Author: Helmi Aziz

Calon Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Paya Jaras yakin mempertahankan kerusi kawasan itu dalam pilihan raya negeri berdasarkan rekod cemerlang Pakatan Harapan (HARAPAN) memerintah Selangor.

Mohd Khairudin Othman yang juga penyandang DUN tersebut berkata, pelbagai inisiatif merangkumi seluruh aspek termasuk pendidikan, sukan dan kesihatan telah dilaksanakan untuk rakyat Selangor.

“Daripada segi persiapan, kita sudah bergerak sebulan lalu dengan mendekati masyarakat. Saya yakin Selangor dapat dikekalkan dengan pemerintahan kerajaan sedia ada termasuk di Paya Jaras.

“Diharap penyokong dapat terus memberikan sokongan supaya dapat kekalkan pembangunan yang dibawa HARAPAN di Selangor,” katanya ditemui selepas penamaan calon di Dewan Kenanga Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Petaling, Sungai Buloh, Shah Alam di sini hari ini.

Kerusi DUN Paya Jaras menyaksikan pertembungan tiga penjuru bagi pilihan raya negeri 12 Ogos ini antara Mohd Khairudin, Datuk Dr Halim Tamuri(Perikatan Nasional) dan Nurhaslinda Basri( Bebas).

When Art Of Speed Malaysia held its large-scale indoor events at MAEPS in 2017, SoundCircus was only a tiny performance that quickly grew into one of the primary attractions. It was created to give musicians a unique venue on which to display their bodies of work and abilities, particularly for underground bands and musicians who aren’t given the same opportunity to perform in Malaysia as the majority of well-known performers.

To celebrate its 12-year establishment, Art Of Speed Malaysia (AOSM), together with local e-devices manufacturer, BRO Asia, and legendary motorcycle brand, Harley-Davidson, will co-host one of the country’s biggest music festivals – ‘SoundCircus Festival 2023‘ to be held on Saturday, 29 July 2023 at MAEPS, Serdang.

“Due to the overwhelming response during the 2-day SoundCircus Weekender music event that garnered over 2,000 music-enthusiasts, AOSM believes that the event should be held again this July at a larger venue, and also in-conjunction with the 12th anniversary of AOSM,” explained Mr. Asep Ahmad Iskandar, CEO & Founder, AOSM & SoundCircus.

SoundCircus Festival 2023 is a music festival that was created specifically to highlight the punk-rock and ska music genres, the first of its kind in Malaysia with high-quality production on par with international music festivals ensuring fans to be entertained in a safe and conducive environment.

In addition, through the direct sponsorships from international-based companies, ticket prices can be reduced without affecting the quality of the festival whilst opening up opportunities for local musicians to perform abroad. And for the first time, renowned legendary motorcycle brand, Harley-Davidson will be part of the SoundCircus Festival 2023, where they are organizing music-related events such as Asia Harley Days in Thailand and Harley-Davidson ‘Homecoming’ in the United States with headliners such as Foo Fighters and Green Day which will take place soon.

BRO Asia is once again the Official Partner of SoundCircus Festival 2023, which shares the same vision as AOSM while at the same time being able to introduce their brand to visitors and fans of this music festival.

According to Mr. Roman Lai, Founder & CEO of BRO Asia, “We’re very proud and excited to accept AOSM’s invitation and be a part of this journey once again to make this large-scale music festival a success, which is in-line with our brand’s direction.

Mr. Sajeev Rajasekharan, Managing Director – Asia Emerging Markets & India, Harley-Davidson Motor Company commented, “We are pleased to join this year’s SoundCircus Festival 2023 as a key sponsor and further strengthen our presence at Art Of Speed Malaysia.

“This festival has a strategic importance to us and acts as a key platform for our Harley-Davidson community and enthusiasts to come together, so we look forward to another successful outing this year with AOSM.

As a reward to all Harley-Davidson enthusiasts nationwide, complimentary passes and tickets are available at Harley-Davidson dealerships in Malaysia, so pay them a visit today.

