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  • HONOR Brings AI Imaging Innovation to Malaysians Through 600 Series Roadshow Starting 18 May

    HONOR Brings AI Imaging Innovation to Malaysians Through 600 Series Roadshow Starting 18 May

    Following the successful launch of the HONOR 600 Series in Malaysia, HONOR is delighted to announce that renowned actor and singer Xiao Zhan will continue his role as the HONOR N Smartphone Global Ambassador. The collaboration reflects the perfect synergy between Xiao Zhan’s artistic charm and the HONOR 600 Series’ industry-leading AI Imaging technology, further strengthening the brand’s commitment to innovation and creativity.

    To bring the excitement closer to Malaysians, HONOR will be organising two upcoming HONOR 600 Series roadshows in Putrajaya and Johor Bahru, with the first roadshow taking place at IOI City Mall from 18 to 24 May 2026. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the latest smartphone series through a variety of immersive and interactive experience zones. Customers who complete all the activities during the roadshow will be eligible to redeem a complimentary HONOR Bluetooth speaker, while stocks last. The event also allows visitors to experience the HONOR 600 Series’ advanced camera technology, upgraded flagship specifications, and the latest AI Image to Video 2.0 feature.

    The roadshow will showcase several engaging activities centred around the enhanced AI Image to Video 2.0 technology and the HONOR Ecosystem. Through the “Sketch Your Dreams Live” experience, visitors can create self-portraits, family drawings, or illustrations of dream destinations on a whiteboard before transforming them into realistic visuals using AI Image to Video 2.0. Another highlight is the “Travel Around the World” activity, where customers can capture photos against the iconic Petronas Twin Towers backdrop using the HONOR 600 Series’ powerful 200MP Super Sensing Camera. The AI Image to Video 2.0 feature then enables participants to virtually travel from Kuala Lumpur to world-famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids, and the Taj Mahal, complete with a complimentary printed photo as a keepsake.

    Visitors can also discover the HONOR Ecosystem through a dedicated experience zone featuring HONOR tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and earbuds, showcasing how the devices seamlessly enhance productivity and entertainment. In addition, customers who share the roadshow details on Instagram or Facebook will receive a complimentary HONOR smartphone back cover sticker, applicable exclusively for HONOR devices.

    Apart from the HONOR 600 Series, a range of other HONOR products will also be available for purchase throughout the roadshow. Customers who spend RM999 or more in a single receipt will receive one lucky draw entry, while every additional RM1,000 spent entitles them to an extra entry, up to a maximum of four chances. Participants will stand a chance to win prizes worth a total of RM127,000, including the HONOR Pad 10 WiFi, instant mobile printers, and air fryers.

    The excitement will continue next month as the HONOR 600 Series roadshow heads to Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru from 2 to 7 June 2026. For the latest updates and more information, visit HONOR Malaysia or follow HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page.

  • Samsung Galaxy A37 5G: Double Storage, Half the Price

    Samsung Galaxy A37 5G: Double Storage, Half the Price

    The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G leaves a surprisingly great impression the moment you pick it up. It looks clean, modern, and honestly feels way more premium than its price tag suggests. At just 7.4mm thin and 196g, it has a really nice, balanced weight that won’t strain your wrist during long scrolling sessions.

    Built for the Outdoors

    If you are working outdoors, this phone gives you real peace of mind. Thanks to its upgraded all-angle ultra-durable IP68 rating, you don’t have to panic if you get caught in a sudden heavy rainstorm or accidentally drop it into a puddle.

    Protected by sturdy Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides, this device is genuinely built to survive everyday drops, accidental spills, and extreme outdoor temperatures, meaning it can withstand sitting directly under our scorching Malaysian sun without breaking a sweat.

    Field testing the device’s thermal performance under direct afternoon sunlight
    On-location setup demonstrating real-world outdoor usability and design.

    Main Display

    The 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen is a gorgeous canvas with a buttery-smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Yes, the rounded corners and selfie cutout mean your actual viewable space is closer to 6.5 inches, but you’ll honestly barely notice it.

    Whether you are customized with widgets on your home screen or streaming high-definition wildlife videos on YouTube, the colors are incredibly punchy and bright. Best of all, the Vision Booster tech ensures that if you do step outside, you won’t have to squint to read your notifications under harsh daylight.

    Home screen interface and widget layout clarity under indoor lighting
    Color vibrance and panel viewing angles during high-definition video streaming.

    Superior Gaming

    Under the hood is an advanced 4nm octa-core processor paired with best-in-class, ultra-responsive LPDDR5X RAM configurations (ranging from 6GB up to a massive 12GB + 256GB layout, though storage is non-expandable). This generation delivers a real-world performance bump, with an improved CPU that is up to 12% faster and a massive 19% boost in graphics power compared to the older model.

    For intense tasks, Samsung packed an integrated flagship-level vapor chamber cooling system inside. It keeps the phone from turning into a pocket heater, meaning you can jump into back-to-back matches of Mobile Legends with an ultra-smooth gameplay experience and zero lagging or stuttering.

