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  • KLIMS 2026: Kia Bakal Cetus Revolusi Automotif Lewat Pameran ‘Bold & Progressive’

    KLIMS 2026: Kia Bakal Cetus Revolusi Automotif Lewat Pameran ‘Bold & Progressive’

    Kia Sales Malaysia secara rasmi bersedia untuk mencetuskan revolusi automotif tanah air bersempena dengan pembukaan Pameran Mobiliti Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIMS) 2026, menerusi pameran berkonsepkan ‘Bold & Progressive’. Kehadiran strategik jenama automotif terkemuka Korea Selatan ini di Pusat Perdagangan dan Pameran Antarabangsa Malaysia (MITEC) bermula 12 hingga 21 Jun 2026, bakal menyaksikan fasa baharu dalam landskap mobiliti tempatan melalui pengenalan barisan produk global berteknologi tinggi serta pengumuman inisiatif pemilikan yang komprehensif.

    Presiden dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kia Sales Malaysia, Hyung Ho Kim, menegaskan bahawa penyertaan di KLIMS 2026 merupakan satu manifetasi penting terhadap visi global Kia yang progresif. Menurut beliau, pameran model-model terbaharu ini mencerminkan komitmen jitu syarikat dalam menyediakan penyelesaian mobiliti inovatif bagi memenuhi tuntutan pengguna pasaran Malaysia yang sentiasa dinamik dan berkembang maju.

    Tunjang utama kepada anjakan revolusi Kia di KLIMS 2026 dizahirkan melalui penampilan sulung sedan Kia K4 spesifikasi GT-Line untuk pasaran domestik. Dibangunkan berasaskan falsafah reka bentuk ‘Opposites United’, K4 menawarkan keseimbangan optimum antara estetika sporty dengan aspek praktikaliti harian, dipacu oleh unit enjin 1.6L TGD i berkuasa 193 PS. Ruang dalaman jentera ini dilengkapi dengan Integrated Panoramic Display komprehensif yang mengintegrasikan skrin instrumen digital dan skrin infotainmen 12.3-inci bagi menetapkan tanda aras baharu dalam segmen sedan kontemporari.

    Selain rekayasa sedan konvensional, Pavilion Kia turut mengetengahkan fasa elektrifikasi masa hadapan melalui barisan model inovatif EV4, EV5, dan PV5. Kia EV4, sebuah sedan elektrik yang dibina di atas platform modular E-GMP, menawarkan keupayaan jarak pemanduan sehingga 612 km serta sistem pengecasan pantas DC 10-80% dalam tempoh 29 minit sahaja. Manakala Kia EV5 pula memfokuskan kepada segmen SUV keluarga lestari dengan kuasa mencecah 230 kW. Bagi sektor komersial dan logistik moden, Kia PV5 Passenger mempamerkan keupayaan seni bina Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) yang fleksibel, yang mana model ini telah pun menerima pengiktirafan antarabangsa sebagai MPV of the Year di What Car? Awards 2026.

    Bagi mengukuhkan penyampaian visi jenama, Pavilion Kia turut menyediakan ekosistem pengalaman pelanggan yang imersif dan berstruktur. Para pengunjung berpeluang menguji pandu model sedia ada seperti Kia Carnival yang menawarkan kecekapan bahan api tinggi dengan jarak operasi melebihi 900 km, serta Kia Sportage varian jarak roda panjang yang dilengkapi reka bentuk lampu LED bumerang ikonik. Pameran ini turut diperkayakan dengan zon interaktif bertemakan FIFA World Cup 2026, kolaborasi kebudayaan bersama Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), serta instalasi seni visual digital berasaskan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) oleh artis visual tempatan, Max Jala.

    Namun, pemacu utama kepada revolusi pasaran oleh Kia Sales Malaysia adalah pelancaran rasmi Program Kia TotalCare yang berkuat kuasa bermula Jun ini. Pengarah Urusan Kia Sales Malaysia, Emily Lek, menyatakan bahawa skim pemilikan komprehensif ini merupakan jaminan paling berani dalam industri, yang dizahirkan bagi mencerminkan keyakinan mutlak organisasi terhadap keutuhan kualiti produk dan kelestarian perkhidmatan jangka panjang mereka di Malaysia.

