Month: May 2023

Through the Franchise Expo Malaysia International Retail and Franchise 2023 (FE MIRF 2023), the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) has set a goal of securing RM120 million in investments for local retailers and franchisors after securing RM100 million in investments from foreign companies in 2022. With this initiative, the retail and franchise sectors’ contribution to the expansion of the national economy is to be strengthened.

Previously known as the Malaysia International Retail and Franchise (MIRF) exhibition, its sixth edition this year observed its official rebranding to Franchise Expo MIRF (FE MIRF) 2023. The exhibition is the latest world-class stage for companies to gather and showcase their best offerings, with the intention of exporting their products and services internationally. This coincides with the theme of FE MIRF 2023 – “Everyone Wins”, establishing itself as an all-new platform with boundless business opportunities in Malaysia and across the world.

Through its program, a total of 1,110 franchises have been registered under the previously known Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in 2022, while 68 local brands have successfully penetrated the international market and are now available in over 70 countries – generating a total sum of RM100mil in multinational investments through its last edition. Notable retail and franchise brands that contributed significantly to this success include Marrybrown, Bask Bear Coffee, MyKori, Gigi Coffee, and LaundryBar, among others.

Mr. Ken Phua, Deputy President of MRCA said, “FE MIRF is returning with its new tagline Everyone Wins because simply it is a platform meant to benefit both parties not only in the Retail Sector but also parties that are providing services to the Retail Sector. The name also shows that the expo places Franchise as a Key Element and is set to be the leading largest franchise exhibition in Malaysia, with over 400 booths, and 4 halls. We will be welcoming the participation of retailers from across the globe – this will allow us to improve and strengthen our relationship with different nations and encourage investment and business development between Malaysia and abroad.”

As the organizer of the largest retail and franchise expo in Malaysia, MRCA is proud to announce that they are back stronger than ever to spearhead the country’s franchise development. This year, FE MIRF 2023 is expected to attract 15,000 visitors from across the ASEAN region, in contrast to last year’s 10,000 visitors. In addition to that, FE MIRF 2023 will boast a whopping 450 booths across four exhibition halls for retail franchises and licensing brands to operate from.

Franchise Expo MIRF (FE MIRF) 2023 welcomes the participation of all retail franchises and licensing brands from Malaysia, China, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, USA, India, Thailand, Indonesia, etc. – to develop bilateral trade relationships, while strengthening existing partnerships. MRCA strives to keep achieving its objective of maintaining the strongest network of affiliates in the region to bring the industry to greater heights.

Through endorsements garnered from the government and strategic partners, MRCA is confident that Franchise Expo MIRF (FE MIRF) 2023 will play a significant role in revitalizing the country’s economy through the development and growth of the franchise sector.

Ms. Christine Tan, Organizing Chairperson of FE MIRF 2023 said, “With our extensive capabilities and experience, we understand what it takes to expand internationally, and we are prepared to assist brands in expediting their global expansion. I am confident that the rebranding and expansion of this year’s FE MIRF 2023 will bring much-added value for our local retailers and franchisors, and we look forward to aiding them in generating overseas investments into Malaysia.”

Participants and delegates will be given opportunities to build brand awareness, forge connections with new business partners, and accelerate business growth in Southeast Asia. FE MIRF 2023 will also provide services such as business matching, career matching, on-ground engagement, round table discussions, and more for participants and delegates to meet with potential franchisees from all over Malaysia and overseas. As such, MRCA invites more franchisees to take advantage of the growth opportunities at Franchise Expo MIRF (FE MIRF) 2023.

For the first time ever, a Best Booth Competition will be held for all exhibitors to show off their best designs. Judges will score the booths after the opening ceremony to determine the winner; The Best Booth Award will be presented during the Networking Dinner on 7 July, with a Grand Prize worth RM15,000.

Franchise Expo MIRF (FE MIRF) 2023 will be held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from 7 to 9 July 2023. For more information on Franchise Expo MIRF (FE MIRF) 2023, visit https://mirf.my/ or its Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MIRF.MRCA

 

Sarawak will establish and position itself as Malaysia and Borneo’s first legacy capital for business events in the aftermath of Indonesia’s new capital city development on Borneo, announced Sarawak Premier, The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, at the 10th Anak Sarawak Awards hosted by Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak).

The industry’s role now is to drive sustainable, purpose-driven business events and strategically prioritise topics that fall within the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. As explained by the Premier, the old narrative of measuring business event success purely by its return on investment and economic values is no longer relevant.