The line-up of artistes and bands that will be performing at the music festival are as follows: Superman Is Dead (Bali), No Good, Plague Of Happiness, MC16, Skudap Skudip, Dum Dum Tak, Krusty, Restraint, Naratu and Armpunk Syndicate.

Mr. Asep added, “One of the highlights during SoundCircus Festival 2023 this time, 5 local bands will be competing in a special segment for Harley-Davidson ‘Battle Of The Bands’ to win the prize to perform outside Malaysia for a festival organised by Harley-Davidson that will take place at the end of this year.

“Some of the major features of SoundCircus Festival 2023 this year are our new and improved audio-visual system that is way better than before, a special appearance from the band Superman Is Dead from Bali, Indonesia who will perform a total of 16 songs, as well as other performances by local bands to ensure the satisfaction of visitors at its max.

“I hope that the visitors will be entertained by the performances and the atmosphere that we provide, and keep supporting our music scene!

For those who are interested in attending SoundCircus Festival 2023, tickets sold are priced at: RM120 (Festival Ticket), RM135 (All-Access), RM360/4 pax (Group Buy), RM35 (Exhibition Ticket) and RM60 (Fastlane) on www.artofspeedmy.com.

Pada 27 Julai 2023, di Suhakam, Memorandum Organisasi Nambikkai telah diserahkan, serta permohonan ikat jamin bagi mangsa tahanan di bawah Akta Sokma 2012.

35 orang mangsa tahanan SOSMA (GST 08), ahli keluarga 24 orang mangsa tahanan SOSMA (Geng SAKAI), SOSMA (Rusa Boy) bersama-sama Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) serta Sebaran Kasih, telah menyeru agar pihak Datuk Seri menggunakan mandat dan amanah daripada rakyat untuk memberikan keadilan kepada semua mangsa tahanan SOSMA yang sedang menunggu tarikh perbicaraan yang dijadualkan pada Julai 2024 hingga September 2024 (bagi tahanan SOSMA GST 08) dan yang sedang menjalani perbicaraan (Geng SAKAI).

Di bawah peruntukan seksyen 13 (Sosma), tiada sesiapa yang dipertuduh atas kesalahan keselamatan dibenarkan ikat jamin kecuali mereka adalah dibawah umur 18 tahun, wanita dan seorang yang sakit atau seorang yang uzur. Berpendapat bahawa seksyen ini adalah bercanggah kepada prinsip kedaulatan undang-undang (‘rule of the law’) atau prinsip keadilan semula jadi (‘natural justice’) kerana ia memberi kuasa kepada pihak penguatkuasa untuk memenjarakan seseorang walaupun beliau belum didapati bersalah di mahkamah.

Akibat proses perbicaraan yang panjang, peruntukan ini turut disalahguna oleh pihak polis untuk berunding dengan OKT. OKT ‘dinasihatkan’ untuk mengakui salah supaya mendapat hukuman rendah malah tidak perlu meringkuk penjara sehingga bicara selesai. Terdapat kes-kes dahulu dilaporkan bahawa OKT berbuat demikian untuk mengelakkan sebarang pelanjutan tempoh pertahanan. Hal ini menunjukkan bahawa peruntukan ini telah menafikan hak-hak OKT untuk mendapat satu perbicaraan yang adil dan saksama.

Selain itu, walaupun terdapat beberapa tahanan dalam kes ini telah memenuhi syarat untuk mendapatkan jaminan iaitu mereka yang sakit, namun permohonan ikat jamin masih ditolakkan. Perbicaraan bagi kes ini hanya akan berlangsung pada Julai hingga September 2024. Hal ini juga menyebabkan ramai keluarga yang hilang sumber pendapatan kerana kebanyakan OKT merupakan pencari nafkah yang tunggal dalam keluarga. Keluarga dibelenggu dengan kemiskinan, malah taraf kehidupan ahli keluarga termasuk kanak-kanak dan ibu bapa yang uzur turut terjejas.

