TUM (Technical University of Munich) from Germany, claimed victory at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), at Yas Marina Circuit on Saturday (April 27).
As the cars lined up on the grid, with antennae, sensors, AI capabilities, and drive-by-wire systems instead of human drivers, eight teams vied with one another over two days of races and challenges. TUM beat back the competition with its coding and engineering skills in a world-first, four-car race finale, to claim the winner’s share of US$2.25 million prize pot.
Bringing a science experiment to the racetrack, the inaugural race pushed the boundaries of autonomous technology while adding entertainment value to extreme sports at an unprecedented scale. A2RL drew over 10,000 spectators at the circuit and captured the attention of over 600,000 online viewers in just 12 hours.
Organized by ASPIRE, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), A2RL fuses extreme autonomous racing and AI to accelerate the global development of autonomous systems and technologies.
Following months of meticulous preparation spent refining driving AI algorithms in simulations, A2RL’s customized Dallara Super Formula SF23 cars tested the limits of human ingenuity and AI capability.
Each team utilized an identical Super Formula race car – the fastest open-wheel race car in the world after Formula One- adapted for autonomous racing by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a sister company of ASPIRE.
Teams faced a complex task in coding. From understanding grip levels, managing tire temperatures, predicting opponent movements, performing successful overtakes, and operating the SF23 right at the limit of grip, the AI needed to perform all the things that racing drivers do intuitively. Additionally, with four autonomous cars racing on the track simultaneously, it marked a world-first attempt that added another layer of challenge.
In a last-lap shootout, the German outfit TUM snatched first place in a daring overtake when front-running Italian team UNIMORE slowed down and came to a stop on the track.
The team was congratulated on the racetrack by H.H. Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, who presented the Championship Trophy, along with H.E. Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary General, ATRC, and Strategic Research & Advanced Technology Affairs Advisor to the UAE President.
On Friday 26 April, 2024 winners of this year’s Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards gathered at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur at 8pm to celebrate, and we were privileged to have the Deputy Minister of Malaysia of Rural and Regional Development, YB Datuk Hajah Rubiah Haji Wang in attendance.
The awards saw marketing minds and business leaders gather to celebrate the remarkable brands that have captured the highest echelons of consumer confidence in the Malaysian market. These brands go beyond mere customer engagement – they exemplify a steadfast commitment to fulfilling their promises and cultivating an invaluable asset: their customers’ unwavering trust.
For 26 consecutive years, the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands annual survey has highlighted the vital role trust plays in shaping consumer behaviour. Securing and retaining consumer trust poses growing challenges for brands, whether established or emerging.
The Trusted Brands survey is one of the oldest and most esteemed consumer surveys globally, embodying independence, consumer choice, and global recognition. With a rich history of authenticity and reliability, it remains an unbiased reflection of consumer preferences. This is a uniquely independent survey – neither Reader’s Digest nor its readers generate these results, the population of Malaysia are the sole judges of which brands in the market have won their trust in 2024.
Also celebrating today is an elite group of individuals who have won the coveted awards in the Most Trusted categories of Sportsperson (Datuk Nicol David), Radio Presenter (DJ Lin), Entertainment & Variety Presenter (Alif Satar), TV Host for News & Current Affairs (Amyra Rosli).
THE PERSONALITIES MALAYSIANS TRUST THE MOST
Datuk Nicol David
Most Trusted Sportsperson
This remarkable squash player and athlete has been hailed as the greatest in World Games history, a testament to her extraordinary all-round talent, dedication, and determination.
Datuk Nicol David – Most Trusted Sportsperson
Her iconic moment came during the 2005 World Championship finals in Hong Kong, where she defeated the then World No. 1, claiming her maiden World Championship title, and marking the start of her legendary reign. With 81 victories out of 102 PSA World Tour Finals and 61 wins in 71 World Series finals, throughout her career, Datuk Nicol David consistently demonstrated her dominance in squash. Today, she continues to give back to sport as co-founder of the Nicol David Foundation and Malaysia’s Deputy Chef De Mission for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
DJ Lin
Most Trusted Radio Presenter
Since 1999, DJ Lin has captivated radio audiences with her musical expertise and social advice on her show, Suria Cinta. Blending entertainment with inspiration, she has shared her insights on relationships and music with millions, becoming a household name and Malaysia’s favourite radio personality for four consecutive years.