    Menerusi Program Kia TotalCare, pelanggan yang melaksanakan tempahan bagi sebarang varian Kia Sportage atau Kia Carnival (konfigurasi 7 dan 8 tempat duduk) dalam tempoh 1 hingga 22 Jun 2026, serta menyempurnakan pendaftaran kenderaan sebelum 31 Ogos 2026, bakal menerima portfolio perlindungan berfasa 8-tahun. Pakej eksklusif ini merangkumi waranti pengeluar selama 8 tahun atau 240,000 km, pakej servis percuma selama 8 tahun, perlindungan penggantian 8 unit tayar percuma, rebat tunai bernilai RM8,000, serta pembiayaan insurans percuma untuk tahun pertama.

    Sebagai insentif tambahan, semua tempahan kenderaan Kia dalam tempoh kempen ini turut melayakkan pelanggan menyertai cabutan bertuah korporat yang menawarkan hadiah utama berupa pakej percutian rasmi ke Seoul, Korea Selatan atau peranti pintar Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB. Pengenalan strategi serampang dua mata yang menggabungkan produk berteknologi tinggi dan jaminan pasca-jualan radikal di KLIMS 2026 ini membuktikan kesediaan Kia Sales Malaysia untuk menerajui dan menstruktur semula standard mobiliti masa hadapan negara.

  • Concorde Hotel Shah Alam Partners with MuayFit Malaysia to Launch Premier Corporate Wellness and Team-Building Programs

    Concorde Hotel Shah Alam Partners with MuayFit Malaysia to Launch Premier Corporate Wellness and Team-Building Programs

    Concorde Hotel Shah Alam has officially announced a strategic partnership with MuayFit Malaysia, launching a premier corporate wellness and team-building initiative. This corporate-grade program integrates professional martial arts disciplines—including Muay Thai and boxing—with structured physical conditioning to deliver comprehensive wellness solutions tailored for corporate groups, hotel guests, and the public.

    As organizations increasingly prioritize employee well-being and organizational resilience, this collaboration introduces a highly dynamic approach to corporate team building. By utilizing combat fitness as a core methodology, the program is engineered to enhance workforce morale, foster executive leadership, and manage workplace stress through structured, high-engagement physical training.

    To mark the commencement of this corporate initiative, the Kilos Fitness Centre Open Day was hosted today from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The executive showcase welcomed corporate delegates, invited guests, and families. Attendees were given comprehensive introductory tours of the premium facilities at Kilos Fitness Centre, with many participating in curated swimming and introductory Muay Thai modules. To incentivize corporate and individual enrollment, the center extended a 10% promotional discount on new memberships initiated during the event.

    Demonstrating a holistic commitment to occupational health, the launch integrated clinical wellness assessments into its itinerary. In collaboration with Carelines Clinic Shah Alam, the event featured corporate health seminars and diagnostic screenings. Dr. Baharudin of Carelines Clinic emphasized the strategic value of the initiative, noting that the combination of physical exercise and on-site basic medical screenings allows professionals to seamlessly manage their preventative healthcare goals alongside their fitness routines. Dr. Sharu, also representing Carelines Clinic, delivered an executive health address focusing on metabolic health and lifestyle management.

    This partnership reflects a sophisticated shift in how corporate entities view physical conditioning and team-building dynamics. Beyond conventional icebreakers, the modern corporate sector requires programs that build sustainable mental fortitude.

    Mr. Gan, a representative from MuayFit Malaysia, underscored this philosophy, stating that martial arts in the contemporary corporate context extends far beyond combat training. He noted that the discipline serves as an elite framework for cultivating self-confidence, mitigating professional burnout, and developing the physical and mental resilience necessary for today’s high-pressure corporate environments.

    The joint venture between Concorde Hotel Shah Alam and MuayFit Malaysia establishes a new benchmark for hospitality-driven corporate wellness, offering businesses a formalized, impactful platform to invest in human capital and workplace health optimization.

  • Calling All Creators: vivo Malaysia Debuts X300 Ultra Youth Creator Awards

    Calling All Creators: vivo Malaysia Debuts X300 Ultra Youth Creator Awards

    In a strategic initiative to cultivate local talent and drive innovation in mobile videography, vivo Malaysia has officially launched the vivo X300 Ultra Youth Creator Awards. Under the theme “Born to Create,” this nationwide short-form video competition targets Malaysian residents aged 17 to 28, providing a structured corporate platform designed to amplify the visual identities and storytelling capabilities of the next generation.