Pemberian ikat jamin sangat penting kerana

1. Rata-rata ahli keluarga mengalami masalah kewangan kerana hilang punca pendapatan. Ada diantara mereka menjaga ibu bapa yang uzur dan bertanggungjawab sebagai pencari nafkah utama buat keluarga mereka.
2. Akaun bank tahanan SOSMA ini dibekukan tanpa mempunyai sebarang bukti kesalahannya. Notis pembekuan diberikan kepada keluarga hanya sebulan selepas pembekuan. Ini menyebabkan perniagaan mereka terjejas kerana tiada modal untuk menjalankan perniagaan oleh ahli keluarga mereka.
3. Anak-anak mangsa tahanan SOSMA menghadapi masalah emosi dan sosial kerana bapa mereka tidak dapat bersama mereka untuk membimbing ke arah kesejahteraan keluarga. Mereka yang bersekolah sering diejek dan dicaci serta dipinggirkan.
4. Hubungan suami isteri menjadi renggang dan berakhir dengan penceraian. Masa depan kedua-dua suami isteri musnah akibat perpisahan disebabkan tahanan dalam tempoh masa yang lama.
5. Orang awam sering mengutuk dan memandang rendah terhadap keluarga tahanan malah dilihat sebagai ancaman. Ahli keluarga terpaksa menanggung perasaan malu kerana tahanan dianggap sebagai pengganas negara.

Kesimpulannya,ahli keluarga mangsa tahanan SOSMA berharap pihak Datuk Seri mengambil kira kesemua isu. Mereka juga memohon pertimbangan dan jasa baik pihak Datuk Seri untuk membebaskan tahanan mangsa SOSMA dengan kadar segera.

Mereka berharap agar OKT boleh mendapatkan jaminan tanpa sebarang bantahan daripada Jabatan Peguam Negara. Kami menuntut agar Kerajaan Malaysia meminda seksyen 13 SOSMA dan memberi satu moratorium supaya peruntukan ini tidak digunakan sehingga pindaan peruntukan ini selesai. Kami turut berharap agar OKT boleh mendapatkan jaminan tanpa sebarang bantahan daripada Jabatan Peguam Negara.

Are you ready to indulge in the sizzling sensation of Lak Lak, where the bold flavours make taste buds go “cluck cluck” with delight? foodpanda Malaysia, one of Malaysia’s leading food and grocery delivery platforms, and SugarBun, joined forces to introduce the sizzling new Lak Lak Chicken, a spicy delight that will tantalise taste buds.

Lak Lak Chicken is a special variety of spicy fried chicken which cater to distinct Asian taste with its spiciness. The fresh chicken parts are marinated, seasoned and cooked in vegetable oil before they are coated with an exotic blend of super hot & spicy spices. Noted for its golden brown crust on the outside, the flesh is tender and flavourful and packed with a unique extra hot and spicy taste that tingles the tongue! To celebrate the launch of the new offering as well as SugarBun’s fourth year in the panda

pick programme, foodpanda hosted the Lak Lak Chicken Challenge at SugarBun Menara Hap Seng here today, where the lucky participants from the public and the media took on the fiery culinary dare.

panda pick is foodpanda’s selection of delectable vendors that are available for delivery ONLY on the foodpanda platform. This strategic collaboration enables SugarBun to expand its reach further and cater to customers, relying on foodpanda’s extensive delivery network to provide the utmost convenience for consumers to indulge in the delightful flavours of SugarBun, all through a seamless delivery service.

Sayantan Das, CEO of foodpanda Malaysia, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating,”We are thrilled to have partnered with SugarBun over the years as their only food delivery partner. Now, we are excited to be able to widen the reach of their spicy Lak Lak Chicken to our customers all over Malaysia. Introducing Borneo’s Lak Lak Chicken as well as their many other signature foods on our platform showcases our commitment to uniting Malaysians through the exciting flavours of Malaysia, which is truly what Malaysians are about!”

The challenge rules are simple – devour as many spicy Lak Lak Chicken drumsticks as you can within an eight-minute time limit and stand a chance to win amazing cash prizes and more.

First and 2nd prize winners from the public category went home with a fire in their mouths but were quickly soothed with RM5,000 and RM2,000 cash prizes. On the other hand, newsmen won RM 500 and RM 300 foodpanda vouchers for the 1st and 2nd prize respectively.

