Unleash Your Potential with the HONOR Band 5 Sport Edition

Global smartphone brand HONOR is enhancing your everyday active sessions with the brand’s latest wearable device, the HONOR Band 5 Sport edition. The fitness band is set to arrive in Malaysia on 11 November, 2019 and is priced at RM79.

For those who are eager to get their hands on this, good news! The fitness band will be available for pre-sale exclusively on
Lazada
 for a special price of RM69 with 1-year manufacturer warranty starting 28 October to 10 November. Consumers will only be required to pay an upfront of RM11 to secure their unit. The remaining RM58 only need to be paid when it launches on 11 November.

The HONOR Band 5 Sport is designed especially for those
who religiously stay active and seek for a holistic fitness experience with features
such as Workout Form Guidance, Basketball Mode, Professional Running Guide and
offers up to 14 days of battery life with phone pairing capabilities as well. For
those who prefer swimming, the HONOR Band 5 Sport is water resistant up to 50m.

For the first time ever, HONOR will be introducing
an eco-friendly design, with the band made entirely out of recycled fiber or more
simply understood as recycled plastic waste. The wrist strap is crafted with
dynamic braided technology that is not only light but comfortable on the wrist
or ankle too. The HONOR Band 5 Sport will be available in a variety of colours.

Stayed tuned for more details! For more information on HONOR Malaysia and HONOR Band 5 Sport, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.

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You Can Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 in Malaysia Right Now

Samsung Malaysia
Electronics announced its newest flagship tablet under the
Tab S Series, the Galaxy Tab S6, is officially available in Malaysia today. The
Tab S6 lets users do more than they could on any tablet before, it is built for
those who are looking to satisfy their curiosity and express their creative
flair.

“Tablets have been recognised as a device that
can help people get work done, but the new Galaxy Tab S6 is designed for both productivity
and entertainment, with the freedom of bringing your ideas to life. Whether you are at the office or on the go, the Tab S6
enables consumers to unlock their creativity with
top-quality productivity features and advanced technology,” said Yoonsoo Kim,
President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

Redesigned S Pen Boosts Creativity and Productivity

Samsung’s signature S Pen began as an instrument for writing and drawing, but it has evolved to become the ultimate creativity and productivity partner. Now with remote control functionality and wireless charging capabilities, S Pen on Galaxy Tab S6 puts even more power and control in users’ hands. With built-in BLE remote control features including a gesture function called S Pen Air actions, S Pen lets you intuitively take selfies and videos, or control the multimedia content you create even when the tablet is not in your hands. Plus, S Pen features wireless charging that delivers up to 10 hours of battery life after just ten minutes’ charge time.

Galaxy Tab S6 makes taking notes with S Pen a
breeze. Handwritten Samsung Notes can be converted to digital text and exported
to formats like Microsoft Word with just one click. You can also jot down quick
notes or sketches while watching a video on the same screen by adjusting the
Samsung Notes’ window transparency—perfect for effortless multitasking.

A new-and-improved version of Samsung DeX is also packed into the Galaxy Tab S6, enabling you to seamlessly transition to a PC-like experience, so you can easily multitask and optimize your viewing experience. With a DeX function key added to the Galaxy Tab S6’s new dedicated Tab S6 Book Cover Keyboard, you can launch and close DeX with the tap of a key. The keyboard has been fine-tuned for better functionality, including an S Pen holder, free angle stand, touch pad and new function keys.

Advanced Technology for Everyday Convenience

Galaxy Tab S6 packs new enhancements to its
camera, including Samsung’s first dual camera with Ultra Wide camera on a
tablet, within a compact 5.7mm slim body that is both lighter and more
portable. The Ultra Wide camera allows users to capture the scenery and
landscapes just as they see them with a 123-degree field of view, as wide as
the human eye. Meanwhile, the Neural Processing Unit lets you take professional
photos through enhanced effects to your subjects, so your photos look like they
were taken by a pro.

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Samsung is also bringing the on-screen
Fingerprint Scanner to its tablet for the first time with Galaxy Tab S6, so
that accessing your tablet is more convenient than ever. This ease and
convenience is further protected by Samsung Knox, Samsung’s defense-grade
security platform. Additionally, you can easily wake your Galaxy Tab S6 by
tapping on the screen twice, allowing you to log in and start your day quickly.

As a part of Samsung’s Galaxy Ecosystem, the Galaxy Tab S6 becomes a hub of
your connected experience to manage
your appliances with SmartThings. Together with Bixby, you can easily control
your devices via voice commands.

Uncompromised Entertainment

Whether you are enjoying a new game or
binge-watching your favourite TV show, Galaxy Tab S6 delivers an amazing
viewing experience. Its 10.5” Super AMOLED display, paired with quad speakers
sound by AKG and Dolby Atmos®, keeps you immersed in the action.

Galaxy Tab S6 enables high-quality, captivating
gaming through a combination of graphics, sounds, and intelligent hardware and
software, bolstered by partnerships with leading game platforms like Unity and
Unreal Engine. A powerful processor and Game Booster with AI capabilities
enhance the gaming experience on Galaxy Tab S6 through optimized FPS, screen
lag, loading time and more.

The Galaxy Tab S6 is now available for purchase at all Samsung Experience stores and Samsung Authorised Dealers nationwide with the recommended retail price of RM3,099. It is offered in three colours: Mountain Gray, Cloud Blue and Rose Blush.

From now to 31 October 2019, customers only need to top
up RM200 upon purchase of a new Tab S6 to receive the Tab S6 Book Cover
Keyboard worth RM699, while stocks last.

For more information on the Galaxy Tab S6 product and
promo campaign, visit

https://www.samsung.com/my/tablets/galaxy-tabs6-t865/SM-T865NZAAXME/

and
https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/tabs6-pwp

###

Samsu
ng Galaxy Tab S6 Product
Specifications

Specs

Tab S6

  Display

  10.5” WQXGA,
  Super AMOLED

  Color

  Mountain Gray, Cloud Blue, Rose Blush

  Dimension, Weight

  244.5 x 159.5 ×5.7mm, 420g

  Camera

  8MP(Front), 13MP + 5MP (Rear)

  Memory + Storage

  6GB + 128GB, MicroSD
  (Up to 1TB)

  AP

  7nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.8 GHz +
  2.4 GHz + 1.7 GHz)

  Battery

   7,040mAh

  Connectivity

  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct,
  Bluetooth® 5.0

  GPS

  GPS + GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo

  Sensors

  Optical Fingerprint Sensor,
  Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor,
  Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor

  MIC

  2 MICs

  Video

  Recording: UHD 4K (3840×2160) @ 30fps

  Audio

  4
  speakers sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos®

  Accessories

  Book Cover Keyboard, Book Cover, POGO Charging Dock,
  S Pen

* All
features may differ by market and mobile operator.

**All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.


Alibaba Cloud Powered $1B of GMV in 68 Seconds, with Zero Downtime During 11.11

Cloud infrastructure, AI-enabled tech underpinned $38B GMV in 24-hour global shopping spree

Alibaba Cloud today detailed the core technologies used during the  record-breaking, 24-hour global shopping  festival. The data intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group applied  multiple mature innovations to power the cloud infrastructure and other  key AI-enabled features, enabling millions of businesses, to reach  hundred of millions of consumers worldwide.

Powerful cloud infrastructure supports extreme scalability and robustness

Launched during the Apsara Conference in September, the third generation of

X-Dragon

 architecture fully supported the shopping event. The Elastic Bare Metal Servers

improved cost efficiency by 20%
. X-Dragon servers seamlessly
integrate computing platforms, including the Elastic Compute Service
(ECS) bare metal server and virtual machines, in a single architecture.

Tapping this strong foundation, Alibaba Cloud handled extreme scalability,

processing USD1 billion of GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) in the first 68 seconds

 of the event; volume hit USD10 billion of GMV in under 30 minutes.
Overall, Alibaba Cloud’s infrastructure handled a record-shattering
USD38.4 billion of GMV in 24 hours
 with
zero downtime
.

Combining advanced data processing and analytic capabilities with green technologies

Apsara Operating System processed around 970PB of data to support the

peak performance of 544,000 orders per second
, setting a record during 11.11.

POLARDB
,
a database developed by Alibaba Cloud, supported sales activity with a

peak of 87 million requests processed per second
.
The new
generation cloud-native POLARDB database combines performance with
compatibility and availability of traditional enterprise databases in a
cost-effective manner.

Through  self-developed green technologies, including liquid immersion and  deep-water cooling, power consumption for every 10,000 e-Commerce  transactions can be reduced to 2kWh.
Overall data center energy consumption dropped 70% from last year, saving over 200,000 kWh on 11.11.

AI-enabled features to empower sellers from international brands to SMBs

Thousands
of Tmall
merchants were upgraded to Tmall Flagship Store 2.0 storefronts before
11.11. Version 2.0 offers a unique user interface with a 3D Taobao
avatar for customers to try on clothes and jewelry, further
 engaging customers via rich, interactive content and an omni-channel
experience.

The

conversion rate per purchase was increased by over 20%
 from last year, serving
 1,167 key brands’ flagship stores

 this year.

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Alime Shop Assistant, a customer-service chatbot supported by Alibaba DAMO Academy’s
 machine learning technologies, handled 97% of online customer inquiries on Alibaba’s e-commerce platforms Taobao and Tmall during 11.11. The
 virtual assistant also empowered hundreds of thousands of merchants on Alibaba’s platforms with intelligent customer services. For example,
Alime answered
 questions during live broadcasts, extracting answers from pictures and
responding conversationally. The Alime chatbot service
 offers 11 languages to support communications between global buyers and
 sellers.