    In-game testing of frame rate stability during a Mobile Legends match.

    Hefty Battery

    With a beefy 5,000mAh battery that delivers exceptional power efficiency, this phone easily cruises through a full day of heavy real-world use without needing a midday top-up. Real-world testing proves that the phone thrives under pressure, tracking high-drain apps smoothly even after back-to-back hours of streaming entertainment and intensive gaming.

    Even if you manage to run it low, the fast charging system drops your battery anxiety instantly. Plugging it in triggers an active notification right on your screen, letting you visually track the rapid power delivery so you can quickly top up and get right back to shooting videos or gaming. On top of that, your private files are locked down tight by defense-grade Samsung Knox security.

    Battery settings interface showing daily app consumption and usage metrics.

    Improved AI Photography & OS

    Out of the box, it runs a snappy, intuitive version of Android 16 with One UI 8.5. For photos, the camera setup is highly versatile:

    • 50MP Wide (F1.8) Main Lens with an enhanced ISP that captures stunning, crisp landscape photos of buildings or scenery under bright daylight.
    • 8MP Ultra-Wide (F2.2) and 5MP Macro (F2.4) lenses for fun group shots and close-ups.
    • 12MP Front Camera (F2.2) that keeps your selfie videos looking clean and sharp.

    The best addition here is its improved AI capabilities. The intelligent AI Object Eraser lets you easily erase background photobombers from your favorite travel shots with natural results, while an automated edit suggestion tool fixes shadows and reflections in a single tap.

    Before AI Object Eraser
    After AI Object Eraser

    In Malaysia, the retail price is between RM1,899 to RM2,299 depending on storage, making it hands-down the most practical, value-packed upgrade you can buy right now!

    Stocks are guaranteed to fly off shelves at this price point, so do not wait around until it sells out. Run to the nearest Samsung Experience Stores or authorized dealers immediately, or rush over to secure yours right now on the Samsung Online Store, Shopee, and Lazada before it is too late

  • Galaxy A37 5G Hadir Dengan Teknologi AI Baharu Untuk Memenuhi Gaya Hidup Harian

    Galaxy A37 5G Hadir Dengan Teknologi AI Baharu Untuk Memenuhi Gaya Hidup Harian

    Samsung nampaknya terus all-out untuk siri A mereka dengan pelancaran Samsung Galaxy A37 5G yang mula berada di pasaran pada 10 April 2026. Kali ni Samsung macam betul-betul cuba bagi pengalaman telefon premium tanpa perlu keluarkan bajet terlalu tinggi. Daripada kamera, prestasi gaming sampailah fungsi AI yang makin canggih, Galaxy A37 5G antara pilihan paling menarik untuk pengguna harian masa kini.

    FOTOGRAFI
    Kalau jenis suka ambil gambar makanan sebelum makan, kaki OOTD atau memang rajin rakam video untuk TikTok dan Reels, bahagian kamera Galaxy A37 5G ni memang antara perkara yang mencuri perhatian. Telefon ini hadir dengan kamera utama 50MP lengkap dengan OIS yang bantu kurangkan gegaran masa ambil gambar atau rakam video. Telefon ini, ada juga fungsi kamera ultra-wide 8MP untuk gambar pemandangan luas dan kamera macro 5MP kalau nak close-up detail kecil.

    Gambar 5MP
    Gambar 50MP

    Yang bestnya, gambar malam pun nampak lagi terang dan stabil. Nak ambil gambar waktu concert, lepak mamak malam atau city light pun rasa lagi yakin . Hasilnya yang gempak. Kamera selfie 12MP dia pun dah cukup padu untuk selfie, video call atau konten harian sebab boleh rakam sehingga 4K.

    Gambar Selfie


    SPESIFIKASI
    Galaxy A37 5G hadir dengan skrin 6.7 inci Super AMOLED FHD+ bersama refresh rate 120Hz. Scroll media sosial, tengok Netflix atau layan YouTube memang rasa smooth. Skrin dia pun boleh pergi sehingga 1900 nits, jadi bawah matahari terik pun masih nampak jelas.

    Di bahagian dalaman pula, telefon ni dikuasakan cip Exynos 1480 dengan pilihan RAM sehingga 12GB dan storan sehingga 256GB. Bateri 5000mAh pula memang kira ngam untuk penggunaan satu hari penuh dengan sokongan pengecas pantas 45W.

    Kapasiti Bateri


    PENGGUANAAN AI
    Samsung dah mula masukkan lebih banyak fungsi AI dekat siri Galaxy A terbaru termasuk Galaxy A37 5G. Antara yang menarik termasuk AI Select, Circle to Search, integrasi Gemini dan fungsi Voice Transcription yang boleh bantu tukarkan suara kepada teks secara automatik.

    Bayangkan tengah tengok video atau gambar, nampak kasut atau baju menarik, terus bulatkan je dekat skrin dan cari info terus. Tak perlu buka banyak aplikasi. Untuk kerja pun senang sebab AI boleh bantu percepatkan urusan harian.

