Tune Talk is introducing a new lifestyle feature to its mobile experience with the launch of Tune Talk NOVA, a subscription-based astrology service now available in the Tune Talk App.
Across the Asia-Pacific region, astrology and horoscope content has grown into a mainstream digital lifestyle category, driven by strong cultural interest and increasing smartphone adoption. Industry insights show that the region is among the fastest-growing markets for astrology and horoscope subscriptions, with daily readings, zodiac compatibility, and personalised insights recording strong engagement, particularly among mobile-first Millennials and Gen Z users. This trend reflects a rising expectation for value-added, personalised experiences to be seamlessly integrated into everyday digital platforms.
Tune Talk NOVA brings both Western and Chinese zodiac readings directly to users, offering quick, AI-driven daily forecasts alongside their usual mobile services.
The feature includes daily, monthly and yearly horoscope readings, Western and Chinese zodiac profiles, shareable zodiac content, and compatibility insights. Designed to fit naturally into users’ daily routines, NOVA allows subscribers to check their daily forecasts before starting their day or explore compatibility with friends in a light and engaging way.
To celebrate the launch, Tune Talk is offering first-time monthly subscribers one month of full NOVA access free via auto-renewal, with charges only applied from the second month onwards. Users may cancel within the first 30 days to avoid any fees. NOVA passes are available from as low as RM5 for one-day access, while monthly passes start from RM8 depending on plan eligibility. The feature is also complimentary for Epik+ 50 subscribers, while both Epik+ 50 and Epik+ 35 users can receive 100 Tune Talk Points by checking their horoscope readings for three consecutive days.
Commenting on the launch, Gurtaj Singh Padda, Co-founder and CEO of Tune Talk, said there is a clear global shift towards personalised digital experiences that go beyond basic utility. He noted that services such as astrology and daily guidance have become part of how users engage with wellness and lifestyle content on mobile devices. With Tune Talk NOVA, he added that the company is responding to this demand by offering a simple, value-added feature that integrates naturally into subscribers’ everyday digital routines.
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Karnival Jom Heboh (KJH), antara acara padang paling ikonik di Malaysia, kembali menghangatkan suasana dengan membuka tirai jelajah 2026 menerusi kolaborasi istimewa bersama Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) sempena sambutan ulang tahun ke-80 agensi tersebut. Bertempat di Stadium Negeri Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang, karnival ini akan berlangsung selama tiga hari bermula 24 hingga 26 April 2026, menawarkan pelbagai aktiviti menarik, hiburan tanpa henti serta inisiatif mendekati rakyat dalam suasana santai dan meriah.
Penganjuran kali ini menjadi lebih signifikan apabila buat julung kalinya KJH berganding bahu dengan Karnival Mega JPJ MADANI, menggabungkan elemen hiburan dan perkhidmatan komuniti dalam satu platform berskala besar. Kolaborasi ini membuka peluang kepada orang ramai untuk berinteraksi secara lebih dekat dengan agensi kerajaan sambil menikmati pengalaman karnival yang dinanti-nantikan.
Lebih istimewa, Perdana Menteri, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim dijadualkan hadir bagi merasmikan sambutan ulang tahun JPJ ke-80 pada Sabtu, 25 April, bersama Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi dan Menteri Pengangkutan, Loke Siew Fook. Kehadiran barisan kepimpinan tertinggi negara ini dijangka menyemarakkan lagi acara serta menambah nilai prestij kepada penganjuran tahun ini.
Sepanjang tiga hari penganjuran, pelbagai aktiviti menarik anjuran JPJ menanti pengunjung, termasuk JPJ Fun Run yang menggalakkan gaya hidup sihat, inisiatif kebajikan seperti pertukaran helmet dan servis minyak hitam motosikal secara percuma, serta jualan nombor pendaftaran kenderaan eksklusif yang pastinya menjadi tumpuan peminat automotif. Turut mencuri perhatian ialah Battle of the Band yang menampilkan enam kumpulan dari institusi pengajian tinggi tempatan, di samping perhimpunan kelab permotoran, zon permainan kanak-kanak Soopa Doopa, pemeriksaan kesihatan dan pergigian percuma serta pelbagai aktiviti kecergasan seperti Zumba Challenge dan Pound Stick Fitness.
