Resurgence Crowned Champions of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League MY/SG Season 5

The fifth season of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League Malaysia and Singapore Season 5 (MPL-MY/SG S5), with Yoodo as its official digital telco, came to an end yesterday with Singapore’s Resurgence taking the championship after beating Malaysia’s Geek Fam 3-1 in the Grand Final of the Playoffs. Resurgence takes home US$25,000 (RM107,000) in prize money while their MPL-MY/SG veterans Lim “ly4ly4ly4” Yang, Jason ‘Jason’ Koh Wei Hao and Ho “SynC” Ee Hong become the first-ever two-time MPL champions.

Happening over the Labour Day weekend from 1st – 3rd May 2020, eight of the best MLBB teams in Malaysia and Singapore battled it out for the top spot in the fifth season of Malaysia and Singapore’s premier MLBB championship. With Resurgence and Geek Fam bagging first and second place of MPL-MY/SG S5, the third and fourth spots went to Malaysia’s Orange Esports Reborn and Singapore’s defending champions EVOS SG respectively. The fifth and sixth place went to Team Bosskurr and Todak, while seventh and eighth went to Axis Esports and Team SMG.

This season of MPL-MY/SG was extra competitive as multiple former MPL-MY/SG champions made it into the Playoffs with hopes of becoming the league’s first-ever two-time champions. In the end, it was the first-ever MPL-MY/SG champions from season 1, IDNS SG’s ly4ly4ly4, Jason and SynC, who clinched the honours.

Resurgence’s veterans guided the team through an eventful outing at the Playoffs, first beating Team Bosskurr 2-1, then losing to Geek Fam 0-2 in the upper bracket semifinals. Landing in the lower bracket after the loss, they brushed aside this season’s biggest underdogs Orange Esports Reborn 2-0 in the lower bracket final to get another shot at Geek Fam in the Grand Final. The ‘Singapore Slayers’ Geek Fam were unable to reproduce their Singapore-beating form from Season 3 and fell timidly to Resurgence 1-3 in the Grand Final.

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Resurgence looked like the better team from the get-go as they easily took Game 1 due to overconfidence from Geek Fam’s players. Geek Fam regained their mojo in Game 2 despite letting Natalia slip through the banning phase for Resurgence to snap her up. After tying the series, Geek Fam capitulated in the third and fourth games. Poorly taken team fights in Game 3 and a risky draft in Game 4 led to the Season 3 champions’ downfall. Nevertheless, it was a brave showing and they can be proud of their achievement.

“It’s an incredible feeling winning MPL-MY/SG for the second time. The league has grown so much since Season 1 and there are so many talented players and teams in the scene today. We salute Geek Fam for being amazing opponents, we’re sure that they will bounce back next season. We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way, especially to our fans from both Singapore and Malaysia, you guys are the reason we keep on going,” said SynC of Resurgence.

“Hey there Fam, we played our hearts out, but Resurgence were the better team today, so a huge congratulations to them. Of course, we are disappointed with the result considering our performance throughout the entire season, but it is what it is. We are truly sorry for letting our fans and our country down. Know that this will only serve as motivation for us to come back stronger, and there is nothing we want more than raising the Malaysian flag high once again,” said Mohamad Zul Hisham, aka Xorn of Geek Fam.

Fans can watch the Playoffs again on the MLBB Facebook Page at
www.facebook.com/MobileLegendsGameMalaysia
. For updates on upcoming tournaments, fans can follow the official MLBB Esports page at
www.facebook.com/MLESPORTS/
.


Samsung Announces Blood Pressure Monitoring Application for Galaxy Watch Devices

Samsung Electronics announced that the Samsung Health Monitor app has been cleared by the South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), as a Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), making it a government-cleared, over-the-counter and cuffless blood pressure monitoring application. The Samsung Health Monitor app, when paired with advanced sensor technology on the Galaxy Watch Active21, enables you to easily and more conveniently measure and track your blood pressure.

Globally, high blood pressure is known to significantly increase your risk of brain, kidney and heart diseases, including stroke and coronary heart disease when not managed properly. By helping users measure and track their blood pressure, the Samsung Health Monitor app gives people greater insight into their health and allows them to make more informed decisions, to lead healthier lives.

“The Samsung Health Monitor app has the potential to help millions of people around the world who are affected by high blood pressure,” says Taejong Jay Yang, Corporate SVP and Head of Health Team, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “This is one of many examples of how Samsung is integrating its best-in-class hardware with the latest software innovations to innovate mobile experiences.”

Once your Galaxy Watch Active2 device has been calibrated with a traditional cuff, you can simply tap to “Measure” your blood pressure anytime, anywhere. The device measures blood pressure through pulse wave analysis, which is tracked with the Heart Rate Monitoring sensors. The program then analyzes the relationship between the calibration value and the blood pressure change to determine the blood pressure.2 To ensure accuracy, users are required to calibrate their device at least every four weeks.

With the addition of blood pressure monitoring, the Galaxy Watch Active2 boasts Samsung’s most advanced health and wellness capabilities yet. The Galaxy Watch Active2 comes with more sensitive and accurate Heart Rate Monitoring sensors, and enables users to track their exercise, sleep, stress and get added healthcare insights that can help you improve your wellbeing3.

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The Samsung Health Monitor app will be available on the Galaxy Watch Active2 within the third quarter and will progressively expand to upcoming Galaxy Watch devices.


Samsung Elevates Malaysian Homes with the Arrival of its 2020 QLED, The Sero, The Serif & The Frame TVs

The home is where the heart of every person belongs. It is where the day starts and ends, where a person feels the most at peace, and where any form of quality time is spent the most. Think about it – what’s the first thing you notice when you step into your living room and at which direction are all your furniture facing?

Yes, the TV is primarily seen as an electronic device for entertainment. However, bringing in and setting up the right TV has the power and potential to elevate a home’s ambience to new levels, turning any ordinary room into an extraordinarily luxurious suite. With the arrival of Samsung’s 2020 QLED, The Sero, The Frame, and The Serif TVs; Malaysians can now sit back, relax, and revel in the upgrade that their homes have received this year!

“In the past, the important thing about a TV were its technical specifications and features. Today, the TV is so much more than that. It has become a part of our lifestyle, blending into the very walls, essence, and identity of our homes. Moreover, it has the power to bring joy to its viewers regardless of age, race, or gender; but more than that, it also has the power to light up an entire room and connect families together,” said Jimmy Tan, Head of Consumer Electronics of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

“This is why we put meticulous thought into our TVs, as we know that it is much more than just a prop for a living room. It is what sets Samsung TVs apart from the rest; and we are proud to announce that these TVs that are now available in the Malaysian market. And with that, we are celebrating the arrival of the new TVs with an irresistible
Raya Bergaya, Ceria Bersama
 promo – just for Malaysians to bask in this year’s festivities a little bit more!” he added.

Here’s everything to know about Samsung’s 2020 TVs lineup:

QLED 2020

Turn ordinary days into extraordinary discoveries, bring out the truest emotion in every moment, and go beyond your wildest imagination! The 2020 QLED TV is equipped with Samsung’s most complete TV technologies ever. Powered by its state-of-the-art Quantum Processor, the 2020 QLED TV ensures that you always feel the full power of the 8K resolution, regardless of the original source’s quality.

Sound innovation has been further redefined in the 2020 QLED TV as well. With its new Object Tracking Sound+ (OTS+) in QLED 8K TVs, sound travels more dynamically than ever as it follows an object’s movement around the screen. Its built in speakers give sound the freedom it needs to move and be where it sounds best for a realistic, three-dimensional sound experience. Moreover, its Active Voice Amplifier (AVA) and Adaptive Sound+ features identifies and analyzes its surroundings and potentially distracting noises, which then delivers the optimum sound for its current environment.

The 2020 QLED TV is a thing of beauty as well. With its gorgeous Infinity Screen feature in QLED 8K Q950TS models, its black edges have been shrunk to almost nothing, displaying an exquisite and elegant design that takes your viewing experience to levels of immersion and realism unlike any other. Its ultra-slim design and Magic Screen+ feature perfectly blends into its surroundings as well, allowing you to discover a new beautiful harmony of TV and interior design!

The Sero

The Sero, which means vertical in Korean, has the ability to pivot between horizontal and vertical orientations, just like a smartphone or a tablet. Moreover, it is able to seamlessly connect with and display the content of a user’s mobile device. Simply put, it is
the
TV of the current generation, created specially to cater to the trends and lifestyles of today.

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With that said, The Sero doesn’t ignore picture quality either! Powered by top-level QLED technology with 100% Colour Volume by Quantum Dot, images produced by The Sero are guaranteed to be of the highest standards. With a dynamic design, enormous possibilities, and first-rate technology, The Sero is a display as unique as your own style; redefining what a TV can do.

The Serif

The latest artistic TV was developed as an aesthetic-focused TV in collaboration with the Paris-based design brothers, Ronan & Erwan Bourollec. Ideated with a timeless elegance and versatility that goes in harmony with your room, The Serif’s iconic I-shaped profile is a contemporary and sophisticated one; designed to make a statement and elevate a home with a brand-new artistic character and inspiration.

Artistic sophistication isn’t the only defining characteristic of The Serif though! Its display picture boasts over a billion colours powered by Samsung’s patented QLED technology for immersive viewing as well, allowing home owners to enjoy any form of content like movies, or even unique patterns via The Serif’s Magic Screen!

The Frame

The Frame was conceptualized as the home device perfect for art lovers, taking the form of a luxurious art frame. When it is turned “off”, anything from curated art collections to photography can be displayed, turning your home into your very own contemporary art gallery.