    SEBELUM
    SELEPAS
    SEBELUM
    SELEPAS


    GAMING

    Bagi yang suka Mobile Legends, PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings atau Call of Duty Mobile, Galaxy A37 5G nampak agak bersedia untuk handle gaming harian. Exynos 1480 digabungkan dengan skrin 120Hz memang bagi pengalaman yang lebih lancar masa main game.

    Lagi satu best bila skrin AMOLED dia buat warna game nampak lebih cantik . Speaker stereo pun bagi bunyi lagi puas masa gaming atau tengok movie. Jadi kalau jenis kaki game tapi tak nak keluar duit sampai tahap flagship, model ni memang nampak menarik.



    KETAHANAN LASAK
    Selain hadir dengan kamera menarik dan prestasi yang laju, Samsung Galaxy A37 5G juga dibina dengan ciri ketahanan yang memang sesuai untuk penggunaan harian. Telefon sekarang sentiasa ada dalam tangan kadang-kadang kena hujan semasa dekat luar, terkena percikan air, atau berdepan habuk bila travel dan bergerak sana sini. Sebab tu ciri ketahanan dah jadi antara benda yang ramai pengguna tengok sebelum pilih telefon baru.

    Galaxy A37 5G hadir dengan penarafan IP67 yang menawarkan perlindungan terhadap habuk dan juga air, jadi pengguna boleh rasa lebih tenang untuk penggunaan harian biasa. Ditambah pula dengan binaan yang rasa lebih kukuh dan premium bila dipegang, telefon ni bukan sekadar nampak cantik dari luar, tapi turut direka untuk tahan lasak mengikut gaya hidup pengguna masa kini.

    HARGA
    Untuk pasaran , dijangka berada sekitar RM1,899 hingga RM2,299 bergantung kepada konfigurasi storan dan promosi semasa.

    Antara tempat yang korang boleh cari:

    Galaxy A37 5G ni nampak macam satu pakej yang agak lengkap. Kamera sedap, AI makin bijak, gaming pun okay dan design dia masih nampak premium. Kalau korang tengah cari telefon baru yang boleh cover kerja, content, gaming dan kegunaan harian sekali jalan tanpa koyakkan poket sangat, Galaxy A37 5G memang antara model yang patut masuk dalam shortlist tahun ni. Kadang-kadang telefon yang best bukan yang paling mahal, tapi yang bagi pengalaman puas setiap kali pegang.

  • myFirst Perkenal Camera Insta 20, Kamera Cetak Inovatif Mesra Kanak-Kanak

    myFirst Perkenal Camera Insta 20, Kamera Cetak Inovatif Mesra Kanak-Kanak

    myFirst Malaysia memperkenalkan antara produk paling inovatifnya setakat ini menerusi pelancaran myFirst Camera Insta 20, kamera cetak dwi-skrin pertama di dunia yang direka khas untuk kanak-kanak. Ditawarkan pada harga promosi khas RM299 berbanding harga asal RM459 sehingga 31 Mei 2026, produk ini memberi peluang kepada keluarga menikmati alternatif hiburan yang lebih kreatif dan interaktif berbanding hiburan berasaskan skrin tradisional, bertepatan dengan musim cuti sekolah yang bakal tiba.

    Seiring peningkatan penggunaan telefon pintar, tablet dan peranti permainan dalam kalangan kanak-kanak, semakin ramai ibu bapa kini mencari pendekatan yang lebih sihat untuk mengimbangi hiburan dan kreativiti. myFirst Camera Insta 20 dibangunkan untuk menghubungkan teknologi dengan aktiviti kreatif secara praktikal, membolehkan kanak-kanak merakam detik harian dan menukarkannya serta-merta kepada kenangan fizikal yang boleh disimpan, dihias dan dikongsi bersama keluarga dan rakan-rakan.

    “Teknologi seharusnya membantu kanak-kanak mencipta, meneroka dan berhubung dengan dunia di sekeliling mereka, bukan sekadar menggunakan kandungan secara pasif,” kata Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif dan Pengasas myFirst, G-Jay Yong. “Melalui Camera Insta 20, kami mahu menghasilkan produk yang menggabungkan inovasi, kreativiti dan hubungan kekeluargaan dalam satu pengalaman yang mudah serta menyeronokkan untuk kanak-kanak.”

    Direka khusus untuk pengguna muda, myFirst Camera Insta 20 menampilkan reka bentuk dwi-skrin pertama di dunia yang membolehkan kanak-kanak bertukar dengan mudah antara mengambil swafoto dan merakam suasana di sekeliling mereka dengan lebih bebas. Paparan hadapan PixTure OLED turut menambah elemen interaktif menerusi emoji, pemasa kira detik dan animasi piksel yang menjadikan pengalaman fotografi lebih menyeronokkan. Sama ada ketika percutian keluarga, sambutan hari jadi, aktiviti sekolah atau percutian hujung minggu, kanak-kanak boleh mencetak gambar kegemaran mereka dalam tempoh seawal tujuh saat menggunakan teknologi cetakan terma tanpa dakwat tanpa memerlukan kartrij dakwat atau kos isi semula tambahan.