Instead, the new narrative of Sarawak’s business events would be to measure according to its return on objectives and influence on sector and community development, environmental and social sustainability, and promoting good governance in addition to its economic viability. The business events industry, one of the six priority economic sectors listed in the PCDS, is poised to play a pivotal role in achieving the strategy’s mission.

“This is Sarawak adopting transformative thinking — first-tier thinking,” said The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg. “Legacy impact is Sarawak’s value proposition beyond business events, but the proposition for all sectors and industries. We can no longer confine our thinking to just Sarawak. We must adopt a broader perspective that incorporates the opportunities present in Borneo. Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara is already developing and once it emerges, our business events industry should be ready to seize opportunities.”

“To support these measures, the Sarawak Government is already planning to develop new infrastructure,” continued the Premier. “Borneo Convention Centre Kuching will be expanded; Miri will have its own convention centre, and Sarawak is establishing its own airline to improve our connectivity around the region. We will also expand the manpower at Business Events Sarawak, who will drive these changes. The agency will take on a critical role and funding will be increased to support sustainable, purpose-driven business events.

The Premier also announced that the current Anak Sarawak Awards will be retired in favour of a bigger and bolder programme to complement Sarawak’s vision of becoming a legacy capital. The new programme is titled “Borneo Inspires Legacy Awards” and will encompass fresh categories and welcome nominations from all over the world.

Meanwhile, speaking at the same event, Sarawak’s Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts revealed that the industry’s performance is surpassing expectations. “In 2022, Sarawak exceeded its initial target by 111% to secure 100 business events worth RM RM326.3 million in total economic impact — surpassing the target by 196%. Delegate expenditure is estimated at RM117.3 million and tax revenue of RM19.6 million, while 26,000 job opportunities are expected to arise,” said The Honourable Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “We won every international bid last year at 100% — an increase of 15.8% in 2020 and 7% in 2021 — indicating that we have a strong value proposition in legacy impact.  Echoing the Premier, the new narrative of business events will cast a wider net to secure impacts beyond tourism.”

Behind Sarawak’s transformation is a decisive strategy that is consistent with its strategic direction on legacy impact. “We are launching the Legacy Impact Master Action Plan in Germany on 23 May at IMEX Frankfurt — one of the world’s largest business events trade shows” announced Amelia Roziman, BESarawak’s CEO. “One component of the action plan is to recognise the innovation and social impact of the business events industry, hence the new award programme as announced by Premier.”

The 10th Anak Sarawak Awards is Malaysia’s first business events award programme. This year was themed “Passion Inspires Legacies”, a celebration of achievements and unwavering commitment. Out of the 27 nominees shortlisted, 9 winners were revealed. The winners are:

1. Young Leader Award – Hii Mei Ching (Borneo Plux Sdn. Bhd.)
2. Journalism Awards
   • Print/Online Award – Priscilla Tawie Anak Sulok (New Sarawak Tribune)
   • Broadcasting Award – TVS (Sarawak Media Group)
3. Business Events Awards
   • Convention of Excellence Award – 8th International Forum on Industrial Bioprocessing 2019 (Curtin University Malaysia)
   • Corporate Meetings and Incentive Excellence Award – Spiral Eventz Management Sdn. Bhd.
   • Meeting Venues of Excellence – Borneo Convention Centre Kuching
   • Products and Services of Excellence – E.E.M. Event and Exhibition Management Sdn. Bhd.
4. Sarawak Legacy Award – Better Air Quality Conference 2018 (The Clean Air Forum Society of Malaysia – MyCAS)
5. Outstanding Achievement Award – Dr. Mohd Raili bin Suhaili (SEGI University – Sibu Clinical Campus)

To ensure that all submissions are evaluated fairly and with credibility, national and international organisations were engaged in the judging process. The judges are from the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP), International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), Malaysian Association Of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS), Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), Sarawak Tourism Federation (STF), Sibu  Business Events Committee (SBEC) and Miri Business Events Committee (MBEC).

For more information on this story, please contact Rose Bruce (Strategic Communications Manager) via email at rose@sarawakcb.com or mobile at +60146828204.

 

MTPN sangat komited dalam usaha mendidik dan melindungi 8 hal-hak pengguna. Selain menjadi mata dan telinga pihak kerajaan, MTPN juga merupakan suara bagi pengguna di seluruh Negara.