Karnival ini turut menawarkan pelbagai pengisian mesra keluarga dengan lebih 150 reruai daripada jenama tempatan dan antarabangsa, lengkap dengan promosi eksklusif, pensampelan produk dan hadiah menarik. Antara tarikan utama termasuk Reruai Studio Tonton Drama Sangat (STDS) yang menampilkan pertandingan karaoke, aktiviti mewarna kanak-kanak serta Explorace Ejen Ali. Selain itu, Rumah Hantu Jom Heboh x Pewaris Susuk menjanjikan pengalaman seram yang mendebarkan, lengkap dengan sesi bertemu pelakon terkenal.
Studio Jom Heboh pula memperkenalkan segmen baharu ‘Jom Cantik’ yang mengetengahkan aspek kecantikan, keyakinan dan ekspresi diri wanita secara inklusif, di samping inisiatif kelestarian melalui aktiviti kitar semula. Tidak ketinggalan, reruai New Straits Times Press (NSTP) menerusi Dunia Kreatif NSTP menawarkan pengalaman interaktif yang menggabungkan kreativiti, literasi media dan aktiviti kekeluargaan seperti seni kraf, photobooth muka depan akhbar dan pertandingan wartawan cilik.
Kemuncak acara pastinya Konsert Jom Heboh yang berlangsung selama dua malam berturut-turut, menampilkan barisan artis popular tanah air seperti Dato’ Awie, Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza, Shiha Zikir, Hael Husaini, Ara Johari dan Floor 88 yang bakal menghiburkan pengunjung dengan persembahan bertenaga. Selain itu, Love Food Fest turut menghimpunkan pelbagai vendor makanan viral dan tempatan, menjadikan karnival ini sebagai destinasi gaya hidup yang lengkap untuk semua.
Dengan kehadiran purata lebih 300,000 pengunjung bagi setiap lokasi, Karnival Jom Heboh terus mengekalkan reputasinya sebagai platform komuniti yang menyatukan masyarakat pelbagai lapisan. Edisi 2026 ini dijangka memberikan pengalaman yang lebih menyeluruh dengan gabungan hiburan, gaya hidup dan perkhidmatan rakyat dalam satu acara berskala besar.
Orang ramai dijemput hadir memeriahkan Karnival Jom Heboh x Mega JPJ MADANI 2026 di Stadium Negeri Batu Kawan dari 24 hingga 26 April ini dan merasai sendiri kemeriahan yang ditawarkan.
Berteraskan matlamat untuk meningkatkan keterangkuman kewangan, khususnya dalam kalangan ibu, wanita dan belia daripada komuniti berpendapatan rendah, AEON Bank, bank digital Islamik pertama di Malaysia, telah menjalinkan kerjasama strategik dengan SURI Inspirasi Sdn Bhd (SURI) untuk memperkenalkan Program Sustainable. Reliable. Income (S.R.I.). Inisiatif ini selaras dengan program iTEKAD, iaitu inisiatif kewangan sosial oleh Bank Negara Malaysia yang bertujuan memperkasa komuniti melalui peluang penjanaan pendapatan mampan.
SURI merupakan sebuah perusahaan sosial yang komited memperkasakan wanita daripada komuniti berpendapatan rendah, khususnya golongan ibu dan belia yang berusaha memperbaiki kehidupan demi masa depan keluarga. Melalui pembelajaran kemahiran praktikal seperti menjahit, mereka diberi peluang menjana pendapatan secara berterusan. Program AEON Bank x SURI iTEKAD S.R.I. telah dilancarkan pada Mac 2026 dengan sasaran 60 peserta menerusi tiga kohort, di mana setiap kohort berlangsung selama enam bulan. Program ini ditaja sepenuhnya oleh AEON Bank dan dibangunkan bersama SURI bagi melengkapkan peserta berusia antara 18 hingga 60 tahun dengan kemahiran, sokongan, peralatan serta akses kewangan untuk membina kehidupan yang lebih stabil. Ia menyasarkan individu daripada latar belakang berpendapatan rendah yang berdepan cabaran kewangan seperti isi rumah berpendapatan tunggal, penganggur dan mereka yang mempunyai pendapatan tidak menentu.