Alibaba
 DAMO Academy provides enhanced machine translation technology for
cross-border e-commerce platform, AliExpress. The technology can help
small and medium-sized merchants globally to automatically
 translate their store and product pages into 21 languages, including
Russian, Spanish, Turkish, French and Arabic, for buyers across Europe,
Asia, America and the Middle East.

During the shopping festival, the machine translation service was

used 1.66 billion times, with over 200 billion words translated
 in different languages.

Better consumer experience with live streaming and voice shopping

During this year’s global shopping festival,
transactions during Taobao Live generated nearly USD 2.8 billion (RMB20 billion) in sales
. More than half of the live streaming Tmall merchants selling products such as cosmetics, clothing, food, cars and electronics experienced robust growth, with home décor products seeing 400% sales growth.

This year, Taobao developed a new, real-time communications framework for audio and video on Alibaba Cloud.
Network latency

was reduced to 1.5 seconds from five to seven seconds
, improving real-time interaction experience between broadcasters and users. Video AI identified products mentioned by broadcasters during live streaming, and audiences could view product links simultaneously displayed onscreen.

During 11.11,
over one million orders were placed and processed through voice command
 via Tmall Genie, Alibaba A.I. Labs’ smart speaker. Purchased items during the day included 810,000 eggs, 1.4 million tons of rice and 76 tons of liquid detergent, a sign that voice shopping has become an increasingly popular trend among Chinese consumers of all ages.


Alibaba Cloud Releases Machine Learning Algorithm Platform on GitHub

Open-source initiative aims to assist global developers on batch and stream processing

Alibaba Cloud, the data intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced that the core codes of Alink, its self-developed algorithm platform, have been made available via open source on GitHub, the world’s largest developer community. The platform offers a broad range of algorithm libraries that support both batch and stream processing, which is critical for machine learning tasks such as online product recommendation and intelligent customer services.

Data analysts and software developers can access the codes on GitHub (
https://github.com/alibaba/alink
) to build their own software, facilitating tasks such as statistics analysis, machine learning, real-time prediction, personalized recommendation and abnormality detection.

“As a platform that consists of various algorithms combining learning in various data processing patterns, Alink can be a valuable option for developers looking for robust big data and advanced machine learning tools,” said Yangqing Jia, President and Senior Fellow of Data Platform at Alibaba Cloud Intelligence. “As one of the top ten contributors to GitHub, we are committed to connecting with the open source community as early as possible in our software development cycles. Sharing Alink on GitHub underlines our such long-held commitment.”

Alink was developed based on Flink, a unified distributed computing engine. Based on Flink, Alink has realized seamless unification of batch and stream processing, offering a more effective platform for developers to perform data analytics and machine learning tasks. Not only does it support Alibaba’s proprietary data storage, but also other open-source data storage, such as Kafka, HDFS and HBase. Alink has already been deployed in powering various businesses within the Alibaba ecosystem.

For example, it helped increase the click through rate (CTR) of product recommendations by 4% on Alibaba’s e-commerce platform Tmall, during Alibaba’s Global Shopping Festival this year. As of today, Alibaba has gained over 690,000 stars, with about 20,000 contributors on GitHub, being one of the top ten contributors to the community.

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Besides GitHub, Alibaba has also been active in open-source communities including Cloud Native Computing Foundation, Alliance for Open Media, Cloud Foundry, Hyperledger, Open Container Initiative, Continuous Delivery Foundation, The Apache Software Foundation, MariaDB Foundation and The Linux Foundation.


Black Desert Mobile Hits 4m Registrations Ahead of Launch

Pearl Abyss today announced that the open-world action MMORPG
Black Desert Mobile
has reached 4 million pre-registrations ahead of its grand launch on December 11. Since the pre-registration began on September 27th, the numbers have grown fast without massive marketing campaigns thanks to the support of fans across the globe.

To celebrate the 4 million pre-registrations milestone, a social media giveaway event will take place starting today. Adventurers can participate in the event by leaving a comment that supports
Black Desert Mobile
 on the
Facebook event post
 until December 12.

Chances of winning will increase if they like the Facebook event post, share it on social media, and tag friends. 10 Adventurers will be selected by random drawing and announced after December 30.

The winners will receive a special
Black Desert Mobile
 gift bag filled with various Black Spirit items such as stress balls, phone grips, figures, stickers, magnets, and notebooks. Moreover, exclusive in-game rewards will be given to Adventurers after grand launch to commemorate the milestone.

With its grand launch on December 11, 2019,
Black Desert Mobile
 will continue to offer the same action-based combat system and customization options that millions of Adventurers around the world have experienced through PC, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and mobile platforms in a number of markets.

Currently soft-launching in seven countries, the open-world action MMORPG will reach more Adventurers across the globe with an immersive gameplay experience and its support for English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Thai, Indonesian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

Adventurers can still participate to receive special rewards by signing up on
Black Desert Mobile’s official website
, then pre-registering or pre-ordering on
Google Play Store
 or the
iOS App Store
.

For more information on
Black Desert Mobile
, visit the official website at
www.world.blackdesertm.com
.

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Boutir’s Facebook Extension Workshop in Kuala Lumpur

Boutir Limited
, a leading social mobile commerce solutions provider and multi-channel commerce platform from Hong Kong, announced today that its workshop in Kuala Lumpur on 4 September drew more than 60 aspiring merchants, who were matched by a strong line-up of speakers.

Eric Ng, Founder of Boutir, delivered a welcome address at the workshop. In his speech, Eric Ng noted that since Boutir started developing the Malaysia market in January 2019, it has seen the immense growth potential in the region. Thanks to free trade and the integration of mobile, social and eCommerce, he expected SEA countries to continue the strong growth momentum through 2020, specifically in the social eCommerce segment. With its proven subscription model developed through a multi-year effort in Hong Kong, Boutir sets its target at 4x revenue growth for 2019 and further solidify its foothold.

“Asia is a strong, resilient trading bloc in a globablised world, and connectivity is the key to global growth. Boutir is committed to enhancing merchant connectivity across the region,” Eric added that the availability of its service in the SEA market and the enhanced connectivity will help the international efforts of Hong Kong merchants.

During the
workshop, Boutir’s local partners shared their insights on how to market and
run an online business. The merchants enjoyed the interactions and networking
with the speakers during and after the event.

“With
no contract constrain, e+Solutions offers a one stop e-commerce logistics
services including: storage, inventory management, order pick and packing,
status tracking and door-to-door delivery for the merchants. The merchants can
manage their orders and enjoy complete data transparency through e+Solutions
web-based platform and mobile APP anytime, anywhere. By lifting the workloads
of the logistics process involved, the merchants can have more time to
concentrate on adding value to their products and optimizing the efforts in
marketing and sales development”, said Sandra Yip, e-Commerce Project Manager
of e+Solutions.

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“EasyParcel is an
online platform that offers the best fulfilment service for parcels at the best
rate. Whether an entrepreneur or social e-commerce seller, you could get a
parcel shipping quote from us in seconds. Now, we’ve integrated with the Boutir
platform so you can search, compare and book your ideal fulfilment service for
your high-volume orders with just a few clicks”, said Lim Zhong Ker, Digital
Marketer of EasyParcel

“There are a
total of 25 million active social media users in Malaysia that spends an
average of 3 hours on social media platforms in one day. Looking at the
numbers, this is a huge potential market to tap into. Most importantly,
businesses need to understand the best practices in social media marketing for
the optimal results. On this note, Sym World Digital Sdn. Bhd. is able to share
our experiences and provide holistic solutions to address their marketing
needs”, said Anderson Cheah, Group General Manager of Sym World. Sym World
operates as Boutir’s exclusive strategic partner in Malaysia.

Eric Ng noted, “Marketing is an integral part of a successful business. To help merchants achieve marketing autonomy and their ultimate success, we are officially entering into a commerce partnership programme with Facebook to develop features for ad placements and optimisation in mobile apps. Leveraging on such advantage, we have confidence in setting up this new revenue model for high growth and success.”

About Boutir Limited

Established in
2014, Boutir Limited is a social mobile commerce solutions provider and
multi-channel commerce platform for individuals and corporate retailers to set
up online stores and run a retail business through mobile apps. Headquartered
in Hong Kong, Boutir currently works with 62K+ merchants, 1M products and 600k+
monthly active consumers, and plans to expand into Southeast Asia.


DJI Mavic Mini – Lightest And Smallest Foldable Drone Debuts in Malaysia

The Ultra-Light Mavic Mini Makes Drone Flight Easier And Safer Than Ever; Now Available For Pre-orders Via VSTECS Authorized Resellers Across Malaysia

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, opens a new frontier in drone possibilities with the DJI Mavic Mini, an ultra-light folding drone designed to be the everyday FlyCam. Weighing just 249 grams, Mavic Mini is portable, easy to fly, designed for safety, and perfect for everyone who wants to experience the fun of flying. Mavic Mini made its debut at the DJI Kuala Lumpur official launch event today, held in conjunction with VSTECS Astar, DJI’s authorized distributor in Malaysia.

Speaking at the launch event, Mr. Kevin On, DJI’s Global Marketing & Communication Director, said, “To design a drone as lightweight, compact yet capable as Mavic Mini was one of the most challenging projects we’ve ever tackled at DJI. Distilling top-of-the-line features into a palm-sized drone is the culmination of years of work, and we are excited to bring a new class of drones to the DJI lineup. Mavic Mini’s extended flight time, ultra-light weight and high-quality camera makes it the everyday flycam. Most importantly, it’s easy to fly and comes with an intuitive app, making it the perfect drone for first-time pilots and those thinking about their first drone.”