Alif Satar
Most Trusted Entertainment & Variety Presenter
Winner of this year’s Award is a Malaysian icon, loved by millions and synonymous with success, with a remarkable journey that began at just 16. With hits that have dominated the music industry for 206 weeks and captivating audiences across film, television, and theatre, he has left an indelible mark on every facet of the local entertainment landscape.
Amyra Rosli
Most Trusted TV Host for News & Current Affairs
Amyra Rosli is an accomplished presenter, synonymous with trust and professionalism, and is a familiar face in Malaysian living rooms and a beloved host of Nona, one of the longest-running women’s current affairs shows. With 13 years of acting experience, she transitioned into broadcasting, where she quickly became a household name, captivating millions across the nation.
THE BRANDS MALAYSIANS TRUST THE MOST
The winning brands of this year’s Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards, captured in the Reader’s Digest 26th annual Trusted Brands survey, enjoy success in the consumer trust stakes because they listen to customer concerns, sympathise with their situation and provide the necessary support and assistance because they appreciate these valued relationships.
Sheron White – Group Advertising and Retail Sales Director Asia-Pacific, Reader’s Digest
This year’s winning brands ranged across more than 45 categories and include products and services as diverse as air conditioners, mattresses, health cards, cooking oils and preschool learning centres.
Platinum Awards went to those brands that perform exceptionally well, based on consumers’ perception. In the survey, these brands attained scores that exceed those of their nearest competitors. Some of the Platinum Awardees include:
Bread – Gardenia
Cooking Oils – Saji
Hygiene/Disposable Gloves – Top Glove
Floor & Wall Tiles – White Horse
Investment Fund Companies – Public Mutual
Private/International Schools – Sunway International School
Rice – Jasmine
TVs – Samsung
Vitamins/Health Supplements – Blackmores
Water Purifiers – Coway
Gold Awards went to brands that had outstanding results, based on the perception of consumers. Some of the brands included in this list are:
Air Conditioners – Panasonic
Airfreight/Courier Services – Pos Laju
Beauty/Slimming Centres – SlimWorld
Cooking Oils – Buruh
Cooking Oils – Knife
Cooking Oils – Naturel
Eye Surgery Centres/Lasik – Vista Eye Specialist
Family Theme Parks – Sunway Lagoon Theme Park
Female Skin Care – Safi
Health Cards – Great Eastern
Life Insurance – Great Eastern
Hygiene/Disposable Gloves – Readycare
Mattresses – Coway
Mattresses – Dreamland
PreSchool Learning Centres – Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat (KEMAS)
PreSchool Learning Centres – Smart Readers Kids
Private International Schools – Taylor’s International School
Private Hospitals – Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Private Hospitals – Sunway Medical Centre
Private Universities – Taylor’s University
Refrigerators – Panasonic
Tissue Paper – Kleenex
TVs – Panasonic
Vitamins/Health Supplements – 21st Century
Vitamins/Health Supplements – Amway Nutrilite
Vitamins/Health Supplements – Shaklee
Washing Machines – Panasonic
Water Purifiers – Amway eSpring
Water Purifiers – Cuckoo
Water Purifiers – Panasonic
Asia Awards went to brands that had won a Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand award in the same category in at least three markets and countries surveyed. Some of the brands included in this list are:
Dari kiri See Chin Joo dan Pengarah Eksekutif Kucingko Berhad Ooi Kok Hong
Kucingko Berhad (Kucingko), penyedia perkhidmatan pengeluaran animasi 2D yang mapan, mengumumkan bakal disenaraikan di Pasaran ACE Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities).
IPO penting ini bersedia untuk mengeluarkan kira-kira 200 juta saham biasa, merangkumi 40 peratus daripada jumlah saham terbitan yang diperbesarkan, di mana bahagian yang sama sebanyak 100 juta saham setiap satu tersedia di bawah terbitan awam dan tawaran untuk dijual.
Kucingko, melalui anak syarikat milik penuh Kumpulan Inspidea Sdn. Bhd. (Inspidea), berbangga dengan penghasilan animasi 2Dnya termasuk siri animasi dan filem pendek animasi, menyelesaikan 59 projek bernilai RM63.22 juta secara keseluruhannya sepanjang tahun kewangan berakhir 31 Disember 2020, 2021, 2022, dan enam bulan tempoh kewangan berakhir pada 30 Jun 2023, dengan lebih 4,617 minit kandungan yang memikat penonton di seluruh dunia.
Kumpulan memperoleh hampir 100 peratus hasil daripada menyediakan perkhidmatan pengeluaran animasi, terutamanya di pasaran antarabangsa, termasuk Amerika Utara, Eropah , dan Asia Pasifik.