Bagi memperluaskan impak sosial, peserta turut digalakkan menyertai inisiatif MySURi Seragam, di mana mereka akan menjahit sebanyak 1,000 pasang pakaian seragam sekolah untuk pelajar daripada keluarga berpendapatan rendah, rumah anak yatim dan rumah kebajikan. Usaha ini bukan sahaja membuka peluang pendapatan tambahan, malah memberi ruang kepada peserta untuk menyumbang kepada masyarakat melalui inisiatif yang memberi manfaat kepada golongan memerlukan.
Dengan kepakaran SURI dalam membimbing golongan ibu dan belia yang perlu mengimbangi tanggungjawab keluarga, peserta akan mengikuti bengkel latihan menjahit dan pembangunan produk, termasuk teknik ikat celup Indigo Shibori dengan menggunakan bahan kitar tinggi seperti fabrik denim dan cadar hotel terpakai. Selepas menamatkan latihan, mereka akan berupaya menghasilkan cenderahati premium yang lestari, yang boleh dipasarkan melalui platform SURI Lifestyle atau menerusi pesanan konsainan untuk tujuan perolehan sosial. Hasil jualan akan disalurkan terus kepada peserta, sekali gus menyokong model ekonomi kitaran yang menggabungkan pertumbuhan ekonomi dan impak sosial.
SURI diasaskan oleh gandingan ibu dan anak, Sally @ Salena Ahmad dan Amer Asyraf, yang sejak tahun 2016 telah melatih lebih 400 wanita di seluruh negara. Mereka juga membangunkan jenama SURI Lifestyle yang menawarkan produk berasaskan fabrik lebihan yang dikitar tinggi seperti denim dan linen, yang sebaliknya akan dibuang. Fabrik ini diolah menjadi produk berkualiti tinggi oleh ibu-ibu SURI, sekali gus menggalakkan penggunaan produk yang lebih lestari dalam kalangan pengguna.
Bagi memperkukuh kebolehpasaran produk peserta, AEON Bank dan SURI turut bekerjasama dengan Zucchini & Co. untuk menyediakan modul pemasaran digital, termasuk kemahiran media sosial dan fotografi mudah alih. Inisiatif ini membantu peserta memperluaskan capaian pelanggan serta meningkatkan keupayaan mereka bersaing dalam pasaran digital.
Setelah menamatkan program, peserta akan menerima mesin jahit mudah alih bagi membolehkan mereka memanfaatkan kemahiran yang diperoleh untuk menjana pendapatan secara berdikari dan menyara keluarga. Selain kemahiran teknikal, AEON Bank turut menyediakan modul literasi kewangan yang merangkumi pendedahan kepada perbankan digital, kesedaran keselamatan siber dan pencegahan penipuan. Peserta juga diperkenalkan kepada ciri-ciri dalam aplikasi AEON Bank seperti Savings Pot, Neko Sensei sebagai pembimbing kewangan peribadi, serta ciri tambahan lain termasuk Takaful, Neko Missions dan mata ganjaran AEON.
Program AEON Bank x SURI iTEKAD S.R.I. merupakan edisi kedua inisiatif iTEKAD oleh AEON Bank, susulan program AEON Bank x MADCash iTEKAD GrowthStart yang berlangsung dari Februari 2025 hingga Februari 2027 dan melibatkan 65 usahawan mikro wanita daripada golongan B40 di Kedah, Johor dan Negeri Sembilan. Melalui inisiatif seperti S.R.I. dan GrowthStart, AEON Bank terus komited menyediakan penyelesaian kewangan yang mudah diakses, sambil memperkasa komuniti untuk mencapai aspirasi kewangan dan meningkatkan daya tahan ekonomi.
