As we march into our63rd National Day this year, we are also experiencing ‘new normal’ in year 2020.
Be it the virtual Premier League season, physical distancing in cinemas, online learning and so on, we are in the new chapter of human history.
Samsung Malaysia, a technology company that envisions to improve your everyday life with innovations and personalised technology, wants to be your companion as you embrace the new norms.
From now until 30 September 2020, you can spruce up your home with Samsung’s Gemilang Celebration offers, as listed below[1].
With the purchase of selected Samsung home appliances such as QLED Smart TV, washing machines, air-conditioners, vacuum cleaners, as well as microwave ovens, you are entitled to enjoy more savings and exclusive free gifts worth up to RM13,695!
Wetek Technology (M) Sdn Bhd (Wetek) plans to ride on its money-lending licence in Malaysia to tap the huge potential for micro-financing in Southeast Asia.
The company is looking to provide micro-financing in partnership with XOX Bhd (XOX) to entrepreneurs and small business owners in Southeast Asia in the amount of RM2 billion, reported the New Straits Times (NST) today.
Wetek already has an existing partnership in place with XOX. Last week Wetek signed an agreement with XOX to ride on the latter’s e-wallet licence, and provide micro-financing in the amount of RM1 billion to XOX’s 2.2 million subscribers in Malaysia.
In a statement, Wetek Director Howard Leung Hao said the company is expanding its micro-financing venture to become a market leader in the Southeast Asian region.
He said globally, the microfinance industry had serviced 139.9 million borrowers in 2018, and 65 per cent of microfinance borrowers live in rural areas where traditional banking and lending is difficult or impossible.
Wetek Director, Howard Leung
According to Microfinance Barometer 2019, this industry has been growing at an annual rate of 11.5 per cent over the past few years and projected to reach US$146.8 billion by 2021.
The NST quoted Leung Hao who said that since the announcement last week on the RM1 billion micro-financing venture, both Wetek and XOX have received a number of enquiries from existing XOX subscribers and small business owners about their micro-financing plan.
On why Wetek wants to expand in Southeast Asia, Leung Hao said the market is hugely under served in the region.
He said there are a lot of small business owners who require funding to keep their business afloat and with the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more businesses are finding it harder to obtain loans from banks.
Wetek Director,Liang Zeng
According to the article, the two existing directors of Wetek – Leung Hao and Liang Zeng – have been providing micro-financing in China and Hong Kong for over 10 years.
They have been doing this together with their local partners in China and Hong Kong and they have been very successful.
Both Leung Hao and Liang Zeng have strong credentials and are well known in the market in China and Hong Kong.
Leung Hao is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Brilliant (Hong Kong) Holdings Ltd and Liang Zeng is an internet entrepreneur and venture capitalist.
In Malaysia, Wetek and XOX are targeting entrepreneurs and small business owners in rural and non-rural areas, who are existing customers of XOX.
Hopefully the current RM1 billion is fully taken up as both Wetek and XOX are already gearing up to launch a second tranche.
Leung Hao said in the NST article that for the micro-financing business in Southeast Asia and Malaysia, they will tap into their coffers or issue shares in the company to fund the business and expand.
Meanwhile, XOX’s subscribers is also said to be growing on a day-to-day basis and it could exceed four million by the end of this year.
The company has undertaken several initiatives and invested a huge sum to grow its subscriber base and attract new customers.
Lebih 95 peratus pelajar memperoleh PNGK cemerlang
Kerjasama strategik antara Yayasan Peneraju dan Yayasan Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS yang terjalin sejak 2016 telah membuahkan hasil positif apabila lebih 95 peratus daripada 76 pelajar memperoleh Purata Nilai Gred Kumulatif (CGPA) melebihi 3.0 berserta keputusan akademik dan kokurikulum yang cemerlang.
Kerjasama itu yang merupakan sebahagian daripada program Peneraju Tunas Potensi
menyaksikan kedua-dua yayasan berganding bahu membantu bakat Bumiputera yang kurang bernasib baik untuk mendapat peluang pendidikan berkualiti serta mempersiapkan
mereka untuk memasuki alam pekerjaan dengan kerjaya yang lebih baik terutamanya ketika berdepan persekitaran ekonomi global yang mencabar.
Pembiayaan yang ditawarkan melalui program itu menyasarkan seramai seratus (100) penerima faedah dengan peruntukan sebanyak RM14 juta bagi tempoh lima (5) tahun.