    Selain fungsi cetakan segera, myFirst Camera Insta 20 turut dilengkapi pelbagai ciri tambahan yang direka untuk menjadikan pengalaman kreatif lebih mudah dan menyeronokkan. Lensa yang dipertingkatkan membolehkan pengguna mengambil gambar beresolusi tinggi 16MP serta merakam video 1080p bagi menghasilkan rakaman yang lebih jelas dan berkualiti. Kamera ini juga hadir dengan bingkai gambar dan penapis terbina dalam yang membolehkan kanak-kanak menghias serta menyesuaikan gambar mereka secara terus tanpa memerlukan aplikasi tambahan.

    Peranti ini turut dilengkapi teknologi Smart Idle yang membantu menjimatkan penggunaan bateri apabila tidak digunakan, sekali gus membolehkan tempoh penggunaan lebih lama ketika bercuti atau melakukan aktiviti bersama keluarga. Dari segi reka bentuk, Camera Insta 20 mempunyai penutup pelindung boleh tanggal yang memudahkan penggantian kertas cetakan terma sambil membantu melindungi peranti daripada habuk dan percikan air. Diperbuat daripada bahan bebas BPA dan direka sesuai untuk tangan kecil kanak-kanak, setiap kotak turut dilengkapi tiga gulung kertas cetakan terma, tali leher dan pelekat aksesori supaya keluarga boleh mula mencipta kenangan sebaik sahaja membuka kotak produk.

    Bagi menjadikan teknologi mesra keluarga ini lebih mampu dimiliki, myFirst Malaysia menawarkan myFirst Camera Insta 20 pada harga promosi khas RM299 untuk tempoh terhad sahaja. Dengan cuti sekolah yang semakin hampir, jenama itu berharap dapat menggalakkan lebih banyak masa berkualiti tanpa skrin bersama keluarga sambil memberi peluang kepada kanak-kanak meneroka dunia fotografi dan penceritaan secara lebih kreatif. myFirst Camera Insta 20 kini boleh didapati menerusi laman web rasmi myFirst Malaysia serta platform dalam talian terpilih.

  • TP-Link Malaysia, USIM Bekerjasama Perkasa Pembangunan Bakat Rangkaian Perusahaan

    TP-Link Malaysia, USIM Bekerjasama Perkasa Pembangunan Bakat Rangkaian Perusahaan

    TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (“TP-Link Malaysia”) terus memperkukuh strategi pembangunan bakat menerusi kerjasama baharu bersama Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha berterusan syarikat dalam membangunkan saluran profesional rangkaian perusahaan yang lebih tersusun di Malaysia.

    Kerjasama ini melangkaui pendekatan akademik konvensional dengan menampilkan strategi lebih menyeluruh yang menghubungkan institusi pengajian tinggi dengan keperluan industri semasa. Melalui inisiatif tersebut, pelajar bukan sahaja akan menerima latihan dan pensijilan profesional, malah turut dipersiapkan untuk memasuki industri dengan kemahiran yang relevan dan mendapat permintaan tinggi.

    Menerusi Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) yang dimeterai, kedua-dua pihak akan bekerjasama selama tiga tahun dengan memberi tumpuan kepada integrasi keupayaan rangkaian perusahaan secara langsung dalam persekitaran akademik USIM. Sebagai sebahagian daripada kerjasama itu, TP-Link Malaysia akan melaksanakan penyelesaian rangkaian perusahaan Omada di makmal kampus berkenaan bagi membolehkan pelajar mengendalikan infrastruktur yang menyerupai sistem perusahaan sebenar.

    Program berkenaan dirangka untuk melangkaui pembelajaran teori semata-mata dengan menggabungkan latihan teknikal secara praktikal, bengkel berstruktur serta akses kepada laluan pensijilan Omada Certified Network Administrator (OCNA). Pendekatan ini bertujuan memastikan pelajar bukan sahaja memperoleh pengetahuan teknikal, malah turut memiliki kompetensi yang diiktiraf industri.

    Selain itu, kerjasama tersebut turut memberi penekanan kepada hubungan langsung dengan industri apabila para pelajar akan ditawarkan peluang latihan industri dan penempatan latihan bersama TP-Link. Inisiatif ini diharap dapat memberikan pendedahan praktikal yang lebih menyeluruh serta membuka laluan lebih jelas kepada pelajar untuk memasuki alam pekerjaan dalam ekonomi digital Malaysia.

    Pengarah Serantau TP-Link Malaysia, Hugo Cai berkata industri masa kini memerlukan bakat yang bukan sahaja memahami infrastruktur digital, tetapi juga mampu mengendalikannya secara efektif. Menurut beliau, pembangunan saluran bakat yang menghubungkan latihan, pensijilan dan pendedahan industri mampu mewujudkan laluan yang lebih lancar daripada universiti ke alam pekerjaan, sekali gus memastikan bakat dapat beralih secara efektif ke dalam industri.

