially prepared for the month of Ramadhan and is open from 7.00 p.m. onwards.

Priced at RM98.90++(KLCC) & RM88.90++ (Pavilion) per person for adults, RM49.90++ (KLCC) & RM42.90 (Pavilion)per child between six and twelve years old and also for senior citizen (>56 years old) whilst children under six dine for FREE.

Early Bird Offer

(minimum order 4 persons)

Purchase before 14th May 2018 at RM78.90++ Per Adult (KLCC)

Purchase before 14th May 2018 at RM68.90++ Per Adult (Pavilion)

Early birds offer is applicable for period from 8th April 2018 – 14th May 2018 only.

Group Bookings BUY 5 FREE 1

For all enquiries and reservation, please call 03 23827788 (KLCC) 03 21431141(Pavilion) or 016 2277182 or email marketing@chakri.com.my or visit us online at
http://berbuka.chakri.com.my


Enter The Red Magic Dimension, A Gaming Phone by Nubia

Looks like 2018 is beginning to look like the year for gaming smartphones to emerge. Recently we welcomed the arrival of
Xiaomi’s own gaming phone
, the Black Shark and now, Nubia has unveiled their own version of a gaming phone.

For those who doesn’t know, Nubia is a subsidiary company to ZTE, another solid phone maker from China.

Before today, I have only seen the teaser or some bad quality and low resolution photos of the Red Magic. Now since it has been announced, we get to see in its full glory.

Unlike the Black Shark, the design for the Red Magic is inspired more like a battleship, a little more “edgy” I would say. The back of the phone looks impressive and it includes a strip of colourful LED running across the back. The LED is of course can be configured to produce the colour of your choice.

There are also three vents for some sort of air cooling and graphite layers for quick and even heat dispersion. The fingerprint sensor is located right in the center and I feel that it is a suitable spot to place it. It follows the same hexagon shape as the camera, which is unique to its own.

Now, the Red Magic comes with a 6″ LTPS display of 2,160 x 1,080 pixel resolution. The whole thing is covered by a piece of NEG Dinorex T2X-1 glass. I don’t know what that means but it sounds cool.

Somehow the Red Magic will come with the slightly older Snapdragon 835 as opposed as Black Shark’s Snapdragon 845. It is also coming with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, depending on the storage space that you’re buying, that is either 64GB or 128GB. I don’t know why Nubia opted the SD835 for the Red Magic, but I’m sure it won’t disappoint.

The Red Magic also has a special key at the side to turn on the performance mode. That means it will activate the phone to enhance all its power resources towards the CPU and GPU for maximum gaming experience.

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While the Red Magic is a gaming phone, it still doesn’t disappoint in other areas such as the camera. The Red Magic impresses with a 24MP main camera with f/1.7 bright lens. There is also an 8MP front snapper with f/2.0 wide-angle lens.

One thing that I find a tiny bit disappointing is the speaker setup. I mean, this is a gaming/entertainment phone right? But alas, it only comes with a single loudspeaker that supports DTS. That’s a bummer because having two speakers would make a whole world of difference.

Battery is 3,800mAh with fast charging, so that’s should last you a whole day. It also comes with Android Oreo 8.0 out of the box and it runs on a new Red Magic launcher, specifically made for the phone.

The Nubia Red Magic will be available on April 26 via IndieGogo for $399. In China you can order the phone starting April 25 for CNY 2,499 ($399) for the 6GB+64GB model, or CNY 2,999 ($479) for the 8GB+128GB. Some of the first orders could receive free t-shirts, backpacks, among other goodies.


Feiyu Introduces the G6 Gimbal, Providing Perfect Vision in One Hand

When it comes to action videos, most outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with recording all their exciting moments with GoPro action cameras. The crucial part of action footage is its stability and the secret of stability is a good stabilizer.

From G4 to G5, Feiyu’s gimbal stabilizers have become the first choice of extreme sport fans due to its excellent performance and stability. Now, G6, the new action stabilizer of the G series, has been launched recently on 16 April.

Record perfectly with Feiyu G6

The G6 gimbal stabilizer has updated hardware and software. To begin with, it comes with WiFi+ bluetooth, which, when connected to GoPro action cameras, will allow users to switch modes and adjust the parameters of the camera with one click of the side screen key.