Throughout the competition, the participants showcased their unwavering spirit, devouring the scrumptious spicy chicken drumsticks with gusto. The atmosphere was filled with cheering, laughter, and a friendly competitive spirit as everyone pushed themselves to their limits.

Datuk Joseph Ambrose Lee, Managing Director of Borneo Oil Berhad, the holding company of SugarBun fast food restaurant expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating,”We are pleased to have been in this partnership with foodpanda since 2019 in offering SugarBun’s extensive menu including the Lak Lak Chicken to our customers via delivery onlythrough foodpanda. On a deeper scale, we hope this partnership will continue to enhance SugarBun’s reach across Malaysia to bring our unique dishes and flavours to even more food lovers. Customer satisfaction and retention are what make us relevant in the food industry, and we look forward to seeing the positive outcomes of this partnership with foodpanda as we have been in the past four years.”

To sample the Lak Lak Chicken and SugarBun’s other menu offerings, new customers can enjoy 50% off their first SugarBun order with a minimum order value of RM20, capped at RM10 with the promo code NEWSUG The Lak Lak Offer is available only on foodpanda for a limited time. It includes two pieces of

Lak Lak Broasted chicken, savoury rice, pickles, and a Coca-Cola drink.AR, while stocks last.

At the same time, customers in Sarawak can enjoy their first month of pandapro subscription at a cool RM0.50 instead of the usual RM8.90. Use the promo code PANDAPROKL for access to:

• Free delivery (up to RM4) with minimum order of RM25 for restaurants and RM50 for shops and pandamart
• Dine-in offers
• Up to 15% off on restaurants
• Extra 5% off for pick-up

In its aspiration to become a sustainable retailer, Lotuss Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Lotus’s Malaysia) is continuing its efforts to source for alternatives to reduce single-use plastics in its operations, whilst finding ways to engage and create interest amongst Malaysian youth to be more involved in circularity. This is the start of the public private partnership between the retailer and a leading technical university, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) that led to the creation of its first National Sustainability Innovation Challenge 2023 (NaSIC’23).

The objective of NaSIC’23 is to encourage creative, innovative, thinkers and problem solvers who are interested in environmental issues by providing them with exposure to green technology, engineering, science solutions and real industry cases relating to reducing, reusing, recycling and replacing single-use plastics in retail.

Corporate Services Executive Director of Lotus’s Malaysia, Azliza Azmel said, “This is our first collaboration with MJIIT-UTM to gather brilliant school going Malaysians to explore and express their innovative ideas; to address real challenges in the retail industry, with potential to become workable solutions fit not only for Lotus’s but for other retailers in Malaysia. We hope that with NaSIC’23, this will in many ways help to integrate sustainability into all aspects of education in Malaysia and empower Malaysian youth to create a sustainable future”.

Launched in April 2023, NaSIC’23 had successfully garnered participation from 390 students aged 14 to 18, representing 77 schools from West and East Malaysia. At the finals in Lotus’s Selayang today, 21 students from seven teams had showcased their brilliant ideas to a panel of judges from both Lotus’s and MJIIT-UTM. Judges present were Sushmita Paul, Chief Operating Officer of Lotus’s Malaysia, Azliza Azmel, Corporate Services Executive Director of Lotus’s Malaysia, Professor Dr. Masafumi Goto, Deputy Dean of Liaison and Internationalisation, MJIIT-UTM Kuala Lumpur and Associate Professor Dr. Roshafima Rasit Ali, Postgraduate Academic manager of MJIIT-UTM Kuala Lumpur.

The best idea will be further developed by MJIIT-UTM to benefit Lotus’s and potentially the retail industry in Malaysia. At the award ceremony, the top three teams were awarded with cash vouchers worth RM1200, RM900 and RM600 respectively. The winning teams for NaSIC’23 are:

Also present at the closing and award ceremony was Professor Technologist Dr. Abdul Latif Bin Saleh, Pro-Vice Chancellor, UTM Kuala Lumpur Campus and Professor Technologist Dr. Ali Bin Selamat, Dean, MJIIT-UTM.