Moreover, The Frame is equipped with several intelligent features to complement its home and surroundings. For one, it has a time setting that allows you to enjoy specific art pieces at certain times of the day. It has a Brightness Sensor as well, which detects ambient light and automatically balances the screen’s brightness and colour tone for a natural illumination. Apart from those, a Motion Sensor is able to detect your presence – the screen displays your favourite artwork while you’re there, but intelligently turns off when you leave, conserving power.

Raya Bergaya, Ceria Bersama Promotion!

To celebrate the official availability of its latest 2020 TVs, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is thrilled to announce its
Raya Bergaya, Ceria Bersama
promotion by giving out complimentary gifts worth more than RM7,000, starting from now till 30
th
 June 2020! The promotion details are as listed below:

Samsung 2020 TV’s Gift with Purchase (GWP) Promotion:

Model No.

RRP (RM)

Free Gift

85″ Q950TS QLED 8K Smart TV (2020)

64,999

Complimentary of The Sero TV and Sero

Wheel worth RM 7,298

75″ Q950TS QLED 8K Smart TV (2020)

44,999

Complimentary of The Sero TV and Sero

Wheel worth RM 7,298

65″ Q950TS QLED 8K Smart TV (2020)

29,999

Complimentary of The Sero TV and Sero

Wheel worth RM 7,298

82″ Q800T QLED 8K Smart TV (2020)

39,999

Complimentary of The Sero TV and Sero

Wheel worth RM 7,298

75″ Q800T QLED 8K Smart TV (2020)

29,999

Complimentary of The Sero TV and Sero

Wheel worth RM 7,298

65″ The Frame QLED 4K Smart Lifestyle TV (2020)

10,999

Complimentary of The Frame customisable bezel x 2 units worth RM 998

43″ The Sero QLED 4K Smart Lifestyle TV (2020)

6,999

Complimentary of The Sero Wheel worth RM 299

Samsung Soundbar’s Purchase with Purchase (PWP) Promotion

Product Name

RRP (RM)

Purchase with Purchase

Samsung Harman / Kardon (HW-Q90R)

6,499

PWP Price at RM 4,299 with any Samsung TV Purchase

Samsung Harman / Kardon (HW-Q70R)

3,399

PWP Price at RM 2,499 with any Samsung TV Purchase

Samsung Harman / Kardon (HW-Q60R)

2,599

PWP Price at RM 1,699 with any Samsung TV Purchase

Soundbar HW-R650

1,699

PWP Price at RM 1,199 with any Samsung TV Purchase

For more information about Samsung’s
Raya Bergaya, Ceria Besama
Promotion, please visit
www.samsung.com/my/rayabergaya-2020
.

To know more about Samsung’s latest TVs, please visit
https://www.samsung.com/my/tvs/all-tvs/
.


Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Preview – Clamshell Beauty

I received the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip a few days ago for full review and testing. My first impression of the phone is that it is definitely a head turner. The unit that I received is the Mirror Black colour which I think is really gorgeous. Although it says black, it has some blueish hue to it when you look at it from different angles.

The Z Flip looks really good when folded. I keep it at this state most of the time because it look and feels good in my hands. The feel when opening and closing the phone also brings much satisfaction. I can’t remember how many times I open and close the phone when I first got it.

The AMOLED display works as well as the other flagships by Samsung even when it is using a different material for the screen and not glass. The flexible and foldable dynamic AMOLED display looks good and because it is folded upward (or downward) across it’s height, the crease is not as obvious as the one on Galaxy Fold. And truthfully it looks really elegant. It also has a small 1.1″ secondary AMOLED display on the front shell, right next to the dual camera setup.

Here’s a quick specification of the Galaxy Z Flip:

SoC
: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm), Octa-core (1×2.95 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485)

GPU
: Adreno 640 (700 MHz)

OS
: Android 10, One UI 2

Memory
: 256GB 8GB RAM

Display
:

Foldable Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

6.7 inches, 101.6 cm2 (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio)

1080 x 2636 pixels (~425 ppi density)

Cover display: 1.1″, Super AMOLED, 112 x 300 pixels

Battery
: Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery

Camera
:

12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS

12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm

Selfie Camera:
 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm

Colours:
 Mirror Black, Mirror Purple, Mirror Gold, Thom Browne Edition

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Powered by Snapdragon 855, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, this is actually one mean device. It may look fragile, but the power that comes within is something not to be messed with. Gaming is certainly awesome on this baby. I know because I have got a few chicken dinners with the Z Flip already. When open, the display is considered tall and slim. Therefore when viewed horizontally for gaming, I am viewing it in extra wide angle display. This is awesome for gaming. And that crease in the middle, can’t see it at all while gaming.

So these are just the tip of the iceberg. I still have much to try out and review on this Galaxy Flip. I have not fully tested the camera yet. And I have not fully tested the overall daily use for normal stuffs yet. Those will be explained in my full review.

Having said that, come back to this site in another week for my full review of this elegant Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Have a good weekend, stay safe and stay healthy.


Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Review – Flip All You Want

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

RM5,888.00

8.9

Performance

9.0/10

Price

8.0/10

Camera Quality

9.0/10

Functions

9.0/10

Design

9.5/10

				Pros

It's a foldable phone

Cute and unique

Good camera setup

On cover AMOLED screen for notifications

Powerful hardware

				Cons

Heats up on heavy graphic use

Slippery

Fragile because of the hinge

Not waterproof/water resistant

Expensive since it's new tech

More info >

One of the most highly anticipated smartphone is finally here. Well, some may think that flip phones are just another gimmick in marketing strategies but we all remember the heydays of flip phones in mid 2000’s. I for one was a fan of flip phones with the Motorola Razr. Even Samsung also has a flip phone back then. Fast forward to 2020, Samsung is back again with another flipable phone after the Fold.

Enter the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip – Samsung’s newest entry into the foldable arena. In this case, flipable. I had the honour of reviewing the Z Flip for about 2 weeks and here is my full review of the device.

First Look and Design

The Galaxy Z Flip is a very cute smartphone when folded. The size fits in my hand comfortably and honestly, I like to hold it when it’s folded. Putting it in my pocket really feels small but bare in mind that it is rather thick when folded. If you’re wearing tight jeans, there will be a visible bulge in your pocket. I usually place any phone in my left front pocket. The Z Flip, although small in size, the bulge is rather annoying.

When unfolded however, the Z Flip is very thin. In fact it is thinner than most flagship phones out there and definitely the thinnest in Samsung’s device lineups. It is so thin that I have this subconscious worry that I might bend the body if I place it in my pocket. Also to note that the Z Flip is “taller” and slim when unfolded. And it is the tallest and slimmest in all the Galaxy series with 2636 x 1080 resolution. In portrait mode, it is the tallest and while in landscape mode, it is the widest. This is when gaming becomes fun. More on that later.

The look of the Galaxy Z Flip is very elegant, no matter when it’s folded or not. The main shooter cameras are located at the top rear with a small 1.1″ AMOLED display right next to it that shows incoming calls and notifications when the phone is folded. This is a cool feature that you don’t have to flip open the phone to see who’s calling.

Unfolded, the hinge is hidden away by the two sides of the shell. Power button and volume rocker button is on the right while the SIM/SD card slot is on the left. The power button doubled as the fingerprint sensor which I think is very responsive and accurate.

The front camera is a cutout round shape right at the mid top area of the display. You can see minimal crease of the folded screen across the display. It doesn’t bother me that much as it is just a short crease. While using the phone, it is not that obvious nor obstructive.

At the bottom, there’s the usual USB type-C port and speaker grille. Also to note that the USB-C also doubles as the audio port since there’s no 3.5mm audio jack. The Z Flip also comes with a stereo speakers firing from the bottom speaker grille and the top ear-piece speaker. Sound quality is just okay when playing music out loud. Nothing too impressive here although it is tuned by AKG and comes with Dolby Atmos. Audio quality coming from the earphone however is a totally different world. Clear and crisp with solid punchy bass sound.

Here are the breakdown of the specifications for Galaxy Z Flip:

SoC
: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm), Octa-core (1×2.95 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485)

GPU
: Adreno 640 (700 MHz)

OS
: Android 10, One UI 2

Memory
: 256GB 8GB RAM

Display
:

Foldable Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

6.7 inches, 101.6 cm2 (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio)

1080 x 2636 pixels (~425 ppi density)

Cover display: 1.1″, Super AMOLED, 112 x 300 pixels

Build:
 Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame

Battery
:

Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery

Fast charging 15W

Wireless charging

Camera
:

12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS

12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm

Selfie Camera:
 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm

Sensors:
 Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Colours:
 Mirror Black, Mirror Purple, Mirror Gold, Thom Browne Edition

Performance & Usage

First of all, will this Galaxy Z Flip be a good daily driver for you? My answer is yes. The small form factor when it is closed is really good. Also this Z Flip is a head turner, just like the Galaxy Fold. The 3300 mAh battery will last me about a day and a half in normal use, unless I did a lot of gaming in a day. However, the good looks also comes with a risk. Since this Galaxy Z Flip has a clamshell design and it is quite thin when opened, it lacks durability. It is not a waterproof nor water resistant phone and don’t you dare drop the phone on hard cement, floor or worse, on the tarmac.

I have to note this. The surface of the Z Flip is smooth. Yes it’s elegant and gorgeous. But smooth surface is also slippery. So be careful when you’re taking the Z Flip out of your pocket or your bag. You don’t want to drop this almost fragile device. Of course, you can slap on the hard cover case for extra safety. But still, it has hinges.You don’t want to ruin that.

On the operations side, it is as good as the other Galaxy flagships. The Snapdragon 855 paired with 8GB of RAM and ample 256GB of space will glide through every task you throw at it. So if you’re into heavy social media use or have a few photo editing tasks that you always use, the Z Flip will go through it without any hiccups.