“As a longtime partner of DJI, VSTECS
is thrilled to bring another exciting drone product to the Malaysian market.
The introduction of the Mavic drone series, especially with its sleek and
portable design, has created many opportunities for us to reach new customers
outside the ICT space. With the new Mavic Mini, the opportunities expand even
further and answers what many of our partners and customers have been looking
for – an intelligent, user-friendly, light and portable drone that speaks to
the everyday content creator and to those looking for their first drone,” said
Mr. Tee Ang Kuan, Group General Manager of VSTECS Group. “The introduction of
the new class of drones is an exciting opportunity for many Malaysians to enter
the aerial photography arena,” he added.

Mavic Mini builds on the
technological innovations in DJI’s renowned series of folding Mavic drones,
from the original Mavic Pro through Mavic Air and Mavic 2, to pack
professional-quality drone features into the lightest possible frame. That puts
Mavic Mini in the safest drone category, which in many areas exempts it from
regulations that apply to other, heavier drones.

Despite its small and light body,
Mavic Mini’s high-grade camera is capable of capturing compelling footage in
high definition, while its new DJI Fly app’s suite of creative features
seamlessly transforms photos and videos into professional-quality productions.
In addition to that, its enhanced, stable flight performance provides more
opportunities to explore using one of the longest flight times for a drone of
its size. Users can unleash their full imagination with Mavic Mini’s exciting
accessories, including a DIY Creative Kit and a 360° Propeller Guard for added
safety.

Portable and Safe

Mavic Mini is the smallest and lightest DJI drone ever made, and is the perfect creative tool for life’s daily adventures, whether seeing your everyday world from a new perspective or capturing incredible views of your getaways with friends and family. Mavic Mini incorporates DJI’s renowned safety technology – including geofencing to help drone pilots avoid restricted areas, AeroScope remote identification to help protect sensitive locations, built-in altitude limits, and automatic return to the launch point if the drone loses connection to the controller or reaches critically low battery levels.

Mavic Mini is the first DJI drone to
weigh below 250 grams, which aviation regulators around the world consider to
be safest category for drone flight. In many countries, drones below 250 grams
are considered safe enough to be used in new and exciting ways. Users should
consult their country’s drone laws and regulations to learn more about what
they can do there with Mavic Mini.

An Optimal Flight Experience

Created to be the drone for everyone, even those new to drones, Mavic Mini is simple to operate and fly using the dedicated remote controller. The ultra-light design and high-grade motors provide Mavic Mini with up to 30 minutes of flight time, giving users with more time to explore and capture content. A Wi-Fi transmission signal
[
[1]
]
 delivers stable control and an HD live feed for a clear, confident flying experience. GPS receivers and downward visual sensors detect the ground below Mavic Mini, enabling precise hovering, stable flying and accurate landing both indoors and out.

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Quality Content Captured with Ease

Mavic Mini offers pilots the ability
to capture high-quality footage including 2.7K video at 30 frames per second,
1080p at 60 frames per second, or 12-megapixel photographs using the 1/2.3-inch
sensor. A three-axis motorized gimbal supports and stabilizes the camera,
ensuring the footage is smooth and cinematic, making it perfect for sharing on
social media.

Advanced Features Created to Inspire

The new DJI Fly app is intuitively designed, simplifying the flying and content capturing experience so that pilots of all skill levels can make the most of Mavic Mini. Dedicated tutorials are included to help new pilots learn about flying, and pre-set editing templates add a new level of creativity to the footage.

New pilots can choose to fly in
Position (P) mode for basic operation, more experienced pilots can unlock more
capabilities in Sport (S) mode, and content creators can choose CineSmooth (C)
mode to lengthen braking time for smoother shots and more cinematic footage.
Pilots can also choose from several pre-programmed flight maneuvers known as
QuickShots. Simply tap the desired mode and Mavic Mini will automatically
create stunning cinematic content:

Rocket
 – Mavic Mini flies straight up into the air with the camera pointing downward following your subject. Set a height limit of 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120 feet.
Circle
 – Mavic Mini will circle around your subject at a constant altitude and distance.
Dronie
 – Mavic Mini flies backward and upward, with the camera tracking your subject. Set a height limit of 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120 feet.
Helix
– Mavic Mini flies upward and away, spiraling around your subject. Set a height limit of 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120 feet.

Get Creative with New Accessories

Exciting and unique accessories
allows pilots to get the most out of their Mavic Mini. Customers can choose
from options including:

360° Propeller Guard
: Provides a 360° guard around the propellers for added safety.
Charging Base
: Charge and display your Mavic Mini with this unique, illuminated
station.
Propeller Holder
: Travel easier with the propeller holder that locks the props
into place.
DIY Creative Kit
: Personalize your Mavic Mini with custom stickers or draw your
own design.
Snap Adapter
: Attach a toy building brick or a mini LED display to write
custom messages.
Mini Travel Bag
: A travel bag that fits your Mavic Mini and the remote controller
perfectly.
Two Way Charging Hub
: Charge up to three Mavic Mini batteries or use the charging hub
as a power bank.

Detailed information on these accessories can be found here:
www.dji.com/mavic-mini

Price and Availability

Mavic Mini is immediately available for pre-order at VSTECS’ resellers and DJI authorized retailers across Malaysia. Mavic Mini will come in two purchase options. The standard package includes Mavic Mini, remote controller, one battery, extra propellers, and all necessary tools and cables for RM 1,599. The Mavic Mini Fly More Combo will include all of the components from the standard version with the addition of a 360
°
Propeller Cage, Two-Way charging Hub, two additional batteries, three sets of extra propellers, and a carrying case for RM1,999.

Mavic Mini will be shipping to customers in Malaysia starting mid-November 2019. Accessories for Mavic Mini will be available for pre-order at the end of November. For additional information about Mavic Mini and its accessories, visit:
www.dji.com/mavic-mini
.

[1]
 Mavic Mini Wi-Fi system has a maximum range of 4 km when unobstructed, free of interference, and FCC
compliant (2km range, CE compliant). Maximum flight range specification is a
proxy for radio link strength and resilience. Always fly your drone within
visual line of sight unless otherwise permitted and check local laws and
regulations in the region being operated.


ECOVACS ROBOTICS Breaks Global Sales Records During 11.11 Sale

Chinese robotics maker sees 2019 Double 11-day global sales jump 12% year-on-year

ECOVACS ROBOTICS, a market leader in innovative home service robotics, saw global sales on Double 11 (November 11) climb more than 12 percent year-on-year from 2018. Double 11, also called Singles Day, is China’s version of the US shopping frenzy day Black Friday. The company’s total Double 11 sales reached over US$113 million, setting a new record for ECOVACS.

“ECOVACS ROBOTICS achieved outstanding results for Double 11 sales in 2019,” said Jonathan Tang, Vice President, Head of Global Business at ECOVACS ROBOTICS. “Our  innovative home cleaning robotics demonstrate our commitment to delivering top  quality products that make a difference in people’s lives. ECOVACS ROBOTICS has  proven itself a leader in global home service robotics with innovative products  expanding the perception of home service robotics from simply cleaning appliances into home cleaning companions that take over tedious  household chores freeing users to spend more time doing the things they love.”

ECOVACS dominated China’s top sales platforms including TMALL, JD and SUNING. All three platforms ranked ECOVACS as their Sales No.1 brand, respectively in both JD and TMALL’s robotic vacuum cleaner category and in SUNING’s vacuum cleaner category, accounting for over 50% market share in two of the giant platforms.

The ECOVACS’ T series of the DEEBOT targets users who are highly passionate about cutting-edge technology and are big fans of the most intelligent features and innovations, such as the 2019 global flagship DEEBOT OZMO 920/950 (T5 in mainland China), which delivers a “Nothing Missed” extraordinary cleaning experience. This was the first series of floor cleaning robot to achieve more than US$36 million in sales during Double 11 and rank in sales as the No.1 brand in the LDS segment. ECOVACS’ N series, the DEEBOT designed for consumers that demand high cleaning efficiency and efficacy, such as the DEEBOT OZMO 750 which ECOVACS just launched in the Japan market, became the sales No.1 brand in the VSLAM segment for the second year straight, selling 110,000 units.

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ECOVACS’ Double 11 sales outside of the mainland China market grew 80% compared to 2018, with particular success across five countries, three platforms and on 11 online channels. In Singapore, ECOVACS’ sales jumped over 150% compared to Double 11 in 2018.

ECOVACS has achieved great sales performance on Double 11 and is building momentum to prepare for the upcoming global Black Friday shopping day, aiming to strengthen its global leadership. ECOVACS is committed to bringing a smart home cleaning companion to every home around the world, permanently taking the hassle out of home cleaning.

Check out ECOVACS ROBOTICS website:
https://www.ecovacs.com/my


Game On: HONOR Band 5 Sport Officially Makes its Debut on 11.11

The smart fitness tracker that keeps you stylish and fashionable all game, all season

The HONOR Band 5 Sport that is made for courtside sports enthusiasts with unique performance tracking system through a more precise motion data tracking will be available in Malaysia next week, 11 November 2019. Priced at RM79, the brand’s latest eco-friendly wearable will officially be available on
hihonor
,
Lazada
 and
Shopee
. The fitness band will be available for pre-sale exclusively on Lazada for a special price of RM69 with 1-year manufacturer warranty starting 28 October to 10 November. Consumers will only be required to pay an upfront of RM6.90 to secure their unit. The remaining RM58 only need to be paid when it launches on 11 November.

The HONOR Band 5 Sport integrates smart features such as running form monitoring, courtside sport performance tracking, daily activity tracking and monitoring, sleep monitoring, and message reminders. It can precisely monitor ten types of motion data, rating overall game performance, whether you’re playing tennis, basketball or badminton.