    The campaign, running from 8 June to 15 July 2026, is structured into a distinct two-stage competitive pipeline:

    • First Round Submission (8 – 21 June 2026): Aspiring creators are invited to submit original short-form content across three specific thematic streams: Everyday Life, Explore The World, and Pet Diaries.
    • Final Round Submission (29 June – 12 July 2026): Five shortlisted finalists will be selected and equipped with vivo’s premium flagship smartphone, the vivo X300 Ultra, to produce a secondary piece of content before the final winners are determined.

    To support the initiative, vivo has showcased its latest high-performance imaging portfolio, the vivo X300 Ultra and vivo X300 FE—both engineered to bridge the gap between amateur and professional-grade mobile content creation. Co-engineered with optics pioneer ZEISS, the flagship X300 Ultra offers professional video capabilities, featuring a 200MP Portrait Mode ZEISS APO Super Telephoto Lens with 3° Gimbal-Level OIS Stabilisation, full-range 4K 120fps recording, and a dedicated Pro Video Mode.

    Meanwhile, the X300 FE addresses everyday creators with a 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera and Dual-View Stage Video features. To inaugurate the campaign, vivo partnered with JPM Museo and FoneRewards to host an exclusive “Born to Create” workshop on 4 June, allowing participants to undergo advanced hands-on technical training within a premium environment featuring over 140 vintage and limited-edition supercars.

    Demonstrating a strong corporate commitment to human capital development, the accolades extend beyond immediate prizes. Selected winners will receive the formal title of official “vivo Experience Officers,” granting them 1-Year Exclusive Access to vivo’s upcoming devices alongside long-term brand collaboration and development opportunities. Tiered rewards include the flagship vivo X300 FE, a 3D2N Redang Island Tour Package for two, the vivo Watch GT2, and vivo TWS 3e earbuds for selected student categories. Additionally, to lower entry barriers and democratize digital tools, vivo Malaysia has implemented a RM150 Student Exclusive Offer for the vivo X300 FE.

    Submissions are open to users across all smartphone brands for the initial open submission phase. Participants must publish an original video exceeding 1 minute in length on their public social media channels across TikTok, Instagram Reels, Xiaohongshu, or Facebook.

    Entries must creatively integrate vivo branding elements, remain free of competitor logos or watermarks, tag vivo Malaysia, and incorporate the campaign’s official corporate hashtags: #vivoX300Ultra, #ZEISSCinematics, #BornToCreate, and #X300UltraCreator. The first-round window concludes on 21 June 2026. Comprehensive eligibility criteria and regulatory details are accessible on vivo Malaysia’s official corporate web portal.

  • Kee Ming Raih Kontrak Pusat Data Berskala Besar Bernilai RM21.36 Juta

    Kee Ming Raih Kontrak Pusat Data Berskala Besar Bernilai RM21.36 Juta

    Kee Ming Group Berhad (Kee Ming), penyedia penyelesaian kejuruteraan mekanikal dan elektrik (M&E) terkemuka, mengumumkan pencapaian korporat terbaharu menerusi perolehan subkontrak bernilai RM21.36 juta bagi projek pembangunan pusat data hiperskala yang terletak di Puncak Alam, Selangor.

    Kontrak strategik tersebut telah dianugerahkan kepada anak syarikat milik penuh kumpulan, Kee Ming Electrical Sdn. Bhd. (KME), oleh kontraktor pihak ketiga yang mempunyai kepakaran khusus dalam penyelesaian M&E bersepadu serta infrastruktur pusat data. Skop kerja merangkumi tanggungjawab menyeluruh bagi pembekalan, penghantaran, dan pemasangan utiliti luaran serta domestik bangunan utama, yang melibatkan sistem voltan tinggi (HV), voltan sederhana (MV), voltan rendah (LV), voltan tambahan rendah (ELV), dan jajaran saluran telekomunikasi.

    Pengarah Urusan Kee Ming Group Berhad, Ir. Liew Kar Hoe menyatakan bahawa penganugerahan kontrak ini merupakan satu pengiktirafan rasmi terhadap keupayaan pelaksanaan teknikal kumpulan dalam mengendalikan kemudahan misi kritikal. Menurut beliau, projek berimpak tinggi ini sejajar dengan hala tuju strategik Kee Ming untuk memperluas penguasaan portfolio dalam segmen infrastruktur industri bernilai tinggi, disokong oleh trajektori pertumbuhan Malaysia sebagai hab digital serantau.