Second, the Feiyu new G6 stabilizer also comes with the mind-blowing OLED screen, which allows users to read the camera parameters, the mode of the stabilizer, and the connection of the blue tooth in order to have better control of the camera and stabilizer.

In addition, the G6’s re-programmed systematic algorithm will allow it to perform even better with less power consumption. Meanwhile, the enhanced motor torque ensures that users can get cinematic footage with better stability and efficiency.

Last but not the least, thanks to brand-new algorithm framework, the G6 stabilizer is now more flexible and stable than ever. The brand-new elevation design also allows the stabilizer to rotate freely in all directions and on the both pitch axis and heading axis, which provides the video maker with a new barrier-free vision.

Record whatever and however with Feiyu G6

Building on the excellence of the G6, the brand-new G6 stabilizer is covered with metal and water-resistant materials. The powerful battery can sustain 12 hours of operation and can also charge GoPro action cameras through the built-in interface. In addition, the G6, through its extensive functions and personal preference settings, can help users in more scenarios.

The G6 is compatible with most action cameras, such as GoPro HERO6 / HERO5 / HERO4 / HERO3+ / HERO3, RX0 and YI 4K+, AEE and other action cameras of similar shape and dimension. The G6 is being sold on Ali Express, Amazon and
Feiyu’s own website
.


goGame Announces Collaboration With The Walt Disney Company

goGame announces collaboration with The Walt Disney Company to release original mobile game starring beloved Disney and Pixar characters.

goGame, a subsidiary of SEGA, today announced an upcoming free- to-play mobile game title that will bring together many beloved characters across multiple Disney and Pixar franchises. This collaboration with The Walt Disney Company was publicly announced for the first time in Bali Indonesia where goGame’s founder and CEO David Ng was invited to speak about the rise of gaming at APOS, Asia’s most influential annual event for the media, telecoms and entertainment industry.

Codenamed Disney All Stars, the action RPG is based in an imaginary digital realm and combines gameplay elements from dungeon crawler, wave-based combat and hero collection. Apart from being able to collect and control their favourite Disney and Pixar heroes—including Jack Sparrow, Wreck-It Ralph, Mr Incredible and many more—players can also look forward to original content from goGame. The mobile game is slated to launch at the end of the year.

“We’re extremely pleased to be able to extend our relationship with Disney through this new collaboration. It’s a huge privilege to develop an original mobile game title with Disney and Pixar IPs and we have every intention of creating a gaming experience that’s as magical as the stories they tell.” David Ng, founder & CEO of goGame said.

This is goGame’s second collaboration with Disney. In 2017, the Singapore-headquartered company published Disney Crossy Road in Southeast Asia for the first time, which included a multiplayer game mode that’s exclusive to the region.

About goGame

goGame is a mobile game publisher and subsidiary of SEGA headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Founded in July 2015 by industry veteran David Ng, the company first made headlines for securing major investments from gaming giant SEGA and venture capitalist Incubate Fund Japan. Today, goGame is a 200-strong team collaborating on projects with SEGA, Disney and Colopl.

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For more information, visit
www.gogame.net


How To Win Yourself A Brand New Galaxy Note 8 with Samsung Pay

Purchasing any products via online is becoming a norm in today’s world. Many e-commerce websites have already adopting mobile payment systems for quick and easy transaction. And Samsung pointing the way forward with their very own mobile payment service.

The world’s most widely accepted mobile payment system, Samsung Pay, is turning up the heat with awesome rewards! Riding high from winning ‘Best Mobile Innovation for Payment’ at the annual Global Mobile Awards during Mobile World Congress 2018, Samsung Pay is giving users the chance to walk away with prizes like a Galaxy Note8 and thousands of Samsung Rewards points!

Samsung believes that giving consumers more choices – big or small – will lead to better experiences. With every engagement, you can make small gains that will lead to bigger and greater things!

Wondering what’s up for grabs? Here’s a list of things that can be yours through Samsung Pay:

1.
Top Ranking Contest
 (
16th April 2018 – 15th May 2018
)

Galaxy Note 8

Be in the running to own Samsung’s ultimate productivity device. Simply be one of the Top 5 contestants with the highest number of transactions completed and you will receive a FREE Galaxy Note8!