As for heavy gaming performance, the Snapdragon 855 paired with Adreno 640 GPU truly shows its power. No problem whatsoever in my usual PUBG Mobile gaming sessions. The game runs smoothly at the highest graphic settings with all the shadows and textures rendered beautifully. I do have lots of chicken dinners with the Z Flip and I totally enjoyed playing on it. Also because I have a wider viewing angle since the phone is taller than usual.

However, the Z Flip tends to heat up a little too much after 15 minutes or so into the game.The obvious heat was felt around the top part of the phone which is near the camera modules. The same heat can be felt when shooting videos or leaving the camera on for a long time. It is not too hot, but enough to make you feel uncomfortable after a while. But other than heavy graphic usage or extra processing power is used, it doesn’t heat up at all.

Having said that, I didn’t get to use the benchmarking app to gauge the overall SoC/GPU scores. It kinda crashed halfway through the test and it still crashes after I’ve tried a few more times. So I only can give my input on it through my gaming experience. My verdict on that: Awesome! (except the overheating part).

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The Galaxy Z Flip can be unlocked by the side fingerprint sensor that is also the power button. As I mentioned earlier, the sensor is very fast and accurate. I personally prefer to have the sensor on the power button just like the Z Flip. Having it at the back of the phone is so yesterday, while having the fingerprint sensor under the front display is a way forward. But since this Z Flip is using Dynamic AMOLED screen, it’s not possible to have the under display sensor.

Overall, I’m happy with the performance.

Camera & Photography

First of all, let’s recap on the camera specification:

Camera
:

12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS

12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm

Selfie Camera:
 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm

The Galaxy Z Flip only comes with two main shooters and one selfie camera. Most of the time, I enjoy taking photos using the ultra-wide angle camera. This is best when shooting outdoor landscape or cityscapes. And over the years, Samsung have made vast improvements in their camera department and the Z Flip performs quite well here.

My previous reviewed Galaxy S20 Ultra really performed well in its camera performance. Of course, it also comes with the awesome Space Zoom camera too. Overall performance for the S20 is remarkable and I enjoyed taking photos with it.

Now what about the Galaxy Z Flip? Can this small wonder perform as good as the S20 with it’s main shooters, minus the Space Zoom? Lets find out from the photos below.

The normal zoom camera performs really well here, especially outdoors. Details are good, colours are good too.

The ultra-wide angle looks much better with the colours here. And the details are still good.

A little close-up using the normal zoom camera here. Focal point is right in the middle. Clear and well balanced.

Same shot from same place but with the ultra-wide angle camera. More can be seem while retaining the details in the center focal point. Looks good right?

This is my favourite shot from the Galaxy Z Flip. Look carefully, at the branches. Usually when the light (or sun) is behind a subject, the foreground will be darken. In this case, we can see the branches in all its details. HDR is awesome here.

Same place, same angle. Using the ultra-wide angle still looks so good. HDR works well even with the ultra-wide angle. But details are blurry at the edges because of the distortion from the ultra-wide angle setup.

Close up shot on the ground. Details are good and colours are accurate.

If you’re wondering how the Live Focus mode looks like, here it is. I don’t have a human subject to try the shot with so this little tree is good enough. You can see the bokeh effect is well executed while the subject is well focused with good details. Excellent.

I also tried the built in modes that comes with the Z Flip along with its filters. Not bad.

As for the selfies, the front camera did well too. There is a smooth effect being applied to my face with the normal shot and the wide angle shot but it isn’t applied on the Live Focus selfie mode. Details are good in the overall selfie shots.

I also played with some of the filters that comes with the Z Flip in the selfie camera.

In low light, or rather night shots, the Z Flip still able to shoot well. Picture above is taken with its normal mode.This was around 8.30pm and it is actually quite dark outside.

From the same place, this was taken using the Night Mode in the camera settings. Everything is lit up a lot. Sky is brighter but I feel that it is over done a little bit. Noise can be seen at the top right area due to the post processing.

As for the ultra-wide angle night shots, I prefer the normal mode as opposed to the night mode.

Although the night mode brightens up the photo a little more with longer “exposure” time, noises are very obvious at the top area. Hence why I prefer the normal mode for this kind of shots.

Selfie shots in the dark or low light is fine. Above are the samples for normal selfie shot and night mode selfie shots. Somehow the night mode works better here.

Also, I took a close up photo of this grass in low light using the night mode function. Not bad too. It seems like I have bright light at my porch but in fact, the light you see comes from my living room. It is quite dark outside actually.

The overall photography department from the Galaxy Z Flip doesn’t disappoint. You can get good photos from this chic looking smartphone. I have friends who love the look of the Z Flip and how cute it is. And now you also know how this phone can perform with its photography functions.

I have shot a video sample as well. Have a look below:

The image stabilization works well while shooting videos. Details are good but I know it can be better. It is able to shoot 4K video at 30/60fps, 1080p video at 60/240fps, and 720p video at 960fps. Will I shoot more videos with the Z Flip? Yes. But I didn’t have much time to fully use the video capture function due to the restricted movement order during this pandemic time.

Having said that, the Z Flip has a potential to be a go to smartphone if you’re looking for a good camera and video recording phone. TikTok will be fun too.

Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is definitely a head turner. It is a statement of elegance and beauty put together in a piece of hardware. The clamshell design is well thought of. Those who are looking to upgrade their status, may look at the Galaxy Z Flip as their new companion. I on the other hand, will take on the Z Flip as my daily gaming device because of the extra wide angle space.

Speaking of gaming, the Z Flip is a beast when it comes to heavy graphic games. The rendering is liquid smooth without any lag whatsoever. The only qualm I have with the Z Flip is that it heats up a little higher than what I consider warm. Maybe Samsung can have a look at that.

The colour choices are wonderful. No doubt that it looks really good. I can’t stop flipping the phone open and close all the time. It feels so satisfying. After receiving a call, you just have to close the shell to hang-up the call, just how we did it in the old flip phone days.

Also good to note that the phone can last you the whole day of usage. Those who enjoy taking photos with their mobile devices will be happy with the photo results. The Galaxy Z Flip also allows you to snap a selfie in seconds when folded. Double press the power button and press the volume key to take quality shots. Galaxy Z Flip’s cover screen will instantly show you a preview without having to even unfold. Now that’s a cool function.

Again, the Z Flip is a breathe of fresh air. It can be better but right now it sits on its own throne of chic and elegance. You can now get your own Galaxy Z Flip from
Samsung’s official store
 at a recommended retail price of
 RM5,888.00


Samsung Pay Drives Cashless Convenience Forward With Boost

Samsung Malaysia Electronics is celebrating Samsung Pay’s third anniversary by developing and enhancing users’ mobile payment experiences. Today, Samsung Pay’s partnership with Axiata Digital eCode Sdn Bhd’s Boost e-wallet enables Samsung Galaxy devices to access convenient cashless payments from one single app, Samsung Pay.

This integration with Boost, Malaysia’s leading lifestyle e-wallet, powers Samsung Pay users to easily conduct cashless payments with cash merchants and small business owners even without having a physical credit, debit, or prepaid card. Samsung Pay now adds even more features such as loyalty cards and e-wallet services, allowing for straightforward digital transactions with businesses operating in night markets, food trucks, bazaars and more – so get working on that wish list because this is as real as it gets!

This all-in-one mobile payment platform also enables safe and secure cashless transactions for young users and students who do not use card payments. Just by scanning the QR code, customers with Premium Wallet can also easily share bills using Samsung Pay when using Boost’s functionality for peer-to-peer money transfers in the app. Moreover, top up can be made with any Visa, Mastercard, AMEX cards or even through online banking all within a single Samsung Pay app – now isn’t that a breeze?

“At Samsung, we continuously strive to deliver the best experiences to our customers,” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Boost, one of the top e-wallet providers in Malaysia with over 7.4 million users, to offer Samsung Pay users a richer mobile wallet experience. This partnership advances our commitment to providing customers with a more convenient payment experience that is simple, secure and available almost anywhere.”

Hail to Samsung’s Near-Field Communication (NFC) and patented Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) technology, Samsung Pay is a widely accepted mobile payment platform that is simple, secure and works almost anywhere  just by swiping and tapping your Galaxy device, from flagship models to most of the Samsung Galaxy A series and selected wearables on any contactless payment terminal.

Samsung Pay users can enjoy a peace of mind with Samsung Knox, digital tokenization and biometric authentication to ensure secure payments without adding risk to physical cards. Additionally, customers will also benefit from an array of deals and rewards such as Samsung Reward Points and Boost Coins when they transact with Boost QR payment within the Samsung Pay app.

“Boost is excited to be the first and exclusive e-wallet to partner Samsung Pay who shares our aspiration to see digital payments become part of our everyday lifestyle. Since 2017, Boost has been pushing the boundaries of digital payments by pioneering many industry firsts, giving Malaysians more reasons to go cashless. With 160,000 Boosted merchants and counting nationwide, we are committed to providing everyone with a simple, seamless and secure digital payment experience for users as well as merchants. As a Samsung Pay user for over a year, I am personally excited to be able to link my two most used payment methods – Boost and Samsung Pay – to handle all my transactions,” said Mohd Khairil Abdullah, CEO of Boost.

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Simple, Secure and Almost Anywhere

Samsung is making it easier to go cashless – and as simple as do-re-mi. All it takes is a single swipe up to launch Samsung Pay app with Boost e-wallet “card”, even with locked home screen.

Samsung Pay users simply need to register or link their Boost account to Samsung Pay to start paying with Boost e-wallet. The steps detailed below:

Step 1: Install Samsung Pay and sign in to your Samsung Account

Step 2: Register your fingerprint or iris and create a 4-digit PIN to secure your payment

Step 3: Add Boost QR card by registering for a new account or link your existing Boost account

Step 4: Add money with credit/debit cards or via online banking. Upgrade to Premium wallet for higher limit.