Eco-Friendly Band

The HONOR Band 5 Sport comes in two unique colors, Glacier
Grey and Sakura Pink to match your individual style and personality. Each strap
is made of four different color fiber braids for a fresh, sporty look and feel.
Weighing just 13 grams, it wears light and comfortable. The brand’s first
entirely eco-friendly product is made from recycled fiber of waste bottles.
This state-of-the-art technology eliminates plastic waste which reflects the
company’s strong environmental ethos.

Two Different Wear Modes

The HONOR Band 5 Sport is versatile and intelligent, offering two different wear modes: Foot Mode and Wrist Mode. Both modes integrate smart features that allow it to track various sporting activities.

HONOR Band 5 Sport detects seven different types of running data.

6-Axis Motion Tracking Sensor

This fitness band is a revolutionary breakthrough in
sport band wearables thanks to its six-axis sensor, which can detect seven
types of running data. Users can get up to 97% accuracy for running by
attaching the band to one of their shoes. It can also measure active jump
count, vertical jump height, step length, and swing, which practically makes it
your own virtual fitness coach.

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Fitness Tracker

This edition inherits many of the fitness tracking
features from the HONOR Band 5. It supports a variety of outdoor and indoor
activities, like walking, cycling, and swimming with 50m water resistance.
Users can expect up to 14-days of normal usage on a single charge. The HONOR Band
5 Sport will also work seamlessly with your smartphone for better work-life-fitness
integration.

For more information on HONOR Malaysia and HONOR Band 5 Sport, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.


GoPayz is Rewarding Customers Up To RM200 Worth of Goodies When They Top Up

U Mobile is celebrating the launch of GoPayz with the
GoPayz Top-Up Campaign
. The campaign
will run from 1 November – 31 December 2019.

To be eligible for the goodies, customers need only top
up their GoPayz with at least RM30 during the campaign duration. The goodies
include:

1 free GoPayz physical card
(there is usually a one-time fee of RM16 for the issuance of a physical
card)
2 months complimentary GoLife Plus life insurance
RM6 cashback with purchase of GoInsure PA insurance
RM30 cashback with any unit trust investment of RM1000
Variety of discounts and promos from list of GoPayz
partners

As an added bonus, U Mobile customers who top up at
least RM30 during the campaign period will enjoy additional perks like free movie
tickets and drinks.

GoPayz is a universal e-wallet developed by U Mobile
that offers comprehensive digital financial and lifestyle services for all,
including non-U Mobile customers. Its distinct features are as follows:

Affordable Digital Financial Services – Currently, GoPayz customers can purchase GoLife Plus (life insurance at RM13 per month), GoInsure (Personal Accident Insurance at RM6 per month) as well as make unit trust investments via GoPayz’s partnership with FSMOne. Customers can look forward to more services and products like remittance, travel insurance, motor insurance and online currency exchange, to be available soon.
Widely Accepted Anywhere – Make payments locally and overseas via GoPayz’s Mastercard, UnionPay and Visa virtual and physical card. GoPayz is the only e-wallet that is accepted by these 3 major card schemes. Please note that as GoPayz lets you make payments with merchants based overseas, it needs to maintain a minimum balance of RM10 in the e-wallet to account for any forex fluctuations. This RM10 will be refunded fully if you close your GoPayz account.
Accessible Anytime – Customers can perform everything at their convenience via the app and also web at
www.gopayz.com.my
Rewarding – Customers will earn GoPointz reward points from various transactions and receive surprise rewards for qualifying transactions
Secure and Safe – All transactions are performed in a safe and secured manner in accordance to regulatory and card scheme standards.

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GoPayz is available for download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. For more information on GoPayz and the
GoPayz Top-Up Campaign
, please visit
www.gopayz.com.my

Info on the
GoPayz
Top-Up Campaign
will be available on the site from 1 November 2019, 12pm.

Please note that Terms & Conditions apply.


Grand Launch of “Black Desert Mobile” Hits iOS and Android on Dec 11

Pearl Abyss today announced the grand launch of the open-world action MMORPG
Black Desert Mobile
 on iOS and Android devices on December 11, 2019. Hitting more than 3 million pre-registrations,

the game will reach more Adventurers across the globe with its new gameplay features and support for nine languages.

Starting December 11,
Black Desert Mobile
will
offer Adventurers the same fast-paced action combat system and deep
character customization options that they have enjoyed through PC, Xbox
One, PlayStation®4, and mobile platforms in a number of markets.
Adventurers will have improved accessibility to the game with its
support for English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Thai, Indonesian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

Adventurers can begin
Black Desert Mobile
 by choosing from five classes: Warrior, Ranger, Giant, Witch, or Valkyrie. They can explore the same core action of
Black Desert

 on mobile while discovering various life skills such as fishing,
gathering, trading, horse breeding, crafting, and camp management.
Moreover, they can grow their strengths with different attributes
including Equipment Enhancement, Accessories, the Black Spirit, and
Pets. In-game systems will also offer an immersive gameplay experience,
such as social guilds, weather changes, and Black Spirit Mode, which
enables Adventurers to continue their game and get rewards without
network connection, even if the app is completely turned off.

Meanwhile,
Black Desert Mobile
 is running a special event to allow Adventurers to experience
Black Desert SEA
for free. Those who sign up on
Black Desert Mobile
‘s official website until December 9 can get Permanent Access that can be used to play
Black Desert SEA
 without a purchase.

For more information, visit the official website at
www.world.blackdesertm.com
.

Watch the trailer below.

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Xtraordinary Experience Awaits as HONOR 9X Goes on Sale 28 Nov

Trade-in programme available for selected HONOR smartphones to upgrade to HONOR 9X

Good news! The HONOR 9X will officially go on sale online this Thursday, 28 November at HONOR’s official store on
hihonor
,
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 and in stores nationwide at
HONOR Experience Stores
 (HES) on 29 November. Priced at RM 999, the HONOR 9X comes in two colour variants; Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black with HONOR Malaysia offering special deals and gifts with every purchase.

Launched last week, the HONOR 9X, the latest member of its powerful X-series boasts a slew of upgrades in terms of design, photography and performance.

This time, armed with a bigger camera with its 48MP Triple Camera, a bigger screen showcasing HONOR’s 6.59” FullView Display and a bigger battery at 4,000 mAh, this feature-laden smartphone offers an extraordinary user experience for all.

HONOR Trade-in Programme

For a limited time, HONOR Malaysia
is offering a trade-in programme for selected devices for the brand’s newly
launched smartphone at participating HONOR Experience Stores. From 29 November 2019
– 5 January 2020, HONOR users can trade in their device for the HONOR 9X, at a
lower cost.

The device will be assessed
according to different grades namely S, A, B, C and D. Each of this category
represents the condition of their existing HONOR smartphone. The smartphones
eligible for this programme include older devices from the HONOR Number Series,
X-Series, C Series, and more.

Users can get up to RM 350* off the price of the HONOR 9X! Refer to the table below which illustrates the savings:

To learn about the different grades and the participating stores, please visit
hihonor
.

For more information on HONOR Malaysia and HONOR 9X, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.

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HONOR 9X Launches with Extraordinary FullView Display and 48MP Triple Camera

HONOR takes the popular and accessible X-series to the next level with the stunningly designed HONOR 9X, and adds more wearables to its growing lineup of personal tech products

Global smartphone brand HONOR today launched the HONOR 9X, the latest member of its powerful X-series that boasts next-generation technology in design, photography and performance. Armed with a 48MP Triple Camera and a 6.59” HONOR FullView Display, this feature-laden smartphone offers an extraordinary user experience at an accessible price point of

RM999 in two colour variants; Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black. At the launch, HONOR also officially introduced 1+8+N strategy and welcomed products from its ecosystem.

Through HONOR’s mission to invent an intelligent new world for the young, busy and connected, HONOR is teaming up with local organization Youths Today – a platform for youth to connect and gain access to opportunities – to support and encourage youths to tell and pursue their Xtraordinary.

Through a specially-curated Social Entrepreneurship Programme, they can kickstart their own journey with the help of some entrepreneurship tips on HONOR Malaysia and Youths Today’s social platform, monthly coffee sharing sessions with guest speakers and an apprentice programme.

HONOR Malaysia also
announced a special collaboration with local streetwear label, Stoned and Co.
for a limited-edition HONOR 9X merchandise specially designed for its fans.

HONOR Malaysia and
Stoned and Co. share a similar philosophy: dedicated to being unique and
compassionate through bold and creative design. This collaboration strives to
unite and connect the youth community for a chance to receive a one-of-a kind
experience through functional fashion.

Delivering extraordinary photography

The launch of the HONOR 9X attests to the brand’s commitment to bring a flagship smartphone experience to everyone.  The HONOR 9X, equipped with a 48MP Triple Camera that features an f/1.8 aperture and ½-inch sensor, allows users to capture their extraordinary moments in clarity.

Powered by advanced AI algorithms, its AIS Super Night Mode produces excellent quality photos even in dimly-lit environments, and the inclusion of a 120° Super Wide Angle Camera helps users capture more in every single shot.

Extraordinary FullView Display and stunning Dynamic X Design

The front of the HONOR 9X boasts an immersive 6.59” FullView Display, HONOR’s
full screen display technology with no notch or cut-out on the screen,
providing a zero distraction viewing experience. Its LCD screen is one of the
largest display on a HONOR device with an impressive 91% screen-to-body ratio.

In addition to the extraordinary front display, HONOR also pushes the envelope of smartphone back cover design. Inspired by diamonds, the HONOR 9X’s back panel is made of geometric diamond-cut tiles that reflects and refracts light to create the unique Dynamic X Design. To meet users’ sophisticated aesthetics demands, the HONOR 9X comes in a dazzling Sapphire Blue and the all-time favorite Midnight Black.