Berlandaskan Hak untuk mendapatkan Pendidikan, Majlis Tindakan Pengguna Negara memartabatkan para pendidik yang mempunyai impak cemerlang dengan sebuah pengiktirafan, yang akan diabadikan di dalam sebuah naskah, sebagai nukilan untuk generasi akan datang. Dengan ini, maka wujudlah sebuah program yang dipanggil Malaysia Influencer Educators (MIE) di mana jasa para pendidik akan direkodkan dan dibentangkan ke se-antero dunia.

Pelbagai cabaran demi cabaran yang mereka lalui dan hadapi hingga ke hari ini, termasuklah di dalam sesi menerapkan nilai jasmani, emosi, rohani dan social kepada pelajar sepertimana yang telah diseru oleh pihak Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia.

Pada tahun 2023, keprihatinan masyarakat dan senario semasa, menjadikan dunia Pendidikan sangat mencabar dan semakin kompetitif akibat penggerak utama (driving forces) untuk merempuh perubahan globalisasi, keterbukaan social, ledakan teknologi maklumat dan komunikasi (ICT), Pendidikan digital dan ekspetasi pihak berkepentingan yang semakin meningkat.

Anugerah ini merupakan sebuah penghargaan Majlis Tindakan Pengguna, kepada warga pendidik yang telah mencurahkan ilmu, khidmat bakti dan jasa yang tidak ternilai dalam mendidik anak bangsa.

Senarai VVIP Hadir MIE4.0

1. Yang Mulia Dato Paduka Seri Dr. Hasnizal Bin HJ Hassan

Penasihat Kebangsaan MTPN

2. Dr.Mohd Aluwi Bin Sari

Penasihat Kebangsaan MTPN

3. Abdul Razak Bin Zamri

International Academic Director, Alzette University

4. Tuan Nor Affendy Bin Abdul Khalid

Ketua Penolong Setiausaha Kanan,

Kementerian Dalam Negeri

Merangkap Penasihat Kehormat MTPN

5. Tuan Abdul Razak Bin Junaidi (GOH)

Pengarah, Bahagian Khidmat Pengurusan Jabatan Keselamatan & Kesihatan Pekerjaan,

Kementerian Sumber Manusia

Merangkap Penasihat Kehormat MTPN

6. Tuan Muazam Bin Mokhtor

Ketua Penolong Pengarah, Sektor Pengurusan Inovasi, Cawangan Pengurusan Sumber Manusia

Bahagian Khidmat Pengurusan,

Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam

Merangkap Penasihat Kehormat MTPN

Sony unveils the Xperia 1V, the first flagship smartphone in the world featuring a newly created stacked CMOS picture sensor with 2-layer Transistor Pixel. The Xperia 1V is loaded with Sony’s cutting-edge technology, addressing the high-level demands of creators while also helping aspiring creators who wish to film or transmit their material with pride.

“We continue to prioritise the needs of our customers and the new Xperia 1V allows for the next level of content creation, viewing experience, gaming performance, battery life and audio capabilities,” says Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “The opportunities and needs for smartphones are increasing and with the Xperia 1V the possibilities for creation by photo and video are truly endless.”

Elevating Content Capture

The Xperia 1V is raising the bar with its’ newly developed image sensor which depicts rich colours and textures of people, landscapes, and scenes in even dark locations. Due to the combination of the low-light performance, which is approximately double compared to the previous model[i] and the high-speed multi frame overlay procession technology of the Xperia 1V, it is possible to shoot a noise resistant photo with a wider dynamic range that is equivalent to a full-frame camera[ii].  The 24 mm lens on the back of the Xperia 1V equipped with a 2-layer Transistor Pixel stacked CMOS image sensor “Exmor T for mobile” which is about 1.7 times larger than previous image sensor.  In addition, the 85-125 mm (F2.3-F2.8) optical zoom lens enables bright portraits with little distortion.

S-Cinetone, known by cinematographers[i], has been adjusted and installed for mobile. Since the texture of the human skin can be beautifully expressed when shooting, it is possible to record an impressive cinematic image as it is, without colour grading. In addition, the new sensor has approximately three times of saturation signal level² compared to the conventional sensor, and unique image quality processing suppresses noise that tends to occur in dark scenes, resulting in beautiful images with soft colours.