Battery Pack

Never let your smartphone run out of juice again with a Samsung Battery Pack! Be one of the next top 50 highest spenders via Samsung Pay and you’ll bring one home for FREE.

2.
Citibank Credit Card Promo
 (
26th March 2018 – 30th June 2018
)

Through this partnership with Citibank, simply apply and register for any Citibank credit card online via Samsung Pay to receive 3,000 Samsung Rewards Points
FREE
!

This is a time to get truly excited. Open up your Samsung Pay app today, and start being rewarded! Who knows you might be one of the lucky winners.

For more information about Samsung Pay’s rewards, please visit
http://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile-samsungpay/
.

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IPC Shopping Centre Does Recycling & Buy-Back Centre Initiative

The community-friendly shopping centre doubles-down on sustainability with its latest recycle & reward programme

Recycling has become a lot more effortless with IPC Shopping Centre’s Recycling & Buy-Back Centre. As an initiative to encourage recycling and reduce waste, the shopping centre is doubling the rewards on top of their current humble cash-back terms.

From now till 3 June 2018, visitors with a minimum of 3kg of recyclable items will be able to take home exclusive goodies from IPC Shopping Centre.

The items that will be accepted for recycling include newspapers, plastic bottles and aluminium cans. To recycle and redeem rewards, visitors are required to:

Bring their recyclables to IPC Recycling & Buy-Back Centre, located at the carpark near Pillar 8D, Level P1. (Opens daily from 10am to 6pm – closes for lunch at 1pm to 2pm)

Weigh the recyclables and receive cash and a receipt. (Buy-back prices are subjected to the type of materials and weight. Exact prices can be found at IPC Recycling & Buy-Back Centre)

Accumulate multiple receipts from now until 3 June 2018 to meet the 3kg minimum weight requirement.

Present receipt(s) at the i-Counter, Level G from 13 April to 3 June 2018 to redeem one tote bag OR RM10 shopping voucher.

What started as a temporary educational component, has now turned into a permanent staple of the community for waste management. IPC is the first shopping centre in the Klang Valley to introduce this humble buy-back system through the launch of the Recycling & Buy-Back Centre in 2009. This has also contributed to make them one of the greenest shopping centres in the community.

Besides the basic recyclable items, the centre is also a collection point for out-of-life mercury content light bulbs and batteries. The collected bulbs and batteries go through athorough and careful process to ensure safe delivery to the waste management company – Kuality Alam, for proper disposal.

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Eleanor Lo, Marketing Manager of IPC Shopping Centre explained, “This is all part of our commitment towards a better planet. IPC Shopping Centre has always been about living sustainably and reducing the negative impact on the environment. What we have done is incorporated multiple touchpoints such as energy saving lightbulbs within IPC to reduce emissions and also developed a space, IPC Recycling & Buy-Back Centre where the community could do their part,”

In addition to this, IPC Shopping Centre has also included other ways to go green within their shopping centre – installation of solar panels and rainwater harvesting on the rooftop, sustainable dishwashing and cleaning system, waste management for reducing landfill waste, and waste-specific recycling bins throughout the shopping centre.

IPC Shopping Centre is currently applying for several green-building certifications which include Malaysia’s Green Building Index (GBI) and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED Gold).

For more information about IPC Shopping Centre’s Recycling & Buy-Back Centre and its current campaign, visit
www.ipc.com.my/whats-new/events/2018/RBBC-2018/
.


iPhone Gamers Will Love This Gamevice Deck

Gamevice Deck is a really cool add-on gaming controller for your mobile phone if you’re into mobile gaming.

Recently I had the chance to try and review what I think mobile gamers will love. If you’re an avid gamer who spent long hours on mobile games, this is for you.

I am talking about the Gamevice Deck, an external controller that turns your iPhone into a game pad instantly. Unlike most other external game pads, the Gamevice connects directly to the lighting connector so that means zero latency and that also means zero lags between the controller and the smartphone. Your gameplay will be extremely smooth, that’s for sure.

Gamevice

Now let’s dig deeper into the Gamevice controller itself. The controller itself is lightweight, so after attaching your iPhone to the gamepad, it still feels light. To hold the controller itself is very ergonomically comfortable. All the curves are in the right places. Buttons and joysticks are smooth and have a nice click to it.