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 Other product features

Dual 3D Curved Panel with a 8.8mm thick
frame
3.5mm Headphone Jack
USB Type-C connector
Pop-up Selfie Camera
4,000 mAh All-Day Battery
128GB internal storage which can be
expanded to 640GB with a 512GB microSD card

A suite of wearables to complement digital lifestyles

With the proliferation of connected and smart devices, HONOR is paving
the way for greater adoption of wearable technology with its suite of wireless
headphones and fitness trackers. HONOR recently upgraded its HONOR Band 5 with
SpO2, an all-new feature that allows users to track their oxygen saturation
levels in their blood.

HONOR also introduced the HONOR Band 5 Sport, a tracker that is embedded
with a 6-Axis Motion Tracking Sensor that accurately tracks your running
postures and motions. And finally, the HONOR Sport PRO Headphones comes with an
ergonomic neckband that provides all-day comfort and listening, with great
audio quality and sweat resistance, making it the perfect companion during
workouts.

Building an ecosystem of intelligent devices

The
launch of the HONOR 9X and its refreshed suite of wearables is part of the
brand’s effort to create a more connected and intelligent world for consumers. HONOR
unveiled its first IoT strategydubbed “1+8+N”, which implies one HONOR
Smartphone, eight categories of in-house devices and indefinite accompanying
products from its partners.

At the launch, HONOR also introduced the HONOR MagicBook Series that is set to arrive soon. The HONOR MagicBook Pro will be the brand’s first notebook in the Malaysian market. Looking ahead, the company is set to introduce a greater variety of smartphones, wearables and laptops to enable its consumers to lead more connected, frictionless and intelligent lives.

Availability

Pre-orders for the
HONOR 9X will begin on 22 November on
Hihonor
 and
Lazada
. The smartphone will officially go on sale
online on 28 November at HONOR’s official store at
Hihonor
,
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 and in stores nationwide at HONOR Experience
Stores (HES) on 29 November.

HONOR Malaysia is offering special deals exclusively on hihonor and Lazada from 22 – 27 November with every pre-order of the HONOR 9X. This time around, HONOR is giving consumers a chance to pick!

Platform
22 – 27 November  (Pre-order)
Hihonor, Lazada
Add on RM 0.99 and receive an HONOR Sport PRO Headphones*
OR
Free HONOR Band 5 Sport & gift box*

Aside from the pre-order promotions, customers will also receive deals when they purchase the HONOR 9X once sale officially begins:

Date
Platforms
Free Gifts
28 November 2019
Hihonor, Lazada, Shopee
HONOR Band 5 Sport & gift box*
 +
Purchase the HONOR Sport PRO Headphones* for only RM199 (RRP 299) – offer valid until 1 December 2019
29 November 2019
HONOR Experience Stores (HES)
HONOR Band 5 Sport & gift box*
 +
Purchase the HONOR Sport PRO Headphones* for only RM199 (RRP 299) – offer valid until 1 December 2019

*While stocks last


HONOR Malaysia Achieves 1000% Increase in Wearable Sales During 11.11 Shopathon, Plans 12.12 Deals

HONOR, the global leading smartphone brand, achieved 1000% YoY increase in sale during its 11.11 Shopathon for its wearable category on
 Hihonor
 alone. This includes sales of the newly launched HONOR Band 5 and HONOR Band 5 Sport.

The HONOR Band 5 Sport was officially launched on Singles’ Day itself at RM79, and offers a holistic fitness experience with features such as Workout Form Guidance, Basketball Mode, and offers up to 14 days of battery life with phone pairing capabilities as well. It is also the first time that HONOR introduces an eco-friendly design, with the band made entirely out of recycled fiber or more simply understood as recycled plastic waste. The wrist strap is crafted with dynamic braided technology that is not only light but comfortable on the wrist or ankle too.

The HONOR Band 5 continues to prove its popularity, making up 50% of the total wearable sales during Shopathon. Launched in September this year, the HONOR Band 5 is the epitome of the ultimate fitness band, featuring 24/7 health monitoring and offers up to 14 days of normal usage from a single battery charge on a 0.95-inch AMOLED illusion screen. It also comes with Pulse Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) monitoring, a feature rarely found in fitness bands in its range. As for the smartphone category, the brand’s flagship HONOR 20 proves that it is a hit with Malaysian consumers by making up over 60% of the smartphone sales during Shopathon, thus setting a new record high for its sale.

As
one of the biggest shopping festivals globally, 11.11 sales saw other markets
in Asia Pacific experiencing the growth of HONOR’s influence. In both Thailand
and Vietnam, the HONOR Band 5 won best seller in wearable category on Lazada.
In Philippines, HONOR achieved 600% YoY growth in wearable category on Lazada and Shopee.

To celebrate its success with HONOR fans all
over the world, HONOR will roll out a variety of deals for their most
popular products this coming 12.12. They will also be launching something
exciting on that day, so stay tuned!

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


HONOR Officially Unveils the Brand New HONOR MagicWatch 2

A personalizable smartwatch that activates a smart and healthy life.

HONOR MagicWatch 2 is an incredibly personalizable smartwatch with 14-day long-lasting battery life enabled by Kirin A1 Chipset
Equipped with industry-leading health and wellness monitoring technologies, HONOR MagicWatch 2 gives you precise health insights when you need it while keeping you fully connected

Global smartphone brand HONOR officially launched its new wearable  product HONOR MagicWatch 2 today. This innovative timepiece attests to  the excellence of HONOR wearable products, which has up to 14-days  battery life enabled by the Kirin A1 chipset, intelligent and well-thought fitness and health monitoring technologies, as well as customized clock faces and four different choices of watch straps that resonates with global youth to further activate a digital and fitness lifestyle.

The brand new MagicWatch 2 (42mm) will start from 179 Euro RRP, while the MagicWatch 2 (46mm) will start from 189 Euro RRP in the global market.

“HONOR MagicWatch 2 is another strong product that helps to achieve the 1+8+N IoT strategy,” said George Zhao, President of HONOR. “HONOR MagicWatch 2 marks HONOR’s another big step in the brand’s own ecosystem integration of connected smart products as well as the global wearable market. The MagicWatch 2 cements our forward-thinking in smartwatch design and development of wearable products. Whether you are out for fitness training or work, MagicWatch 2 will keep you at your optimal performance inside and out.”

15 fitness modes as the trusted work-out companion

To spur a more personal, diverse and effective fitness style, MagicWatch 2 supports 15 goal-based fitness modes including 8 outdoor  and 7 indoor sports, from outdoor modes like running, hiking, cycling and triathlons to indoor pool swimming, free training and rowing machine etc.

On top of 15 fitness modes, MagicWatch 2 is also supported by 13 professional indoor and outdoor running courses from beginner to advanced levels. Whether the user is just starting out or  already an experienced runner striving for something more professional, MagicWatch 2 is able to offer perfect courses and motivation to go further.

The HONOR MagicWatch 2 is also packed with a virtual pace-setter with real-time actionable advice to help enhance workout efforts at the runner’s pace.

Advanced healthcare monitoring as the wellness advisor

The HONOR MagicWatch 2 redefines healthcare tracking by incorporating three industry-leading technologies to introduce real-time, accurate and  informative health advice and insights to help users to live healthier and improve quality of life in various aspects.

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Equipped with HUAWEI TruSleep™2.0 technology, the MagicWatch 2 can precisely track and diagnose 6 common types of sleep disorders and provide over 200 corresponding suggestions tailored to the user’s sleeping habit to improve sleep quality.

The HONOR MagicWatch 2 can also detect stress level when the user is feeling tense and give suggested breathing exercises to help its user to get some peace of mind with the support of HUAWEI TruRelax™ technology.

Enabled by HUAWEI TruSeen™, MagicWatch 2 can keep an eye on the heart rate 24/7 and send an alert when it goes above or below normal levels. With adaptive algorithm to enhance signal reception, HONOR. With water resistance up to 50 meters, MagicWatch 2 also performs well underwater to monitor the user’s heart rate and record SWOLF score, distance, speed and burned calories.

All  personal health data can be synced to smartphone pre-installed the  HUAWEI Health APP, which helps users to keep records and learn better  about themselves.

Smart features as the intelligent assistant

The HONOR MagicWatch 2 allows Bluetooth calls on the go either through  headphones or with the built-in speaker and mic even when the user is up  to 150m away from the phone. It also supports notifications push from SMS messages, emails, calendar and all contents will be displayed on the screen when the MagicWatch 2 is connected to the phone.

Built-in apps including Weather, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone and more are also available for easy access. HONOR MagicWatch 2 also provides 4GB internal storage, of which 2GB can be used for music storage, allowing up to 500 songs so users can enjoy their favorite music without carrying their phones.

Boasting a 1.39-inch full-color AMOLED touchscreen, well-packaged technologies for health and wellness monitoring, a long-lasting battery, and customized watch faces, the MagicWatch 2 comes in two sizes – 46mm and 42mm, which will start from 189 Euro RRP and 179 Euro RRP respectively.

The HONOR MagicWatch 2 will be available in Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, German, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, The Philippines, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and The United Kingdom starting from 12 December 2019.

Keep an eye on the
website
 for updates.


How To Have A Cybersafe Holiday This Festive Season

The holiday season is the perfect time to shop online. However, while you might enjoy the convenience of online shopping, there are a lot of dangers you should watch out for while purchasing items from the Internet.

Cybercriminals are lurking everywhere and can use sneaky tactics to entice shoppers to give up  personal information. Here are a few tips for how you can remain cybersafe this holiday shopping season.