Kumpulan ini menekankan kecekapannya dalam teknik animasi, dan pemahaman mendalam tentang pemilik atau pengeluar kandungan, menjadikan Kucingko nama yang berkembang pesat dalam industri animasi 2D.
Pengarah Eksekutif Kucingko Berhad, See Chin Joo berkata, kelulusan IPO di Pasaran ACE adalah satu peristiwa penting, kerana ini akan menjadi studio pengeluaran animasi pertama yang disenaraikan di Bursa Secuties.
“Dengan menetapkan keutamaan, kami berharap dapat memberi inspirasi kepada syarikat sedia Bursa lain dalam industri kreatif untuk mengikutinya. Ini menandakan permulaan lembaran baharu yang menarik bagi kami, kerana kami kini bersedia untuk memanfaatkan potensi pasaran modal untuk menyemarakkan rancangan pengembangan kami yang bercita-cita tinggi, di dalam Malaysia dan di peringkat antarabangsa,” katanya di sini hari ini.
Mengulas lanjut Chin Joo berkata, hasil daripada IPO, pihaknya merancang untuk meningkatkan kapasiti pengeluaran , memperdalam rangkaian perniagaan di Amerika Syarikat (AS) dan untuk memperkukuh kepimpinan pasaran sekali gus meningkatkan nilai pemegang saham.
“Secara khusus, sebahagian besar daripada hasil akan diperuntukkan untuk meningkatkan kapasiti pengeluaran kami dengan menubuhkan pejabat cawangan di Sabah dan Sarawak. Kami yakin dapat memanfaatkan kumpulan bakat baharu dari kedua-dua negeri tersebut untuk melengkapkan pejabat Kelana Jaya kami sekarang dengan 260 artis,” ujarnya.
Beliau menambah, disebabkan keperluan ini, sebahagian daripada hasil akan digunakan secara strategik untuk menubuhkan pejabat jualan dan pemasaran di AS, membolehkan pihaknya lebih dekat dengan pasaran terbesar dan memudahkan pengurusan dan penglibatan pelanggan yang lebih baik.
“Akhir sekali, bahagian hasil yang selebihnya akan diperuntukkan untuk keperluan modal kerja kami,” katanya.
Anugerah HONOR Magic Moments mengadakan pertandingan fotografi mudah alih global tahunan ke empat dan kini menerima penyertaan untuk 2024. Pertandingan ini dibuka mulai sekarang sehingga 6 Ogos.
Peminat fotografi Malaysia dijemput untuk menyertai pertandingan tersebut yang menampilkan enam kategori – On the Way, We, Protection, The Moment, The Story dan Video. Terdapat 59 hadiah hebat tersedia untuk peserta.
Kesemua kategori ini menggalakkan jurugambar menggunakan telefon pintar HONOR mereka untuk memanfaatkan teknologi dengan merakam kisah dan emosi manusia mengikut tema berbeza. Kategori Protection mengalu-alukan peserta untuk mendokumentasikan usaha manusia ke arah masa depan yang mampan.
Pemenang Photographer of The Year akan menawarkan hadiah wang tunai RM10,000, manakala dua pemenang Anugerah Master of Photography akan memenangi RM5,000 setiap seorang. Sementara tiga lagi pemenang Anugerah Prestigious Photographer akan membawa pulang HONOR Magic6 Pro. Selain itu, seramai 10 pemenang Anugerah The HONORable Photographer bakal menerima telefon pintar Siri HONOR Number yang terkini.
Di samping itu, peserta juga berpeluang memenangi hadiah melebihi AS$100,000, termasuk AS$15,000 untuk Photographer of the Year. Senarai pemenang akan diumumkan pada September ini.
“Anugerah HONOR Magic Moments telah ditubuhkan pada 2021 sebagai platform global untuk pertukaran fotografi mudah alih dan memberi inspirasi kepada pengguna untuk mempamerkan kreativiti mereka, serta menyediakan platform sama kepada jurugambar profesional dan pengguna telefon pintar,” kata Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif HONOR Device Co., Ltd., George Zhao.
Menurut Zhao, semenjak edisi pertama tiga tahun lalu, Anugerah HONOR Magic Moments telah menerima lebih sejuta penyertaan daripada 51 negara dan wilayah dengan jumlah 320,000 peserta di seluruh dunia. Ini sekaligus memperluaskan kemungkinan untuk fotografi mudah alih.
