The HONOR 600 Series is now available at Maxis, redONE Mobile, U Mobile and Yes with a variety of attractive deals for Malaysian consumers. Customers can now upgrade their smartphones and enjoy the HONOR 600 Series with 512GB storage at no additional cost through selected telco partners. With monthly instalment plans starting from as low as RM27, HONOR continues to deliver an accessible flagship smartphone experience without compromising on performance, design and innovation.
Customers subscribing to selected Maxis Postpaid plans can own the HONOR 600 for free, while the HONOR 600 Pro is available from only RM40 per month. More details are available at selected Maxis stores and through the official Maxis website.
Meanwhile, redONE Mobile is offering the HONOR 600 from only RM599 when paired with the Device Pro 98 postpaid plan. Customers can visit redONE Mobile’s official website for additional information regarding the promotion.
U Mobile customers can also enjoy exclusive offers with the HONOR 600 available for free through the ULTRA Family Postpaid plan. The HONOR 600 Pro is available from RM53 per month under either the ULTRA Postpaid or ULTRA Family plans. Further details can be obtained from U Mobile’s official website.
Yes is also offering the HONOR 600 for free under its Infinite+ Premium plan, while customers can purchase the HONOR 600 Pro from only RM30 per month through the same package. More information is available via the official Yes website.
The HONOR 600 Series is available in three stylish colour options — Orange, Golden White and Black. Both models are now available at HONOR Experience Stores, HONOR’s official online store, as well as authorised online platforms including Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop.
The HONOR 600 Pro is priced at RM3,099 for the 12GB + 256GB variant and RM3,299 for the 12GB + 512GB model. Meanwhile, the HONOR 600 with 12GB + 512GB storage is priced at RM2,599.
For more information, visit HONOR Malaysia’s official website at HONOR Malaysia
As Southeast Asia reaches a critical inflection point in the global semiconductor industry, the Intelligent Manufacturing Showcase at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 will demonstrate how artificial intelligence, automation and digital solutions are reshaping semiconductor manufacturing. Powered by Sandisk and SEMI, the showcase presents intelligent manufacturing within a high-volume fabrication environment.
Conceived as an immersive, guided experience rather than a static exhibition, the showcase takes visitors on a structured journey through the application of smart manufacturing in a high-value semiconductor fabrication setting. Through this curated walkthrough, attendees will gain insight into how automation, artificial intelligence and digital technologies are transforming manufacturing processes by enhancing decision-making, improving responsiveness and optimising overall operations in advanced production environments.
The experience unfolds across multiple stations, illustrating the progression toward a fully intelligent, AI-enabled factory. Visitors will see how digital tools provide real-time visibility and enable faster operational decisions, support more efficient workflows and facilitate predictive and assisted troubleshooting to drive continuous improvement. These elements work together to translate complex concepts into practical, real-world applications that reflect the operations of modern semiconductor facilities.
The showcase also highlights key technology areas shaping the future of manufacturing. Smart automation enables connected systems that reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency, while AI-enabled manufacturing positions artificial intelligence as an operations co-pilot that supports recommendations, detects anomalies and accelerates response times. This is reinforced by the digitalisation of production data, where structured data capture and automated processes generate reliable, high-quality inputs for analytics and AI-driven insights. In addition, the showcase underscores the importance of human and digital collaboration, demonstrating how intelligent tools are designed to enhance the capabilities of engineers and operators rather than replace them. Together, these pillars reflect a cohesive approach to building more responsive, data-driven and resilient manufacturing environments.
Linda Tan, President of SEMI Southeast Asia, said the semiconductor industry is entering a defining phase where no single company or market can innovate in isolation. She noted that the “Transform Tomorrow” theme at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 reflects a shared commitment to turning collective ambition into tangible impact, with the Intelligent Manufacturing Showcase developed in collaboration with Sandisk offering a firsthand view of how AI-driven manufacturing is shaping the factories of the future.
Peng Koon Hew, Senior Director of Automation Development Engineering at Sandisk, added that manufacturing excellence today is defined by how effectively organisations integrate human expertise with AI-driven insights and automated systems. He explained that this balance enables teams to make faster and more informed decisions, respond to variability with confidence and manage complexity while maintaining control on the factory floor.
SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 will take place from 5 to 7 May at MiTEC, Kuala Lumpur, bringing together global and regional stakeholders to shape the next era of electronics manufacturing. Beyond discussions, the event is positioned as a platform for action where ideas are translated into real-world applications, with the Intelligent Manufacturing Showcase exemplifying this shift by demonstrating how transformation is already taking place across the industry.