Use your credit card or a virtual credit card

So many of us have made this mistake in the past, but if you are not shopping with a credit card or
a virtual credit card
 you can leave personal information vulnerable. When shopping online, you should never use your debit card to make a payment. Making debit card payments can lead cybercriminals back to your personal information. Let’s say you make a purchase from a secure site and pay with a debit card that is attached to your bank account.

That company now has your personal information and could possibly access your bank account. While this usually isn’t a problem because most company websites are reliable, your information has the potential to be vulnerable if this company were to ever experience
a data breach
. If there is a breach, cybercriminals could have some of your personal information. By providing a credit card instead, you won’t be as responsible if you monitor your accounts properly. That way you can notify your credit card provider and handle the issue before it’s too late.

Using a virtual credit card is also a smart option. Virtual credit cards allow you to use your credit card without exposing your real account numbers. Many banks offer these services by providing consumers with a temporary credit card number to use for a purchase online. While the temporary card is only activated for a limited amount of time, it allows you to make purchases in that time frame without revealing any personal information.

Don’t visit unsecure websites

While we might think a
majority of websites are safe to visit, that may not always be the case. Making
sure that the sites you visit are secure is extremely important when you’re
online shopping. An easy way to tell if a website is secure is by looking at a
URL beginning with “https.” Websites who are missing the “s” and start with
“http” instead, are unsecure networks. Always look for an “s” for secure or a
lock icon next to the UTL prior to visiting or shopping from a site.

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While knowing this is a good rule of thumb for safe to access sites, you can purchase software that will help block any unsafe websites and the dangers that come with them.
Antivirus software is used to protect your device
 and personal information from hackers who are looking to download viruses and malware to your devices. This software scans your device and removes any harmful files that have been unknowingly placed on a device.

Use the most up-to-date software

We’ve all been guilty of
not updating our software as soon as we should. With so many updates released
on a regular basis, it can be difficult to keep up with all of the software you
should be downloading. However, you should always update your software whenever
there’s an update. Think of them as revisions and edits on mistakes program
developers got wrong the first time around. Updates correct any security holes
that might be lurking in your current software. With updates, you can make sure
that your data and devices are protected by the latest and greatest
systems.

Check your statements regularly

Checking your account statements
 is something most of us do at the end of the
month when our bills are due. This is a typical mistake. Checking account
records at the end of the month can leave room for error when it comes to
catching unauthorized payments. Keeping your own records of your transactions
is a best practice we all should follow, but it’s especially important in
catching any fraudulent charges.

The faster you catch
these false charges, the easier it is to recover. Letting your bank know about
the fraudulent charges is important in order to get your money back but it is
also helpful so they can know if this has happened to other accounts as well.
Be careful and frequently check all of your accounts, so you don’t have to worry
about anyone having your information, or worse, stealing your identity.

No one is 100 percent safe while shopping, whether you choose to purchase an item online or in a store. However, there are ways that you can make sure your sensitive information is secure by staying on top of your account records, keeping away from unsecure sites, and using software to protect your devices. If you remember these tips this holiday season, you’ll be sure to shop safe and keep your personal information secure.

Meanwhile, check out the infographic below.


Lazada Record-Breaking 11.11 Performance Reflects the Region’s Vibrant Internet Economy

Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform Lazada concluded yet another record-breaking 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, with close to 10 million more users and more than double the number of selling sellers across the region compared to last year.

26 brands recorded sales of over US$1 million across the region in 24 hours on Lazada. In addition, more than 4,000 sellers achieved over US$ 10,000 in sales.

“The increased awareness of 11.11 means that more brands and sellers have come on board and users have greater choices in what to get, and we’re glad that 10 million more users have chosen Lazada as their key destination during the world’s biggest shopping festival. The record-breaking performance of Lazada’s 11.11 signals a strong Southeast Asia consumer market, and reflects the vibrancy of the internet economy,” said Pierre Poignant, Lazada Group’s Chief Executive Officer.

11.11 also marks the annual showcase of Lazada’s leading infrastructure as it handles peak orders. This year, the fastest delivery in the region was made in just 80 minutes in Malaysia, and over 1.5 million items were shipped from Lazada warehouses across Southeast Asia within 24 hours. 11.11 also saw increased wallet adoption with 1 in 3 Lazada Malaysia buyers using the wallet as their payment of choice.

Homegrown SMEs across the region registered strong performance, including Ellips, the first Indonesia brand to participate in this year’s Tmall 11.11 Shopping Festival under the Lazada-Tmall Global Partnership. Thailand fashion seller Copper leveraged Lazada’s social commerce engine to achieve 100x sales compared to a normal day. Malaysia’s Desa Project, a programme inspired by the Taobao Village model and which helps rural Malaysian farmers start their eCommerce journey selling heritage produce, sold out its entire inventory during 11.11.

Lazada’s Shoppertainment strategy continued to redefine the shopping experience during 11.11. This year, Lazada’s 11.11 shopping festival kicked off on 1 November with daily activities and a series of new Shoppertainment features for consumers to explore brands and products, pre-order or add items to their carts, or just be entertained. Its gameshow Guess It! is now Southeast Asia’s most watched in-app livestream programme, attracting over 1 million views in one single episode on 4 November 2019. In 11.11 category trends, the “Baby Economy” continued to rise in Southeast Asia with diapers, milk powder and toys like Lego among top FMCG brands on Lazada across the region.

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More Affordable G Suite Plan for Businesses with TS Cloud

 In today’s cloud computing era, I often look into using cloud services such as Google Drive for working on documents and worksheets. Sometimes I use Google Slide whenever I need a quick presentation to be done. Not forgetting the awesome email service by Google – Gmail, that works really well when implemented together with Google Calendar, Keep and Tasks. Basically you will have a full office suite at your fingertips directly from the cloud.

At the moment, I can say that I am a huge fan of cloud computing. It’s easy, reliable, fast and most important factor of all, it’s highly affordable. In time of writing this, I am connected and using cloud based document writer on Chrome OS.

Now, me as an individual using cloud system is pretty much easy and cheap. But how about cloud services for businesses? Well, this is where Google G Suite comes in. Let me give a quick introduction on G Suite in case you wish to know more.

G Suite is a set of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products developed by Google. G Suite comprises of Gmail, Hangouts, Calendar, and Currents for communication; Drive for storage; Docs, Sheets, Slides, Keep, Forms, and Sites for productivity and collaboration.

While these services are free to use for consumers, G Suite adds enterprise features such as custom email addresses at a domain (@yourcompany.com), option for unlimited cloud storage (depending on the plan and number of members), additional administrative tools and advanced settings, as well as 24/7 phone and email support.

While this may sound expensive on your part, it is actually quite affordable when you sign up to G Suite with the local
G Suite reseller Malaysia
 or from our neighbouring country –
G Suite reseller Singapore
. TS Cloud will also charge the fee using local currencies for the quotes and invoices which also benefits the withholding tax exemptions.

As for the local technical support, it is available in multiple languages such as Malay, English and Chinese for ease of communication. Upon signup,  you will have access to online support, weekly newsletter and much more. Check out the
basic support page
 to know more. As an added bonus, TS Cloud will provide full complete consultation from pre-deployment to Go-Live without any additional cost.

There are a few pricing tiers depending on the region. I would like to note, as of April 2nd, 2019, Google has increased the pricing from $5 to $6 per month for G Suite Basic and $10 to $12 per month for G Suite Business. These increases applies globally with local market adjustments for certain regions (Malaysia, Taiwan). You can check out the reason for the price increment in
this page
.

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Check out the price comparison table below (G Suite Basic Plan):

Malaysia
Singapore
Google’s Price
$5.4
$6
TS Cloud offers
RM264
SGD97

(This price is effective until [1/4/2020])

Users can actually purchase G Suite from any countries because the tier makes the price differences. However, Google will charge the users based on the majority account activation state.

Another insight is, if the company is from Singapore and has an operation entity in Malaysia where many workers or users are located, they can purchase G Suite through Malaysia reseller with Tier 3 pricing and they can skip to pay higher with Tier 1 pricing in Singapore. This way, the Singapore company can have a 10% discount which is already provident to Malaysia.

In addition to this, Malaysian company can have withholding tax exempted if they purchase G Suite from a Malaysia reseller instead of purchasing through Google in Singapore directly. (TS Cloud do provide local invoice). At the same time, users can opt to purchase from TS Cloud Sdn Bhd for Malaysia or TS Cloud Pte Ltd for Singapore.

This, I believe, is a good deal for an excellent business suite that is suitable for SMEs and growing startups in Malaysia. Being based in Google’s data centers, data and information is saved instantly and then synchronized to other data centers for backup purposes. This is an added advantage for data safekeeping and security. You can sleep comfortably knowing that all your data are safe and secure.

You can be sure that TS Cloud is a Google Premier Partner in Malaysia so the reliability and affordability is within reach. Having said that, TS Cloud is also a Google Premier Partner in Singapore as well. So now you can have the best from both countries.

I have been using G Suite for quite a while now because a few companies that I was attached to is using the service. All I can say is that it’s simple, familiar and cheap. Highly recommended if you’re looking into a single reliable cloud platform that does it all.

Check out the TS Cloud websites below for more info:

Malaysia –
https://tscloud.com.my/gsuite
Singapore –
https://tscloud.com.sg/gsuite


HONOR Announces New Price for the HONOR 20 Series

Global smartphone brand HONOR announced a price update for the HONOR 20 Series. Consumers can now enjoy a better offer for all models from series. Beginning today, HONOR fans can purchase HONOR 20 PRO for RM1,999, HONOR 20 for RM1,399 and HONOR 20 Lite for RM799.

Launched earlier in May, the HONOR 20 Series is lauded for superior design, unmatched photography capability, and ultimate user experience that resonate with global youth.