The Xperia 1V has a multitude of functions including colour presets such as Creative Look, also found in Alpha series cameras, and high-performance real time AF (auto focus).  Various colour settings are preset, such as colourful flowers and clear blue sky, or creating a soft, transparent finish. Xperia’s high-performance Real-time Eye AF[ii] and Real-time tracking⁴ allows shooting with the focus on the eyes of a person or a specified subject. With AI depth that analyses distance information, even distant subjects can be clearly focused. Additionally, high-speed continuous shooting of up to 30 frames per second with AF/AE[iii] tracking is newly available, so no moment will be missed.

Improved Vlog Experience

Xperia 1V fits all creators’ needs with the Product Showcase Setting, which is a popular function in Sony’s VLOGCAM series and shifts the focus on the camera to the product, instead of reviewer’s face, when shooting.  Additionally, a new voice priority mic is placed near the rear camera.  Even when in a busy outdoor location, the creator’s voice is clearly recorded, so it makes an easy transition from shooting to distributing the video. When doing a YouTube™ live stream via the video recording function “Videography Pro”, chats from viewers can be viewed in the comment section simultaneously, allowing for immediate interaction[i] with viewers in real time. The user interface also supports vertical shooting, so you can shoot content in any orientation, either vertically or horizontally[ii].

Immersive Experience

Packed into the flagship Xperia smartphone is a 6.5-inch 4K OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz[iii] and less blur. The powerful and low-noise speaker amplifier improves the spread and depth of the sound, and the extension of the low and high frequencies, creating a more dynamic and clear sound. Xperia 1V offers an authentic viewing experience of movies and music without a need for an additional speaker.

On the backside, it has a functional tactile design that uses a uniquely developed texture glass. Combined with the fine slits on the side, it provides a stable grip and prevents from slipping when you hold the smartphone during shooting or viewing.

Best in Class Gaming Performance

The game assist function “Game Enhancer” provides visual and auditory support for game players.  In addition to simply playing, players can also livestream their playing scene on YouTube. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® 8 Gen2 Mobile Platform and Elite Gaming[iv] optimises the experience of shooting, viewing and playing games with superior level.

Long Lasting Battery Power and Powerful CPU

Despite using 4K display, approximately 20 hours[i] of continuous video playback is available with a powerful 5,000mAh battery.  It supports wireless charging, 30 minutes quick charge up to 50%[ii], and furthermore, Xperia’s unique charging optimisation technology supports users with a battery that maintains 80% or more of its maximum capacity[iii] even after 3 years.

By improving power consumption and heat dissipation, Xperia 1V achieves both high performance and durability, and possible to shoot for a long time while suppressing heat generation. Equipped with the Snapdragon® 8 Gen2 Mobile Platform, the power efficiency of the CPU has been improved by approximately 40%[iv] compared to the previous model. The power consumption during camera operation has been improved by approximately 20%, and the volume of the heat diffusion sheet has been increased by approximately 60% for the heat dissipation performance of the main unit. 

Accessibility and Sustainability

With continued efforts to provide more accessibility, Xperia 1V includes a function in the Photo Pro feature that uses sounds to inform users the horizontal and vertical measurement of the screen. The Sony Group has set an environmental plan “Road to Zero” aiming for zero environmental load by 2050. In order to achieve this, we are taking action while setting medium-term environmental targets in stages. As part of these mid-term environmental goals, we aim to completely eliminate plastic packaging materials for newly designed small products by 2025.  Xperia 1V ‘s plastic-free package[i] is comprised of Sony’s unique Original Blended Material, which is made from bamboo, sugar cane fibers, and recycled paper collected from the market.  We are also working to reduce the amount of virgin plastic used inside the main unit. Some elements, both internal and external, of the main unit use SORPLAS™, a flame-retardant recycled plastic developed by Sony that uses up to 99% recycled materials. For more details, please visit: www.sony.net/xperia-eco

Style Cover with Stand for Xperia 1V (XQZ-CBDQ）

The Xperia 1V exclusive cover has a grip on the bottom of the main unit to enhance the shooting experience. In addition to the conventional horizontal stand, it supports vertical stand, making it easy to use not only for watching videos but also for live distribution and video chat. The back of the cover incorporates the textured design applied to the back of the “Xperia 1V” body, so that the original design of the device is not compromised even when the cover is attached. Three colours[i] are available to match the body.

Pricing and Availability

The Xperia 1V will be available in Malaysia from 3 July 2023 with the SRP of RM6,399.