Registration for the Intelligent Manufacturing Showcase is now open, offering attendees an opportunity to experience smart manufacturing in action on the second day of SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026. The showcase forms part of the wider event, where industry leaders will gather to explore the future of the semiconductor ecosystem throughout the three-day programme. For more information, please visit the SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 website.
myFirst, pencipta ekosistem teknologi kanak-kanak pertama di dunia, mengumumkan pelancaran dua kedai pengalaman flagship pertamanya di Malaysia, sekali gus menandakan pencapaian penting dalam pengembangan runcit jenama ini serta memperkenalkan ekosistem teknologi yang saling berhubung, kreatif dan mesra kanak-kanak melalui konsep pengalaman runcit baharu untuk keluarga. Kedua-dua myFirst Experience Store ini dijadualkan dibuka secara rasmi pada 1 Mei di LG1.128A, Sunway Pyramid dan L2-K206, IOI City Mall, dengan membawa ekosistem teknologi kanak-kanak myFirst ke dalam ruang runcit interaktif yang direka berteraskan permainan, penerokaan dan penglibatan keluarga.
Pelancaran ini mencerminkan perkembangan pesat teknologi khusus untuk kanak-kanak di Malaysia, di samping mengukuhkan komitmen myFirst untuk menjadikan teknologi yang selamat, bersesuaian dengan usia serta mampu memupuk kreativiti lebih mudah diakses oleh keluarga. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif dan Pengasas myFirst, G-Jay Yong, menyatakan bahawa Malaysia merupakan pasaran pertumbuhan penting bagi syarikat tersebut, dan pembukaan dua kedai flagship ini menjadi langkah strategik untuk memperkukuh interaksi dengan keluarga tempatan. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa myFirst bukan sekadar mewujudkan kedai runcit, sebaliknya sebuah pusat pengalaman yang membolehkan ibu bapa dan anak-anak meneroka sendiri bagaimana teknologi dapat menyokong keselamatan, kreativiti dan hubungan yang bermakna.
Sunway Pyramid dan IOI City Mall dipilih sebagai lokasi penampilan sulung runcit fizikal myFirst berdasarkan demografi keluarga yang kukuh, dengan perancangan untuk memperluaskan kehadiran ke pusat beli-belah utama lain di Malaysia pada masa hadapan. Berbeza daripada kedai elektronik konvensional, myFirst Experience Store direka sebagai pusat pengalaman interaktif dengan pelbagai zon khas yang menghidupkan ekosistem jenama. Pengunjung boleh meneroka aplikasi myFirst Circle dan siri jam tangan pintar FONE yang dilengkapi ciri panggilan, panggilan video serta keselamatan berasaskan GPS. Kanak-kanak pula berpeluang mendalami dunia fotografi kreatif melalui kamera cetak segera myFirst yang menggalakkan ekspresi dan penerokaan, selain menyertai aktiviti interaktif menggunakan myFirst 3D Pen yang merangsang imaginasi, kreativiti dan pembelajaran melalui permainan. Pada masa yang sama, keluarga juga boleh merasai inovasi berfokuskan kesejahteraan seperti myFirst CareBuds Max yang menampilkan mod ketelusan pertama di dunia untuk kanak-kanak, membolehkan mereka menikmati audio imersif sambil kekal peka terhadap persekitaran.
Secara keseluruhannya, ruang-ruang ini mencerminkan visi myFirst bahawa teknologi berperanan sebagai alat untuk mengeratkan hubungan, merangsang kreativiti dan menyokong perkembangan kanak-kanak. Kedai ini turut mempamerkan rangkaian produk myFirst yang lebih luas, termasuk jam tangan pintar, kamera cetak segera, peranti audio dan alat kreatif, yang semuanya tersedia untuk percubaan serta demonstrasi secara langsung. Direka khusus untuk ibu bapa dengan anak kecil, konsep kedai pengalaman ini memenuhi permintaan yang semakin meningkat terhadap teknologi yang menyokong keselamatan kanak-kanak, komunikasi dan pembangunan kreatif dalam persekitaran digital yang dipercayai.