    Sementara itu, Timbalan Naib Canselor (Penyelidikan dan Inovasi) USIM, Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Ikmar Nizam Hj. Mohamad Isa berkata kerjasama berkenaan membolehkan universiti melangkaui penyampaian akademik tradisional dengan menerapkan elemen praktikal industri dalam pengalaman pembelajaran pelajar. Beliau berkata pendekatan tersebut penting bagi memastikan graduan lebih bersedia memenuhi keperluan dan jangkaan ekonomi digital yang sentiasa berkembang, selain memperkukuh usaha universiti dalam mempersiapkan pelajar menghadapi cabaran dunia sebenar.

    Kerjasama bersama USIM ini turut memperluaskan usaha terdahulu TP-Link Malaysia bersama Universiti Malaya dan Universiti Teknologi MARA dalam membentuk rangkaian institusi yang berkongsi matlamat untuk melahirkan bakat dalam bidang rangkaian perusahaan. Pada tahun 2025, kira-kira 500 pelajar telah menyertai laluan pensijilan OCNA, sekali gus mencerminkan sambutan positif terhadap program yang selari dengan keperluan industri semasa.

    Selain pembangunan bakat, kedua-dua organisasi juga akan meneroka peluang kerjasama dalam bidang penyelidikan, penglibatan fakulti dan perkongsian pengetahuan bagi memperkukuh hubungan antara institusi akademik dengan amalan industri.

    Dalam usaha Malaysia memperkukuh pelaburan dalam infrastruktur digital, keupayaan untuk membangunkan dan menempatkan tenaga kerja mahir secara konsisten dilihat menjadi faktor penting dalam memastikan pertumbuhan negara terus mampan. Justeru, inisiatif yang menghubungkan pendidikan secara langsung dengan keperluan industri dijangka memainkan peranan yang semakin signifikan dalam membentuk tenaga kerja digital negara.

    Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai penyelesaian rangkaian perusahaan Omada oleh TP-Link, sila layari Omada by TP-Link

  • Paydibs Expands PayNet Ecosystem Role Through Direct DuitNow QR Integration

    Paydibs Expands PayNet Ecosystem Role Through Direct DuitNow QR Integration

    Paydibs has strengthened its position within Malaysia’s digital payment ecosystem after successfully onboarding as a direct participant with Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) for DuitNow QR (DNQR) acceptance. The strategic move marks a significant upgrade to the company’s infrastructure while reinforcing its role as a merchant acquirer that delivers faster, more efficient and streamlined payment solutions for businesses nationwide.

    Prior to this, Paydibs had already been offering seamless DuitNow QR acceptance to merchants through third-party arrangements with strategic partners. However, its new direct integration with PayNet now allows the company to connect directly to Malaysia’s national payment network for DuitNow QR transactions. This also complements Paydibs’ earlier direct integration with FPX (Financial Process Exchange), enabling merchants to access both online banking payments and QR transactions through a single unified platform.

    The development comes at a time when QR payment adoption in Malaysia continues to accelerate rapidly. More than three million merchants across the country now accept QR payments following the addition of over 680,000 new DuitNow QR touchpoints in 2025 alone. At the same time, digital payments have become deeply embedded in daily life, with 8.44 billion transactions processed throughout the year. The growing numbers place Malaysia among the world’s leading adopters of QR payments, reflecting the nation’s continued push toward a digital economy and cashless ecosystem.

    To ensure transactions remain secure and efficient, Paydibs also leverages dynamic QR functionality, enhancing payment security while delivering a smoother checkout experience for both merchants and consumers. Direct participation with PayNet further enables faster settlement cycles, improved operational cost efficiencies and greater control over payment processing.

    For merchants, the enhanced infrastructure translates into better cash flow visibility and quicker access to funds. At the same time, Paydibs simplifies merchant onboarding and payment support processes, offering businesses a more seamless and manageable payment ecosystem that supports stronger day-to-day financial operations.

    Chief Executive Officer of Paydibs, Tee Kean Kang, said the integration reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its role within Malaysia’s payment landscape. According to him, direct participation with PayNet for DuitNow QR enables Paydibs to provide faster settlements, greater operational control and more efficient payment services for merchants through a single streamlined platform.

    The move also builds on the company’s broader infrastructure advancements, including the launch of Paydibs NEO, Malaysia’s first all-in-one smart terminal that integrates QR, card and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payment options into one device. These initiatives align closely with the objectives of Bank Negara Malaysia and PayNet in accelerating digital payment adoption among MSMEs across the country.

    With stronger multi-rail payment capabilities and direct connectivity to PayNet, Paydibs is now better positioned to support the expansion of Malaysia’s domestic digital payment ecosystem while preparing merchants for future innovations and pilot programmes within the national payment infrastructure.

  • Audience Lab Soundtech Named Exclusive NEXO Partner, Elevating Johor’s Premium Audio Scene

    Audience Lab Soundtech Named Exclusive NEXO Partner, Elevating Johor’s Premium Audio Scene

    The professional audio landscape in Southern Malaysia has reached a new pinnacle as Audience Lab Soundtech Sdn Bhd is officially appointed as the exclusive strategic partner for NEXO, the globally renowned French professional audio brand. This landmark collaboration, formalized by NEXO’s exclusive Malaysian distributor Audio Solutions Sdn Bhd, aims to revolutionize the region’s live event and production standards by bridging the gap between international engineering excellence and local market expertise.