Secara keseluruhan, AEON Bank akan terus memainkan peranan dalam memupuk masa hadapan kewangan yang lebih inklusif di Malaysia, di samping menyokong pembangunan perbankan Islamik dan merangsang pertumbuhan ekonomi digital negara. Untuk maklumat lanjut, orang ramai boleh melayari laman web AEON Bank dan SURI serta memuat turun aplikasi AEON Bank bagi menerokai pengalaman perbankan digital yang lebih dinamik.
Nestlé Malaysia has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s Halal ecosystem and developing future-ready talent through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan. The collaboration aims to advance Halal Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.
The MoU marks a significant step in bridging the gap between industry and academia, with both parties sharing a common objective of equipping young Malaysians with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the evolving Halal industry. The signing ceremony was held during the Halal STEM Expo at the IIUM Kuantan Campus, which brought together around 500 participants comprising upper secondary school students from across Pahang.
Under this partnership, IIUM Kuantan will develop educational modules with support from Nestlé Malaysia, alongside the introduction of hands-on competitions designed to provide students with practical, real-world learning experiences. As part of the Halal STEM Expo initiative, the programme featured interactive experiments, exhibition booths, competitions and knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at enhancing student engagement and understanding of Halal STEM.
Beyond student-centred programmes, the MoU also outlines wider areas of collaboration, including joint research in Halal science and food innovation, knowledge-sharing initiatives, as well as participation in conferences, workshops and academic publications. These efforts are expected to strengthen academia-industry linkages, encourage innovation and build a strong pipeline of future Halal talent.
[From left] Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erna Normaya Abdullah, Chairperson of Halal STEM Expo 2026 and Head of SuNCoM, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan, Prof. Dr. Kamaruzzaman Yunus, Dean, Kulliyyah of Science, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Arifin bin Kaderi, Vice Director, IIUM Kuantan, Dato’ Mohamad Nizar Najib, State Executive Councillor for Investment, Industrial Development, Science, Technology and Innovation of Pahang, representing the Chief Minister of Pahang, Raja Nurmaria Murni, Executive Director, Group Corporate Affairs for Malaysia and Singapore, Nasrul Hadi Mohamed Nor, Head of Halal Affairs, Nestlé Malaysia and Siti Hazlin Jantan, Halal Operation Manager, Nestlé Malaysia at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing with the Kulliyyah of Science, IIUM Kuantan to advance Halal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education for young Malaysians.
Nestlé Malaysia Head of Halal Affairs, Nasrul Hadi Mohamed Nor, said the company’s commitment to Halal goes beyond maintaining high product and operational standards, extending to nurturing future talent for the industry. He added that the collaboration aims to spark students’ interest in STEM from a Halal perspective while providing them with practical insights into how science and technology contribute to the Halal ecosystem. He also noted that these efforts support national aspirations to increase STEM participation among students and further reinforce Malaysia’s position as a global Halal hub.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erna Normaya Abdullah, Chairperson of Halal STEM Expo 2026 and Head of SuNCoM, Kulliyyah of Science, IIUM Kuantan, said the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to developing future leaders and strengthening Islamic STEM (Halal-STEM) education. She highlighted that the initiative is grounded in the IIUM Tawhidic philosophy, which integrates knowledge, values and holistic human development, while serving as a platform to connect academic learning with industry exposure and inspire students to pursue STEM pathways within the Halal ecosystem.
A key highlight of the Halal STEM Expo was the Halal Frontier Talk, a panel session featuring representatives from Nestlé Malaysia and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), which provided students with first-hand insights from industry leaders and highlighted potential career opportunities in Halal STEM fields.
[From right] Nasrul Hadi Mohamed Nor, Head of Halal Affairs, Nestlé Malaysia, with participants of the Halal STEM Expo, where Nestlé Malaysia also served as judges and shared industry expertise, providing real-world insights into Halal manufacturing practices.