Alatan yang dipertingkatkan dengan AI untuk Kejayaan Fotografi
Sebagai peneraju global dalam teknologi kamera telefon pintar, HONOR terus meningkatkan pengalaman fotografi mudah alih dengan melabur dalam pemerkasaan AI dan teknologi optik yang memacu kemajuan.
HONOR Magic6 Pro yang terbaharu menjadi pengubah keadaan untuk sportografi telefon pintar dengan Sistem Kamera Falcon HONOR generasi terkini yang dikuasakan oleh AI. Ini bagi membolehkan penangkapan pantas merentas keseluruhan rangkaian fokus dan dalam pelbagai senario.
PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic6 RSR membawa fotografi telefon pintar ke peringkat seterusnya dengan sensor HDR LOFIC termaju dan Sistem Autofokus Matrix LiDAR yang disesuaikan daripada teknologi pemanduan autonomi. Sistem ini menyediakan pengalaman fotografi yang boleh menandingi kamera gred profesional.
Penyertaan Anugerah HONOR Magic Moments 2024 boleh dihantar di laman web rasmi HONOR di https://www.honor.com/my/magic-moments-awards/ Sebagai alternatif, peserta boleh menyiarkan foto mereka di media sosial dengan sertakan tanda pagar #MagicMomentsofMalaysia di kapsyen.
Step into an exceptional journey of intrigue and excitement as the Semua House takeover by Samsung Malaysia reaches its apex, unveiling the essence of immersive entertainment: an escape room adventure like no other.
Picture yourself plunging into the heart of the action, where every twist and turn is controlled by cutting-edge Galaxy AI technology, powered by the Samsung Galaxy S24 series.
In collaboration with Bomb Battle, Asia’s first immersive video game experience, you are invited to join an elite national space exploration team on a classified mission: to discreetly investigate a seemingly abandoned and inactive spacecraft for signs of alien existence.
Presented with a curious, whimsical sci-fi vibe and featuring the iconic Galaxy stars in the center of focus, this expedition launches the world into the AI evolution. Armed with the Galaxy S24 series, you will meticulously navigate through the vessel, staying vigilant for any signs of life—be they alien or otherwise.
Maneuver through each room, leveraging on Circle to Search with Google and Galaxy AI capabilities such as Note Assist, Chat Assist, Live Translate and Photo Assist to pass quizzes and escape.
5 Stages You Should Know
Join the Galaxy AI-Volution adventure with five stages to conquer. Earn points as you complete each stage and redeem exciting gifts. Open to everyone from 27 April – 26 May 2024, 10am – 10pm:
1. Welcome Aboard – Find out what’s ahead and tips to help you clear stages on ground floor
2. Ready for Takeoff (5 points upon completion) – Officially enrol yourself with a photo ID taken at our AI Edit Photowall. *Hint: Look for the UFO, located on Ground Floor
3. AI-Volution x Bomb Battle (15 points upon completion) – Stay alert, decode puzzles and escape from the inactive spacecraft located at level B2 with Galaxy S24 Ultra as your tool 4. The Winning Shot (5 points upon completion) – Take a winning photo of yourself in the Nightography room at B1 using the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
5. Share the Victory (5 points upon completion) – Lastly, share and tag a victorious group photo of you and your comrades to redeem amazing gifts!
Redeem Epic Gifts
The more points you score, your chances to score epic rewards skyrocket! Get ready to seize the opportunity to redeem exclusive merchandise and POP MART figurines:
15 points – RM10 Touch ‘N Go Credit
20 points – Samsung Galaxy x Mindfreakxx Merchandises
30 points – Pop Mart Blind Box Figurine (Random figure)
Marketplace Curators Lab & The Messy Club
There’s more of Galaxy AI to discover! From 3 May – 26 May 2024, we’re teaming up with Curators.Lab and The Messy Club to bring you cool vendors with new ways to browse and shop. It’s all about mixing new tech with retail experience. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Smart EnerG Pte Ltd group photo with UM's Director of the Nanotechnology &
catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), Professor Dr Mohd Rafie Johan , Principal Investigator,
Associate Professor Ir Ts Dr Lai Chin Wei
Smart EnerG Pte Ltd has entered into memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), Universiti Malaya (UM), at Azalea meeting room, Institute for Advanced studies (IAS), UM in Kuala Lumpur.