    Perolehan ini secara langsung memperkukuh kedudukan kewangan kumpulan, sekali gus meningkatkan nilai keseluruhan buku pesanan tertunggak Kee Ming kepada RM151.9 juta setakat 31 Mac 2026. Projek ini dijadualkan siap sepenuhnya menjelang 30 Disember 2026 dan dijangka memberikan keterlihatan perolehan yang mampan sehingga Tahun Kewangan 2027 (TK2027).

    Lembaga Pengarah mengesahkan bahawa, sekiranya tiada sebarang keadaan luar jangka, kontrak ini bakal memberikan sumbangan positif secara material kepada perolehan bersih, pendapatan sesaham (EPS), serta nilai aset bersih disatukan kumpulan bagi tahun kewangan berakhir 31 Mac 2027.

  • Eckem Holdings Rangkul Anugerah Pengedar Platinum Wacker Chemie, Kukuhkan Langkah ke Pasaran ACE

    Eckem Holdings Rangkul Anugerah Pengedar Platinum Wacker Chemie, Kukuhkan Langkah ke Pasaran ACE

    Eckem Holdings Berhad (Eckem Holdings), penyedia penyelesaian kimia perindustrian khusus dan pengeluar produk getah tempatan, mengukuhkan lagi profil korporatnya di pentas antarabangsa selepas berjaya merangkul Anugerah Pengedaran 2025 (Peringkat Platinum) daripada gergasi kimia global yang berpangkalan di Jerman, Wacker Chemie AG (Wacker Chemie).

    Anugerah tertinggi itu diberikan sebagai pengiktirafan terhadap prestasi cemerlang Kumpulan dalam sektor pengedaran sepanjang tahun 2025. Sejak dilantik sebagai pengedar rasmi pada tahun 2023, Eckem Holdings telah memainkan peranan kritikal sebagai jambatan strategik yang menghubungkan prinsipal kimia khusus antarabangsa tersebut dengan pangkalan pelanggan perindustrian yang luas di Malaysia.

    Pencapaian berprestij ini menjadi pemacu momentum yang sangat penting buat Kumpulan yang kini sedang dalam fasa akhir pelaksanaan Tawaran Awam Permulaan (IPO) menjelang penyenaraian rasminya di Pasaran ACE Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad pada 3 Julai 2026. Syarikat menawarkan saham pada harga RM0.12 sesaham, yang bakal membawa kepada permodalan pasaran berjumlah RM75.00 juta selepas penyenaraian. Tempoh permohonan yang telah dibuka sejak 25 Mei lalu kini berbaki seminggu lagi sebelum ditutup secara rasmi pada 19 Jun 2026.

    Mengikut pelan perancangan yang digariskan dalam prospektus IPO, dana yang bakal diraih daripada pasaran modal ini akan digunakan untuk membiayai beberapa inisiatif pertumbuhan jangka panjang. Ini termasuklah pembinaan pejabat korporat baharu, gudang, dan makmal, serta pengembangan barisan pengeluaran baharu bagi segmen produk getah Kumpulan. Di samping itu, hasil kutipan tersebut juga diperuntukkan untuk pembayaran balik pinjaman bank, keperluan modal kerja, dan kos perbelanjaan penyenaraian.

    Pengarah Eksekutif Eckem Holdings Berhad, Encik Tan Khai Jeik (Jack Tan) berkata, pengiktirafan Platinum ini merupakan bukti nyata terhadap komitmen tidak berbelah bahagi pasukan mereka dalam menawarkan kebolehpercayaan perkhidmatan, sokongan teknikal, dan mengekalkan hubungan pelanggan jangka panjang. Beliau menambah bahawa pencapaian ini bukan sahaja mengukuhkan kedudukan Eckem Holdings dalam industri kimia perindustrian khusus, malah memperkukuh komitmen syarikat untuk terus menyokong ekosistem perindustrian dan pembuatan Malaysia.