For more information about the Xperia 1V, please visit:

Xperia 1 V Product Announcement video: https://youtu.be/UOo9szWkl-o

Xperia 1 V Introduction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDjAz7E7SFo

Xperia 1 V Product Site: https://www.sony.net/xperia-1m5

 

Lotuss Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Lotus’ Malaysia) eliminated single-use plastic bags from checkout counters for the first time in July 2021, diverting 26 million pieces from landfills and seas. Today, the retailer announces a collaboration with the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Kuala Lumpur, to organise the first National Sustainability Innovation Challenge 2023 (NaSIC’23). Lotus’ Malaysia is the first store of its sort to launch such a challenge through a public-private cooperation, demonstrating the company’s dedication to sustainability.

The launch of NaSIC’23 was officiated virtually today by Yang Berhormat Puan Yeo Bee Yin, member of Parliament (Puchong), Yang Berhormat Puan Jamaliah Jamluddin, member of Selangor State Legislative Assembly (Bandar Utama) accompanied by Professor Ts. Dr Ali Bin Selamat, Dean for MJIIT, UTM Kuala Lumpur, Professor Ts. Dr Abd Latif Bin Saleh, Pro-Vice Chancellor UTM Kuala Lumpur and Azliza Azmel, Executive Director, Corporate Services of Lotus’s Malaysia.

NaSIC’23 is a platform to give students aged 16 to 19 from schools across Malaysia the opportunity to learn to develop and share impactful sustainable solutions to reduce, recycle and replace single-use plastics within the retailer’s stores. 130 teams from 77 schools enrolled when the challenge was first announced on 12 April 2023. At today’s launch, 50 teams were shortlisted for the semi-final round and will be competing for the five top spots in the finals that will be held at Lotus’s Selayang on 22 July 2023.

“We are thrilled that MJIIT-UTM has chosen Lotus’s Malaysia as their partner for NaSIC’23. I am looking forward to the proposals submitted from the students to bring in fresh perspectives and sustainable solutions that we can adopt within our business operations. This is one of the many ways to make sustainability integrated into all aspects of education and make Malaysian youth feel empowered in creating a sustainable future,” said Azliza Azmel, Executive Director, Corporate Services of Lotus’s Malaysia.

Throughout the month of May and June, 150 students from the 50 teams will undergo a series of follow up workshops guided and facilitated by experts from MJIIT-UTM. The participants are expected to pitch their innovative ideas virtually via the Webex meeting platform on Saturday, 17th June 2023 for a place in the finals.

Prof. Ts. Dr. Ali Selamat, Dean of MJIIT-UTM elaborated, “Overall, this competition was carefully crafted to include in the problem-solving process to generate innovative ideas to help them gain valuable soft skills. Our facilitations in the workshops were developed based on the design thinking framework and the Need, Approach, Benefits and Competition (NABC) pitching model. This helps the students to identify solutions and to communicate effectively. As an institution of higher learning, UTM plays an important role to raise awareness, teach and prepare the next generation to address real-world challenges experienced by retailers like Lotus’s Malaysia.”

The promising solutions to reduce, recycle and replace single-use plastics will receive prizes worth more than RM2,500. MJIIT-UTM will further develop the winning idea into a feasible operational solution that will benefit Lotus’s Malaysia and potentially the retail industry.

For more information on NaSIC’23, visit its official website: https://mjiit.utm.my/chee/nasic23/

The 8th anniversary of its V series will be celebrated in Malaysia by vivo, a leading worldwide smartphone manufacturer, in the near future. The V series has long been a favourite among Malaysians and has a stellar reputation for photography.

To mark this achievement, vivo Malaysia is commemorating this milestone with a number of fun events for Malaysians starting from 11 May till 12 June.

vivo Malaysia is offering a Touch and Go reload pin worth RM100. To be eligible for this exclusive offer, Malaysians only need to bring and show their old vivo V series device to the concept stores and purchase the latest vivo V27, no trade-in is necessary.

In collaboration with the iconic fashion brand-Christy Ng, an exclusive designated bag for vivo V series 8th anniversary was created. Now Malaysians who purchase the vivo V27 at any vivo concept stores or online will be entitled to this specially designated bag.