Step 5: Scan QR to launch your camera to scan QR code for payment

Step 6: Show your QR code and authenticate with fingerprint or Boost PIN to make payment or receive money

Samsung Pay x Boost QR Payment Launch Promotion

Promotion

Details

Stand a chance to win Samsung devices and more

·         Join the promotion in Samsung Pay app and complete the Contest question before transacting.

·         Each Contestant can submit one (1) answer only throughout the Contest Period.

·         Contestant will be awarded with a random Ten (10) digits unique code in the form of voucher upon completing the required number of QR payment transactions in Samsung Pay app (excluding top-up, refund and peer-to-peer transfer).

·         A minimum spend of RM5 for each QR payment transaction is required.

·         Every five (5) QR payment transactions will receive one (1) voucher with unique code as entry.

·         Contestant can complete as many QR payment transactions to gain more entry voucher(s) throughout the Contest Period.

·         Contestants will be shortlisted based on the unique code and best answer for the Contest question.

·         Shortlisted contestant will need to submit proof of QR payment transaction history in Samsung Pay app.

·         Only unique codes with minimum spend of RM5 for each QR payment transaction (excluding refunds) will qualify as prize winners.

·         Each Contestant is entitled to win one (1) Prize only in the Contest.

Details

Prize

Qty

Grand Prize

Galaxy Fold (512GB)

1

2
nd
  Prize

Galaxy S20 (128GB)

5

3
rd
 Prize

Galaxy Tab S5e (64GB)

5

4
th
 Prize

Galaxy A51 (128GB)

10

Special Prize

Galaxy Buds

20

Consolation Prize

(42nd – 2041th Prize)

500 Samsung Rewards Points

Expiry: Six (6) months from date issued

2,000

·         Prizes are given out on an ”As Is” basis and are non-transferable, non-refundable, non-exchangeable for cash or with vouchers of other denominations, whether in part or in full.

·         Promotion period: 21 May – 30 June 2020

·         Download and activate Samsung Pay app for further details.

*Terms and conditions apply


Samsung’s The Frame Expands Its Catalogue With a New Collection of Paintings

Samsung Electronics announced its commitment to the world of art and culture by adding 38 new art pieces from the Thyssen Museum in Spain to its Art Store.

The pieces are an addition to the existing collection available since last October, when Samsung and the Thyssen Museum presented an exhibition named “The Impressionists and The Photography”, composed of six iconic art pieces by impressionist painters from the museum. The new additions include masterpieces painted by artists such as Claude Monet or Auguste Renoir. Samsung The Frame now boasts a catalogue with 44 art pieces from the Thyssen Museum that users can enjoy in vivid picture quality. The art pieces are available both under a single purchase and monthly subscription.

Some of the highlights of this collection are key pieces of art in Post-impressionism such as
The Stevedores in Arles
 by
 Vincent van Gogh
 or
Bottle, Carafe, Jug and Lemons
 by
Paul Cézanne
. Artistic movements such as German Expressionism are also covered.
Woman on a Divan
, by
August Macke
, stands out, and so do several pieces by the Italian landscape painter,
Canaletto
. The collection also incorporates one of Picasso’s disciples and master of Spanish Cubism,
Juan Gris
, and his work,
The Smoker
, in addition to the remarkable female artist,
Lyubov Popova,
 and her masterpiece
Painterly Architectonic (Still Life: Instruments)
, known for its reference to Constructivism.

This is the third collection from a Spanish art gallery to be part of Samsung The Frame partnership. With Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum joining the collections, Samsung Art Store now has more than 1,200 art pieces and photographs in 4K quality from museums and galleries around the world such as the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Albertina Museum in Vienna, the Tate Modern in London, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Hermitage State Museum in Saint Petersburg, Magnum Photos and LUMAS.

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“We are excited to provide globally renowned works of art in The Frame’s Art Store. By integrating these masterpieces in partnership with the Thyssen Museum, Samsung The Frame users will enjoy a unique experience from their own homes,” said Wonjin Lee, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics.

To know more about Samsung’s The Frame, please visit
https://www.samsung.com/my/lifestyle-tvs/the-frame/highlights/
.


Strengthening Hardware Security with Galaxy S20’s Secure Processor

From password logins to blockchain keys, many of us regularly store valuable information on our smartphones. While this enables us to enjoy more convenience, it also makes our mobile devices a target for malicious actors.

We want users to enjoy our technology and innovations without a worry, which is why Galaxy devices come with a wide range of industry-leading security solutions to protect personal data. Samsung Knox protects, isolates, and secures data from the hardware chip up, while Secure Wi-Fi provides a safe environment for internet browsing on public wireless connections. And in case of loss or theft, the Find My Mobile service enables users to remotely locate the smartphone, as well as backup and protect data stored on the device.

For the
Galaxy S20
, we continued to build on this solid security foundation. At the heart of the enhanced system is the secure processor, which is engineered to ensure your data is protected even against advanced hardware attacks.

Enhanced Hardware Security

Just like the way locksmiths can use tools to get past a locked door, malicious actors can manipulate components (physical attacks), provoke hardware errors (fault attacks), or analyze heat and electromagnetic emissions (side-channel attacks) to breach smartphone security. These attacks, also known as hardware attacks, can only happen if the hacker gets hold of the device physically.

The Galaxy S20’s secure processor is Samsung’s solution to counter against hardware attacks. The component is a physical chip that provides an isolated space to protect confidential data in the device. In addition to the continuous scrambling and encrypting of confidential data, it employs a physical shield to guard against physical attacks. The component can also detect invalid voltage or temperature changes and is equipped with security algorithms to thwart side-channel attacks.

An Extra Level of Protection for Your Data

The secure processor protects a wide range of valuable data on your smartphone, starting from the lock screen. It ensures that your lock screen PIN, pattern, or password are not susceptible to guesses by making it almost impossible for attackers to reset the error counter, which monitors the number of failed unlock attempts.

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In addition to lock screen data, the secure processor can also process blockchain private keys, which are similar to banking passwords for crypto-currency wallets. The component even supports Strongbox Keymaster, meaning it provides hardware protection for private keys or sensitive data on third-party apps.

As a part of Samsung Knox’s multi-layered security platform, the secure processor will not only keep your data protected on the go but also enable safer, more convenient mobile experiences in the future.

For more information, please visit
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s20/
.


Soft Space First to Join Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program in Malaysia

Visa announced today that Soft Space Sdn. Bhd. is joining Visa’s Fintech Fast Track program, becoming the first Fintech partner to do so in Malaysia. The Fintech Fast Track program allows Fintech partners to build and deliver new commerce experiences on Visa’s payments network.

Soft Space is a leading Fintech company in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. Aimed at simplifying financial infrastructure, Soft Space develops innovative payment services for the banking and financial industry.

As part of the Visa Fintech Fast Track program, the two companies will work together to offer start-ups and technology companies the opportunity to work with Soft Space to launch Visa prepaid card products in Malaysia. This solution is introduced through Soft Space’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Fass Payment Solutions Sdn.  Bhd. (“Fasspay”), which is an e-money license holder regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia.

“In an age where digitisation is integrated into the lives of many people, there are huge opportunities for start-ups and technology companies to transform their business offerings to consumers,” said Ng Kong Boon, Country Manager of Visa Malaysia. “We are excited to welcome Soft Space as our inaugural partner for Visa’s Fintech Fast Track program in Malaysia. We will work closely with Soft Space to support their growth in creating digital payment products that are relevant to the needs of our cardholders in the country.”

Soft Space’s Chief Executive Officer, Joel Tay, said, “By joining Visa’s Fintech Fast Track program, our partners are able to introduce their own Visa prepaid cards, thereby offering more features including expense tracking and worldwide acceptance. Moreover, partners will not have to deal with complex technology and regulatory approval issues, thereby enabling them a quicker go to market in a cost-effective manner especially during uncertain economic times.”

This is not the first time that Visa and Soft Space are working together. In June 2019, the two organisations collaborated on developing Maybank’s Tap2Phone solution. A world’s first, Tap2Phone supports PIN-based contactless card acceptance on NFC-enabled (near-field communication) Android smartphones. The launch is aimed at catering to small businesses as well as delivery and sales agents, all of whom can enable card payments via the app instead of using a point-of-sales (POS) terminals.

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The Visa Fintech Fast Track program makes it easier for Fintechs to access the global Visa payments network. The program is part of Visa’s global strategy to open up our network and support a broad range of players that are developing new commerce experiences. The Fintech Fast Track program provides a new commercial framework that includes eased access to Visa’s payment capabilities and streamlined processes to support companies of different sizes and at different growth phases. For more information, visit
Visa Fintech Fast-Track
.


Stay Home & Raya With LG!

Who said we cannot make the best out of this year’s Raya celebration? Renowned for their elevated home products, global consumer electronics brand LG Electronics wants to remind all Malaysians that Raya can still be celebrated to the fullest through its
Stay Home & Raya With LG
 promotion.

From now until 30
th
 June 2020, Malaysians can usher in Hari Raya with their loved ones, surrounded by LG’s award-winning home appliances such as:

LG OLED TV with ThinQ AI to binge-watch your favourite Raya flicks;

LG DUALCOOL air conditioner with Plasmaster Ionizer to keep you and your loved ones cool indoors;

LG InstaView™ Side-by-Side refrigerator, furnished with NatureFRESH™ to keep your
ketupat
 and
rendang
 fresh for a longer time;

LG Front Load Washer, equipped with LG’s proprietary AI DD technology so you don’t have to worry about separating all of your Raya clothes into separate piles or;

LG Soundbars, to blast out Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza’s must-play
Sesuci Lebaran

“This year’s Hari Raya celebration will be different. While we continue to work hard to flatten the curve, we can still make the best of the celebration,” said Kim Kyutae, Managing Director of LG Electronics Malaysia. “We tend to forget that Hari Raya is all about celebration with the people we love. Through our
Stay Home & Raya With LG
 promotion, we want to take this opportunity to remind all Malaysians that despite the situation, we can still celebrate Hari Raya to the fullest.”