    Sebagai sebuah kumpulan bahan kimia khusus global, Wacker Chemie mempunyai operasi dan portfolio luas yang merangkumi silikon, polimer, biosolusi, dan polisilikon di lebih 100 buah negara. Kejayaan Eckem Holdings meraih pengiktirafan tertinggi daripada rakan sekutu global ini dijangka memberikan sentimen positif yang kuat dalam menarik minat dan keyakinan para pelabur sebelum tempoh tawaran IPO ditutup Jumaat depan.

  • Satu Lagi Karya Bertaraf Global Ditampilkan, ‘Khadam’ Sedia Ditayangkan Di Pawagam Seluruh Negara

    Satu Lagi Karya Bertaraf Global Ditampilkan, ‘Khadam’ Sedia Ditayangkan Di Pawagam Seluruh Negara

    Industri perfileman tanah air terus memacu langkah kanan dalam membuktikan keupayaan naskhah tempatan menembusi standard pasaran antarabangsa. Terbaru, sebuah karya sinematik seram psikologi berskala besar, Khadam, sedia untuk ditayangkan di lebih 120 pawagam seluruh negara bermula 11 Jun ini.

    Selepas mencetuskan keterujaan tinggi menerusi rangkaian poster dan treler rasmi sejak beberapa minggu lalu, fasa akhir promosi filem ini telah diraikan dengan penuh gilang-gemilang menerusi Malam Tayangan Perdana yang berlangsung malam tadi. Kehadiran naskhah ini sekali lagi menyaksikan satu lagi karya bertaraf global ditampilkan dalam portfolio industri seni tempatan, sekali gus meletakkan filem seram Malaysia pada satu aras kualiti yang baharu.

    Walaupun dibina dengan acuan dan piawaian antarabangsa, Khadam tidak sesekali kehilangan identiti budayanya yang menjadi tunjang utama penceritaan. Berlatarbelakangkan era tahun 1950-an, jalan cerita filem ini mengangkat ketakutan yang paling dekat dengan masyarakat Melayu, iaitu isu pewarisan saka, kesetiaan yang diuji, dan harga yang perlu dibayar apabila manusia memilih untuk bersekutu dengan kejahatan.

    Kisahnya mengikuti perjuangan Melor, seorang ibu yang berusaha keras melindungi keluarganya daripada entiti ghaib yang diwarisi turun-temurun. Pengarahnya, Shamyl Othman, menegaskan bahawa keseraman naskhah ini tidak bergantung kepada elemen kejutan atau jumpscare murah, sebaliknya berakar daripada trauma generasi dan konflik psikologi yang tercetus apabila institusi kekeluargaan mula diporak-perandakan oleh entiti yang tidak boleh ditolak tersebut.

    Standard global yang ditekankan dalam Khadam dizahirkan secara menyeluruh daripada aspek teknikal dan naratifnya. Lakon layar hasil nukilan Fariza Azlina Isahak dibina penuh teliti dengan mengeksploitasi lapisan emosi dan konflik dalaman watak. Malah, watak Melor sengaja digambarkan sebagai seorang yang kehilangan suara secara fizikal dan simbolik, membiarkan kekuatan visual, rekaan bunyi, dan ekspresi emosi mengambil alih peranan dialog untuk menyampaikan penderitaannya. Menurut Penerbit Eksekutif, Datuk Ahmad Izham Omar, projek ini sejak awal lagi menetapkan matlamat yang jelas untuk menghasilkan sebuah filem Malaysia yang mampu berdiri sebaris dengan karya serantau dan antarabangsa. Setiap keputusan daripada pembangunan skrip, rekaan produksi, gubahan muzik, sehinggalah ke peringkat pasca produksi dibuat dengan teliti bagi memastikan hasil akhirnya memenuhi standard global yang tinggi.

    Aspirasi antarabangsa ini bukan sekadar omongan kosong apabila filem terbitan Red Communications dan Komet Productions ini berjaya menghimpunkan jaringan rakan strategik dari seluruh rantau. Antara yang terlibat termasuk Magma Entertainment dan VMS Studios dari Indonesia, Sil Metropole Organisation Ltd. (Hong Kong), Applause Entertainment (India), serta Primeworks Studios dan Golden Screen Cinemas (Malaysia), dengan sokongan Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia (FINAS). Skala produksi yang merentasi sempadan ini turut menyaksikan pelakon ternama Indonesia, Aghniny Haque, membuat penampilan sulungnya dalam filem Malaysia sebagai Melor, bergandingan dengan pelakon berkarisma tempatan, Datuk Remy Ishak sebagai Awang. Barisan pelakon turut diperkuatkan oleh Siti Khadijah Halim, bakat baharu Karl’ El, pelakon cilik Zarra Zhaff, serta penampilan istimewa Jun Lojong.