Shoutout to vivo fans across Malaysia! In several cities across Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sarawak, and Johor, vivo will conduct a national event that includes a photography workshop. Amazing prizes and lucrative meal gatherings are also in store for you, in addition to the fantastic opportunity to pick up new skills and approaches from experienced photographers!

vivo Malaysia is dedicated to offer Malaysians cutting-edge technology that improve their lives. This dedication is demonstrated by the 8th anniversary celebrations for the V series, and vivo Malaysia looks forward to continuing to offer Malaysians high-quality smartphones.

For more information, stay tuned to vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook Page.

There is no better news than when the President of Hip Hop Malaysia, Joe Flizzow, announces his first great endeavour – a solo performance! Joe Flizzow has a strong solo label, with singles like “Apa Khabar” with SonaOne being broadcast on the radio and garnering significant accolades like the 29th Anugerah Juara Lagu.

Joe Flizzow remains a legend in the music industry, especially among the younger generation who choose Hip Hop and Rap as their musical genre.

After years of perseverance, numerous achievements as well as accolading both locally and internationally, President Joe Flizzow has decided to party with his fans. The Joe Flizzow “This Is Johan Live In Concert” will take place on 15 July 2023 at JioSpace.

The concert is brought to you by JioBuddy in collaboration with Altus ProHouse and production partner – Level Up, moreover the recording label – Universal Music Malaysia and DefJam Recordings South East Asia, with the official support radio partner – Era FM and digital partner – Astro Gempak

“With the resurgence of the music industry, including fellow musicians being able to resume open performances or concerts after the pandemic, our team at JioBuddy feels that this is the perfect moment to hold Joe Flizzow “This Is Johan Live In Concert”.

We believe that this concert will be his greatest solo concert ever held with over 15 years of hard work and determination,” said Sean Ng, CEO of JioBuddy.

The concert will see Joe collaborating with fellow musicians in the industry to deliver an unforgettable performance of his repertoire hits like “Sampai Jadi,” “CIAO,” “Satu Malam Di Temasek,” “Sang Saka Biru,” and “Kongsi.”

“I don’t want this show to be remembered only as a performance or concert. This is where music enthusiasts appreciate all the hard work throughout my battling career.

Come to this concert and feel our unwavering spirit. I’m waiting for you here, there will be many surprises and adrenaline pumping performances because this is my first solo concert in more than 10 years,” said Joe Flizzow.

Throughout his solo career, Joe has produced two full albums, The President in 2008 and Havoc in 2013.

Don’t miss Joe Flizzow “This Is Johan Live In Concert” which will be held on 15 July 2023, 8:30pm at JioSpace in Petaling Jaya.

Tickets will go on sale on 12 May 2023, and can be purchased through www.jiotix.asia.

INFORMATION

Joe Flizzow This Is Johan Live In Concert

Date: 15 July 2023

Time: 8.30 PM

Venue: JioSpace Petaling Jaya

Ticket sales at www.jiotix.asia from 12 May 2023 onwards.

Lotuss Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Lotus’ Malaysia), a major Malaysian store, is celebrating its one-year anniversary today. Lotus’s Malaysia has grown its presence to 65 stores across Peninsular Malaysia since the official launch of its brand in 2022, bringing Every Day SMART Delights to the neighbourhood by offering shopping convenience, the best value for money, quality, and a wide selection of Lotus’s Own Brand products to consumers, and becoming the heart of the community through its #KitakanJiran programmes. Their accomplishments also include the employment of efficient and high-performance operating equipment in stores, as well as a growth in clean energy mix through solar panel installations, in order to meet its carbon neutrality objectives by 2030.

President of Lotus’s Malaysia, Kenneth Chuah elaborates, “Since establishing our brand in the country, we’ve built great partnerships with all our partners and continue to gain consumers’ trust and support in Malaysia. As we have grown, our ability to impact our community has also increased. I am very proud of Lotus’s Malaysia’s contributions and the culture of volunteerism and engagement we have fostered through #KitakanJiran, including our focus in the areas of sustainability. We want to thank everyone who has contributed to this success and invite all our customers to participate in the programmes we have installed throughout the campaign period”.

For its anniversary Lotus’s Malaysia launches its Kongsi Ceria campaign filled with exciting deals, fun in store activities and its Lotus’s Kongsi Ceria Charity Booklet from 11 May to 7 June 2023. The charity booklet aims to raise funds for four organisations specializing in children’s health and wellbeing: Pusat Perubatan University Malaya Children’s Cancer Unit, Tender Touch Pediatric Rehab for children with developmental disabilities, Gabungan Anak-Anak Palsi Serebrum (GAPS) and Nourish Malaysia. The Kongsi Ceria Charity Booklet is available at all 65 Lotus’s stores, Lotus’s Shop Online, Lazada, Shopee, foodpanda and Grab at only RM1. The booklet contains coupons, giving consumers savings totaling RM600 on more than 6,000 lines of products. All proceeds from the booklet purchases will be channeled to these four organisations.