“Sustainable development is a collaborative effort. We can see how Malaysia is working towards phasing out single-use plastic bags. Most retailers have started to stop providing single-use plastic bags to shoppers and Lotus’s Malaysia is one of them. Many companies work hard to phase out the use of single-use plastic by introducing stainless steel bottles and straws or reusable bags. UTM as the leading technical university in Malaysia, we are committed toward the innovation in producing new types of bioplastics, biodegradable plastics and sustainable materials for replacing the conventional plastics, as well as new technologies for processing used plastics to reduce its environmental impacts, said Professor Technologist Dr. Abdul Latif Bin Saleh, Pro-Vice Chancellor, UTM Kuala Lumpur Campus.

Other finalists for NaSIC’23 include:

1. Team Eco-lution – Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Putrajaya
2. Team ReWale – Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) Langkawi
3. Team Masterminds – Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bandar Seri Putra
4. Team Mission Impossible – SMK Bandar Putra

At the event, Azliza also shared that its ESG commitment is guided by its Three Benefit Principle, where its sustainability efforts should not only benefit the company but also the society and the country in which it operates in. In July 2021, the retailer took the initiative to stop the provisions of single-use plastic bags from its checkout counters which successfully prevented around 26 million single-use plastic bags from going into landfills and oceans.

Further to this, Lotus’s had also introduced its food waste composting trial efforts from one of its stores in 2022. This has resulted in 16% of its food waste successfully diverted from landfills. Other initiatives in circularity also include the use of sustainable materials in the packaging of its Lotus’s Own Brand products. To date 68% of its own brand packaging is fully recyclable.

Both Lotus’s and MJIIT-UTM has plans to continue its partnership for NaSIC’24, to address other areas of sustainability that will benefit the environment, consumers and students.

Infinix continues to empower Malaysian youths through their partnership with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) for the Moonton Student Leader (MSL) Championship 2023, which is reaching its Grand Finale on July 29th, 2023. The teams that have worked tirelessly to make it to the finals will showcase their best skills during this on-ground event held at the Main Atrium, Sunway Velocity Mall, starting from 10am onwards.

In an effort to encourage and equip students who are looking to pursue their career in the e-sports industry, Infinix will be sponsoring a cash prize of RM30,000 as well as an exclusive Infinix x MLBB MSL Championship Gift Box with the NOTE 30 series devices worth more than RM5,500 to the Grand Finale winning team.

During the tournament, XFans will be able to have hands-on experience with the Infinix NOTE 30 series, such as the NOTE 30 Pro in Magic Black and Variable Gold, as well as the NOTE 30 in Sunset Gold and Interstellar Blue.

Infinix will also be hosting an exhilarating Spin & Win contest for all who attend the event to have the opportunity to spin the wheel, and grab fantastic prizes, including Infinix Bottles, Infinix x MLBB MSL Championship Gift Box, and Infinix Sling Bags, with a total worth of more than RM6,000. Here are the steps to participate in the contest:

Step 1: Take a photo with any Infinix phone displayed at the event.

Step 2: Like and follow Infinix’s social media accounts on at least three channels: Facebook (FB), Facebook Group, Instagram (IG), or TikTok.

Step 3: Share your photo on FB/IG Story with the following hashtags: #InfinixMalaysia #NOTE30Series #GamingBeyondLimits.

Step 4: Tag @InfinixMalaysia (IG) / @InfinixMalaysia (FB) to secure your participation in the contest.

Infinix x MLBB MSL Championship Fans Tournament

Apart from that, Infinix has partnered with MLBB MSL Championship for a Fans Tournament at Main Atrium, Sunway Velocity Mall on the 30th of July 2023. Members of the public are welcome to witness this thrilling event from 11am onwards. Those who attend will also have the chance to participate in the Lucky Spin and Win contest and win some Infinix merchandise as well as exclusive Infinix x MLBB MSL Championship Gift Box.
Keep up to date with all upcoming Infinix events by staying tuned to Infinix Malaysia’s official Facebook page. For the latest product information visit Infinix’s website, Instagram page and Tiktok channel.