You can see some similarities of the Gamevice to other gaming controllers with all the buttons and joysticks. At first glance, everything may look flimsy. Trust me, they’re not. You will be spending long hours on your games because everything feels right.

I have tons of positive feedback on the Gamevice deck. But I am not going to flood this review with all of them, but just the important ones especially the handling and responsiveness.

As you can see from the picture above, the lightning port sits in the middle of the deck where you can slot in your iPhone easily. Once connected, a red LED light will pop up to indicate that the device is properly connected and ready to go.

You then pull the latch to lock and tighten everything in place (pic above). This will ensure that you don’t drop the phone while roughing it during gameplay.

Once everything is secured, this is how it looks like.

This is the exciting part. Your fingers won’t be in the way while playing your games because your fingers will be on the controller and not in the screen. Now you’re all set for long hours of gaming.

Like I said earlier, you will see a red LED light appear on the controller once you’ve connected your iPhone to the Gamevice deck.

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In case you want to be discreet or running out of juice, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack and a charging port at the bottom of the Gamevice deck. You don’t have to worry about running out of battery.

GamePlay

All I can say while gaming with Gamevice deck is, awesome! Controllers are easy to use, everything is very responsive, zero lagging and all buttons worked well. It is as easy as plug and play.

Putting the Gamevice deck alongside with the awesome iPhone graphics, gaming is fun again. Gameplay is fluid thanks to the direct lightning port connection. Buttons are highly responsive. Joysticks are a joy to use. You have one solid add-on to your iPhone here.

I also let my younger brother in law (he’s 14) have a go with the Gamevice deck. Big mistake because he won’t let go of it. He had tons of fun playing with his role playing games such as Modern Combat 5 and Assassin’s Creed.

There plenty of other games that is compatible with the Gamevice deck. Not all, but still there are plenty.

To find out which games that are compatible, you can download the
Gamevice Live
 app on your phone as a reference. You have thousands of other games that you can download to play with the game deck. At least now you will have things to do on your weekends or late nights.

Conclusion

If you love gaming, you will love this Gamevice deck. Unfortunately it is only available for iPhones 6 and above at the moment. The only compatible Android phones are the Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ and Note 8. You have to understand that there are so many Android phones out there and not all are built in same sizes or specially made to fit the Gamevice deck.

What I love about the Gamevice deck are the super comfortable ergonomics and zero lagging gameplays. Oh, and it is lightweight as well.

Good thing I have an iPhone to try it with. And honestly, I would love to get one for myself.

Check out
Gamevice
 website for more info. Or you can head over to their
Facebook Page
 as well.


Lazada Shakin’ Deals – Shop, Shake and Win on 6th Birthday Festival Sale

Shop, shake and win on Lazada’s 6th Birthday Festival Sale, as Malaysia’s leading eCommerce platform launched its latest “Shakin’ Deals” feature to let shoppers while giving them more discounts and deals.

From now till April 27th, shoppers will just need to log into the Lazada App and shake for deals between 1.30pm and 8pm to win vouchers of up to RM100.

The “Shakin’ Deals” feature is part of the exciting array of innovations that Lazada has introduced to inject more fun in shopping for its Birthday.

Other new features include artificial intelligence (AI) to personalise the customer’s shopping, the Chat Now function to allow customers to chat real-time with their favourite brands and sellers and a newly-integrated QR Code scanner to allow shoppers to scan, even in brick-and-mortar stores, in order to access a promotion, product or seller page within the Lazada app.

Christophe Lejeune, CEO of Lazada Malaysia said, “We know that to deliver a delightful shopping experience to our mobile customers, the shopping experience needs to be more personalised, social, and interactive. Everyone loves good deals, and this is a fun new way for customers to get great deals.”

To whip up the shopping frenzy during the three-day festival, Lazada Malaysia will be introducing 1,000 flash sales and offer more than 1,000 different vouchers and 145 different Surprise boxes available. Up for grabs too are Lazada’s famous Surprise Boxes, which are curated by more than 50 brands. Up to 14,000 boxes, which valued at up to RM547, are going for only RM49 or RM99.