HONOR has been bringing Malaysians affordable smartphones with flagship features and continues to do so with these new prices – strengthening the brand’s commitment to make technology accessible to all.

Device Model

RRP
  (RM)

New
  RRP (RM)

HONOR 20 PRO (8+256GB)

  2,299

  1,999 2yr warranty

HONOR 20 (6+128GB)

  1,699

  1,399 2yr warranty

HONOR 20 Lite

  949

  799

The new prices are available across all platforms;
HONOR Experiential Stores (HES)
,
hihonor
,
Shopee
,
 Lazada
 and all partner stores.

The HONOR 20 PRO and HONOR 20 are also part of HONOR’s
Rileks, Beli Je
 1+1 Extended Warranty Campaign, offering an extended one-year warranty for every purchase from October 1 to December 31, giving consumers a total of two years warranty.

The additional one-year warranty can be redeemed via the HiCare application within seven days of the purchase. The plan will provide extensive protection against repair costs with HONOR official maintenance standards and 100% original spare parts.

To find out more about the
Rileks, Beli Je
 campaign, visit:
https://www.hihonor.com/my/rileks-beli-je-warranty.html

For more information on HONOR Malaysia and HONOR Band 5 Sport, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for exciting updates.

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‘One Canon One Tree’ – Canon’s Efforts to Plough Back to the Community

For the fourth consecutive year, Canon Marketing Malaysia has
teamed up with Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) to expand on its efforts to create
a greener environment through its ‘One Canon One Tree’ programme.

The MBSA’s ‘Shah Alam Trees for Life 2019’ partners with private companies to drive its goal of making Shah Alam a greener city with Low Carbon City status by 2030 by developing a garden city for the community. Canon’s role in this initiative is through its ‘One Canon One Tree’ programme, a tree-planting exercise in line with its wider sustainability efforts aimed at the communities in which it operates.

Canon continues to work with MBSA as they share common
goals, namely to reduce our carbon footprint while
raising awareness and encouraging our community to take an interest in
conserving the environment.

This year, ‘One Canon One Tree’
involved Canon employees planting over 2,000 trees and shrubs in the vicinity of Taman Tasik Shah Alam, Seksyen 14. This
complements more than 6,000 over trees Canon had
planted over the last three years in the Shah Alam neighborhoods of Setia Alam,
Bukit Jelutong, and Kawasan Hijau Seksyen 4.

According to Andrew Koh, President and CEO of Canon
Marketing Malaysia
,
the ‘One Canon
One Tree’ programme is one of the many ways Canon contributes responsibly towards
its consumers and the community at large.

“We
are delighted to partner with MBSA once again in this long-term greening
initiative as we work towards nurturing the environment. Sustainability is a
significant part of everything Canon does, and we believe that all our efforts
should benefit future generations,” he said.

Canon’s involvement is in line with its
Kyosei
philosophy which emphasizes balancing the company’s responsibilities towards the community and environment with its business interests by coming together and working towards the common good. Apart from producing technological advanced and high-quality imaging products, Canon is also invested in ensuring its innovations are environmentally-friendly.

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“Our actions today are predicated on
Kyosei
 and we are confident we can do our small part to impact the
future. We also hope to inspire everyone
around us to work together for this common cause, to make our surroundings a
greener place to live in, not just for ourselves, but for the coming
generations,” Koh said.

The Mayor of Shah Alam, Dato’ Haji Haris Bin Kasim, and council members of MBSA were present to show their support. Canon, represented by Mr. Andrew Koh of Canon Marketing Malaysia, Mr. Chris Martin, President & CEO of Canon MailCom Malaysia, and Mr. Takeshi Saotome, Managing Director of Canon Opto Malaysia, presented a cheque for RM25,000 to MBSA to seal their commitment to the ‘Shah Alam Trees for Life 2019’.

Over 300 participants comprising employees
and families of the Canon group of companies, namely Canon Marketing, Canon Opto
and Canon MailCom, worked alongside volunteers and MBSA employees to improve
the landscape at Taman Tasik Shah Alam Seksyen 14.

The trees and shrubs planted will help the surrounding
eco-system by attracting and providing a conducive habitat for a host of birds
and insect species. These carefully selected plants made up of flowering shrubs
such as Bonzai Kesinai, Pudding, Lady Diana, Canna hybrid red and orange, will
also beautify and brighten up the area besides providing shade for leisure and
recreational activities.


Printing Your Precious Gift with Printcious

Have you ever tried shopping for special gifts for your loved ones, whether it be online or offline? I’m sure many of you have gone through that whole personal drama of finding the right gift. Now what if you can create your own personal special gift from the comfort of your own home and have it delivered directly to your recipient? I would say, that would be so cool.

Well, with Printcious, you can do exactly that.

Before I go on about gifting a personalised gift for your loved ones, I will share a little detail about what Printcious is.

Printcious is an online portal where you can find thousands, if not, millions of high quality merchandise that you can customize with your own design such as text and graphics. You can create your own personalized design for many occasions too such as
birthday gifts
,
wedding gifts
 and even
corporate gifts
.

The idea was coined by two brothers who has passion in operating gift shops and also having a lifelong dream of creating a fully customized gifts made easy for everyone.

“When asked why we chose personalised gifts as our main focus to do business, our answers were simple. We wish to combat all the challenges present in ordinary traditional gifts; unmemorable, time consuming and costly. Thus, Printcious stands as an effective solution to all of the highlighted issues in which we aim to provide our customers with special gift ideas. It’s not just about a gift but, it is the gift that was made right from the bottom of their heart with a personal and DIY touch to it.”
  –
Printcious Founders

Founded in 2007 and rebranded in 2015, Printcious have gained popularity as one of the go-to online merchandise store in Malaysia. Personally, I have heard of and browsed through their almost endless catalogue sometime in 2017 when I was looking for a t-shirt printing company that I can customize the design myself. I was in awe. Printcious do have tons of other options that almost got me going on a spending frenzy. I’m sure you will have the same feeling too when you browse through their website.

Now, using Printcious is easy. Have a look at the simple steps below:

Login/register with Printcious.
Click on “Design Your Own” on the menu and choose an item (eg: t-shirt)
Select the quantity and size that you want.
Hit the “Start Designing” button.
Upload your desired image, make sure it’s in hi-res for better quality.
Add in some text too if you want.
Click “Done” when you’re…umm…done.
Once you’re satisfied with the design, add your item to the cart and go ahead, make your payment.
Done. Now you just have to wait for the item to arrive at your doorstep.
To send to a different address, simply add another address from your profile settings and use that as the recipient address.

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Good news. Right now Printcious are having a great deal in their website. You can get 40% off PLUS free shipping when you purchase above RM70 in total. I would say that is a good deal. I have a few items in the shopping cart right at this moment totalling more than RM70 so I am eligible for the discount and free shipping.

To be honest, once I started on creating one design, I can’t simply stop with only one design. I went on creating another and another and another after that. Up until this moment, I have created a t-shirt, a mug, another graphic tee for my son and an apron design simply because I love cooking.

Black is my colour

Another good point with Printcious is that they give free return policy as well. If there’s any problem with the received items such as broken mugs, torn t-shirts…etc, simply take a photo of the defective item and consignment note. Then send an email to them with the attached photos. Their personnel will then get in touch with you to go through the return process. Don’t worry, they will bear the shipping charges for replacements too. The return policy will only be effective for a period of one (1) week from the time you receive it from the shipping agent.

Printcious also provides
photo booth rental
 in case you need one. I usually come across wedding ceremonies that has a photo booth along with props and printed memes that you can wear and use while having your picture taken. Printcious have that too. You can also choose to customize the props and backdrop that you want.

In conclusion, will I recommend Printcious to my friends and families? Definitely yes. There’s no better way to get something personalised for yourself or for other people.

So if you’re looking for a great gifting deal without having to go out around town scouting for that special gift for that special someone, simply head over to Printcious
website
 to save time and hassle – all from the comfort of your own home.


Get Samsung 10th Galaxy Anniversary Bundle This Holiday Season

It’s that time of the year again, when many of us
start thinking about getting a new mobile device for ourselves and a perfect
gift for our special someone. However, deciding on the perfect new gift can
often be a headache.

Give the gift of Galaxy this holiday season with the limited edition 10
th
 Galaxy Anniversary Bundle that includes a Galaxy Note10+ with a silicon cover, Galaxy Watch Active2 plus two watch straps and Galaxy Buds, offering savings of up to RM 615! Or, you can also choose the Eco Bundle that comes with a Galaxy Note10+ and Galaxy Watch Active2, which saves you RM 799. Wondering why they make the perfect year-end gifts for yourself and your loved one? Here are five reasons why.

1.  Your Perfect Travel Companion

With the year-end
approaching, you’d probably have several travel plans lined up. With new
destinations and sights to see in the pipeline, it’s always a good idea to have
a personal companion, one that helps you with all the essentials of traveling,
by your side.

The Galaxy Note10+ covers
all of that! From capturing professional-grade pictures and videos, to being
your personal pocket guide and translator, Samsung’s productivity phone ensures
that you will make your trips worthwhile. By the end of it, you’ll be thankful
that your Galaxy Note10+ was there to help meticulously plan and execute your
holiday, while capturing all memories in gorgeous detail and high quality.

Are you on a solo travel trip? The Galaxy Watch Active2 is exactly the addition you need! Whether you’re an aspiring Instagram star or celebrity v-logger, the Watch Active2 features a Camera Controller app that allows you to quickly and efficiently take photos, record videos, or switch lenses and filters of your Galaxy Note10+ camera remotely.