Pelancaran ini juga memperkukuh kehadiran myFirst di Malaysia melalui saluran dalam talian serta kerjasama dengan rakan runcit seperti Popular Holdings, TMT by Thunder Match dan ALL IT Hypermarket. Seiring peningkatan kesedaran dan permintaan terhadap teknologi berfokuskan kanak-kanak, kedai baharu ini menawarkan pendekatan yang lebih imersif untuk keluarga mendekati produk yang direka khusus untuk kanak-kanak. G-Jay Yong turut menegaskan bahawa kanak-kanak seharusnya mengalami teknologi dalam cara yang selamat, memberi inspirasi dan sesuai dengan usia mereka, dan melalui pembukaan kedai ini, myFirst berharap dapat membantu keluarga memahami potensi sebenar teknologi berhubung yang direka khusus untuk kanak-kanak.
Bagi meraikan pembukaan ini, myFirst akan menganjurkan sambutan dari 1 hingga 3 Mei di kedua-dua lokasi dengan pelbagai promosi eksklusif dan aktiviti mesra keluarga. Antara tawaran yang disediakan termasuk pemberian myFirst Fone M1 percuma berserta dua pek isi semula kepada 20 pelanggan pertama yang membeli myFirst Insta Lux, diskaun 15 peratus untuk semua produk bermula jam 11.30 pagi, peluang menyertai cabutan bertuah bagi setiap pembelian melebihi RM199, serta baucar ais krim Häagen-Dazs percuma untuk 100 pembeli terawal di Sunway Pyramid. Sambutan ini turut dimeriahkan dengan majlis perasmian dan persembahan tarian singa pada hari pembukaan. Menurut G-Jay Yong, acara ini bukan sekadar pelancaran kedai, tetapi satu sambutan yang memberi peluang kepada keluarga untuk meneroka, bermain dan merasai sendiri ekosistem myFirst bersama-sama. Orang ramai dijemput mengunjungi myFirst Experience Store bermula 1 Mei bagi menikmati pengalaman pembukaan eksklusif, manakala maklumat lanjut boleh didapati melalui laman web rasmi myFirst atau Instagram @myfirst.tech.my.
Tune Talk hari ini melancarkan Tune Talk Shop, sebuah platform e-dagang yang terintegrasi sepenuhnya dalam aplikasi dan dibangunkan bersama Presto. Melalui platform ini, pelanggan kini boleh membeli-belah, membuat pembayaran serta menerima pesanan tanpa perlu keluar daripada aplikasi, sekali gus mengubah peranan tradisional syarikat telekomunikasi daripada sekadar penyedia data kepada sebuah “Techo”, iaitu platform gaya hidup harian yang menawarkan nilai lebih menyeluruh kepada pengguna.
Industri telekomunikasi sebelum ini banyak bersaing berdasarkan harga data, namun Tune Talk mengambil pendekatan berbeza dengan menjadikan ketersambungan hanya sebahagian daripada nilai yang ditawarkan. Dengan mengintegrasikan e-dagang ke dalam ekosistemnya, Tune Talk membolehkan pelanggan menikmati manfaat harian daripada penggunaan mudah alih, termasuk ganjaran dan pembelian, dalam satu pengalaman yang berterusan dan saling berkaitan.
Tune Talk Shop merupakan pengalaman e-dagang telco terintegrasi pertama di Malaysia. Berbeza daripada platform e-dagang kendiri atau katalog ganjaran tambahan, ia dibangunkan terus dalam aplikasi Tune Talk. Pengguna boleh melayari, membeli dan menerima pesanan tanpa meninggalkan aplikasi, dengan setiap proses diperkaya melalui sistem nilai proprietari Tune Talk. Antara keupayaan utama termasuk akses kepada lebih 20,000 produk terpilih, proses semakan, pembayaran dan pengesahan pesanan dalam aplikasi, fleksibiliti menggunakan Tune Talk Points sebagai sebahagian daripada jumlah nilai transaksi, serta penghantaran ke seluruh negara.
Tune Talk memiliki dan mengurus keseluruhan pengalaman pengguna serta sistem pembayaran bagi memastikan keselamatan dan kelancaran transaksi, manakala rakan kongsi Presto menyediakan infrastruktur backend termasuk katalog produk dan sistem pemenuhan pesanan di seluruh negara. Pendekatan ini memastikan e-dagang bukan sekadar ciri tambahan, tetapi menjadi sebahagian daripada teras ekosistem Tune Talk.
Strategi ekosistem Tune Talk turut diperkukuh oleh tahap penglibatan pengguna yang tinggi. Sejak pengenalan ciri Games dan Drama pada Mei 2025, data dalaman menunjukkan purata penggunaan aplikasi mencecah 36 minit sehari, iaitu kira-kira 400 peratus lebih tinggi berbanding penanda aras aplikasi telekomunikasi global. Tahap penglibatan ini menyediakan asas kukuh untuk pengembangan integrasi e-dagang, sekali gus membolehkan Tune Talk mengeratkan hubungan dengan pelanggan serta meningkatkan nilai seumur hidup pelanggan.