    Kemegahan produksi bertaraf global ini turut diterjemahkan ke ruang nyata semasa Malam Tayangan Perdana malam tadi. Ruang acara dihidupkan dengan reka bentuk binaan audio yang menggabungkan elemen guruh dan hujan bagi membangkitkan rasa gelisah penonton, sebelum diserikan dengan persembahan emosional daripada Ernie Zakri menerusi lagu tema rasmi, Tak Berlagu. Barisan pelakon pula tampil memukau di atas karpet merah dengan mengenakan busana rekaan eksklusif daripada Behati, selain mendapat sokongan padu daripada rakan penaja seperti Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar, St. Giles Boulevard Hotel, Hyatt House Hotel, dan penaja minuman Per’l.

    Reaksi awal daripada para penggiat industri dan media selepas tayangan tamat memperlihatkan maklum balas yang amat luar biasa, dengan rata-ratanya memuji kematangan jalan cerita dan aspek teknikal yang diketengahkan. Diedarkan oleh GSC Movies bersama Primeworks Studios sebagai rakan pemasaran, filem yang turut dijangka akan menemui penonton di pasaran Singapura dan Indonesia selepas ini sedia membuktikan bahawa karya tempatan mempunyai keupayaan untuk dipersembahkan pada tahap tertinggi di skrin perak.

  • Penantian 9 Tahun Berakhir! Andi Bernadee Hadiahkan Peminat Album ‘Ding Geding’

    Selepas hampir sedekad mengukuhkan portfolio dalam industri muzik tanah air, penyanyi dan penulis lagu popular, Andi Bernadee, secara rasminya meluncurkan album sulung yang amat dinantikan bertajuk Ding Geding. Pengumuman ini sekali gus menamatkan penantian sembilan tahun para peminat yang amat mendambakan sebuah naskhah penuh daripada beliau.

    Album terbitan Warner Music Malaysia ini menghimpunkan 12 buah trek komprehensif yang menterjemahkan dinamika emosi, pengalaman hidup, serta fasa kematangan seni Andi. Menyifatkan projek ini sebagai “permulaan satu rentak”, beliau menzahirkan realiti kehidupan sebenar yang merangkumi elemen suka, duka, kecewa, dan bahagia untuk dikongsikan secara telus bersama para

    pendengar.

    Menerusi Ding Geding, Andi turut mempamerkan evolusi profesionalnya dengan keluar daripada zon selesa untuk bereksperimen dengan genre baharu. Antaranya naskhah berentak soul ballad berjudul Seksa Jiwa, yang diakui amat mencabar keupayaan vokal beliau namun kini diangkat sebagai antara karya kegemaran peribadinya.

    Dari sudut kreatif, pemilihan judul album ini mempunya tarikan tersendiri apabila mendapat cetusan inspirasi daripada babak ikonik filem klasik Melayu, Ahmad Albab. Frasa “berding-geding” diolah semula menjadi sebuah konsep karya yang santai, beridentiti kuat, dan mudah melekat di minda audiens, sekali gus memberikan pengalaman mendengar yang menyegarkan.

    Peluncuran album ini turut menjadi simbol hibrid ketabahan Andi selepas ia pernah ditangguhkan ekoran isu kesihatan fizikal dan mental yang kritikal. Walaupun berdepan fasa sukar di mana suaranya tidak keluar, komitmen tinggi terhadap kerjaya seni mendorong beliau untuk tetap menyelesaikan proses rakaman demi melunaskan impian yang sekian lama tertangguh.

    Melalui Ding Geding, Andi berharap agar album sulung ini dapat berfungsi sebagai ‘teman’ yang menyalurkan inspirasi dan semangat kepada masyarakat. Album Ding Geding kini boleh didapati dan dilayari secara rasmi di semua platform penstriman digital utama.