Yayasan Peneraju memeterai perjanjian kerjasama awam-swasta bagi tempoh lima tahun
dengan Yayasan Universiti Teknologi Petronas (YUTP) bertujuan menyediakan biasiswa
penuh kepada pelajar yang kurang bernasib baik terutama mereka yang tergolong dalam
kumpulan B40, untuk melanjutkan pengajian asasi dan pengajian peringkat siswazah di
UTP.
Pembiayaan tersebut merangkumi yuran pengajian, elaun tempat tinggal dan sara hidup sepanjang pengajian mereka di UTP.
Pemangku Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Yayasan Peneraju, Mohd Ariff Ithnin berkata seramai 76 pelajar dari seluruh negara termasuk Sabah dan Sarawak kini sedang mengikuti kursus
kejuruteraan dan teknologi di UTP dan kelompok pertama dijangka menamatkan pengajian
mereka pada 2021.
“Kerjasama awam-swasta seperti ini sangat penting kerana ia memberi peluang kepada
Bumiputera terutama mereka yang mempunyai pendapatan isi rumah yang kurang dari
RM4,000 untuk mendapat peluang pendidikan berkualiti di institusi pengajian tinggi.
“Kami sedar ramai pelajar di luar sana yang mempunyai potensi untuk melanjutkan
pengajian ke peringkat yang lebih tinggi, namun mereka tidak dapat berbuat demikian
disebabkan pelbagai faktor khususnya kekangan kewangan.
“Melalui pembiayaan pendidikan seperti ini, saya percaya ia memberi harapan baru kepada anak-anak muda ini untuk merubah masa depan mereka dan keluarga,” katanya.
Inisiatif ini selaras usaha kerajaan untuk melahirkan lebih ramai bakat baru untuk memacu
Malaysia ke arah negara berpendapatan tinggi serta memastikan penyertaan Bumiputera
yang lebih tinggi dalam sektor pekerjaan berpendapatan tinggi.
“Dalam persekitaran dunia masa kini yang kompleks dan tidak menentu, graduan muda perlu bersedia memanfaatkan teknologi, bersinergi antara satu sama lain dan bekerja
dengan lebih efektif dalam persekitaran digital. Mereka harus merasa lebih yakin dan
kompetitif dengan adanya kemajuan teknologi.
“Keunikan Yayasan Peneraju adalah ia tidak hanya memberi tumpuan kepada keputusan
akademik dan kemahiran teknikal. Oleh itu, sebahagian daripada pengajian akademik
mereka juga merangkumi program pembangunan yang akan memupuk para graduan ini
menjadi bakat masa depan berkualiti,” katanya.
Pendekatan itu, yang dikenali sebagai ‘Memupuk & Membangun’, adalah salah satu inisiatif
Yayasan Peneraju untuk membentuk pelajar tajaan kami dengan meningkatkan kemahiran
insaniah mereka, menjadikan mereka individu berkeyakinan tinggi dan serba boleh yang
menepati keperluan industri semasa.
Sementara itu, Nor Adela Dinyati, Pengarah YUTP, mengatakan bahawa perkongsian
antara YUTP dan Yayasan Peneraju mempunyai satu aspirasi yang sama: untuk memberi
peluang kepada lebih ramai Bumiputera mendapatkan akses kepada pendidikan berkualiti
tinggi di UTP.
“Ada pelajar yang berasal dari persekitaran keluarga yang mencabar tetapi mereka
mempunyai potensi yang cerah dalam akademik dan kemahiran kepemimpinan. Kita tentu
tidak mahu kesukaran dan kekangan yang mereka hadapi menghalang mereka untuk
berusaha mencapai tahap yang lebih tinggi dalam kehidupan.
“Oleh itu, peranan kita adalah untuk memberi peluang yang akan merubah kehidupan
mereka. Melalui perkongsian ini, kami berharap dapat memperluas kehadiran kami dalam
memberi khidmat kepada masyarakat.
“Kami juga berharap dapat meneruskan perkongsian yang berfokus kepada perkhidmatan seperti ini, bukan untuk diri kita sendiri, tetapi untuk bakat muda dan pemimpin masa depan yang kita bangunkan,” katanya.
Yayasan Peneraju telah memulakan inisiatif yang menumpukan pada pengukuhan
peningkatan keupayaan untuk mencungkil bakat Bumiputera yang lestari.