Sejak penambahbaikan pengalaman aplikasinya pada tahun 2025 dengan pelbagai ciri digital tambahan, Tune Talk terus mengembangkan perkhidmatan melepasi telekomunikasi tradisional. Dengan lebih 1.8 juta pelanggan di seluruh negara, syarikat ini mengekalkan platform proprietarinya sebagai destinasi digital berbilang perkhidmatan. Pengenalan Tune Talk Shop memperkukuh strategi ini dengan menambah keupayaan e-dagang bagi meningkatkan penggunaan harian serta membuka akses kepada produk dan perkhidmatan baharu kepada pangkalan pelanggan.
Pelancaran ini turut dibuat selaras dengan pertumbuhan berterusan sektor e-dagang digital Malaysia, yang melibatkan anggaran 18.8 juta pembeli dalam talian dan dijangka berkembang sekitar 10 peratus setiap tahun. Pengguna di Malaysia juga membelanjakan purata RM182 sebulan secara dalam talian, mencerminkan tingkah laku pembelian berasaskan mudah alih yang semakin kukuh. Dengan mengintegrasikan pembelian terus ke dalam platformnya, Tune Talk menawarkan saluran tunggal yang mudah kepada pelanggan sambil memperluas penyertaannya dalam ekonomi digital negara yang sedang berkembang.
“Peralihan ini bagi Tune Talk mencerminkan komitmen kami kepada pelanggan. Kami bergerak melangkaui persaingan semata-mata berdasarkan GB untuk RM kepada penyediaan pelan yang lebih bernilai dan relevan kepada rakyat Malaysia. Tune Talk Shop bukan sekadar ciri e-dagang, tetapi sebuah platform terpadu yang menghubungkan capaian, ganjaran dan transaksi dalam satu pengalaman yang lancar,” kata Gurtaj Singh Padda, Pengasas Bersama dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Tune Talk.
“Kami berbangga untuk merealisasikan visi Tune Talk dengan menyediakan infrastruktur pasaran dan keupayaan pemenuhan di sebalik Tune Talk Shop. Perkongsian ini membolehkan Tune Talk mengembangkan e-dagang dalam ekosistemnya sambil mengekalkan pemilikan penuh terhadap pengalaman pelanggan,” tambah Prawn Cheng, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Presto.
Tune Talk Shop kini tersedia dan boleh diakses melalui versi terkini aplikasi Tune Talk. Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari www.tunetalk.com atau ikuti @TuneTalk di Facebook, Instagram dan X.
Kementerian Digital Malaysia dan Microsoft hari ini mengumumkan pelancaran Microsoft Elevate, sebuah inisiatif pembinaan kapasiti kecerdasan buatan (AI) yang diperluas bagi mengukuhkan tahap kesediaan AI Malaysia, selaras dengan aspirasi negara untuk menjadi Negara AI menjelang tahun 2030.
Kerjasama ini dirasmikan oleh Menteri Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo, dan memperluaskan agenda pembangunan kemahiran negara dengan merangkumi golongan pendidik, perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS), pesara angkatan tentera, institusi pendidikan serta penjawat awam. Inisiatif ini dilaksanakan dengan kerjasama Pejabat AI Kebangsaan (NAIO), Sekretariat Majlis TVET Negara serta Biji-Biji Initiative dan Mereka, sekali gus mencerminkan komitmen menyeluruh bagi memastikan semua lapisan masyarakat Malaysia bersedia menghadapi era AI.
Microsoft Elevate bertujuan memperluas peluang peningkatan kemahiran di Malaysia melalui pelan berfasa sehingga tahun 2030, bermula dengan pengaktifan kemahiran dan tenaga kerja, diikuti pendalaman sektor serta penginstitusian dan kemampanan jangka panjang. Sebagai sebahagian daripada fasa perintis yang dilancarkan pada Januari tahun ini, inisiatif ini telah berjaya memperkasakan seramai 80,000 peserta setakat ini.
Inisiatif ini turut mencerminkan komitmen berterusan Microsoft terhadap pembangunan digital dan AI di Malaysia, termasuk usaha melengkapkan 800,000 rakyat dengan kemahiran AI menerusi inisiatif AIForMYFuture, serta program Bersama Malaysia yang telah memperkasakan 1.53 juta rakyat dengan kemahiran dalam bidang pengkomputeran awan, AI dan keselamatan siber.