The programme also featured the Innovate Challenge, where secondary school and university students were encouraged to develop and present innovative prototypes focused on sustainability and aligned with Halal STEM principles. Nestlé Malaysia played an active role throughout the competition as judges and mentors. In addition, interactive exhibition booths enabled students to explore the company’s Halal value chain more closely and gain a clearer understanding of the role of STEM across the industry.
This MoU marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration, with various initiatives planned over the next two years to further empower students and advance Halal STEM education. Through this partnership, Nestlé Malaysia and IIUM Kuantan remain committed to nurturing future-ready talent while strengthening Malaysia’s innovative Halal ecosystem.
The International Café and Beverage Show (ICBS) 2026 returns for its 5th edition from 7 to 9 May at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, bringing together a dynamic global community under one roof. Over the three-day event, ICBS is expected to welcome 650 brands, 1,000 baristas and 2,000 café owners, with an estimated 13,000 attendees from 55 countries. As Malaysia’s only dedicated café and beverage trade show, ICBS has evolved from a niche industry gathering into a key indicator of the direction café culture is taking in Malaysia and across the wider region.
Organised by Montgomery Asia in partnership with Barista Guild Asia, Eciatto, and HJC Global Tea Fair, ICBS 2026 introduces several new developments that reflect the industry’s rapid evolution. The most notable addition this year is a dedicated tea segment developed with HJC Global Tea Fair, marking a first in the show’s five-year history. This segment brings global tea innovations to the ICBS floor at a time when tea is increasingly moving from a supporting offering to a central feature in modern café menus across Malaysia and the region.
According to Mr Alun Jones, Project Director of Montgomery Asia, ICBS has become a catalyst for Southeast Asia’s beverage economy, serving as a platform where ideas are exchanged, partnerships are formed, and businesses discover new pathways for growth. He added that as the show enters its fifth edition, it not only reflects the industry but actively helps shape it. In 2026, the beverage landscape is more diverse and innovation-driven than ever, with coffee continuing to anchor café culture while speciality tea, ready-to-drink beverages and mixology-inspired concepts gaining strong momentum. ICBS, he noted, is designed to give industry players direct access to these emerging opportunities.
The timing of this growth is significant. Malaysia’s foodservice sector is valued at USD 14.75 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 27.50 billion by 2030, according to industry data. Within this, demand for premium and functional beverages is accelerating, with the ready-to-drink tea segment alone expected to grow by USD 32.4 million between 2025 and 2030. These figures reflect broader shifts in consumer behaviour, including how Malaysians spend, socialise and seek new experiences, with ICBS serving as a key platform for the industry to respond to these changes.
Anchoring the competitive element of the show is the Malaysia Open Coffee Championship (MOCC), which brings together 38 competitors across three categories: the Malaysia Open Brewers Cup, Malaysia Open Latte Art Championship and Malaysia Open Barista Championship. Beyond being a skills showcase, the MOCC functions as a talent pipeline that continues to elevate standards within Malaysia’s barista community.
Alongside these championships, ICBS 2026 will also spotlight Malaysia’s evolving beverage creativity through the Unite Malaysian Taste Challenge 2026. The competition gathers emerging and experienced mixologists to craft story-driven mocktails inspired by Malaysia’s diverse flavour heritage, transforming local ingredients into distinctive expressions of taste. More than a mixology showcase, it reinforces ICBS’s role as a platform where Malaysian concepts take centre stage, offering producers and café operators a meaningful opportunity to present homegrown innovation to both trade and public audiences.
Mr Alun Jones further noted that Malaysia’s café scene has matured significantly over the past decade, moving beyond chain coffee into a landscape defined by independent cafés, speciality roasters and concept-driven spaces, supported by a consumer base that actively seeks out these experiences. He emphasised that ICBS sits at the centre of this ecosystem, not only as an exhibition but as a space where the next wave of ideas in Malaysian café culture often emerges.