Other than giving back to children in need, Lotus’s Malaysia have also installed a series of exciting in store and online activities for consumers that will run through until 7 June.

• Lucky My Lotus’s members can stand a chance to win 25 sets of 10,000 My Lotus’s points, and 1 grand prize winner of 1,000,000 My Lotus’s points each week, with a minimum spend of RM50 per transaction throughout the Kongsi Ceria campaign period.
• Jom Party Kat Lotus’s Instagram Contest (11-31 May 2023). Customers who spend a minimum of RM20 in a single receipt can share their best birthday outfit photos in any Lotus’s stores onto their Instagram, followed by tagging Lotus’s Malaysia’s official Instagram page at @LotussMalaysia, with the hashtag #LotussKongsiCeria in their caption. Prizes worth more than RM9,000 up for grabs and the best outfit with the most creative caption will stand a chance to win a 128GB iPhone 14!
• Spend and Win Programme (13/5, 14/5, 20/5, 21/5). Customers who spend at least RM80 in a single checkout will stand a chance to win RM100 Lotus’s Gift Vouchers at all 65 Lotus’s stores during the said dates. 2 winners per store will be selected during the bonus hours (11am, 2pm, 5pm).
• Vouchers Up for Grabs! Customers who spend a minimum amount of RM30 in one single transaction will stand a chance to grab Lotus’s Gift Vouchers, Lotus’s Own Brand discount vouchers, Grab vouchers and TrueMoney vouchers in the Lotus’s Life Size Wind Chamber at 8 selected Lotus’s stores within Klang Valley.

To read more detail on the Lotus’s Kongsi Ceria campaign, visit a special page on their website: https://corp.lotuss.com.my/campaigns/lotuss-kongsi-ceria-2023#kitakanjiran

Sempena bulan Syawal dan sambutan Aidilfitri, majalah Mingguan Wanita di bawah Nu Ideaktiv Sdn Bhd telah menganjurkan program yang cukup meriah pada 10 Mei 2023 bersamaan 19 Syawal 1444 Hijrah bagi menawarkan kegembiraan dan berkongsi rezeki bersama anak-anak yatim dan anak-anak yatim.

Program Sempurnakan Raya Mingguan Wanita bersama FGV Integrated Farming Holding Sdn Bhd adalah ulung kali diadakan bersama Rumah Kebajikan Anak Yatim & Asnaf An-Naafi yang terletak di Taman Bukit Mulia, Bukit Antarabangsa, Ampang, Selangor. Dan program seumpamanya pula merupakan tahun ketiga dijalankan oleh Mingguan Wanita bersama badan Kerajaan dan juga syarikat atau organisasi swasta.

Menariknya dalam program ini, ia bukan saja sambutan Aidilfitri semata-mata tetapi pihak FGV bersama Mingguan Wanita bersama-sama mengadakan rewang kenduri raya pada awal pagi lagi. Ini menjadikan acara ini bagaikan layanan VIP untuk anak-anak yatim dan asnaf di sini. Hidangan eksklusif untuk mereka!

Turut hadir dalam majlis ini ialah barisan pengurusan tinggi FGV iaitu Abdul Razak bin Aya, Ketua Pertanian Bersepadu FGV, Azti Dian Fitriyanti Azmi, Head, Commercial FGV Integrated Farming dan Pegawai Bertanggungjawab untuk Ketua Pegawai Produk Pengguna serta pegawai lainnnya. Manakala bagi pihak Mingguan Wanita diwakili oleh puan Ani Nadila Yusof, Pengurus Besar Nu Ideaktiv Sdn Bhd.

Dalam majlis rewang itu, FGV menyediakan pelbagai juadah enak dan lazat. “Kami ingin jadikan majlis hari ini paling bermakna buat anak-anak yatim dan asnaf di sini. Sebab itu kami menggunakan produk makanan keluarannya di bawah jenama Ladang’57 seperti pisang cavendish, nenas MD2, beras wangi, ayam kampung dan jus buah-buahan. Semuanya produk premium eksklusif buat anak-anak ini,” jelas Abdul Razak.