YB Gobind Singh Deo menyatakan bahawa dalam usaha Malaysia menjadi hab AI serantau, pembangunan keupayaan digital yang inklusif merentasi semua lapisan masyarakat adalah amat penting. Beliau menegaskan bahawa kemajuan bermakna di peringkat nasional memerlukan kerjasama erat antara sektor awam dan swasta, dan mengalu-alukan Microsoft Elevate sebagai satu inisiatif penting dalam memperkukuh kesediaan AI serta keterangkuman digital agar rakyat Malaysia bersedia menghadapi masa depan berteraskan teknologi tersebut.
Dalam persekitaran kerja yang semakin dipacu oleh AI, kekuatan tenaga kerja masa depan Malaysia bergantung kepada pembangunan kemahiran yang bermula sejak awal, dilaksanakan secara berterusan dan selari dengan keperluan dunia sebenar. Visi Negara AI 2030 mengiktiraf bahawa pembinaan sebuah negara berteraskan AI bukan sahaja melibatkan penggunaan teknologi, tetapi juga pembangunan insan yang mampu memahami dan menggunakan AI dengan yakin, institusi yang berupaya mengguna pakai AI secara bertanggungjawab dan berskala, serta ekosistem yang dapat memanfaatkan keupayaan AI untuk menghasilkan impak nyata.
Pendekatan menyeluruh ini merangkumi pelbagai segmen masyarakat. Golongan pendidik dan institusi pengajian daripada peringkat prasekolah hingga universiti termasuk TVET akan dilengkapkan dengan kemahiran AI praktikal untuk mengintegrasikan teknologi dalam pengajaran, reka bentuk kurikulum dan keterlibatan pelajar. Sektor PMKS pula akan menerima latihan berfokus bagi mengguna pakai alat dan platform AI untuk meningkatkan operasi, keterlibatan pelanggan serta daya saing. Pesara angkatan tentera akan dibekalkan dengan kemahiran asas AI bagi menyokong peranan mereka dalam masyarakat, manakala pemimpin dan pengurusan institusi akan dilatih untuk menerajui penggunaan AI secara bertanggungjawab dalam organisasi masing-masing. Pada masa yang sama, pelajar dan belia akan dibangunkan dengan kemahiran asas serta praktikal yang relevan dengan keperluan dunia sebenar bagi membina bakat masa depan negara.
Rashvin Pal Singh menjelaskan bahawa untuk memastikan AI benar-benar memberi impak, keupayaan tersebut perlu diterapkan secara praktikal dalam bilik darjah dan komuniti. Menurut beliau, melalui Microsoft Elevate, kerjasama erat dengan pelbagai pihak membolehkan konsep AI diterjemahkan ke dalam amalan harian secara bertanggungjawab, inklusif dan relevan, sekali gus memastikan tiada pihak yang ketinggalan dalam usaha membina masa depan berteraskan AI.
Dr. Jasmine Begum pula menegaskan bahawa AI hanya akan menghasilkan nilai sebenar apabila masyarakat memahami cara menggunakannya secara bermakna dan bertanggungjawab dalam kehidupan seharian serta proses membuat keputusan. Beliau menyatakan bahawa teknologi bertindak sebagai pemangkin, manakala impak sebenar bergantung kepada bagaimana individu, organisasi dan institusi mengaplikasikan AI secara praktikal, dipercayai dan selari dengan keperluan dunia sebenar. Beliau turut menjelaskan bahawa Microsoft Elevate dirangka untuk membina keupayaan pada skala besar dengan menyokong komuniti, perusahaan dan institusi sektor awam mengguna pakai AI dengan yakin dan bertanggungjawab, sekali gus membantu merealisasikan aspirasi AI Malaysia melalui impak jangka panjang.
Microsoft Elevate merupakan inisiatif global oleh Microsoft yang bertujuan memperkasa komuniti melalui penyediaan kemahiran, pengetahuan dan alat berkaitan AI kepada individu serta organisasi. Inisiatif ini sedang dilaksanakan di beberapa negara di Asia Tenggara bagi menyokong usaha kerajaan dan institusi dalam mempersiapkan masyarakat menghadapi ekonomi yang dipacu oleh AI. Untuk maklumat lanjut dan pendaftaran, orang ramai boleh melayari laman sesawang rasmi program tersebut.
iQOO Malaysia is gearing up to unveil its latest iQOO Z Series, featuring the iQOO Z11 5G and iQOO Z11x 5G. This next-generation smartphone lineup combines bold design, powerful battery performance, and advanced cooling technology, all within an impressively slim and lightweight body. Designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life, the devices deliver strong all-day power and stable performance, ensuring users can keep up with their daily routines without the need for frequent recharging.