Not forgetting the jaw-dropping discounts of up to 90 % on millions of products. Customers can also expect exclusive deals from brands such as Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 at RM339, Carlo Rino and Maybelline up to 70% off, as well as amazing offers from HP, MAC, Nescafe, Maggi and Milo.

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There will also be offers from Lazada’s partners — including a 15% additional cash rebate to holders of the CIMB Lazada Prepaid Mastercard, Lazada e-vouchers for PETRONAS Primax and Kedai Mesra customers, 15 pairs of flight tickets from AirAsia Big and many more.

For more information on these great deals, log on to
https://www.lazada.com.my/birthday-sale/


Making Cents of Smart Savings with Samsung Home Appliances

Samsung Malaysia Electronics is excited to present Malaysians with special deals to let you save more in the long-run without compromising your responsibility to the environment.

Owning a home can be coined as the investment of a lifetime and these days, home ownership is on the rise amongst Malaysian millennials, thanks to improvements in economic infrastructure. These millennials are the future of homebuyers and they tend to furnish their homes with durable household appliances that can be maximized for the long-run.

Indeed, economic decisions can be made for the household but did you know that home appliances can also help in supporting these busy individuals with a better, balanced life, while saving more on their electricity bills?

Well, Samsung Malaysia Electronics has introduced a new lineup of innovative digital Samsung Home Appliances that might just be the solution to saving time, space, energy and money in the long-run. Just exercise good household habits and voila – welcome to a greener, more efficient and sustainable lifestyle!

Half the wash time, double the lifestyle

Samsung’s new and improved Front Load Washer with QuickDrive™ allows for busy working millennials to get their laundry done as efficiently as possible, without wasting water.

QuickDrive™ technology reduces the washing time by up to 50% and energy use by 20% , while the AddWash™ feature lets you add in forgotten clothes after your wash cycle has already started. As such, this allows you to be more productive with the freedom to get more tasks done without having to wait around for the washing cycle to complete!

Taking fast cooking to new levels

Too busy to cook or facing a lack of time to make dinner? Fret not. Samsung’s Convection Microwave Oven with HotBlast™ allows you to cook more hearty meals in shorter amounts of time using minimal electricity.

The HotBlast™ technology is a new method that reduces cooking times significantly, as hot air is powerfully blown through multiple air-holes, so the food is cooked faster and evenly with a crispy outside, but juicy inside.

When you’re not cooking, ECO Mode is enabled and the power used to maintain essential functions becomes minimal, thus reducing energy consumption and saving you money on electricity bills.

Adapting to your changing lifestyle

It is essential that food ingredients are kept fresh at all times. Samsung’s Top Mount Freezer with FlexZone features Twin Cooling Plus™ technology that cools the fridge and freezer compartments, maintaining a moisture level of up to 70%, so that food stays fresher for longer.

FlexZone™ offers flexible storage, converting your freezer into a fridge to keep all the fresh food you need for various special occasions. Now you can be more economical, purchasing your fresh groceries in bulk without the need to worry about storage space and where to store them.

Worried about excessive energy consumption? Don’t be, as Samsung’s all-new Freezer comes pre-installed with Digital Invertor Technology (DIT), which allows the compressor to operate at variable speeds unlike the standard single-speed compressor, resulting in superior energy saving, longer lifespan and lesser noise.

Slim new design, powerful cleaning

Thanks to Samsung’s POWERbot vacuum, spring cleaning becomes a whole lot easier with optimal cleaning results. The automated vacuum features the world’s most powerful suction with 70x more suction power, so removing dirt and debris is easily dealt with without clogging, even in hard to reach areas.

You can even remotely control the robot vacuum with your smartphone anytime and while you are away from home! Alternatively, turn on the POWERbot and let it do the vacuuming for you, as it is built with an onboard digital camera – Visionary Mapping™ Plus System – that helps to determine the idealcleaning path by creating a complete map of your home, so your floors are left squeaky clean.

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Fast cooling while saving energy

With Malaysia’s hot and humid weather, we always stay indoors hoping that the air conditioner will keep us cool. This however, often leads to large energy consumptions and high electricity bills. Counter that by opting for Samsung’s Inverter Triangle Air Conditioner to conserve energy.

The Samsung Air Conditioner features an innovative triangle architecture that cools the air of up to 43% faster with more air flow, so you can quickly feel more comfortable.