    The partnership coincides with the highly anticipated Southern Malaysia debut of the NEXO Alpha+ Series in Johor, a move that signals the state’s rapid transformation into an emerging hub for world-class live entertainment and high-performance technical productions.

    Audience Lab Soundtech MD Shao Ming Teo (right) receives the official appointment letter from NEXO’s Joe White, formalizing their strategic partnership in Southern Malaysia.

    NEXO’s expansion into Johor follows a successful debut in Kuala Lumpur and brings with it a storied legacy of French engineering that dates back to 1979. The brand’s systems are already the backbone of Malaysia’s most iconic entertainment venues, including the Arena of Stars at Genting Highlands, Zepp Kuala Lumpur, and Mega Star Arena.

    By securing this strategic partnership, Audience Lab Soundtech is positioned to lead the deployment of NEXO’s wider portfolio—including the Geo M, P Series, and ID Series—across Southern Malaysia, ensuring that local theatres, rental productions, and event spaces have direct access to the same premium quality found in major global sports stadiums and concert halls.

    Joe White, NEXO’s Business Development Manager for Asia & Australia, delivering a detailed walkthrough of the Alpha+ Series highlights to a captivated, full-house audience.

    Central to this new chapter is the introduction of the NEXO Alpha+ Series, a next-generation hybrid system that redefines power and precision for large-scale environments. This modular “Three-Box” configuration integrates the strengths of point-source and line-array technologies, delivering an extraordinary peak SPL of 148dB.

    Designed for maximum efficiency, the system allows for fast, single-operator rigging, which significantly reduces setup times for festivals and concerts without compromising on acoustic clarity. During a recent immersive showcase in Johor, the system’s dynamic range and sonic headroom were brought to life, demonstrating why the Alpha+ is considered the definitive evolution of the original 1990s Alpha Series that once revolutionized the global industry.

    The appointment of Audience Lab Soundtech reflects a deliberate strategy to strengthen the professional audio ecosystem beyond the Klang Valley. Andrew Lee, Director of Audio Solutions, emphasized that Audience Lab’s deep technical proficiency in managing large-scale projects makes them the ideal partner to elevate industry standards in the south. Matching this sentiment, Shao Ming Teo, Managing Director of Audience Lab Soundtech, noted that the arrival of the Alpha+ Series empowers local players to execute productions that meet stringent international benchmarks.

    As Johor continues to evolve as a key destination for major events, this strategic alliance ensures the region is equipped with the high-performance tools necessary to deliver unforgettable, world-class auditory experiences.

  • Visa Perkukuh Ekosistem Pembayaran Pintar Melalui Program Agentic Ready di Malaysia

    Visa, peneraju global dalam pembayaran digital, hari ini melancarkan program Visa Agentic Ready di rantau Asia Pasifik termasuk Malaysia. Program global ini diperkenalkan bagi menyokong ekosistem pembayaran dalam era perdagangan berejen yang semakin berkembang pesat.

    Pada peringkat awal pelaksanaannya, Visa Agentic Ready memberi fokus kepada kesediaan pengeluar dengan menyediakan pendekatan berstruktur untuk menguji, mengesahkan dan memahami transaksi yang dimulakan oleh ejen AI dalam persekitaran terkawal bertaraf pengeluaran. Program ini membolehkan pengeluar menilai sendiri bagaimana ejen AI boleh memulakan serta melengkapkan transaksi bagi pihak pengguna, di samping menguji tahap kesiapsiagaan mereka dalam menyokong perdagangan berejen tanpa menjejaskan elemen kepercayaan, kawalan dan perlindungan yang menjadi tunjang kepada rangkaian Visa.

    Pengurus Negara Visa Malaysia, Previn Pillay berkata, ketika perdagangan semakin bergerak ke arah automasi, aspek kebolehpercayaan, keselamatan dan kawalan pengguna menjadi semakin penting. Menurut beliau, Visa Agentic Ready menawarkan pendekatan yang praktikal dan tersusun kepada pengeluar di Malaysia untuk memahami bagaimana pembayaran yang dimulakan oleh ejen boleh beroperasi dalam rangkaian Visa sebelum teknologi tersebut diperluaskan secara lebih meluas.

    Beliau turut menjelaskan bahawa Visa kini bekerjasama dengan peniaga, platform dan rakan teknologi di peringkat global bagi membolehkan penggunaan perdagangan berpacukan ejen yang dipercayai. Langkah ini bertujuan memastikan pengalaman tersebut dapat diintegrasikan secara lancar ke dalam keseluruhan ekosistem apabila teknologinya semakin matang. Menurutnya, pendekatan ini membantu memastikan inovasi berkembang secara bertanggungjawab sambil pengguna terus mempunyai kawalan terhadap bagaimana dan bila pembayaran dilakukan.