The iQOO Z11 5G features a flagship-grade design with 9.13° rounded corners, similar to its predecessor, the iQOO 15, providing a softer and more comfortable in-hand feel. These refined edges enhance grip, especially during extended gaming sessions in landscape mode. The device also introduces iQOO’s Floating Porthole camera design, accented by a metallic frame and engraved detailing that delivers a bold and modern aesthetic. Inspired by polar landscapes, the Glacier Blue colourway offers a cool and calming appearance, while the black variant presents a more understated and refined look. Measuring just 8.25 mm thin and weighing approximately 213g, the device is ultra-slim and lightweight, engineered with smart space optimisation to improve efficiency while maintaining comfortable handling. It also features an upgraded matte texture for a smoother and more responsive touch experience.
Built for endurance, the iQOO Z11 5G is equipped with a massive 9020mAh Silicon BlueVolt Battery, one of the largest ever used in an iQOO smartphone. Developed using fourth-generation silicon anode technology, it delivers high energy efficiency while maintaining a slim 8.25mm profile for easy portability. The device supports 90W FlashCharge for fast power top-ups during busy moments and includes a 25-layer security protection system for safer charging. For intensive usage such as gaming, Bypass Charging helps reduce heat generation and preserve battery health. Additional features such as Battery Life Extender, Overnight Charging Protection, and a five-year battery health commitment further ensure long-term reliability.
To maintain performance under demanding conditions, the iQOO Z11 5G is equipped with a 7000 mm² Icecore Cooling System designed for heavy gaming. Its large vapor chamber efficiently distributes heat across key components, including the chipset, camera, and battery. With a total cooling area of 18,000 mm², the device remains stable and cool even during extended gaming sessions. A high-performance graphite sheet further enhances heat dissipation, including around the front camera for smoother video recording and streaming. Combined with an upgraded Smart Temperature Control System, surface temperatures can be reduced by up to 1.6°C after one hour of gaming, ensuring consistent performance without overheating.
Alongside the iQOO Z11 5G, iQOO also introduces the iQOO Z11x 5G, designed to deliver reliable everyday performance and strong endurance. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo processor, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. The device is equipped with a 7200mAh battery supported by 44W FlashCharge, providing long-lasting usage with fast recharging when needed. It also features IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, offering enhanced durability for greater confidence in daily use.
Ahead of its official launch, both the iQOO Z11 5G and iQOO Z11x 5G are now available for pre-booking in Malaysia, with exclusive free gifts worth up to RM516 for the iQOO Z11 5G. The pre-booking period runs from 27 April to 5 May 2026. Customers who pre-book the iQOO Z11 5G will receive an iQOO Backpack, iQOO Buds Air, a 1+1 year extended warranty, and 1-year screen crack protection. Meanwhile, the iQOO Z11x 5G pre-booking package includes an iQOO Backpack, a 1+1 year extended warranty, and 1-year screen crack protection. For the latest updates ahead of the launch, visit iQOO Malaysia’s official social media channels on Facebook and Instagram for announcements, product highlights, and news on the new Z Series lineup.
LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its latest products and region-specific solutions at LG InnoFest 2026 APAC, held recently in Busan, Korea. The event marks the grand finale of LG’s 2026 InnoFest series, bringing together more than 200 key partners and media representatives from around 20 countries across the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen collaboration and exchange business strategies.
Under the theme “Innovation, Forward Together,” LG InnoFest 2026 APAC presents a comprehensive showcase of the company’s latest innovations and solutions designed around Asian consumers’ lifestyles. Drawing inspiration from cultural elements that resonate strongly across the region, the exhibition highlights how LG applies its K-Tech innovation to deliver practical, locally relevant home solutions tailored for diverse Asian markets.
LG is expanding its laundry portfolio with a full WashTower™ lineup, including a new 25-inch model designed for Asian homes, alongside existing 24-inch and 27-inch versions. Built for space efficiency and everyday convenience, the lineup reflects LG’s deep understanding of varied housing environments across Asia. New top-load washer models further enhance fabric care and performance, powered by Artificial Intelligence Direct Drive™ (AI DD™) technology that optimises wash motions based on fabric type and soil level, while TurboWash™ 3D completes a full cycle in under 30 minutes. In addition, an automatic detergent dispenser measures and dispenses detergent for each load, reducing the need for frequent refills.