  • Jati Diversifies Portfolio, Taking Local Rice into the Premium Snack Aisle

    Jati Diversifies Portfolio, Taking Local Rice into the Premium Snack Aisle

    Serba Wangi Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s leading agricultural producers, has announced a major corporate diversification strategy with the launch of ‘Jati Chom Chom’, marking the flagship brand’s official entry into the premium ready-to-eat snack segment. The launch represents the country’s first commercially produced white rice puff snack made entirely from locally sourced grains, signaling a decisive shift toward high-value, downstream food production.

    Datuk Seri Isham Bin Ishak, Secretary-General, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security delivering speech at The Jati Chom Chom Grand Launch Event

    By steering its core ingredient into the high-margin FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) market, the veteran rice distributor aims to unlock modern commercial channels and tap into evolving consumer behavior. The strategic pivot targets children, teenagers, young working adults, and modern families who are actively demanding convenient, premium alternatives to conventional corn, potato, and wheat-based snacks.

    The capital-intensive launch was officially unveiled at Old Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, an event marked by a high-tech drone light show over the capital’s skyline. The event was officiated by the Raja Puan Muda of Kedah, DYTM Che Puan Muda Zaheeda Binti Mohamad Ariff, alongside the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Isham Ishak.

    Left to Right_ Datuk Seri Isham bin Ishak, Secretary-General, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, DYTM Che Puan Muda Zaheeda Binti Mohamad Ariff, Tuanku Raja Puan Muda Kedah, Low Kok Kean, Managing

    Datuk Seri Isham Ishak underscored the broader corporate and economic implications of the product launch, stating that the future of Malaysia’s agricultural sector no longer centers solely on raw, primary production. Instead, he highlighted that sustainable growth within the nation’s agri-food sector relies heavily on cross-category innovation, modern branding, value creation, and aggressive market expansion, describing Jati Chom Chom as a landmark achievement for local commercialization.

    Supporting this vision, Serba Wangi’s Managing Director, Low Kok Kean, emphasized that Jati Chom Chom represents a major milestone in evaluating new, scalable possibilities for local white rice beyond traditional, raw volume consumption. He noted that by scaling innovation up the food value chain, the company is bridging the gap between national agricultural output and a new generation of consumers. To secure strong retail confidence, the new product line is backed by rigorous operational standards, manufactured in a facility holding Halal, HACCP, and international ISO 22000:2018 food safety management certifications.

    Jati Chom Chom makes its market debut in two distinct flavor profiles, Tomato and Cheese, positioned to optimize mass-market accessibility while ensuring healthy retail margins. The products are priced starting at RM1.99 for a 60g single unit and RM3.79 for a 112g multipack, though final retail pricing remains subject to regional channel promotions. In its initial rollout phase, nationwide distribution has secured immediate shelf space across premium modern trade accounts including Lotus’s, Giant, and AEON outlets, with plans underway to aggressively scale penetration into general trade and independent retail networks.

  • Salomé Das Launches Solo Career with Cross-Cultural Pop Track ‘Back 2 Malaysia’

    Salomé Das Launches Solo Career with Cross-Cultural Pop Track ‘Back 2 Malaysia’

    French-Indian artist Salomé Das has officially initiated her solo music career with the launch of her highly anticipated debut single, “Back 2 Malaysia.” Distributed via Def Jam Malaysia, the track introduces a sophisticated global pop sound designed as a sonic tribute to the nation that shaped her formative years.

    Born in Munich and relocated to Kuala Lumpur at just three months old, Das represents the quintessential experience of a “third-culture child.” Raised at the intersection of French, Indian, and Malaysian cultures, she did not assimilate entirely into a single heritage, but instead synthesized all three into a distinct personal and artistic identity. “Back 2 Malaysia” functions as the creative nexus of these diverse backgrounds, deliberately blending traditional Malaysian and Asian instrumentation with contemporary global pop production.

    The single captures the distinctive ambience of a tropical upbringing, translating elements of regional culture, scenery, and a shared sense of freedom into a polished musical arrangement. The overarching narrative addresses a universal theme: the experience of departing a foundational environment, preserving its influence across geographical boundaries, and recognizing that cultural identity remains an intrinsic part of the individual.

    “No matter where I go in the world, I carry Malaysia with me,” Das stated regarding the release. “Through the food, the culture, the warmth, the nature, and the carefree spirit of sun and freedom that I constantly seek out. For me, Malaysia has always felt like joy, colour, nostalgia and home. This song captures that feeling—of freedom, sunshine and coming home. The place that stays with us forever.”