Entry to ICBS 2026 is free, with registration now open. The exhibition runs from 7 to 9 May, welcoming trade visitors throughout all three days, while opening to the public on 9 May for visitors to experience the show floor and explore the latest developments in coffee, tea and beverage innovation. More information on ICBS 2026, including exhibition opportunities, partnership enquiries and visitor passes, is available at https://intl-cbs.com/.
The British Council has announced the team selected to represent the UK at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition of the 2027 Venice Biennale. The 2027 British Pavilion will present a UK–Malaysia collaboration marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This initiative builds on the success of the UK–Kenya collaboration at the 2025 British Pavilion, which received La Biennale’s Special Mention award.
The open call for the 2027 edition invited proposals that challenge contemporary architecture and respond to the British Council’s UK–Malaysia Human-Nature programme, which explores the relationships between people, place and the natural environment. From a shortlist of six proposals, the selected team was chosen by a panel of architects, educators and cultural professionals from the UK and Malaysia, chaired by Sevra Davis, Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council.
The project will be led by UK-based curators Dr Guan Lee and Mike Lim, alongside a curatorial team including Maria McLintock and Ben Swaby Selig. They will collaborate closely with Penang-based artisans Ng Chi Wang, Lee Shao Chin and Koh Eng Keat. The commission will explore themes of impermanence in architecture, diaspora culture and the ways migration transforms living traditions in Malaysia and around the world.
Drawing on Malaysian traditions of ritual paper architecture, the installation will reference temporary structures made from recycled paper on bamboo frames. It will take inspiration from the Hungry Ghost Festival, where ceremonial structures are created, used and then released.
Sevra Davis, Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council, said the project celebrates 70 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Malaysia and highlights the role of architecture, ritual and cultural memory. She added that the exhibition builds on the success of the UK–Kenya collaboration in 2025 and continues the British Council’s commitment to fostering cultural connection through the Venice Biennale.
The appointed curatorial team said they are honoured to bring the Festival of Hungry Ghosts to the British Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia 2027 as a celebration of diasporic culture and living traditions shaped by migration. They explained that the festival, which reflects acts of care for ancestors and wandering spirits, is grounded in a construction tradition where impermanence is seen as a guiding principle rather than a limitation. They added that building for disappearance represents one of the most radical approaches to architectural thinking today.
Jazreel Goh, Country Director Malaysia at the British Council, said the collaboration presents an opportunity to celebrate UK–Malaysia creative exchange on a global platform in conjunction with 70 years of diplomatic relations. She noted that the project’s focus on ritual architecture, migration and regenerative design is both timely and relevant.
Pei Tsen Yeoh, Director of YTL Construction and member of the selection committee, said that following a rigorous two-stage process, the selected proposal presents a sensitive, joyful and culturally grounded approach that successfully balances conceptual ambition with practical delivery. She added that positioning ritual architecture as a model for regenerative futures gives the project both poetic depth and contemporary relevance.
The Selection Committee for the 2027 British Pavilion includes representatives from architecture, design, culture and heritage organisations across the UK and Malaysia, chaired by Sevra Davis of the British Council.
The curatorial team brings together diverse expertise. Dr Guan Lee, born in Malaysia, is founding director of Grymsdyke Farm and Associate Professor at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London, with a practice focused on process-led design and material exploration. Mike Lim, a British architect of Malaysian heritage, is co-founder of IDK, a London and Paris-based studio whose work includes major cultural projects such as the David Bowie Centre at V&A East Storehouse and upcoming commissions at Tate Modern and the V&A.
Maria McLintock is a curator, writer and lecturer with experience across leading institutions including the Design Museum London, MoMA New York and Ikon Gallery. She also works on research projects exploring migration systems and will begin a PhD at The Bartlett, UCL. Ben Swaby Selig is a London-based curator and sound artist at V&A East whose practice combines material culture, technology and public engagement through exhibitions, performances and installations.
The Malaysia-based artisan team includes Ng Chi Wang and Lee Shao Chin of Lian Yin Art in Penang, specialists in traditional paper and bamboo craft, and Koh Eng Keat of 358 Custom Effigies Workshop in George Town, who continues a family tradition of producing intricate paper effigies and sculptural works, some of which have been exhibited internationally.