    Visa Agentic Ready dipacu oleh keupayaan teras rangkaian Visa yang menggabungkan token, identiti, pengurusan risiko dan kawalan untuk menentukan bagaimana pembayaran dimulakan ejen yang dipercayai boleh digunakan dalam pelbagai situasi. Inisiatif ini turut memanfaatkan Visa Intelligent Commerce, iaitu portfolio penyelesaian dan inisiatif Visa yang menyediakan pengalaman perdagangan berpacukan AI secara selamat dan dipercayai pada skala besar.

    Bagi merealisasikan perdagangan berejen secara meluas, Visa menekankan kepentingan kerjasama merentas ekosistem pembayaran. Sehubungan itu, beberapa rakan kerjasama daripada 10 pasaran di rantau Asia Pasifik telah menyertai program Agentic Ready termasuk Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, CIMB Bank Berhad, Hong Leong Bank dan Maybank di Malaysia. Visa menjangkakan lebih ramai rakan kerjasama akan turut serta apabila program ini diperluaskan kepada lebih banyak peniaga dan pemain ekosistem.

    Ketua Pegawai Perbankan Pengguna Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, Gan Pai Li berkata, persediaan untuk pembayaran yang dimulakan oleh ejen tidak boleh dilaksanakan secara bersendirian oleh institusi kewangan. Beliau berkata program seperti Visa Agentic Ready membolehkan pihak bank menguji serta memahami aliran transaksi baharu ini sebagai sebahagian daripada ekosistem pembayaran yang lebih luas dan dipercayai.

    Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif CIMB Malaysia dan CIMB Bank Berhad, Gurdip Singh Sidhu pula berkata teknologi AI kini sedang membentuk semula tingkah laku pengguna dan model perniagaan dengan pantas. Menurut beliau, Visa Agentic Ready mencerminkan visi CIMB untuk menyediakan pengalaman perbankan yang lebih intuitif dan terintegrasi dalam kehidupan harian, selain memberi peluang kepada institusi itu untuk menguji, mempelajari dan bersedia menghadapi pembayaran yang dimulakan oleh ejen AI. Beliau berkata pendekatan tersebut membolehkan CIMB menawarkan perkhidmatan berasaskan AI secara selamat dan bertanggungjawab sambil mengekalkan keyakinan serta kawalan yang diharapkan pelanggan.

    Sementara itu, Pengarah Urusan Perkhidmatan Kewangan Peribadi Hong Leong Bank, Andrew Jong berkata pembayaran yang dimulakan oleh ejen memperkenalkan dimensi baharu terhadap cara transaksi dimulakan dan ditadbir. Menurut beliau, Visa Agentic Ready memberi peluang kepada institusi kewangan untuk mengesahkan senario pembayaran baharu lebih awal, memahami implikasinya dalam situasi sebenar serta menilai bagaimana ia boleh disokong secara bertanggungjawab sebelum diterima secara lebih meluas.

    Ketua Kad, Perkhidmatan Kewangan Komuniti Kumpulan Maybank, B. Ravintharan A/L K. Balakrishnan pula berkata kebolehpercayaan kekal menjadi faktor utama dalam kemunculan kaedah pembayaran baharu. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa Visa Agentic Ready membolehkan Maybank meneroka pembayaran dimulakan ejen dalam persekitaran terkawal sekali gus membantu membina keyakinan dan menilai bagaimana model tersebut boleh diskalakan secara bertanggungjawab tanpa menjejaskan keselamatan serta kawalan pelanggan.

    Melalui persekitaran ujian bertaraf pengeluaran yang terkawal, program ini memperlihatkan bagaimana pembayaran dimulakan ejen boleh dilaksanakan dalam situasi dunia sebenar dan membantu pengeluar membina keyakinan terhadap kaedah pembayaran baharu yang semakin berkembang.

    Inisiatif ini juga menyokong peralihan lebih luas Visa ke arah perdagangan pintar yang boleh diatur cara, di mana maklumat pengesahan dan keupayaan rangkaian yang dipercayai membolehkan pembayaran dilaksanakan secara selamat dan fleksibel berdasarkan niat, konteks serta kawalan pengguna. Dalam situasi lebih banyak proses pembelian diautomasikan, pendekatan ini membantu memastikan ejen AI dapat bertindak secara lancar bagi pihak pengguna sambil memastikan kawalan utama kekal di tangan manusia.

    Visa kini bekerjasama dengan platform dan pembangun AI, peniaga serta rakan ekosistem di seluruh dunia bagi membolehkan pelaksanaan pembayaran dimulakan ejen secara selamat pada skala besar. Visa Agentic Ready membantu memastikan pengeluar bersedia untuk menyokong transaksi tersebut dengan yakin dan selamat.

    Pelancaran di Asia Pasifik ini menyusuli pelancaran program tersebut di Eropah sebelum ini dan dibangunkan berdasarkan maklum balas awal daripada rakan kerjasama global. Ketika ini, program berkenaan tersedia di Australia, Hong Kong, Jepun, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapura, Korea Selatan, Taiwan, Thailand dan Vietnam. Pihak yang berminat untuk menyertai program Visa Agentic Ready boleh menghubungi wakil akaun Visa untuk maklumat lanjut.