#InfinixMalaysia

#NOTE30Series

 #GamingBeyondLimit

Tahniah kepada Bell Ngasri, pemenang Anugerah Bintang Paling Popular ABPBH 35 serta barisan pemenang yang diumumkan menerusi Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 35 (ABPBH 35) yang telah bersiaran secara langsung dari Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur pada 21 Julai 2023 (Jumaat), dari 9.00 malam hingga 12.00 tengah malam di TV3.

Fenomena ABPBH 35 turut dimeriahkan lagi dengan mencapai 5.6 juta jumlah tontonan di TV3, 2.9 billion capaian di platform digital dari 17 hingga 23 Julai 2023 serta 439,634 tontonan ketika penstriman langsung acara Karpet Merah dan Malam Kemuncak ABPBH 35 di Tonton. (sumber: Nielsen, Meltwater & Tonton).

ABPBH 35 telah menobatkan Bell Ngasri sebagai Bintang Paling Popular ABPBH 35 sekaligus membawa pulang sebuah trofi, barangan eksklusif dan pakej umrah tajaan Fellera Skin. Kesemua pemenang ABPBH 35 telah membawa pulang sebuah trofi. Berikut ialah senarai penuh pemenang ABPBH 35:

Anugerah Bintang Paling Popular ABPBH 35:

• Bell Ngasri

Anugerah Khas Ekspresi Legasi Seni ABPBH 35

• Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh

Anugerah Eksplorasi Seni ABPBH 35

• Yunalis Mat Zara’ai (Yuna)

12 Kategori Utama:

• BBNU Lelaki Popular : Amir Ahnaf
• BBNU Wanita Popular : Anna Jobling
• Penyanyi Lelaki Popular : Khai Bahar
• Penyanyi Wanita Popular : Aina Abdul
• Artis Kolaborasi / Duo / Berkumpulan Popular : Dolla
• Aktor Filem Popular : Beto Kusyairy
• Aktres Filem Popular : Sophia Albarakbah
• Aktor TV Popular : Meerqeen
• Aktres TV Popular : Anna Jobling
• Penyampai Radio Popular: Tyzo
• Pengacara TV Popular: Elly Mazlein
• Artis Komedi Popular : Bell Ngasri

7 Kategori Ekstra:

• Couple TV Popular: Meerqeen & Anna Jobling (Melur Untuk Firdaus)
• Couple Filem Popular : Datuk Aaron Aziz & Nadiya Nisaa (Dekatnya Cinta)
• Drama Popular : Melur Untuk Firdaus ( A-Ten Alliance Sdn Bhd)
• Lagu Paling Boom Popular : Terus Hidup (Aina Abdul)
• Content Creator Popular : Alieff Irfan
• TikTokers Popular : Sally Whoo
• Lawak Viral Popular : Syahmi Sazli, Hasif dan Yoe Parey

Anda boleh menyaksikan semula detik-detik bersejarah dan menghiburkan Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 35 (ABPBH35) menerusi laman portal video  www.tonton.com.my  atau aplikasi Tonton.

A ground-breaking strategic partnership to transform the nation’s financial services industry has been announced by the Double Tree Hotel, Shah Alam, ERBE WORLD, CTOS, and CelcomDigi. In the acknowledged presence of the Honourable Deputy Minister of Finance, Datuk Seri Haji Ahmad bin Masan, the Memorandum of Agreement (Mo) signing took place, signifying an important turning point in the country’s pursuit of innovation and expansion in the financial sector.

The joint agreement aims to integrate cutting-edge technology and vast industry expertise to provide more accurate, efficient, and easily accessible loan eligibility services to customers. This collaborative approach signals a major step forward in advancing the nation’s digital economy and enhancing financial services for the benefit of Malaysians.

Mohd Hasrul Syafig Mohd Ismail, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of LULUS apps, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We are honored to join forces with CelcomDigi and TOS in this strategic partnership. Together, we are committed to driving innovation in the financial services sector and providing Malaysians with enhanced access to efficient and customer-centric financial solutions.”