Apart from exciting deals across their range home appliances, consumers also stand a chance to walk away with great prizes such as LG PuriCare™ Air Purifier worth RM3,300*, LG Soundbars worth RM599* and redeem Touch N Go eWallet credits worth up to RM500!

For more information, please visit
https://www.lg.com/my
 or follow their official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/LGEMalaysia/
 for the latest updates.

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Telkomsel’s Dunia Games and Garena Hosts the IGC 2020 eSports Tournament

Telkomsel announced the return of the biggest eSports tournament in Indonesia, Indonesia Games Championship (IGC). Telkomsel’s Dunia Games collaborates with Garena to host IGC 2020 which will be held from May to September 2020. The tournament is expected to attract more than 32.000 mobile games enthusiasts from across Indonesia who will compete for a total prize of more than Rp1.6 billion. The qualification round will be held online to maintain physical distance as advised by the Indonesian government during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Director of Marketing Rachel Goh
says, “As a digital telco company, Telkomsel continues to take role as a connectivity enabler during this challenging time through inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem. IGC 2020 will be held online, to enable participants to contribute in the further development of eSports industry in Indonesia while maintaining their safe physical distance. This also translates our support to the government’s continued advisory for cancelling or deferring social gatherings during the pandemic.”

The IGC 2020 is open for both male and female teams, amateur to professional players, allowing everyone to reach their potential and contribute to the development of eSports industry in Indonesia. There are two game genres contested, including Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) and Battleground Survival, in form of PC game and mobile game. Game title to be contested in the PC game category is League of Legends. Meanwhile, games to be contested in the mobile games’ category are Free Fire, Call of Duty Mobile, and Arena of Valor.

Registration is open for participants across Indonesia from May 6
th
 to June 2020 through
igc.duniagames.co.id
. Qualification rounds will be held in July and August 2020. A total of eight best teams from each game (12 teams from Free Fire) will be selected for the Grand Final in September 2020. The tournament can be live streamed through Dunia Games’ website, social media, and YouTube, as well as Telkomsel’s video streaming app MAXstream.

“We hope the IGC 2020 could meet gamers’ expectation for entertainment during these unprecedented times. We would also try to continue to hold IGC periodically in the coming years to bring more impactful and sustainable advancement in eSports industry,” Rachel concluded.

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IGC tournament has also been held in 2017 and 2018. More than 22.000 people participating and millions of viewers across Dunia Games’ digital channels.


The HONOR 9X Lite is Coming

Global smartphone brand HONOR has announced that the HONOR 9X Lite will be arriving at our local shores very soon. HONOR fans were recently teased with the smartphone’s rear camera capabilities, which includes a 48MP AI Ultra-Clarity main camera and a 2MP depth assist camera.

The latest member of HONOR’s X-series boasts a 6.5-inch HONOR FullView Display for users to enjoy a bigger, seamless screen view experience. The smartphone also has a built in 128GB memory with an expandable option up to 512GB of storage. On top of the amazing dual camera set up, the HONOR 9X Lite is equipped with the right specifications to ensure speedy performance and long battery life.

To provide an unforgettable experience in the lives of its users, the HONOR 9X Lite embodies innovative technology and a stylishly sleek design while staying affordable for the youth. HONOR continues to further strengthen the brand’s commitment through its Intelligent Lifestyle ecosystem by creating a more sophisticated and connected experience for all its fans.

Looking forward to the Xtraordinary HONOR 9X Lite? Stay tuned for more updates!

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

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U Mobile’s Giler BagiLebih Campaign Offers Free Personal Accident Insurance

U Mobile announced today that with Movement Control Order guidelines easing, the telco has come up with several promotions that provide even more value to customers as they navigate the new normal. Top on the list of its Giler BagiLebih campaign is GoInsure 3, a Personal Accident (PA) insurance product, which will be offered free to all of its eligible customers who are Malaysians or Permanent Residents – existing and new, postpaid and prepaid. This initiative is a first for a telco in Malaysia. GoInsure 3 will be bundled with all its telco plans and it is especially relevant now as it also offers additional coverage for COVID-19.

Apart from GoInsure 3, the telco is offering up to 20% discounts on monthly access fees across its Giler Unlimited (GX) plans (with the exception of GX 30). Customers who sign up for its GX 50 postpaid plan from today onwards will enjoy it for RM40 monthly for 12 months, instead of RM50. This is on top of existing promotions for its GX 68 postpaid and GX 38 prepaid plan where new customers are able to enjoy the plans at RM58 and RM35 respectively when they sign up.

The third promotion under Giler BagiLebih campaign will see customers receiving a free upgrade to an iPhone 11 128GB when they purchase the iPhone 11 64GB with either Unlimited HERO P139 or Unlimited HERO P99. Depending on the chosen plan, customers may enjoy savings of up to RM1600 with this promotion.

Providing Free Insurance Coverage in the New Normal

GoInsure 3 is underwritten by Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad and it offers Accidental Death Benefit,  Accidental Disability Benefit, Accidental Medical Expenses Benefit, as well as, additional Bereavement Expenses due to Accident. During the first month of the free insurance period, the Bereavement Expenses will also cover death due to COVID-19 for those who are eligible and have successfully enrolled.  The total benefits from GoInsure 3 is valued at RM13,000.

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The telco believes GoInsure 3 will be appreciated by its customers as it provides safeguards for a wide spectrum of unforeseen circumstances from accidental death at home to permanent disablement due to car accidents and death due to COVID–19.

Jasmine Lee, CMO of U Mobile shared, “U Mobile knows our customers are being affected by the pandemic in one way or the other, hence we are working hard to provide our customers with the relevant support. We are delighted to partner with Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad to provide GoInsure 3, making us the first telco in Malaysia to offer Personal Accident insurance that also includes additional coverage for COVID-19 to all eligible customers who are Malaysians and Permanent Residents. This means, regardless if the customer is new or existent, postpaid or prepaid, he or she will all be able to have some peace of mind amidst so much uncertainty as  GoInsure 3 also includes Accidental Death Benefit or Accidental Disability Benefit, as well as Accidental Medical Expenses Benefit.”

“We recognise that the current situation could be profoundly unsettling for many and as an insurance company, we play a pivotal role in supporting customers by helping them to manage risks,” said Steve Crouch, Country President of Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad. “In view of the evolving situation with the pandemic, offering a cover that comes with additional coverage for COVID-19 is the need of the hour; and we are pleased to work with U Mobile to offer this extensive Personal Accident insurance coverage to those in need at an affordable price.”

All eligible U Mobile customers will receive GoInsure 3 for free for one month after which they can choose to continue enjoying GoInsure 3 for RM3 monthly, or opt out if they wish. For more info, visit
u.com.my/GoInsure3

For more info on the Giler BagiLebih campaign, visit
www.u.com.my


U Mobile Launches #UnlimitedSalam Challenge Featuring Yuna, Airliftz, Bil Musa And More

U Mobile has launched a new Instagram challenge called #UnlimitedSalam which aims to give a virtual platform for one and all to unite and
salam
 each other as part of the Hari Raya festivities as the country is still practising social distancing during the CMCO.

The telco is inviting Malaysians to take a video of themselves doing the
salam
 and post it on their Instagram Story to be part of this #UnlimitedSalam challenge that already features globally renowned Malaysian artist Yuna, rapper Airliftz, singer-songwriter Bil Musa, skateboarder Pa’din Musa and more.

Participants of the #UnlimitedSalam challenge, which runs from 11 May 2020 to 26 May 2020, may even stand a chance to win
U Mobile x Tiffin Samplers
, which are inventive meals prepared by local culinary talents to mark Ramadan and Raya, as well as pints of Inside Scoop ice-cream.

Interested participants may join the challenge by following the steps below:

The #UnlimitedSalam challenge is part of U Mobile’s #RayaWithU campaign, which sees the telco partnering with local businesses and talents to support their creative endeavours and to continue to spread the message of giving and positivity right through Ramadan and Raya.

The campaign includes the ongoing #FlavoursWithU Tiffin Samplers promotion and #GroovesWithU music livestreams which to-date have featured up-and-coming stars Lunadira, NYK, Airliftz, Ichu, and Iqie (Insomniacks), while Aina Abdul and Mafidz are scheduled to perform on 16 May 2020.

A #GroovesWithU Raya Special featuring Yuna and Friends is also scheduled to take place on 30 May 2020, 8.30pm.

More details to come.

For more info, follow U Mobile on Instagram (
@myumobile
).

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U Mobile Supports Local Businesses and Talents With Tiffin Samplers

U Mobile has once again partnered with local businesses and talents to support their creative endeavours and continue to spread the message of giving and positivity right through Ramadan and Raya. The initiatives are:

U MOBILE x TIFFIN SAMPLERS

Available from 6 May 2020 – 16 June 2020

U Mobile has collaborated with regular Unlimited Flavours partner, Tiffin, to offer gourmet meals prepared by three popular local culinary talents that may be enjoyed in the comfort of one’s home during the Ramadan and Raya period.

Called Tiffin Samplers, these meals will be painstakingly prepared by Pinggan Puteh, Embun Eats and Projek Dapur Umar x Hikayat Percik, and they feature popular Malay dishes like
lontong
and
rendang,
but with a modern year 2020 twist.

				Lontong rendang goreng from Pinggan Puteh

				Rendang with ulam pesto rice from Embun Eats

				Chicken rice bowl with durian butter from Projek Dapur Umar x Hikayat Percik

To make the dining experience even more meaningful, U Mobile is subsidising the price of each Tiffin Sampler with a RM10 discount so that more may try the meals out.