It also features the Digital Invertor Technology (DIT), which is able to stably maintain a desired temperature over long periods of time without the need to frequently turn off and on. Thanks to this, you’ll be running a highly energy-efficient air conditioner that will help you to stay comfortable and sweat-free throughout the day.

What Can You Do To Conserve Energy?

It’s not only about having the right products – how you use appliances in your home can make a big difference too, so it is important to practice good household and
home cleaning
 habits.

Each of us has a role to play in making the only habitable planet we have greener for our children. Here are a few habits that you can adapt in your daily lifestyle to makea difference in energy consumption at home.

When doing laundry, wash your clothes with cold water. It can save up to 5 times more energy than a warm wash. Pile one week worth of laundry and washing it at oncewill save you time and water!

Set your air-conditioner on timer. You will save cost on your electricity bills. Also, ensure all windows are properly shut so in the cool air isn’t compromised!

Make the habit of closing the fridge door while you’re going back and forth to unload your groceries. Better yet, categorise your groceries and store fridge items all at once so you can avoid the multiple opening and closing of the fridge door.

Some examples of energy vampires in your home are your computers and your televisions. Get in the habit of unplugging all sleeping or not-in-use appliances. It will not only save you cost, but save you energy in the long run as well.

It may be daunting to purchase new appliances that are energy efficient since they are pricier than regular ones, especially if you are a new homeowner or if you have a budget to keep to.

With that in mind, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is excited to present Malaysians with special deals to let you save more in the long-run without compromising your responsibility to the environment.

With every purchase of Samsung’s washing machine, refrigerator, microwave, air conditioner and vacuum cleaner, you get to bring home acomplimentary Samsung Smart TV worth RM2,499 to complete your household necessities!

That’s not all – when purchasing selected Samsung home appliances, you’ll be rewarded with a FREE Vacuum Cleaner worth RM299 and a FREE thermal container flask with pouch with RM88!

What are you waiting for? The opportunity is here to start saving and you can get all the household help you need today with Samsung’s Smart Living, Smart Savings campaign! For more information on the promotional deals, please visit
http://www.samsung.com/my/offer/appliance-smart-saving/
.


Nine Months Since Launch, FavePay Grows Exponentially

Fave projected to contribute over USD$100 million more revenue and customers for restaurants and offline businesses across Southeast Asia in 2018.

Since its introduction in September last year, FavePay is now available in over ten cities and three countries across Southeast Asia. With the accelerated growth of mobile payments in the region, FavePay, has seen 200% transaction growth QoQ in Q1 2018 with over USD$10 million transacted on the platform since launching.

More than two million customers are now using Fave each month to discover and transact at restaurants and a range of lifestyle retailers. FavePay provides these customers a fast and convenient way to pay right from their mobile phone while receiving access to special offers, discounts and cashback.

FavePay aggregates multiple payment options from popular credit and debit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express, and with mobile wallet providers coming onboard soon, merchants can benefit despite the region’s fragmented payments landscape.

“With US$32 billion in mobile payments projected in SEA by 2021, we are excited to help build this cashless ecosystem together with other financial technology partners to achieve the vision of a cashless Southeast Asia in the coming years,” said Joel Neoh, Founder of Fave.

“We are highly complementary to the mobile payment ecosystem by opening up immediate payment acceptance to thousands of restaurants and retail stores. We allow offline businesses to easily attract mobile customers and drive repeat visits, delivering a seamless experience that tech-savvy consumers across the board are looking for,” said Neoh.

FavePay business partners include Starbucks Malaysia, Red Box Karaoke Group, XIXILI, llaollao, Auntie Anne’s, Circle K and many others.

“Aside from the evident cost savings to our business operations with FavePay, we were able to easily and effectively onboard the platform, and bring online exposure to all our brick and mortar stores nationwide,” said Tara Tan, Chief Marketing Officer of XIXILI, a FavePay business partner.

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“By joining FavePay, we now have a stronger reach and marketing tool to further excite XIXILI customers with a twist on the traditional shopping experience. All our customers today are benefitting from an engaging mobile loyalty program when they continuously purchase with us using FavePay; receiving further savings through cashback and special promotional codes,” said Tan.