    Das’s transition into a solo career follows a non-traditional professional trajectory. Initially working internationally as an Elite model, she spent five years based in London before shifting her primary focus back to music. She first achieved commercial recognition as the featured vocalist on the collaborative track “Life is Simple,” an international release that has surpassed 90 million streams on Spotify and led to a high-profile performance before an audience of 8,000 at a stadium venue in Mumbai.

    Following a two-year period dedicated to repertoire development and establishing her definitive sonic direction, “Back 2 Malaysia” was recorded in Los Angeles. The production represents the realization of her long-term creative vision, marking a definitive return to her musical roots.

    In tandem with her sonic output, Das maintains a highly intentional visual identity that reinforces her multi-cultural messaging. Her stage presentation frequently incorporates traditional batik, sarongs, and Indian jewellery alongside her signature bindi. Utilizing her platform to advocate for youth empowerment and enhanced international visibility for regional talent, Das has articulated a long-term professional objective to establish herself as a leading global pop artist of Indian heritage, while actively fostering opportunities for other Asian creators within the international music industry.

    “Back 2 Malaysia” is now available for streaming and download across all major digital distribution platforms.

  • Malaysia Clinches Asia-Pacific Debut for the Highly Anticipated 2026 BYD ATTO 3

    Malaysia Clinches Asia-Pacific Debut for the Highly Anticipated 2026 BYD ATTO 3

    In a major development for regional automotive trade, Malaysia has officially clinched the exclusive Asia-Pacific debut for the highly anticipated 2026 BYD ATTO 3. Unveiled by BYD Sime Motors at the prominent Sime Motors MotorExpo 2026, the milestone highlights Malaysia’s growing prominence as a strategic epicenter for electric vehicle (EV) commercialization and consumer readiness. Securing this premium regional product launch ahead of competing markets underscore international confidence in Malaysia’s developing green economy, policy frameworks, and evolving infrastructure networks.

    The corporate announcement coincides with a historic commercial milestone for the partnership, with BYD officially surpassing 32,000 cumulative vehicle sales in Malaysia. Of that total volume, the foundational ATTO 3 accounts for over 12,000 units on local roads, anchoring itself as the nation’s top-selling electric SUV since its initial rollout. Jacob Ma, Managing Director of BYD Malaysia, emphasized that the model remains a fundamental driver of the brand’s local success.

    Similarly, Adeline Lew, Managing Director of BYD Sime Motors, noted that the heavily updated 2026 model has been specifically engineered to fulfill the scaling expectations of Malaysian drivers through targeted enhancements in performance, interior ergonomics, and overall utility.

    From a strategic market perspective, the 2026 ATTO 3 introduces an aggressively positioned, two-tier commercial structure designed to capture unique consumer segments. The entry-level Ultra variant enters the market at RM125,800, retaining a front-wheel-drive configuration paired with a 60.48 kWh Blade Battery that yields an efficient 480 km range (NEDC).

    Crucially, the premium segment receives a substantial structural disruption via the range-topping Premium variant, priced at RM138,800. The Premium model shifts completely to a rear-wheel-drive architecture driven by a high-output 230 kW motor, stretching its driving range to 600 km (NEDC). This high-spec variant significantly optimizes corporate fleet viability and long-distance travel logistics across major domestic corridors, boasting an elevated 220 kW DC fast-charging capacity capable of replenishing the battery from 10% to 80% in just 25 minutes.

    Beyond mechanical adjustments, the product evolution reflects a matured visual and structural profile designed to enhance market competitiveness. The updated exterior features a highly streamlined front bumper configuration that removes legacy faux intake structures for optimal aerodynamics, while the refined cabin replaces active aesthetic paneling with sophisticated stitched materials, a column gear selector, and an expanded 8.8-inch digital driver instrument cluster.

    To accelerate initial retail momentum, BYD Sime Motors is deploying a high-value promotional allocation worth up to RM14,000 for early adopters. The first 500 customers will receive a RM10,000 overtrade incentive, complemented by the choice of a complimentary home AC wall charger or a six-year standard service package. Reinforced by a robust six-year vehicle warranty and an eight-year high-voltage battery and drive unit package, this strategic launch asserts Malaysia’s definitive leadership in the regional transition toward sustainable transportation.