On top of that, the telco is also footing food delivery costs with the intent of making your
iftar
 and Raya one to remember. Pre-order info available via
instagram.com/myumobile
 and
Instagram.com/tiffinevent

#GROOVESWITHU MUSIC STREAMS

U Mobile continues its tradition of supporting local music talent as part of its Unlimited Grooves initiative with a line-up of shows for you to stream right through Ramadan to Raya for free. The telco is delighted to be working with acts like Aina Abdul and Mafidz.

For the Raya edition which is entitled #RayaWithU, it will feature Yuna, who is now a globally renowned star and she will be singing her renditions of Raya songs with some her friends like Bil Musa, Pastel Lite and Aizat Amdan.

U Mobile hopes that its community will still have the company of their beloved music even in the times of social distancing. More info on the upcoming #RayaWithU Special featuring Yuna & Friends will be provided soon.

For updates on this campaign, please follow
www.instagram.com/myumobile
 or
www.instagram.com/tiffinevent

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The Various Types of Racing Games You Should Sink Some Time Into

The great thing about exploring genres of games is the way in which you uncover all the different subgenres. The racing genre offers so much in terms of variety, so if you’re getting into racing games or you’re looking to, it makes sense to find out about the various times that you can sink your time into. Here are some of the examples of the very best racing game subgenres that you should definitely explore and try out.

Pure Realism

The first type of racing games to mention is the type that focuses on realism above all else. It might sound strange that a video game would focus on realism, especially when driving is something that’s pretty hard to simulate via a video game, but there are plenty of them that do it very well. Among these are the Gran Turismo, which is the best racing game out there for pure realism.

Drifting

Some of the best
drifting games
 out there nowadays are found on mobile platforms. But there are lots of big release games that have sliding mechanics built into them as well. The Burnout series was always big on sliding in order to create a boost. So you won’t be short of options if you’re looking to play some drifting games. Need for Speed is a good place to start if you’re interested.

Kart Racing Classics

Kart racing offers something entirely different and now is actually a great time to be getting into kart racing games because of the sheer number of great kart racing video games out there. The king is of course Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but Crash Team Racing and evening a Nickelodeon themed kart rafter have been getting a lot of positive attention recently as well.

Off-Roading

Off-road and ATV racing offer something suddenly compared to other kinds of racing games and they can be a lot of fun. The Motorstorm series has been consistently great when it comes to creating this kind of racing game, and it’s one that shouldn’t be overlooked. There are also some great off-road rally racing games out there for you explore too.

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Hands-Off Racing Simulation

These days, there are even racing
games
 that don’t require you to do any racing at all. Racing simulation games allow you to now take control of a racing team and manage every aspect of that task, and avoid having to actually do any of racing yourself in a direct way. This is a very different gaming experience but it’s one that can provide you with the opportunity to really sink your time into something fun. It could be just what you’re looking for right now.

The racing games genre of video games is far more vast and varied than it’s often given credit for. If you’re looking for a new type of game to sink your time into while you’re at home, the options mentioned above might provide you with some inspiration. You’ll have a lot of fun.


WONDA Coffee Introduces WebAR Social Distancing Guide

Coffee brings people together, but WONDA Coffee’s latest launch is set to keep people a-p-a-r-t. In light of the government’s latest announcement of the conditional movement control order (CMCO), WONDA Coffee will introduce the first WebAR based social distancing guide in Malaysia that helps netizens to keep a safe social distance as they step out of their homes after nearly 47 days.

WONDA Coffee’s latest launch, Gap-puccino (
https://www.etikaholdings.com/wonda/wonda-gap-Puccino-guide/
) can easily be accessed via any smart phone browser and gives a visual guide that approximates a safe social distance between individuals to ensure that we abide by the one-to-two meters social distancing rule.

The initial movement control order (MCO) imposed in March to contain the spread of COVID-19 will see some relaxations starting early May. The CMCO will allow certain businesses to begin operations and ease the restrictions on limited public recreational activities such as jogging.

However even during the CMCO, netizens will need to adhere to social distancing norms, practice high hygiene standards and regular hand washing in order to prevent further spread of COVID-19 infections. This led to the inception of WONDA’s Gap-puccino, the first WebAR based social distancing guide that helps define safe social distance.

“Since the beginning of the MCO, WONDA Coffee has been proactively involved in community activities and efforts to strengthen our fight against COVID-19. Whether it is showcasing support to front-liners or creating economic opportunities for local businesses, WONDA Coffee has stood by the community in these trying times,” said Santharuban T. Sundaram, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Alternate Business from Etika.

“When the Conditional Movement Control Order was announced, we understood the importance of social distancing in the days to come in combating the spread of the infection. This spurred the creation of WONDA’s Gap-puccino as an easy visual guide to help the masses maintain adequate distance whenever they truly need to step out of their homes. To stay ahead by reacting with relevant and purposeful marketing efforts from time to time is the core principle of the Brand, this allows the Brand continues to create a meaningful brand connection with consumer.”

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Easy to comprehend, WONDA’s Gap-puccino social distancing guide highlights areas around the user as either ‘caution’ or ‘danger’ as indicators for measuring safe distance between people. Users simply have to open the link on their smartphone browser. For best results, use while standing with the camera pointed down to the floor at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. The augmented reality engine running the web-based guide will automatically put in bold colours a safe distance that falls within the one-to-two meters rule, around the users as they move.

That being said, WONDA Coffee reinforces once more the importance of staying at home and following regulations strictly as Malaysians enter the CMCO and hopes that WONDA’s Gap-puccino will serve as a useful guide for those moving in high traffic areas like shopping malls, public transportation etc.

WONDA’s Gap-puccino is created in conjunction with WONDA Coffee’s partner Entropia Xtended Reality (EXR)- a part of Entropia group, and showcases the brand’s investment in digital assets to create campaigns of public importance and deliver them to the masses at speed, especially in times like these.

“We are extremely proud to collaborate with Wonda and bring this simplified utility to the people. Technology can help in getting through these tough times and Wonda Gap-puccino is our small contribution towards that bigger goal of putting a smile on everyone’s faces and be of help too.   WebAR is a fast evolving tech and it marks the evolution from App based generation to ubiquitous web based one,” said Ramakrishnan, Partner at Entropia.

“We are seeing more green zones today as compared to when the MCO was first imposed in March. However, we need to ensure that we maintain our current status, and this will come by being responsible citizens and abiding to the regulations and measures set forth by our government. We hope that Malaysians all over will continue to maintain social distancing and stay united in our fight against COVID-19,” added Santharuban.


Yuna To Headline U Mobile’s #GroovesWithU Finale Show

Globally renowned Malaysian artiste Yuna will be the headline act in the finale of U Mobile’s #GroovesWithU, a series of music performances that are streamed online for free. To mark this festive period, the #GroovesWithU finale is a Raya Special so one can expect Yuna to belt out a couple of her Raya favourites. Audiences will also be in for a rare treat as Yuna will also be performing some of her biggest Malay hits during the finale. The special performance will take place on 30 May 2020, 8.30pm on U Mobile’s YouTube account (www.youtube.com/umobile).

To make this performance even more meaningful, Yuna will be donating portion of her artiste fees to The Lost Food Project and KITA Fund, two organisations that have been assisting communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“U Mobile is very excited to be collaborating with Yuna on our #GroovesWithU Raya Special. We created this initiative at the start of MCO with the aim of bringing positivity and joy to the many who are staying safe at home. During the campaign, we have had artistes such as NYK, Airliftz, Mafidz and Aina Abdul performing and streaming for free to our Instagram community. The finale #GroovesWithU Raya Special, which will be streamed via U Mobile’s YouTube account, will certainly be very memorable as, aside Yuna, we have a great line-up that includes SonaOne, Pastel Lite and Bil Musa. We hope their performances will add much joy to the festive season,” said Tiffany Chew, Head of Corporate Branding and Communications at U Mobile.

Yuna also shared her enthusiasm on the collaboration. “I am delighted to be invited to be part of U Mobile’s #GroovesWthU Raya Special! This show is particularly meaningful to me as firstly, I’m excited that I am able to sing for and engage with my fans even in this time of social distancing. Secondly, I am able to perform some of my favourite Hari Raya tunes to make this Raya even more memorable.  I’m also glad to mark this partnership with U Mobile in a meaningful way with a donation to two organisations who are providing COVID-19 relief to those in need, The Lost Food Project and KITA Fund.”

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#GroovesWithU music streams is part of U  Mobile’s #RayaWithU campaign which aims to spread the message of giving and positivity while supporting local businesses and talents at the same time. The #GroovesWithU Raya Special featuring Yuna, SonaOne, Pastel Lite and Bil Musa will stream for free starting 30 May 2020, 8.30pm on
www.youtube.com/umobile
. More info at
www.instagram.com/myumobile


10 Million Asia Pacific Small Businesses to Participate in Visa’s Global Program

Visa today announced a commitment to support 10 million small businesses across Asia Pacific in an effort to get local communities back to business in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visa is introducing a range of programs and solutions to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) drive efficiency and sales by accepting and making payments digitally to meet increased demand for cashless payments – both online and in-store. Visa also formed the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute (VEEI) focused on economic and societal issues, including pandemic challenges SMEs face and closing racial and gender opportunity gaps.

The 10 million pledge is part of a global program that will see Visa supporting 50 million small businesses worldwide. Small businesses will play a vital role in helping communities recover – they account for more than half of global employment and are among the most affected by the pandemic. In Asia Pacific, SMEs account for more than 90 per cent of businesses and employ 50 per cent of the workforce.

In addition to the economic impacts, COVID-19 is accelerating the use of digital commerce experiences, from people seeking new ways to pay that do not involve touching a terminal to a boom in eCommerce, as stay-home orders result in shopping online instead of in-store. In Asia Pacific, 41% of consumers made five or more eCommerce transactions in the past three months. Three quarters of consumers in the region have said they will keep using digital payments instead of going back to cash, even after the global pandemic has subsided.