Sepanjang berlangsungnya majlis ini,  anak-anak yatim dan asnaf berasa amat teruja apabila diberikan peluang membuat persembahan nasyid selain mendengar perkongsian kisah teladan oleh Hana Ismail.

Menurut puan Aishah atau lebih mesra dikenali sebagai Kak Cah yang menguruskan rumah kebajikan ini, aktiviti rewang seumpamanya adalah yang pertama kali diadakan dan meriah dirasakan. “Anak-anak memang terasa dihargai. Dapat jugalah mereka merasa betapa sibuknya apabila satu keluarga besar nak buat persiapan raya. Terima kasih kepada FGV dan juga Mingguan Wanita atas inisiatif murni ini,” ulasnya.

“Bertambah ceria lagi apabila kesemua mereka diberikan duit raya oleh pihak FGV dan goodies daripada Mingguan Wanita.  Memang betul-betul gembira mereka sepanjang majlis berlangsung”

Terdahulu, sebelum majlis ini diadakan, pihak Mingguan Wanita turut melancarkanTabung Skuad Sedekah bersama FGV sejak dari 15 April lalu dan sumbangan tetap dibuka dan diteruskan kepada sesiapa yang ingin menyumbang. Bagi yang ingin menyalurkan sumbangan boleh salurkan ke akaun: Ambank: 8881-0332-4721-4 (Pertubuhan Kebajikan Asnaf An-Naafi).

vivo, a global technology company, said today that Android 14 Beta 1 will be available for the vivo X90 Pro and iQOO 11 smartphones in Southeast Asia beginning May 11. The programme gives vivo developers early access to the newest Android experience, allowing them to test out new features and enhance app compatibility. The new Android 14 is expected to provide numerous significant improvements to the user experience, including improved device resource management, longer battery life, increased security and privacy, and additional personalization and accessibility capabilities.

Optimized device resource management and improved battery life

Android 14 will simplify the smartphone’s background processes by optimizing how applications are activated, improving the phone’s resource management and battery life. One of the key upgrades is that scheduling exact alarms, or actions that need to happen at a precise time, are denied by default, as they can significantly consume the device’s resources, especially battery life. Therefore, apart from clocks or calendar apps, all newly installed apps for Android 14 must request this permission from the user before scheduling exact alarms. The app can do this by prompting users to enter their preferences in the settings screen. However, developers are encouraged to carefully evaluate the application usage scenarios and choose a more flexible alarm alternative as much as possible to reduce resource consumption and improve the user experience.

In addition, Android 14 further standardizes the use of foreground services by reserving them for the user’s highest-priority tasks, helping improve resource consumption and battery life. Applications must specify appropriate foreground service types, and they must declare a specific permission, based on the foreground service type. Therefore, developers need to clearly define and specify the application’s backend work intent and clarify which usage scenarios are appropriate for foreground services.

Enhanced security and privacy

In addition to improved battery life, Android 14 provides a more secure device environment and gives users more control to protect personal information. It introduces a photo selector feature that is more privacy-friendly and reduces the need for apps to directly obtain file read and write permissions by system takeover.

Android 14 will feature a new permission confirmation pop-up that allows users to grant partial access to photos and videos by selecting a range of media files. Alternatively, the user can choose to allow or deny the app access to all media files.

To address malware threats which typically target older API levels to bypass the security and privacy protections introduced in newer Android versions, starting with Android 14, a minimum installable target API level is applied, preventing apps with API Levels below 23 from being installed.

To safeguard the smartphone further, Android 14 is introducing restrictions to implicit and pending intents, safer dynamic code loading, and additional restrictions on starting activities from the background.

Further personalization and accessibility features

Android 14 further optimizes the personalization and accessibility features, such as regional preferences set-up for temperature units, the starting day of the week and the way numbers are presented based on the user’s individual needs and preferences. In terms of accessibility, non-linear font scaling to 200% has been added. Non-linear scaling ensures that all text remains readable, preserving the proportional hierarchy between elements of different sizes.

vivo has been proactive in supporting developers to adapt and optimize their apps for the latest Android operating system and deliver the optimal user experience. Starting from May 11, developers are invited to visit the vivo Developers website and join the Android 14 Beta Program for vivo X90 Pro and iQOO 11 in Southeast Asia.

For more information, stay tuned to vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook Page.