The MoA, signed by Smart EnerG Pte Ltd Director, Victor Tan, Jason and UM’s Director of the Nanotechnology & catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), Professor Dr Mohd Rafie Johan, Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Ir Ts Dr Lai Chin Wei, aimed to evaluate the research project regarding the evaluation of functionalized TiO2 nanocoating on photovoltaic (PV) panels to improve the generated power as well as reduce the overall solar system maintenance costs.
Before we talk about the insight of the collaboration on this project, it’s crucial to understand the Govt’s strong commitment towards green renewable solar energy sends a strong signal to both domestic and international investors.
As climate change accelerates, Malaysia is rapidly increasing its reliance on renewable energy sources. While Malaysia held the top position in solar PV module manufacturing in Southeast Asia until 2019. By 2021, Malaysia contributed 4% to global solar PV module production. Nonetheless, Malaysia’s solar PV industry is expanding, supported by governmental initiatives, renewable energy policies, and investment.
By March 2023, Malaysia’s percentage of renewables was 25%, surpassing the 2010 target, which set a target of 20% renewable energy in the power generation mix (also known as the installed capacity mix) by 2025. The main reason for this success is solar energy. Malaysia has huge potential to harness energy from the sun as Malaysia is located at the Equator and receives six hours of sunlight on average daily.
Smart EnerG Pte Ltd Director, Victor Tan Yu Hao and Managing Director Jason Kuan Kok Fong from exchange signed MOA with UM’s Director of the Nanotechnology & catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT) Professor Dr Mohd Rafie Johan , Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Ir Ts Dr Lai Chin Wei
A series of government initiatives, combined with the falling price of solar panels and increased awareness among Malaysians on the benefits of solar energy in reducing their electricity bills and carbon footprint, have also played a role.
With Malaysia’s renewable energy goals and schemes supporting solar PV plant installations in utility, residential, and commercial sectors, there’s a need for stronger local solar PV manufacturing. Malaysia plans to install 1.4 GW of solar annually until 2030, then increase to 4.3 GW yearly until 2050. This will consider resources, land, and demand centres for solar installation, as reported by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Among the 10 flagship projects identified under this National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) is the establishment of solar parks to accelerate the deployment at the utility-scale. Today, Malaysia has shown a strong commitment to promoting solar energy development since the introduction of the National Renewable Energy Policy in 2010.
This commitment has proven fruitful by the significant rise in operational solar PV installations over the last 13 years. Overall, the solar energy future looks bright in Malaysia and all over the world. Therefore, the main purpose of this industrial-university collaboration is enhancing solar panel output through increased power generation using novel nanocoating layers as well as green solar panel cleaning solution.
Smart EnerG Pte Ltd Director, Victor Tan Yu Hao and Managing Director Jason Kuan Kok Fong from exchange signed MOA with UM’s Director of the Nanotechnology & catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT) Professor Dr Mohd Rafie Johan , Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Ir Ts Dr Lai Chin Wei
“We are excited to embark on this collaborative journey with Smart EnerG Pte Ltd to explore the possibilities of nanocoatings in improving the efficiency and reliability of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels.
“It is through collaborations like these that we can collectively address the challenges, innovate new solutions, and shape the future of our green renewable PV solar energy fields. This MOA exchange ceremony marks a meaningful event and important milestone for all of us, as this collaboration holds the potential to develop a promising milestone for all of us, as this collaboration holds the potential to develop a promising nanocoating formulation for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in order to further enhance the generated power efficiency as well as reduce solar system maintenance cost. ” said Prof Mohd Rafie, director of NANOCAT, Universiti Malaya.
“I am eagerly anticipating a successful collaboration that will generate excellent academic and industry impacts in this project. I hope this groundbreaking collaboration will pave the way for innovative advancements and foster greater synergy among our esteemed institutions, ultimately benefiting the field of green renewable solar energy and improving the national power efficiency in overall.”
“In conjunction with the global green movement, Smart EnerG’s mission & objective is focused on further enhancing and improving Eco Friendly solutions and the green technology environment,” commented Victor, representing Smart EnerG. “Universiti Malaya, a renowned and reputable institution, has graciously agreed to assist us through their research and development program to achieve this objective.
“We anticipate that this collaboration between Universiti Malaya and Smart EnerG will be groundbreaking for the green technology industry. This is a major milestone for us and we are grateful and appreciative to Prof Dr Rafie, Assoc. Prof Dr Lai and their team for this cooperation,” he said.