Together, the collaboration brings together architecture, craft and cultural memory to explore how traditions of making and impermanence can inform contemporary architectural thinking on a global stage.
Sebagai tanda penghargaan kepada peminat yang telah menyokong perjalanan seninya selama empat dekad, Dato’ Aishah bakal mengadakan konsert istimewa berjudul “Aishah 40 Chapters of Love”. Konsert ini dianjurkan oleh Vox Nation Live dan dijadualkan berlangsung pada 4 Julai 2026 di Megastar Arena, Kuala Lumpur. Ia menjadi konsert solo berskala besar pertama beliau, menjadikannya antara acara paling dinanti tahun 2026.
Dato’ Aishah menyifatkan konsert ini sebagai hadiah istimewa kepada peminat yang telah menjadi sebahagian daripada perjalanan hidup dan kerjayanya. Beliau turut menjanjikan persembahan penuh emosi yang akan mengimbau kenangan lama serta mencipta momen baharu yang tidak akan dilupakan.
Majlis Pelancaran Mr. Helmet telah diadakan di Taman Rekreasi Kampung Tasek Tambahan dengan kehadiran hampir 500 buah motosikal. Mr. Helmet merupakan sebuah mesin automatik berteknologi terkini yang dihasilkan oleh CleanXpert Sdn. Bhd., bertujuan untuk menyah bau, menghapuskan kuman serta bakteria, dan mengembalikan kesegaran kepada penunggang motosikal.
Pada majlis tersebut, YM Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz menyarankan agar semua penunggang sentiasa mematuhi peraturan jalan raya di samping mengamalkan gaya hidup sihat. Beliau menyatakan bahawa kehadiran Mr. Helmet di pasaran diyakini mampu membuka peluang yang luas kepada individu yang ingin memulakan perniagaan digital yang mudah dan ringkas, sekali gus menjana pendapatan pasif setiap bulan dengan masa yang fleksibel dan tidak terikat. Beliau turut menyeru kepada mereka yang mempunyai modal serta berminat dalam bidang perniagaan agar menjadikan Mr. Helmet sebagai platform permulaan untuk berkembang sebagai usahawan moden dalam era digitalisasi yang semakin canggih.
Beliau juga menyatakan sokongan penuh kepada pihak CleanXpert Sdn. Bhd. dalam usaha memasarkan dan memperluaskan pasaran Mr. Helmet di Malaysia. Bagi kawasan Ampang khususnya, beliau berharap kemudahan ini dapat diperluaskan supaya penduduk mudah mendapatkan perkhidmatan cucian tersebut pada bila-bila masa.
Dalam majlis yang sama, satu Memorandum Persefahaman turut dimeterai antara CleanXpert Sdn. Bhd., Petronas Lubricant Marketing, serta rakan kerjasama dari Indonesia dan Vietnam. YM Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul berharap agar perjanjian yang dimeterai ini dapat mengharumkan nama Malaysia di persada dunia.
Turut hadir dalam majlis berkenaan ialah YB Syed Ahmad bin Syed Abdul Rahman Al-Hadad (Altimet), ADUN Lembah Jaya; YBhg. Tuan Ts. Haji Hasrolnizam bin Shaari, Timbalan Yang Dipertua MPAJ; serta YBrs. ACP Khairul Anuar bin Khalid, Ketua Polis Daerah Ampang Jaya.
Untuk maklumat lanjut, orang ramai boleh menghubungi Lisa di talian 011-7001 7505. Pejabat urusan terletak di B-18-02, G Vestor Tower, Pavillion Embassy, No. 20 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. Sebarang pertanyaan juga boleh dihantar melalui e-mel di mrhelmet.general@outlook.com atau melayari laman sesawang rasmi di http://mrhelmet.io. Terima kasih.
In celebration of the vivo V70 FE’s debut, vivo Malaysia is encouraging Malaysians to explore their creativity through the “See the Beauty of Malaysia in 200MP” Portrait Challenge. Organised in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia, the campaign runs from 20 April to 10 May 2026 and invites participants to showcase Malaysia’s diverse culture through portrait photography.