The new LG WashCombo™ strengthens LG’s drying solutions as an all-in-one appliance, delivering stable and efficient drying through Inverter HeatPump™ technology. Its improved energy efficiency reflects the growing focus on electricity consumption among Asian consumers, while an expanded standalone dryer lineup provides a wider range of high-efficiency options. LG also continues to advance its commercial laundry solutions engineered for high-frequency, long-hour operation. Building on more than a decade of semi-commercial experience, the portfolio features professional-grade capabilities such as customisable wash programs, open API connectivity and a service-friendly front-access design. Leveraging this expertise, LG will introduce a new commercial washer-dryer HeatPump Combo that integrates washing and drying in a single unit, enhancing convenience and space efficiency, with global expansion planned following strong demand in Korea.
In its kitchen solutions segment, LG is introducing refrigerator designs that cater to diverse lifestyles and housing conditions across Asia. The new Fit & Max design features a Zero Clearance Hinge, enabling a seamless built-in appearance without wasted wall space while maximising storage capacity in compact kitchens. LG’s advanced Ice Solution addresses high ice consumption among Asian consumers, offering four ice options, including Craft Ice™, Crushed, Cubed and Mini Craft Ice, suitable for both daily use and entertainment.
For dishwashing solutions, LG’s latest dishwasher features an exclusive one-hour wash-and-dry cycle. QuadWash™ Pro uses four spray arms with high-pressure water jets and microbubbles to clean dishes from multiple angles, while Dynamic Heat Dry+ enhances drying performance through moisture-absorbing technology to produce warm, dry air efficiently. Notably, A-grade energy efficiency is achieved across key models spanning both premium and mainstream segments. For Southeast Asian markets, LG will also introduce a tailored built-in kitchen collection comprising ovens, cooktops and hoods for both B2B and B2C segments. A key highlight is the advanced Camera Oven, which uses an internal camera to identify ingredients and recommend optimal cooking modes while monitoring surface colour to determine ideal doneness.
For the first time at InnoFest, LG is also hosting live commerce sessions for partners in selected markets, creating an interactive sales environment directly from the event floor. Attendees can explore three exhibition zones representing different home environments across Asia, with spatial designs inspired by Korean dramas that have gained strong regional popularity, creating an engaging and familiar experience for partners. Within these zones, LG brings its AI Home vision to life, demonstrating how intelligent technologies enhance everyday living through greater convenience. Powered by the AI Home Hub, ThinQ ON™, LG’s AI-enabled appliances and IoT devices are seamlessly connected to deliver intuitive and integrated home experiences. ThinQ ON has already been launched in its initial market and will be introduced progressively across Asia, starting with Australia and Thailand.
As part of its long-term growth strategy in Asia, LG is also expanding beyond products through the global rollout of LG Subscribe, a flexible subscription service for home appliances. The company is actively developing this model in key urban Asian markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam, offering customers both appliance access and comprehensive product care.
“Asia is one of our most dynamic and important markets, and InnoFest 2026 provides a valuable opportunity to connect with our partners and share our vision for the future,” said Jaeseung Kim, Regional CEO of LG Electronics Asia Pacific. “Building on our technology innovation, we are advancing AI-powered home solutions that reflect local lifestyles.”
Malaysia steps into the global spotlight as the launchpad for the all-new HONOR 600 Series, signalling a bold leap forward in the brand’s innovation journey. Designed to bring flagship-level performance to a wider audience, the lineup introduces both Pro and standard models loaded with next-generation features.
Merging intelligent AI with premium hardware, the HONOR 600 Series redefines what users can expect from a smartphone. From its powerful camera system to the upgraded AI Image to Video 2.0, every feature is built to enhance creativity and everyday use. Backed by a massive 7,000mAh battery and driven by Snapdragon flagship processors, the devices deliver long-lasting performance alongside a stunning display and durable build, all starting from RM2,599.
Early buyers are in for added value, with pre-orders open until 29 April 2026. Customers can enjoy an instant RM200 rebate, along with exclusive gifts worth up to RM1,935. Depending on the model, perks include the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+ or the HONOR CHOICE Watch 2 Epic, as well as extended warranty and protection coverage for extra peace of mind.
Photography takes centre stage with a cutting-edge 200MP main camera and advanced zoom capabilities, capturing remarkable detail in any setting. The enhanced AI Image to Video 2.0 further pushes creative boundaries, turning static images into dynamic short videos effortlessly with no editing apps required.