The CEO of CTOS, Mr. Eric Chin, and Mr Steven Soon Kok Leng (Head of SME, Enterprise Business) from CelcomDigi, En Azman Bin Ramli (Head of SME Collaboration & Partnership, Enterprise Business) were also present at the ceremony, showcasing their unwavering support for this transformative initiative. Their recognition of the value and potential of the innovative financial services offered by LULUS further solidifies the importance of this collaboration in reshaping the Financial industry in Malaysia.

Dato Muhmmad Amir Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of Erbe Holdings Berhad, shared his vision for the company’s future, stating, “Today, as part of Erbe World Holding Berhad, LULUS aims to become Malaysia’s first Unicorn FinTech company. Dan menjadi leading company in asia This ambitious goal reflects our commitment to revolutionizing the financial industry. LULUS envisions strategic partnerships with fintech companies, credit bureaus, and financial institutions, which will enable us to expand our reach and diversity our product offerings. This collaborative approach will allow LULUS to provide a comprehensive suite of financial products and services, ensuring that individuals have access to a wide range of options that meet their unique needs.”

According to CelcomDigi’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Afizulazha Abdullah, “We’re excited to be part of this initiative together with LULUS and CTOS, as we continue to support SMEs and MSMEs in digitalising their business. As key drivers of Malaysia’s economic growth, it is crucial that these enterprises have access to digital solutions and connectivity that will enable them to improve their operational efficiencies, grow their business, and stay competitive. CelcomDigi is committed and ready to be their trusted digital partner, as we work closely with enterprises across diverse industries to provide curated digital solutions, delivered on Malaysia’s widest and fastest network.”

The Chief Executive Officer of CTOS, Eric Chin, said that the MoU ceremony that took place today made its own history because Erbe has the same mission to help Malaysians gain faster and easier access to financing.

“At CTOS, our mission is to help empower individuals and businesses to make sound credit decisions confidently, leading to better financial health with crucial access to data and insights at greater ease and speed.

“And today’s MOU is in line with that mission. Our strategic partnership with ERBE will enable both parties to help individuals get access to financing, enabling them to have a better future.”

As Malaysia embraces the digital era, technology and communication have become integral aspects of daily life. The financial sector is no exception, and this strategic collaboration between Erbe World, TOS, and CelcomDigi addresses the growing demand for innovative, efficient, and easily accessible financial services. The partnership is set to drive Malaysia’s competitive edge as a regional financial hub, attracting more investments and strengthening the nation’s overall business ecosystem.

Hasrul Syafiq said “Banking as a Service (Baas) is at the heart of our mission,” he added, “Through our Baas model, we aim to provide more affordable, efficient, and easily accessible banking services to our customers. With collaboration from 21 banks, 5 digital banks, credit cooperatives, and other lending companies, Malaysians will experience tangible benefits through Lulus’ BaaS. This revolutionary approach empowers individuals to obtain financing faster and more conveniently, manage their finances more effectively, and access financial products and services previously beyond their reach. Our collaboration with CelcomDigi and TOS further strengthens our capabilities, enabling us to deliver a comprehensive suite of financial solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers.”

As a leading BaaS provider, Erbe World takes its responsibility to ensure the integrity and security of customer data seriously on Lulus Apps. The company remains steadfast in complying with relevant financial laws and regulations, prioritizing customer privacy and trust.

The strategic collaboration with CelcomDigi and TOS further solidifies Erbe world’ mission. By leveraging the strength and efficiency of CelcomDigi in the telecommunications industry and the expertise of TOS in credit assessment, Erbe World through LULUS apps aims to provide customers with access to extensive data and a robust credit assessment system, ensuring the loan eligibility reports provided are accurate and reliable.

This partnership also celebrates the commendable role played by CTOS in developing the credit assessment industry in Malaysia. CTOS has empowered Malaysians to make informed financial decisions and instilled confidence in financial institutions. As this collaboration unfolds, it is expected to foster even closer relationships in the future, further benefitting both parties and helping Malaysians achieve their financial aspirations.