  • The End of Irrelevant Job Feeds? SEEK Launches Asia-Wide Campaign Focusing on True Job Relevancy

    The End of Irrelevant Job Feeds? SEEK Launches Asia-Wide Campaign Focusing on True Job Relevancy

    The era of filtering through hundreds of mismatched job listings may finally be coming to an end. SEEK has officially launched a major Asia-wide integrated marketing campaign for Jobstreet and Jobsdb, placing “relevancy” at the absolute forefront of the job-seeking experience. As the Malaysian workforce shifts its priority from the quantity of available roles to the quality of the “job fit,” this initiative aims to eliminate the friction of irrelevant job feeds that has long frustrated candidates across the region.

    Rolling out across Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, the campaign introduces a more intelligent way to navigate the labor market. By utilizing SEEK’s “Better Matches” platform, the system leverages advanced AI-powered search and matching capabilities to analyze a candidate’s specific skills, experience, and career goals. The result is a curated feed that surfaces roles specifically aligned with what a candidate actually wants, effectively cutting through the digital noise that often leads to application fatigue.

    The necessity for this shift is backed by recent data from Jobstreet by SEEK, which highlights a persistent gap between being employed and being fulfilled. While 70% of Malaysians report being happy at work, nearly one in three remain neutral or unhappy, suggesting that many are still occupying roles that do not truly fit their needs. This discrepancy varies significantly across Asia, with workplace happiness levels reaching as high as 82% in Indonesia but dipping to 47% in Hong Kong. By focusing on true relevancy, SEEK aims to close this gap and ensure that the next role a candidate finds is one where they can genuinely thrive.

    According to Maryanne Tsiatsias, Chief Marketing Officer APAC at SEEK, the campaign is a direct response to the fact that people want opportunities that genuinely fit their lives rather than just an endless list of options. To bring this technical evolution to life, SEEK partnered with Accenture Song and director Suthon Petchsuwan to create a series of culturally resonant films. Featuring iconic characters like the Monkey King and a mermaid, the storytelling illustrates how AI can help even the most unique candidates find their perfect place in the professional world, no matter how specific their requirements may be.

    Beyond the creative storytelling, the platform introduces functional tools like the Strong Applicant badge, which provides instant feedback to candidates on their suitability for a role. This allows for more confident, data-driven career decisions in a market where Malaysians are already leading the charge in adopting generative AI technologies. As this integrated campaign reaches outdoor, social, and digital platforms across all six markets, the message is clear: the future of job hunting is no longer about searching more, but about seeing what matters most. Candidates can now explore these smarter matching features on Jobstreet by SEEK’s official platforms to experience the end of the irrelevant feed.

  • HONOR 600 Series Hits Malaysia: Flagship Launch Triggers Retail Chaos as Thousands Secure New Tech

    HONOR 600 Series Hits Malaysia: Flagship Launch Triggers Retail Chaos as Thousands Secure New Tech

    The HONOR 600 Series has achieved a remarkable market entry in Malaysia as long lines of eager consumers flooded HONOR Experience Stores nationwide on its first day of official sales. This surge in physical retail interest follows a record-breaking pre-order phase on April 23, where the series saw a 153% increase in first-day sales compared to the previous generation. Such significant figures highlight growing consumer confidence and a heightened demand for the brand’s flagship innovations within the local market.

    Positioned as an accessible flagship, the HONOR 600 Series is designed to meet the needs of a fast-paced digital lifestyle by combining premium features with practical performance.

    The series is equipped with a powerful camera system, AI Image-to-Video 2.0 technology, and a massive 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, providing a comprehensive toolkit for both creative professionals and power users.

    At the heart of the series’ technical appeal is a 200MP Super Sensing Main Camera featuring CIPA 6.5-level image stabilization, which ensures professional clarity even at 120x zoom. The integration of the upgraded AI Image-to-Video 2.0 technology allows users to natively transform static photos into cinematic stories—including creative features like “impossible hugs” and “eternal memories”—without the need for third-party applications.

    Performance is driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship chipset in the Pro model and the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 in the standard model, delivering substantial improvements in speed and efficiency.

    Users also benefit from an 8,000-nit ultra-bright display for perfect sunlight legibility and 3840Hz Risk-free PWM Dimming to prioritize eye wellness during extended use.

    Durability remains a core focus, with the devices featuring an IP69K rating for superior water and dust resistance alongside a reinforced structural design. To celebrate the launch, customers who purchase the HONOR 600 Series are entitled to a free gift bundle worth up to RM1,326. This includes a RM200 instant rebate, an HONOR Watch X5i, and comprehensive protection services such as 365-day front and back crack replacement and liquid damage protection.

    The HONOR 600 Pro is priced at RM3,099 for the 256GB variant and RM3,299 for the 512GB version, while the standard HONOR 600 with 512GB of storage is available for RM2,599. Available in Orange, Golden White, and Black, the series can be purchased at HONOR Experience Stores, the official online store, and authorized platforms including Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.