With the rising mobile penetration and growing comfort with mobile payments in the region, Fave wants to ensure that offline businesses will be able to gain exponential benefit from this cashless future.

To experience Fave, download the Fave app from the App Store or Google Play Store.

App download (App Store / Google Play Store).
https://myfave.com/download

Website:
myfave.com

Facebook:
facebook.com/FaveMalaysia

Instagram:
instagram.com/FaveMY


Samsung Flip: The Evolution of Workplace Collaboration

Samsung Flip allows professionals to collaborate and instantaneously share, widen and build ideas across devices, in real-time.

Look around the modern office workplace and what do you see? Probably computers with post it notes and amidst them, one business tool that has stood the test of time in being pen-stained with ideas – whiteboards. Although whiteboards remain a mainstay for businesses today, they are still analogue. If only there was a clever solution to write, present, save and share ideas in a more efficient and engaging manner?

Enter Samsung Flip, Samsung’s digital flip chart that transforms the modern meeting with new interactive and more collaborative digital engagement. By reducing the challenges faced when organising, facilitating and recapping meeting notes, Samsung is committed to keeping the paperless dream alive with its vision of a “Workplace of the Future”, believing that workplaces will now have an environment that nurtures high productivity and creativity results.

“In today’s day and age, many companies are embracing open-plan office environments where meetings are more likely to occur spontaneously rather than in meeting rooms. With this in mind, we are introducing the Samsung Flip to take digital collaboration to a new level with superior mobility and usability features that foster a creative, collaborative and productive business environment. Endless workplace possibilities will now be at the tip of your fingers, anytime and anywhere, and we look forward to continue helping businesses work smarter and more efficiently,”said Yoonsoo Kim, President, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

An upgrade on both standard paper flip charts and analogue boards, the Samsung Flip display expands opportunities to generate game-changing ideas while maintaining the familiar feel of traditional writing. Additionally, the Flip’s portable, wheel-based stand transforms any location into a meeting workspace, giving businesses with limited conference spaces some added flexibility.

Productive and Interactive Collaboration

Through simultaneous multi-user engagement, Samsung Flip ensures that all voices and ideas are heard during brainstorm meetings. Up to four different participants can introduce content or annotate directly on screen at the same time using either their fingers or a dual-sided pen. In doing so, users can customise their own writing style, size and colour, with each notation made clear and visible through a viewer-friendly 55-inch UHD display.

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For added interactivity, the Samsung Flip display offers extensive device compatibility through PC, mobile ports, and both wireless connectivity and USB. An integrated screen-sharing functionality makes Flip content available on connected PCs, smartphones and tablets without interruption or reduced visual quality. Likewise, users can import personally-stored content onto the Flip display’s screen and introduce fresh ideas to the discussion.

Customised and Comfortable Creativity

The Samsung Flip display delivers unprecedented collaboration efficiency by condensing the multiple tools and processes required for a traditional meeting into a sleek, stylish all-in-one design. Participants do not need a specialised touch pen to interact with the screen, and can erase notes through a quick palm swipe.

Flip users also can access up to 20 pages of writing space, with embedded search functionalities available to instantly direct participants to specific content. This continuous, rolling stream avoids the lost time and interruptions that often result as participants have to search through multiple sheets of paper or lines of notes to locate a specific detail.

Each Flip display is customisable and can configure to portrait or landscape orientations to suit unique meeting needs. When coupled with its height-adjustable stand, the Flip maximizes available writing space at users’ preferred positions. Should a meeting require more a centralised and roundtable-style discussion, users can opt to remove and connect the Flip display to a compatible wall mount.

Convenient and Secure Conclusion

As meetings wrap up, the Samsung Flip display securely stores all content within a central database, eliminating the need for cumbersome recaps or handwritten transcription. An airtight, password-based protection system safeguards meeting details and ensures that only approved users can access the information.

Once logged in, meeting facilitators and participants can download and share featured content through email or traditional printing. Users additionally can save meeting notes into a USB drive or other external sources.

The Samsung Flip is now available in Malaysia at a recommended retail price of
RM12,999
.

To find out more about Samsung’s business productivity and collaborative tool, please visit
http://www.samsung.com/my/business/smart-signage/lh55wmhptwcxm
 or contact our hotline service at 1800-88-9883.