2.  The Fitness Guardian Angel

Too shy to visit the gym? Count on the Samsung
Health app on Galaxy Note10+ and Galaxy Watch Active2 which you can easily
track your progress towards your health. Moreover, Galaxy Watch Active2 can
manually track more than 39 workouts, giving users useful insights about their
performance.

A gift that benefits a person’s wellbeing is a gift
that makes a lasting impression. Ensure the health of your loved one’s heart
and win the heart of your loved one!

3.  Your Very Own On-The-Go Personal Assistant

Just a decade ago, no one
would’ve been able to imagine that we’d be able to carry out most smartphone
functions from a small face placed on our wrist. Think about it: replying
essential work emails, looking through the latest tweets from the world’s most famous
celebrities, selecting your ideal Spotify playlist, sending texts and taking
calls…These can be done through simple taps on the wrist, with the Galaxy Watch
Active2!

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That aside; with the new
capabilities to the re-designed, uni-body S Pen, you can jot down notes,
instantly convert handwritings to digital text in Samsung Notes, and export it
to a variety of different formats, including Microsoft Word! In just a few
taps, meeting minutes can be formatted and shared and bursts of inspiration can
quickly become editable documents. Thanks to its unparalleled performance
through the signature S Pen, the Galaxy Note10+ is the perfect partner in
tackling your everyday tasks, and more.

4.  Freedom To Express Your Inner Creativity & Style

The Galaxy Watch Active2 will charm both traditionalists
and modernists alike. It has a perfectly rounded face, and you can choose
between a gorgeous stainless steel finish or a lightweight aluminium design. Score
those additional brownie points by throwing in a couple of stylish,
interchangeable straps –  a Leather Strap
for a luxurious feel or an Essence Strap for sophistication. For a sense of
adrenaline rush, go for either the Sport Band, Technogel, or Active Textile
straps!

We haven’t even mentioned the coolest feature yet.
Worried about the watch not matching certain outfits? Throw that concern away,
as the Watch Active2 can match any
#OOTD
 using
its My Style colour extraction algorithm. Simply snap a picture of your outfit and
witness the Galaxy Watch Active2 put on a watch face style to match your
current outfit!

5.  Staying Connected for Sharing

Regardless of the devices you
use, Samsung makes it easy to stay connected to the people and things that
matter most. You can seamlessly expand your connected lifestyle
thanks to the all-connected Galaxy Ecosystem!

During this holiday season
which your family, friends and loved one gather together, you can now show off
your videos and photos captured during your recent travels to a different
country and cast them onto your TV. With Samsung SmartView, you can enjoy content
from Galaxy Note10+ connected to your Samsung Smart TV as the output source in
just a tap, be they pictures, movies, or music!

The Samsung 10
th
 Galaxy Anniversary Bundle are available via Samsung Experience stores and online store. Head over to pick your bundle today to get the full experience of this seamless and connected ecosystem.

For more information about the 10th Samsung Galaxy Anniversary Bundle, visit
www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/galaxy-10th-anniversary
.


Samsung Collaborates with Universiti Malaya to Enable the Future Generation of Malaysia

Samsung’s commitment to “Enabling People” is
not just an ambition – it is a brand promise to continuously help people fulfil
their true potential for a better future, and what better way to keep that
promise than by empowering the next generation? At its core, Samsung is
committed to building a world that provides greater access to education
opportunities for youth.

Malaysia places great importance on education as a means of becoming a developed nation to meet the challenges and demands of a STEM-driven economy by 2020. By promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects among students, the government aims to prepare these students to fulfil the employment needs of the industries that fuel the Malaysian economy.

In line with the government’s goal, Samsung
Malaysia Electronics is teaming up with Universiti Malaya’s (UM) STEM Centre to
provide STEM students a wider variety of engaging learning opportunities
through interactive devices that ignites creativity, curiosity and innovative
thinking. Sharing the same objective to strengthen Malaysian students’ interest
in STEM education, Samsung is supporting UM by equipping its STEM Learning
Space with Samsung Galaxy Tablets and a Smart TV to better facilitate STEM
trainings and activities.

“We are living in an age of ultra-connectivity emerging from the Fourth
Industrial Revolution. Thus, it is critical to educate and nurture our youth
with ample potential. At Samsung, we always strive to develop the capabilities
of young generation, so I hope that through this initiative, Samsung’s
technology will empower the students to be innovative, intelligently connected
and qualified to thrive in a technology-driven future,” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia
Electronics.

The UM STEM Learning Space was not only
designed to provide innovative and interactive learning in STEM activities, the
space is also an initiative to inspire the involvement of educators,
researchers, students, industries, and local communities to engage in STEM
education. Working closely with the National STEM Movement, UM STEM Centre encourages
the implementation of STEM programmes in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
and schools to ensure that STEM education is well received by students.

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“On behalf of everyone
at UM STEM Centre, I would like to thank Samsung Malaysia Electronics for
turning this space into a Smart STEM Learning Space. By leveraging Samsung’s
technology, we are certain that it will further enhance the teaching and
learning experiences in STEM-related programmes to motivate and prepare the
students for STEM careers,” said Ir. Dr. Mas Sahidayana Mohktar, Head of UM
STEM Centre.


Samsung Electronics Commemorates Its 50th Anniversary

Executive team shares message for employees, sets sight on becoming a Centennial company

Samsung Electronics today marked the 50th anniversary of its founding, with an event at Samsung Digital City, the Company’s headquarters in Suwon.

More than 400 employees were present
to commemorate the milestone, together with the Company’s executive team
including Kinam Kim, Vice Chairman & CEO of Device Solutions (DS) Division,
Hyunsuk Kim, President & CEO of Consumer Electronics (CE) Division, Dongjin
Koh, President & CEO of IT & Mobile Communications (IM) Division.

Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee, through a
video message, extended his gratitude to all Samsung employees for their
dedication over the past 50 years and emphasized the Company’s commitment to
build upon its legacy and become a Centennial company.

“The past 50 years were only possible
thanks to the dedication and hard work of each and every one of you,” said Vice
Chairman Lee. “Looking to the next 50 years, let’s free our imaginations and dream
of an extraordinary future.”

Underscoring
Samsung’s pledge to contribute to the global society through innovative
technologies, Vice Chairman Lee said, “Applying our new technologies, let’s
build a healthier and happier future. By sharing and growing together we will
become the very best in the world.”

Executives and Employees Look Forward to Building a Worthy Legacy

At the anniversary event, executives and
employees marked the achievements over the past half-century and pledged to
embark on a new journey toward a leading Centennial company.

Kinam Kim, Vice Chairman & CEO of DS
Division, shared three key goals towards Samsung’s continued growth in the next
chapter of the Company’s life.

“Unpredictable change, driven by material
shifts in demographics and consumer behavior, will be a hallmark of the next
era of the technology industry,” he noted. “So to ensure our survival in the
new era, we must pursue relentless self-innovation. We must never cease to
learn, be bold and fearless in our pursuits and execute thoroughly when
undertaking all our tasks.”

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The second goal reflects the Company’s
philosophy of always putting the customer at the heart of its business. “By
staying ahead of their needs and expectations and by finding ways to thrive in
evolving markets, we can continue to ensure that customers are at the center of
our business,” stressed Vice Chairman Kim.

Finally, “Let us all work together to help
Samsung continue to evolve into a company that contributes to a better world
and stay a respected and beloved company for future generations,” he said. “I
ask that all of us not forget our responsibilities as good corporate citizens
in the journey.”

Samsung executives and workers around the
world have been engaging in volunteer work in recent weeks to give back to
their communities, in a more meaningful way to mark the Company’s anniversary
and show appreciation. The activities include donation campaigns and education
projects for young students.


Samsung Unveils “The Present”, A Short Film Encouraging Young People to Follow Their Dreams

Samsung Electronics has released its latest movie project, “The
Present”, a short film inspired by Samsung’s corporate citizenship vision of
Enabling People that brings together themes of determination, entrepreneurship
and collaboration.

“The Present” follows Sang-gu (Ha-kyun Shin), a man brought to present-day Seoul via time-travel from 1969. Sang-gu meets young entrepreneurs Ha-neul (Jun-myeon Kim, also known as EXO’s Suho), Bo-ra (Seul-ki Kim) and Young-bok (Su-bin Yoo) and ends up helping them as they work to create a thermal imaging camera to use in fire and rescue operations. “I wanted the film to be entertaining,” noted Director Jin-ho Hur, chiefly known for his work in the melodrama genre, “but I also wanted to accurately capture all the joys and sorrows faced by today’s young people as they go about launching their own business endeavors.”

From left to right) Bo-ra, Sang-gu and Ha-neul, characters from “The Present”

The film features Samsung’s venture acceleration program C-Lab
Outside, which supports young Korean startups by facilitating optimal
environments for them to grow and create new value. Samsung’s IGNIS Thermal
Imaging Camera, developed by Samsung’s in-house corporate incubation program
C-Lab to help firefighters in prevention and rescue activities, also takes a
starring role in the short film.

As well as being released on YouTube, Facebook and other portal
sites, Samsung is hosting a special screening of “The Present” for 400 people
in Seoul, attended by director Jin-ho Hur, several of the production’s stars
and C-Lab officials.

“We hope that ‘The Present’ will encourage young adults who are
working hard to keep pursuing their dreams,” said Jae-woong Jeong, Vice
President of Samsung Electronics’ Corporate Communications Team, “and that the
film will convey to audiences Samsung’s citizenship vision of Enabling People,
which itself reflects the company’s commitment to helping fulfill the innate
potential of each and every individual.”

“The Present” is the latest in a series of films made by Samsung to entertain, motivate and inspire young people today. The first, “Two Lights”, was released in 2017, followed by “My Dream Class” in 2018 and “Memories” earlier in 2019.

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Watch the short film below.