Under the hood, performance remains seamless and responsive. The Pro variant, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, handles demanding tasks with ease, while both models feature ultra-bright displays with eye-comfort technology, ensuring a smooth viewing experience even under harsh sunlight.
Built for real-world use, the HONOR 600 Series combines endurance and resilience, offering fast charging, long battery life, and strong protection against water, dust, and accidental drops. Wrapped in stylish finishes of Orange, Golden White and Black, the HONOR 600 Series will be available nationwide from 30 April 2026, reinforcing HONOR’s mission to make powerful, intelligent technology more accessible than ever.
SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEMICON SEA) 2026, the region’s premier platform for the global semiconductor and electronics manufacturing supply chain, will return to the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur from 5 to 7 May. Registration is now open.
The event highlights the growing strategic importance of Southeast Asia within the global semiconductor ecosystem, as the region continues to strengthen its role in advanced manufacturing and supply chain resilience. In Malaysia, the event is held in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), reflecting the country’s continued commitment to strengthening its position in the global semiconductor value chain.
SEMICON SEA 2026, themed Transform Tomorrow, will focus on accelerating next-generation technologies while addressing current structural challenges. It is expected to gather more than 20,000 innovators, policymakers, and technology experts, fostering collaboration across the international semiconductor ecosystem while delivering insights into artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, sustainability, workforce development, advanced packaging, supplier sourcing, and other key areas.
The global semiconductor industry is projected to reach USD1 trillion in annual sales by 2026, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Market analysts note that Southeast Asia has emerged as a significant growth engine for the industry, outperforming the broader market in recent years, supported by sustained expansion in manufacturing capacity, assembly, testing, and packaging activities, as well as deeper integration into global supply chains.
According to Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of SEMI, the semiconductor industry is entering a new era defined by ecosystem-wide collaboration. He noted that SEMICON Southeast Asia reflects this shift through programmes designed to bridge innovation and execution, from design through manufacturing, and expressed SEMI’s anticipation of hosting the event in Malaysia, a long-established semiconductor hub.
Linda Tan, President of SEMI Southeast Asia, said SEMICON Southeast Asia serves as a catalyst for collaboration and innovation by bringing together industry leaders, visionaries, and experts to address pressing challenges and explore emerging opportunities, enabling stakeholders to shape the future of the semiconductor industry.
In Malaysia, the semiconductor industry is entering its next phase of growth from a position of strength. The electrical and electronics (E&E) sector secured RM28.5 billion in approved investments in 2025, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the national manufacturing economy and a trusted node in the global technology supply chain. SEMICON SEA 2026 comes at a time when Malaysia is moving beyond its established strengths in assembly and test towards higher-value activities, including design, advanced packaging, and innovation-driven manufacturing.
According to Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, the semiconductor industry is at an inflection point and Malaysia intends to be at the centre of its next phase. He noted that under the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, Malaysia is not only maintaining its position in the global semiconductor supply chain but actively reshaping it. He added that strong investment fundamentals, including RM28.5 billion in E&E investments in 2025, reflect continued global confidence in Malaysia, which the country is building upon through supply chain integration, local capability development, and high-value partnerships. MIDA, he said, is an active builder of the industry’s next chapter in Malaysia, working collaboratively to shape its future.
SEMICON SEA 2026 will focus on several key pillars, including artificial intelligence and intelligent manufacturing, sustainability, talent development, advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration, and supplier sourcing. These areas aim to accelerate innovation, strengthen ecosystem linkages, and support the development of a future-ready workforce.
MIDA will also lead several initiatives at the event, including a Supply Chain Integration & Capability Enhancement Forum to strengthen industry linkages and supplier capabilities, a Digital Twin & Smart Manufacturing Seminar for SMEs to enhance technological adoption, and the Handshake@SEMICON programme, which facilitates structured engagements between global industry leaders and Malaysian stakeholders to accelerate investment and partnerships. In addition, MIDA will contribute to workforce development discussions through SEMI’s TECH Zoomers programme at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), focusing on talent trends and future skills in the semiconductor sector.
SEMICON SEA 2026 is further supported by leading global industry sponsors, including GlobalFoundries, Lam Research, Micron, Sandisk Corporation, Tokyo Electron Limited, Applied Materials, Schneider Electric, SGS, Soitec, STATS ChipPAC, Advantest, ASE, KLA, Kulicke & Soffa, Siemens, and STMicroelectronics.
Registration for SEMICON SEA 2026 is now open. For full programme and conference details, please visit the SEMICON SEA website.
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.
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