“Commerce across Asia Pacific, including Malaysia, is shifting further into digital in the wake of COVID-19, from more people ordering essentials online to people looking for secure, touchless ways to pay in person,” said Ng Kong Boon, Visa Country Manager for Malaysia. “Visa’s role as a payments network means we can help SMEs adapt to these new ways of managing and growing their business, ensuring that these crucial players can recover.”

To help small businesses, Visa is focusing initially on four strategic areas to promote digital commerce and economic growth, with plans to continue to create products and services as the needs of entrepreneurs change over time. These areas include:

Empowering digital-first businesses
:
Visa has built localised online resource centres – now available in more than 20 countries and territories– providing tools, partner offers and information on how to start, run and grow a digital small business. Visa is teaming up with leading eCommerce platforms such as Shopify and Boutir to help local businesses get online. Visa will be expanding its global partnership with IFundWomen to Asia Pacific, providing grants and digital training to women-owned small businesses in India.

Encouraging digital payments:
Deploying easy to adopt touchless payment technology – rapidly, and at scale – is critical to enabling faster, more secure commerce. Visa is working to introduce low-cost digital payments acceptance, including solutions that do not require point-of-sale systems and can enable a merchant’s mobile phone to become a payment terminal. Visa and our partners have launched tap to phone solutions in Malaysia, with more Asia Pacific markets such as Australia, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan and Vietnam to follow. Visa is also supporting SMEs to make business-to-business (B2B) payments digitally. By digitalising procurement payments through the use of a Visa Business Card, SMEs can utilise reconciliation tools and benefit from higher efficiency and data insights, in addition to managing their working capital effectively. Visa has curated special partner offers for SMEs using these business cards, which include access to cloud accounting platforms, digital marketing and professional courses.

Incentivising neighbourhood support:
 Visa partnerships encourage consumers to shop local and remind them that where you shop matters. The Visa
Back to Business Project
 – an online tool that helps consumers identify businesses that may be open in the wake of the pandemic or a natural disaster – is now live in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S., and further expanding globally. Visa has launched its new ‘Where You Shop Matters’ initiative in Australia and New Zealand that champions and enables entrepreneurs while encouraging consumers to support small businesses. Visa will be expanding the initiative to other Asia Pacific markets such as Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam.

Developing positioning and policy:
In addition to the initiatives Visa is undertaking, the company today announced the formation of the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute. This new institute comprises Visa experts and partners who will help address underlying problems and provide insights for SMEs growth and closing racial and gender gaps. Key projects in the next six months will address topics including post-crisis recovery and resilience, urban mobility, closing equality opportunity gaps and insights into the gig economy.

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Today’s announcement follows a global
 commitment
 from the Visa Foundation announced in April, to provide USD210 million in COVID-19 relief funding to address the longer-term needs of the small and micro business community over the next five years.

As the trusted engine of commerce, Visa is committed to using its global network to help the world adapt, rebuild and get everyone back to business.


A Greener Galaxy – Smartphone Chargers That Put the Planet First

Today’s mobile devices may come in all shapes and sizes, but they share one crucial thing in common: they all need to charge.

Yes, as powerful as they’ve become, most mobile devices still require charging every day. To help prevent this daily ritual from becoming a drain on the planet, Samsung Electronics has spent the last few decades refining its charger technology to make the process as environmentally conscious as possible. This not only includes prioritizing various power-saving technologies, but also reducing the use of potentially harmful substances in the manufacturing process.

Under the belief that small adjustments to our daily routines add up to big benefits for the environment, Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Communications Business constantly explores ways to make the world a greener place. Let’s take a look at how the team is re-imagining smartphone charging technology.

Tackling the Standby Issue

While many may think that once plugged-in electronics and appliances are switched off, they instantly stop consuming power, in truth, they simply enter standby mode so they can spring back to action as soon as they’re switched back on.

The same goes for our mobile devices’ chargers. Once you disconnect your device, your charger will continue to consume a considerable amount of electricity unless you unplug it from its outlet or shut down your power strip.

Standby power consumption is considered to be a major contributor to the pressing problem of power waste. In an effort to address this issue, in 2012, Samsung successfully reduced the standby power consumption of its flagship Galaxy devices’ chargers to 20mW. In the years since, the company has applied this environmentally conscious enhancement to the chargers of devices throughout its product range.

Engineer Wonseok Kang, a member of the Mobile Communications Business’s Power Solution Group, summed up both the purpose of the technology and the benefits it presents.

“In order to supply a smartphone with power as soon as it’s connected, a charger must always be ‘running,’” said Kang. “In the past, we simply kept the charger running without regulation. Now, we’ve packed software into the charger that puts it to sleep when a device is unplugged – reducing power consumption to a more environmentally conscious voltage level – and wakes the charger up when a device is connected. It’s an energy-efficient cycle of sorts.”

Efficiency Is Everything

Like standby power consumption, charging efficiency is a key determinant of just how environmentally conscious a charging technology will be. Under perfect conditions, a charger would output 100 percent of the power it receives, achieving 100-percent energy efficiency. Galaxy smartphones’ chargers offer an energy efficiency rating of over 80 percent, which meets the European Union’s standard for Level VI ErP (Energy-Related Products) certification.

Samsung’s developers went to great lengths to enhance the energy efficiency of its chargers, analyzing even the tiniest of components in an effort to maximize functionality. “We focused mainly on improving the circuits of the semiconductors that are used to convert energy,” said Kang. “In the end, we were able to reduce the cumulative electric charge by minimizing energy loss.”

The process of ensuring a consistent level of energy efficiency was challenging, to say the least. “As mobile devices evolve and battery capacities increase, charger specifications have to increase as well,” Kang explained. “From 15 watts to 25, to 45 and beyond, higher specifications require greater functionality. This inevitably leads to a decrease in average energy efficiency. However, our commitment to designing the most efficient chargers possible enabled us to deliver a high level of efficiency with likewise high specs.”

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Making Galaxy smartphone chargers environmentally conscious has paid dividends for the environment, resulting in approximately 13 million kilowatts (kW) of energy savings since 2014. That’s nearly equivalent to the energy output of five hydroelectric power plants!

Save Plastic, Save the Planet

Today, the world has become so overwhelmed with plastic that the World Economic Forum (WEF) has predicted that the oceans will contain more plastic waste (by weight) than fish by the year 2050. To help tackle pollution and preserve the planet, Samsung has committed to making its innovations more sustainable, which includes maximizing the amount of recycled materials that are used to produce its smartphones’ chargers.

Galaxy smartphone chargers are produced, in part, using environmentally conscious post-consumer materials (PCM). Created by recycling the resources of previously owned products, PCM helps reduce the amount of potentially harmful substances that are created during the plastic production process. As of 2019, approximately 5,000 tons of PCM have been used to manufacture Galaxy smartphone chargers.

Samsung’s developers worked hard to ensure that adding PCM to charger designs wouldn’t compromise the overall quality of the final products. “Adding PCM can affect a product’s durability or performance,” said Pranveer Singh Rathore, a fellow engineer and colleague of Kang’s from Samsung’s Advanced CMF Lab. “However, after numerous attempts, we managed to make our designs both aesthetically pleasing and satisfyingly durable, while preserving the intrinsic properties of the substance.”

Because they directly receive electric currents, chargers are sensitive to heat, and must therefore be adequately flame retardant. As Rathore explained, “Prioritizing recycled materials and satisfying strict flame-retardancy standards at the same time was quite a challenge. However, by collaborating with various divisions and departments, we were able to come up with a method to increase the product’s quality and prevent the physical properties of the material itself from deteriorating.”

“It is never easy to go beyond the existing legal standards and design products that consider the environment – especially when other companies aren’t doing the same,” Rathore continued. “Nevertheless, I am confident that Samsung’s efforts will positively affect green initiatives going forward.”

Like his colleague, Kang sees a bright future ahead for the development of environmentally conscious mobile devices. “Raising awareness of things like smartphone chargers’ power consumption may eventually lead consumers to consider energy efficiency as an important factor when choosing a new device,” said Kang.

For those out there who are finding environmentally conscious lifestyle changes to be difficult and inconvenient, Samsung encourages you to reconsider, and hopes that efforts like these will help inspire you to do your part to make the world a greener place.


Alphaus Makes Malaysia Its Global Development Centre

The importance of adopting Cloud infrastructure, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, is more critical than before. In 2019, worldwide Cloud infrastructure spending reached 107B USD and is growing at a rapid rate of around 40% annually.

However, as Cloud spending continues to grow, so is Cloud waste. There is no doubt that a shift towards the Cloud brings about many benefits, but when left without proper management, organizations may end up spending for idle and over-provisioned resources unnecessarily.

Businesses globally should be looking to leverage IT to help reduce business expenses instead of merely slashing IT budget as was done in previous recessions.

Alphaus is an AWS Advanced Technology Partner and the first company outside the North America region providing solutions to address Cloud wastage. It’s solutions help AWS, Azure & Google Cloud partners and user enterprises to understand complicated Cloud spend.

Alphaus’s products, Ripple and Wave, automates and simplifies complicated Cloud billing processes, allowing us to offer insights in regards to Cloud usage with historical information and recommending cost-saving measures.

With cloud adoption happening at such a rapid rate, the introduction of Alphaus and our service couldn’t be more timely and will immensely benefit businesses in the local and regional tech scene.

Backed by highly reputable investors such as DNX Ventures, NTT Docomo Ventures Inc, MUFG, Archetype, Accord Ventures, and 500 US, Alphaus recently decided to establish its Global Development Center & SEA Regional Office in Kuala Lumpur. Alphaus is led by experienced professionals, Hajime Hirose, Shungo Arai, and Mohd Atasha, collectively bagging over 30 years of tech entrepreneurial and mentorship experience.