“The collaboration between Universiti Malaya and Smart EnerG Pte Ltd reflects a shared commitment to driving positive change through collaborative research and innovation. As the partnership progresses, both parties remain dedicated to leveraging their respective strengths to develop practical solutions that will benefit society and the environment.
Say hello to an unparalleled smartphone experience where every detail shines bright, and performance is always at its peak with the Samsung Galaxy S24+. From the moment you lay eyes on its stunning display to the upgraded performance features that keep you entertained, this device redefines what it means to own a cutting-edge smartphone.
Visuals So Sharp You Could Cut Yourself
In today’s world, where streaming services offer 4K content and mobile gaming experiences that rival those of traditional consoles, you deserve a display that can authentically reproduce every detail.
Imagine playing Genshin Impact on your Samsung Galaxy S24+, with its stunning visuals and expansive open world, right in the palm of your hand. The graphics are so incredibly detailed that your friends might just think they’re witnessing the latest blockbuster anime unfold before their eyes.
The Galaxy S24+’s QHD, 1440 x 3088 resolution display ensures that every image, video, and game is rendered with breathtaking clarity and precision. Small details that may have been lost on lower-resolution displays now stand out.
Whether you’re watching your favorite movies in stunning high-definition, editing photos with pixel-perfect accuracy, or immersing yourself in the latest AAA titles, the display’s high resolution brings every scene to life with vivid colors and crisp detail.
The increased pixel density of the QHD display results in smoother text and sharper images, so that even reading e-books, browsing the web, and viewing documents become a more pleasant and comfortable experience.
Smooth like Butter
With Adaptive Refresh Rate, the Galaxy S24+ display adjusts its refresh rate to match the pace of your activities. When you’re playing an intense action game, the refresh rate can reach up to 120Hz, so that movement and action on the screen is rendered with smoothness and precision.
This results in quicker response times to your commands, giving you a competitive edge in multiplayer battles and fast-paced gameplay scenarios. And, when you’re just chilling, reading an article or looking through your gallery, your phone knows to dial it down to conserve battery life.
DFINITY Foundation (DFINITY), sebuah organisasi penyelidikan dan pembangunan bukan untuk keuntungan di Switzerland dan penyumbang utama pada Blok Rantai Komputer Internet (ICP), hari ini mengumumkan pelancaran Platform Pecutan Olympus, suatu platform pecutan global dalam blok rantai tak terpusat (decentralization) yang pertama di web3.
Olympus menyokong pembangunan dan penggunaan teknologi web3 merentasi pelbagai ekosistem. Platform pemecut ini merupakan platform rintis seumpamanya yang akan digunakan oleh pasukan di seluruh dunia untuk mengatur dan melancarkan program pemecut tersendiri.
Operasi awal Olympus akan dibiayai melalui dana $20 juta sedia ada yang diperuntukkan untuk ICP Asia Alliance, yang bertujuan untuk memupuk ekosistem Web3 dan AI yang dinamik di Asia. Pada masa akan datang, peruntukan dana baharu bakal diwujudkan melalui pelancaran perjanjian antara EU, mena, Afrika dan Amerika sebagaimana yang dicadangkan untuk memperkukuh jangkauan global ICP.
Menjelang akhir tahun 2024, platform ini akan beralih pada organisasi autonomi tak terpusat (DAO). Untuk memastikan kelestarian platform dan kebebasan daripada geran, kohort masa depan akan dibiayai melalui acara penjanaan token (TGE) asli, disusuli dengan pengumpulan dana daripada komuniti. Hal ini juga dapat memastikan semua pihak berkepentingan memperoleh manfaat daripada kejayaan platform sebagai pemegang token.
Direka khusus untuk kitaran baharu pelancaran produk web3, Olympus menyediakan platform yang disatukan bagi pemecutan projek yang terbuka dan mampan dengan menyediakan akses kepada geran, pendanaan awam (crowdfunding), pelaburan VC, dan rujukan di suatu tempat dan dalam blok rantai.
Platform ini beroperasi sebagai talian paip (pipeline) ekosistem, menyalurkan selain daripada menjaga dan menguruskan projek terbaik dari 40+ negara di seluruh dunia. Pengendali projek boleh memohon untuk menyertai suatu rangkaian teragih (distributed network) pemecut syarikat pemula (startup), mengumpul dana, mengakses bakat, dan berinteraksi merentasi komuniti dan ekosistem, sementara pelabur di platform boleh meningkatkan keterlihatan masing-masing dan mendapat akses awal kepada tawaran yang ditapis dengan telus sepenuhnya secara global.