The challenge highlights the capabilities of the vivo V70 FE, particularly its 200MP OIS Ultra-Clear camera, which allows users to capture stunning details with professional-level clarity. Participants can submit entries across themes such as traditional wear, cultural performances, street vendors, and iconic landmarks, celebrating the richness of Malaysian identity.
Open to all smartphone users, the contest offers exciting rewards, including a vivo V70 FE for the grand prize winner and cash prizes for selected participants. By combining technology with storytelling, the campaign aims to inspire Malaysians to rediscover and share the beauty of their surroundings.
Kemuncak Anugerah Juara Lagu ke-40 kini semakin hampir apabila 10 lagu terbaik berjaya melangkah ke pentas akhir selepas melalui saingan sengit di peringkat separuh akhir. Acara berprestij ini terus menjadi medan utama meraikan karya muzik tempatan terbaik, menghimpunkan komposer, penulis lirik dan penyanyi daripada pelbagai latar belakang dalam satu pentas yang penuh berprestij.
Perjalanan ke peringkat ini bermula menerusi carta Muzik-Muzik 40 yang menyenaraikan 30 lagu terbaik sepanjang musim. Daripada jumlah tersebut, hanya 20 lagu dipilih untuk berentap di separuh akhir yang berlangsung selama dua malam di Studio 1 Glenmarie. Setiap persembahan menampilkan interpretasi kreatif yang berbeza, daripada susunan muzik baharu hinggalah kepada konsep persembahan yang lebih dramatik dan artistik.
Penilaian dilakukan oleh barisan juri profesional yang diketuai oleh Dato Acis bersama LY, Ad Samad, Siti Hajar dan Efry Arwis. Setiap lagu dinilai secara menyeluruh dari segi komposisi, lirik, vokal serta kualiti persembahan bagi menentukan karya yang benar-benar layak ke peringkat akhir.
Selain persaingan, malam separuh akhir turut dimeriahkan dengan gandingan hos Fiza Frizzy dan Sissy Iman, di samping persembahan pembukaan oleh Zaki Yamani dan Ahmad Merrah pada malam pertama. Malam kedua pula menyaksikan kemunculan bertenaga daripada Kaka Azraff dan Tuju yang menambahkan lagi kemeriahan suasana.
Berikut adalah senarai 10 lagu yang berjaya mara ke pentas akhir AJL40:
Senarai Lagu Finalis AJL40
No.
Lagu
Penyanyi
1
Lumangad Oku Dika
Ryenald Guntabid
2
Kamu
Aina Abdul
3
Cak Cak Cekuk
Wani Kayrie
4
Ke Mana Ni
Luca Sickta, Kmy Kmo & Salammusik
5
Tak Adil
Aisha Retno
6
Tangisan Seorang Pendosa
Marsha Milan
7
Semacam Pandora
Hazama
8
Lemah
Dayang Nurfaizah
9
Nurcinta
Amir Masdi
10
Tiwikarma
K.O.I
Kehadiran pelbagai genre dan gaya muzik dalam senarai akhir ini memperlihatkan kepelbagaian serta evolusi industri muzik tempatan. Daripada balada yang menyentuh emosi hinggalah kepada karya moden yang segar, setiap lagu membawa identiti tersendiri yang mencerminkan kreativiti pengkarya masa kini.
Disokong oleh rakan digital seperti Xtra, Seismik dan OhBulan! serta rakan radio Hot FM dan Kool FM, AJL40 dijangka terus mencetuskan perbualan hangat dalam kalangan peminat muzik.
Dengan legasi empat dekad yang terus kukuh, pentas akhir AJL40 bukan sekadar pertandingan, tetapi simbol penghargaan terhadap karya seni tempatan. Persoalannya kini, lagu manakah yang bakal dinobatkan sebagai juara dan mencipta sejarah baharu dalam industri muzik Malaysia?