Erbe World, CTOS, and CelcomDigi express their utmost gratitude to the Honorable Deputy Minister of Finance, Datuk Seri Hall Ahmad bin Masan, for gracing the event with his presence. The attendance of esteemed guests and industry partners signifies a recognition of their commitment to innovation and confidence in the transformative financial services offered by this strategic collaboration.

Majlis anjuran IKON Malaysia itu berlangsung di M Resort & Hotel, di ibu negara pada 25 Julai 2023. Terdapat sejumlah 100 anugerah dan setiap anugerah dikhaskan untuk setiap sektor perniagaan.

Seramai 30 usahawan tanah air dari pelbagai bidang industri menerima pengiktirafan pada Majlis Anugerah Top CEO 2022.

Majlis ini bertujuan untuk mengiktiraf pencapaian Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif muda Malaysia yang berwawasan perniagaan terkemuka di semua sektor industri dan untuk menghargai sumbangan besar  ke arah pembangunan ekonomi negara. Majlis anugerah itu juga bertujuan untuk menggalakkan keazaman mereka untuk terus berdaya saing bukan sahaja di peringkat tempatan tetapi juga untuk mengekalkan dan mencabar di peringkat global.

Penerima anugerah bagi kategori CEO Of The Year ialah Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp), Rizal Nainy manakala bagi kategori Young CEO of The Year, Pengarah Urusan MDI Fortune Sdn. Bhd., Mohamad Ashraf Md Iqbar.

Enam lagi kategori turut diketengahkan iaitu Top Influential CEO, The Most Outstanding CEO, The Most Promising CEO, Top Leadership CEO, Top Breakthrough CEO, Top Elite CEO dan Rising Star CEO.

Pada tahun ini, IKON Malaysia memperkenal kategori baharu di mana individu yang mengetuai agensi-agensi kerajaan juga berpeluang meraih anugerah yang berprestij itu.

Ismail Sabri dalam ucapannya mahu pengiktirafan anugerah itu sebagai satu platform memastikan lebih banyak syarikat tempatan terus berkembang maju dan bersaing sehingga ke peringkat antarabangsa.

Menurut Ismail Sabri, lanskap perniagaan pasca pandemik Covid-19 sudah mula berubah di mana dunia menyaksikan perubahan perniagaan secara konvensional kepada perniagaan secara dalam talian.

Jun lalu, 30 ekor kerbau diberikan kepada penduduk kampung di dua daerah termasuk Rajbiraj dan Zandaur oleh ZAYAN dan Humanitarian Care Malaysia (MyCARE), sebuah pertubuhan kemanusiaan bukan kerajaan yang diwakili Anas Tahir, personaliti ZAYAN Pagi.

‘Misi Qurban @ Nepal’ dilengkapi dengan sembilan hari perjalanan bersama Anas dan sukarelawan dari Malaysia ke Nepal, dimulakan dengan proses pencarian haiwan untuk penyembelihan, diikuti pelaksanaan menyembelih dan seterusnya proses memasak daging sembelihan yang merangkumi pelbagai menu serta pengagihan daging korban kepada masyarakat setempat. Misi yang dijalankan ini mendapat sokongan dan bantuan daripada 200 dermawan daripada Malaysia dan agensi-agensi setempat yang ingin meraikan sambutan Aidiladha bersama penduduk di Nepal.

Selain berkongsi rezeki, ‘Misi Qurban @ Nepal’ berfungsi sebagai platform pertukaran budaya dan persefahaman. Interaksi antara sukarelawan dan masyarakat setempat dipupuk menerusi sikap hormat-menghormati sesama manusia. Melalui pengalaman, cerita dan perbualan yang dikongsi oleh masyarakat di Nepal, jambatan pertalian telah terbina dan mengukuhkan hubungan persaudaraan.

Peminat ZAYAN boleh turut menyaksikan dokumentari perjalanan Anas bersama sukarelawan yang memberi gambaran sebenar kehidupan di Nepal, serta pengalaman menjayakan ‘Misi Qurban @ Nepal’, menerusi video berdurasi 20 minit, disediakan di platform YouTube ZAYAN.

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