Dominic Williams, Pengasas dan Ketua Saintis DFINITY Foundation, mengulas “Platform Pemecut Olympus menggalakkan proses nyahpusat, inovasi dan keusahawanan, sebab itulah kami semua tidak sabar untuk menyaksikan perkembangan penjanaan projek akan datang di Komputer Internet dan ekosistem lain melalui Olympus.
Dengan mewujudkan platform global berasaskan web3 untuk setiap lapisan masyarakat, kami dapat menyatukan bakat, projek, pelabur, dan mentor terbaik untuk mewujudkan pasaran yang boleh dipercayai dan tanpa perantara dengan menawarkan peluang dan akses yang setara kepada semua projek yang layak.
Program pemecut terdahulu memerlukan kebenaran dan beroperasi secara silo, namun banyak juga yang tidak mampan dan bergantung pada geran. Olympus merupakan suatu model baharu, itulah sebabnya saya sangat teruja untuk terlibat sama sebagai mentor dan berkongsi pengalaman dengan generasi pengasas yang bakal menjadi pelapis”.
Tidak seperti program pemecut sedia ada yang bekerja secara berasingan (silo) dan memerlukan kebenaran untuk berinteraksi, Olympus menggunakan model Pegangan Terbuka (Open Stake) iati projek, mentor dan pelabur boleh berinteraksi secara bebas, sekaligus melancarkan keterangkuman ekosistem tanpa kebenaran dengan integrasi tanpa had. Dengan menggunakan infrastruktur pelbagai rantaian, projek-projek juga boleh meneroka modal dan pengguna pada skala besar melalui pendanaan awam awal.
Olympus juga bakal membenarkan pengesahan dalam blok rantai metrik pertumbuhan projek utama, dengan pengesahan selanjutnya disediakan melalui gelung penarafan berterusan tanpa perantara platform yang membolehkan ahli komuniti, pelabur, mentor, dan pengguna menilai projek dan memberikan testimoni. Infrastruktur berbilang rantaian dan pengesahan dalam blok rantai sedemikian dikuasakan secara unik melalui teknologi Protokol Komputer Internet.
Pelancaran platform ini diterajui oleh beberapa rakan kongsi dan penyokong, termasuk Web3Labs, suatu pemecut inkubasi rantai blok dan syarikat pelaburan berpangkalan di Hong Kong yang komited untuk meneroka, melabur, dan mendayaupayakan projek terbaik dan pasukan inovatif di web3. DFINITY dan Web3Labs baru-baru ini mengumumkan perkongsian strategik untuk memupuk dan menggalakkan inovasi rantai blok di seluruh Asia dengan Web3Labs menyertai ICP Asia Alliance yang ditubuhkan pada tahun lepas. Kumpulan pertama pelbagai program pemecut syarikat pemula di web3 dijangka bakal dikendalikan oleh Hab ICP serta rakan kongsi seperti Web3Labs melalui platform ini.
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Kumpulan Richiamo Sdn Bhd mengumumkan penstrukturan syarikat dengan melibatkan pertukaran dan pelantikan baru bagi mengetuai anak-anak syarikat yang ditubuhkan berkuatkuasa 1 April 2024.
Mendahului pertukaran dan pestrukturan semula jawatan ialah Muhamad Zamry Abu Samah yang sebelum ini merupakan Pengarah Urusan Richiamo Coffee Sdn Bhd dilantik sebagai Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan Richiamo Sdn Bhd.
Beliau bertanggungjawab terhadap pembesaran, operasi dan memantau hal ehwal anak-anak syarikat iaitu Richiamo Coffee Sdn Bhd, Richiamo Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, Richiamo Mart Sdn Bhd, dan Yayasan Dakwah Negara.
Muhamad Zamry Abu Samah, Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan Richiamo Sdn Bhd.
Muhamad Zamry berkata, penstrukturan semula syarikat ini adalah bagi mengukuhkan kedudukan jenama Richiamo di pasaran tempatan selain mengembangkan perniagaan menerusi anak-anak syarikat yang baru ditubuhkan.
“Selepas lapan tahun ditubuhkan, jenama Richiamo hanya dikenali sebagai jenama kopi, dan saya merasakan sudah tiba masanya untuk kami berkembang kepada perniagaan lain yang berkait rapat dengan perniagaan teras Richiamo Coffee,” katanya dalam kenyataan di sini, hari ini.