While the pandemic has resulted in many people losing their jobs, Alphaus will continue to hire local and foreign talents as it continues to establish a presence in Kuala Lumpur and as businesses continue to adopt Cloud infrastructure rapidly.

The launch of MSC Malaysia powered by MDEC in 1996 has attracted many highly reputable foreign businesses into the country, including NTT, a Japanese telecommunications company. NTT MSC was the first foreign-company awarded MSC Status. NTT Docomo and NTT Data, are investors and clients of Alphaus respectively.

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The decision to make Malaysia as its Global Development Centre appealed to Alphaus due to its world-class infrastructure at designated MSC locations, warm people, reasonable cost of living as well as access to the skilled and multilingual talents. Malaysia has been ranked the 3rd Best Global Services Location for several years in a study done by A.T. Kearney. The government’s initiative to boost the local tech industry makes it an ideal place for startups and SMEs alike.


Best MLBB Teams to Compete at the MPL Invitational 4 Nation Cup

Some of the region’s best Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) teams will be competing for the title of the best of Southeast Asia and a piece of the total prize pool of US$100,000. Teams from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Myanmar will battle over two group stage qualifiers and the Playoffs.

12 teams will first be divided into three groups in the qualifiers, with the winner of each group advancing to the eight-team Playoffs. Malaysian teams Todak, Team SMG and Team Bosskurr begin their challenge from the first qualifying round, also featuring three Singapore teams and six Indonesian representatives.

Malaysian favourites Geek Fam who is the second runner up at MPL Malaysia and Singapore (MPL-MY/SG) are among the four teams who are seeded for the Playoffs, together with MPL-MY/SG winners Resurgence, and MPL Indonesia champions RRQ Hoshi and second-placed EVOS Legends.

Meanwhile, MPL Myanmar representative team is unconfirmed yet due to the ongoing MPL Myanmar Season 4. Could it be the league’s leader Burmese Ghouls?

“Yoodo is ecstatic to be continuing our proud legacy of supporting esports by sponsoring the MLBB Professional League Invitational,”said Chow Tuck Mun, Head of Yoodo.“Since 2018, Yoodo have established ourselves as the go to Telco for gamers and we are committed to bringing fans what they want when it comes to the very best in esports.”

With competitive MLBB meta varying throughout the region, it’ll be interesting for fans to catch the action of the MPLI LIVE beginning this 19 – 21 June. eGG Network will be showing the English broadcast from 2PM with ONIC vs Todak this Friday. Malaysian fans would also be thrilled to know that there’s a broadcast on BM happening at the same time on Astro Arena (CH802 HD / CH801SD)!

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Canon Anchors National Camera Day

Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, today unveiled the celebration of Canon National Camera Day with an aim to cultivate the love for camera and photography among aspiring photographers and enthusiasts.

Celebrated annually on June 29, National Camera Day is observed to celebrate and commemorate the existence of cameras and the benefits it holds to mankind.

In line with the new normal, the month-long campaign will be hosted digitally on Canon Malaysia’s official Instagram page (
@canonmalaysia
), consisting of a series of photography workshops hosted by Canon EOS Youth Ambassadors, an opportunity to cultivate a passion for creative photography among young aspiring photographers and for the public to participate in the Capturing Moments photo contest. Revolving around three photo themes – First Moments, Memorable Moments and Nature Moments, the details of both Capturing Moments Photography workshop and Capturing Moments contest are published
Canon
 Malaysia’s official Instagram page
.

The components of the celebration are part of Canon’s larger purpose to cultivate a photography culture by giving aspiring photographers a platform to develop their technical skills, push their creative boundaries and showcase their talent to a wide range of audiences. This round, the

three Canon EOS Youth Ambassadors will act as mentors and judges for the contest come from very diverse backgrounds, bringing in a wide spectrum of photography from portraiture to street photography and from architecture to conceptual art; but most importantly they are well equipped to inspire a new generation of photographers.

“As a digital imaging solutions leader, Canon acknowledges its responsibility in providing an avenue for people to learn more about photography. Learning from our renowned Canon EOS Youth Ambassadors is a perfect way to gain insights into the real-world experience and excitement of photography,” said
Albert Mah
,
Head of Imaging Communications Product Division, Canon Marketing Malaysia.

The photography workshop, which will be conducted by Canon EOS Youth Ambassadors; Samuel Goh, Annice Lyn, and Acacia Diana, will see each Ambassador taking on a theme and offering their knowledge, tips, and tricks as well as sharing on their photography journey.

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GET TO KNOW THE CANON EOS YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Acacia
is an architectural graduate who started photography in 2014. To date, she has travelled to over 40 countries and enjoys capturing and sharing architectural, landscape, and lifestyle photography from around the world. She curates visuals for renowned global brands and has worked with Microsoft, Starbucks, L’occitane, and Vans. Her works have been exhibited at multiple venues, including Galeri Petronas and the Shah Alam Convention Centre.

Annice
 is a former national figure skater turned documentary and sports photographer. She is the first female photographer from Malaysia to be accredited for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and a co-founder of Women Photographers Malaysia. Her work has been picked up by Forbes, Getty Images, Associated Press, the Washington Post, USA Today, The Guardian, Olympic NBC Sports, Malaysia Tatler, and various online news and publishing platforms.

Samuel
has worked on content for brands such as the World Bank, Petronas, and TNB. He is currently pursuing work in a production and photography studio he co-founded with fellow ambassador Reuben Liu, called Roundtable Studios. Besides hosting workshops, his current social media network includes a community of over 40,000, where he shares stories and technical knowledge to the photography community.

“The photography scene in Malaysia is thriving with many enthusiasts making it a serious hobby or a career choice. As a digital imaging solutions leader, we are committed to making photography a special experience for everyone, and through this Canon National Camera Day we look forward to seeing some exceptional work,” said Albert Mah, Head of Imaging Communications Product Division, Canon Marketing Malaysia.

The Canon National Camera day will run from June 8 – July 12, 2020 with the photo contest starting on June 8. To enter the contest, follow Canon Malaysia’s Instagram page (
@canonmalaysia
) and “Like”
Canon Malaysia’s Facebook page
. Canon Marketing Malaysia welcomes photography enthusiasts from across the nation to display their talent and eye for capturing stunning images to participate.


Coway Spreads Love Through ‘Rasa Sayang’ Campaign For Homes

Finally, some good news! As families are bracing for the new normal and stepping up efforts to boost hygiene at home, Coway is doing their part with the introduction of ‘Rasa Sayang’ campaign − with 5 valued-added services that will be available to customers from June 2020 onwards.

Coway Malaysia’s Managing Director, Kyle Choi Ki Ryong announced that Coway will now provide additional Life-Changing Services to its valued customers via its Heart Service, Mattress Care Service, Health Planning Service as well as its Product Installation, Relocation and Repair services.

“As The Life Care Company and a leader in clean air technology, Coway strives to make our environment a better, cleaner and safer place, wherever we are. What more appropriate time than now as we battle the pandemic,” he added.

For its customers with Coway water purifiers, Coway will go over and above their existing Standard Operating Procedures. The Heart Service will see the Coway Ladies and Service Technicians using the sterilising water produced by Coway’s Hi-Care 2.0 device − conventionally used to clean and sterilise the customer’s water tank and other parts of the water purifier − to also sterilise and deodorise other items in the customer’s household, from the cutting board and cutlery to toothbrush and cosmetic cases, for added peace of mind.

“This is crucial since the sterilising water is able to remove 99.99% of bacteria and E–Coli, commonly found on these surfaces,” Choi added.

For the Coway Prime Mattress customers, the Homecare Technicians will also use ultra-violet light to sterilise objects including electronic devices, frequently touched surfaces and items including keys, smartphone, wallet, within common spaces such as the living room and bedroom, upon request. This is a value-added service on top of Coway’s 7-Step Mattress Care service. Furthermore, the Homecare Technicians will also provide the Coway Disinfection Service to disinfect the customer’s bedroom!

Coway Disinfection Service is an additional service on top of the existing Coway Mattress Service and will be offered in Peninsular Malaysia. The disinfectant used, consists of four active ingredients: Nano Silver (Ag), Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl), Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) and Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) that are recognised by the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) as effective to enhance overall hygiene, towards combating Covid-19, is clinically proven to kill 99.9% of the bacteria and viruses and can do so almost instantly within just 10 seconds.

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“We want to go the extra mile for our customers by helping to boost home hygiene standards in light of the increasing demands during this ‘new normal’ era,” he added.

Choi pointed out that since viruses and bacteria can contaminate the air and linger on surfaces for days and regular household-grade disinfectants can only provide immediate and temporary protection, the disinfection service is vital to help homes stay clean and healthy.

The disinfectant is alcohol-free, non-flammable, does not cause skin irritation, and is also compliant under European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (ROHS). It is safe for use for families with children, expectant mothers and the elderly.

On the other hand, Coway Technicians attend to the Product Installation, Relocation and Repair adorned with hand gloves, face mask and they use hand sanitisers, while adhering strictly to social distancing norms. As added safety measures, they will wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gowns with a full cover torso from neck to knees as well as masks or respirators, especially at high risk areas such as hospitals.

Incidentally, the dedicated Coway Technicians will be servicing the 300 air purifiers donated by Coway to over 38 public hospitals across Malaysia treating Covid-19 patients. The contribution was in conjunction with World Health Day and is one of Coway’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

As Malaysia begins easing movement restrictions by reopening the economy, Coway hopes to help the public stay safe during this period. Thus, visitors to Coway’s retail kiosks in malls will each receive a free giveaway of hand sanitiser and 3-ply surgical masks from Health Planners.

For more information on Coway’s products and services, please visit
www.coway.com.my