Mengulas lanjut, beliau berkata, Kumpulan Richiamo merancang untuk bergerak aktif mulai tahun ini sebagai sebahagian perancangan untuk perkembangan perniagaan secara keseluruhannya.
Katanya, di bawah Kumpulan Richiamo beberapa anak syarikat telah dikenal pasti untuk memulakan operasi masing-masing mulai suku pertama 2024 dan calon-calon berkaliber telahpun dikenal pasti untuk mengetuai anak-anak syarikat ini.
Richiamo Holdings Sdn Bhd turut mengumumkan pelantikan, Wan Najib Wan Daud, sebagai Pengarah Urusan Richiamo Mart Sdn. Bhd berkuatkuasa 1 April 2024.
Sebelum pelantikan ini, Wan Najib merupakan pegawai khas kepada Pengarah Urusan Richiamo Coffee, akan mengetuai operasi keseluruhan serta pengembangan dan pembukaan cawangan-cawangan Richiamo Mart di seluruh negara.
Wan Najib Wan Daud, sebagai Pengarah Urusan Richiamo Mart Sdn. Bhd
Beliau membawa bersama pengalaman luas di dalam pelbagai industri, termasuk media dan permotoran serta korporat. Sebelum menyertai sektor korporat beliau pernah berkhidmat sebagai Wartawan Eksekutif Utusan Malaysia dan pernah menyandang jawatan Setiausaha Akhbar Menteri MITI.
Richiamo Mart merupakan anak syarikat yang baru ditubuhkan merupakan sayap perniagaan baru dalam segmen runcit yang ditubuhkan dan beliau akan dipertanggungjawabkan terhadap perancangan Richiamo Mart khususnya.
Dijangka menjelang separuh kedua 2024 sebanyak tiga atau empat cawangan Richiamo Mart akan memulakan operasi masing-masing.
Mengetuai semua operasi Richiamo Coffee pula, Nurul Nabilah Muhamad Zamry dilantik sebagai Ketua Pegawai Operasi dan akan mengetuai semua operasi harian rangkaian kopi premium itu juga bermula April 2024.
Sehingga kini Richiamo Coffee telah memiliki lebih 200 cawangan di seluruh negara.
Nurul Nabilah Muhamad Zamry dilantik sebagai Ketua Pegawai Operasi
Mengetuai Richiamo Manufacturing Sdn Bhd ialah Lim Boo Hiong, beliau akan memantau operasi pembuatan dan pembekalan bahan-bahan mentah yang akan digunakan oleh anak-anak syarikat Kumpulan Richiamo.
Beliau sebelum ini merupakan Ketua Pegawai Kewangan DNC Asiatic Sdn. Bhd manakala Nor Zuliyana Ahmad dilantik mengetuai Yayasan Dakwah Negara yang akan memantau semua gerak kerja yayasan yang lebih bertumpu kepada kerja-kerja kebajikan dan juga tanggung jawab sosial korporat untuk Kumpulan Richiamo nanti.
Remember cartoon mornings as a kid, tuning in to your favourite shows while eating a delicious bowl of cereal? It was a cherished ritual for you, but now as a parent, you realise times have evolved.
In this day and age, children are introduced to technology from an early age and a vast majority of them watch content on digital devices instead. This is why it is important to stay vigilant about the content your children consume and ensure their online safety.
Well, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Kids Edition makes it that much easier for you! With its range of parental controls and child-friendly features, it provides peace of mind while allowing kids to engage in a secure digital environment.
Safety first
Do you ever worry about giving your child access to the digital world, unsure of what they are consuming online? With the Galaxy Tab A9 Kids Edition, this anxiety becomes a thing of the past as its features are tailored to foster learning and exploration in a safe environment.
Samsung Kids App allows you to create personalised child profiles and effortlessly track their usage. Now, you can stay informed with detailed usage reports, gaining insights into what activities and content your child is engaging in.
Equipped with secure browsing capabilities, the app ensures that your children can navigate the internet safely, accessing only age-appropriate content. Additionally, you also have the ability to grant access to specific apps and contacts, further enhancing their digital experience while maintaining your peace of mind.
Perfectly balanced, as all things should be
Empowering parents with advanced parental control features, the Galaxy Tab A9 Kids Edition also offers a seamless solution for parents to manage and monitor their children’s online experiences.
With the Samsung Kids App, parents can now effectively regulate screen time by setting limits on daily playtime or even bedtime. This fosters a healthy balance between digital engagement and offline activities, encouraging children to enjoy watching their favourite cartoons while also engaging in fun adventures away from digital devices.