Antara objektif Yayasan Peneraju adalah untuk meningkatkan kualiti, kuantiti dan keberkesanan bakat Bumiputera sejajar dengan usaha untuk memacu Malaysia ke arah
negara berpendapatan tinggi melalui program pensijilan akademik, vokasional dan
profesional yang tersusun.
Sejak ditubuhkan pada tahun 2012, ia telah merealisasi aspirasi lebih daripada 30,000
penerima faedah dari seluruh Malaysia melalui 261 program pembiayaannya dengan agihan peruntukan sebanyak RM679.8 juta sepanjang tempoh lapan tahun.
Tahun 2020 menyaksikan Yayasan Peneraju memberi penekanan untuk memupuk dan
membangunkan bakat Bumiputera dalam sektor ekonomi digital, kewangan, kursus
perakaunan profesional dan Teknologi IR4.0.
TM Roh President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics
Since I took over the reins at Samsung Mobile six months ago, so much has changed. What was once ordinary now feels extraordinary – whether you’re visiting a friend or going out for a meal.
I consider this new era as the “Next Normal” and technology – especially mobile technology – has a critical role in it.
TM Roh President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics
In just a few months, we’ve seen our lives change in unimaginable ways. Distance learning, at-home fitness, online concerts, and so much more have all been enabled by mobile technology.
As leaders of the tech industry, we have a special responsibility – and now a true sense of urgency – to help society continue to move forward. So many people are counting on us to give them new ways to communicate, new ways to work, and new ways to connect.
At this summer’s Galaxy Unpacked, we’ll be introducing five new power devices. These devices deliver on our vision to be the innovator of new mobile experiences that flow seamlessly and continuously wherever we go.
They combine power with seamless functionality, whether you’re at work or play, at home or away. In the Next Normal, you will be empowered to live life to the fullest with these devices in your hand (and in your ears, and on your wrist.)
As I chart Samsung Mobile’s future, I’d like to share three strategic priorities I’ve been focusing on. They’re bold and forward-leaning, but that’s what Samsung has always been about. Instead of playing it safe, we take risks and move fast. Instead of waiting for others, we set the direction for the rest of the industry.
Even in these difficult times, I know that these pillars will keep our focus squarely where it needs to be: on our customers.
Meaningful Innovations
At Samsung, we create every innovation with a clear purpose: to make your life better and easier. At a time when the pandemic has imposed so many boundaries on all of us, technology is a bridge to a bigger world.
Mobile devices have become the only way for many people to work from home and stay connected – they’ve become a true lifeline.
In the last six months, we’ve super-charged our product line and invested heavily in R&D. We’ve deployed new solutions in record time, to do everything from improving video-chat technology to helping frontline workers stay safe on the job.
This Next Normal will be a period of even bolder innovation. We’ll make mobile technology that’s more personal, intelligent, useful, and secure. We’ll develop more ground-breaking products, like our industry-leading foldable phones.
And as we roll out a wide range of Galaxy 5G devices in more markets, this technology will enable so many experiences we can’t even imagine yet.
From foldables to 5G, we have a tremendous amount in the pipeline, with some ready to be shown just around the corner. But I’m also excited about how people will use these technologies to change their lives.
Because only then, will meaningful innovation be realized.
Open Collaboration
The power of the group is stronger than going it alone. The last few months have proved the truth of that saying many times over. The stories of so many people coming together to help each other are incredibly uplifting, and demonstrate that the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts.
It’s given me a newfound appreciation of the power of Samsung’s vast partner network. We’ve always believed that we should work together, to create new experiences for our customers.
Think about our collaboration with Google, Microsoft, Netflix and Spotify, to name a few. We worked with Google to optimize video-calling 1 so users could more easily connect. We also expanded our partnership with Microsoft so Galaxy smartphones and Windows PCs can share messages, photos, and calendar reminders in real-time.
This collaboration will only continue to expand through our gaming partnership with Xbox.
We also believe in the power of partnerships because we want everyone – including start-ups, developers, and our local communities – to have a chance to achieve their dreams.
The Samsung C-Lab start-up incubation program and Samsung NEXT are just a few ways we help entrepreneurs inside and outside of our company build, grow, and scale.
At Samsung, we’ll continue to bring the best ideas to market – no matter where they come from. After all, we are truly stronger together.
Operational Agility
In our fast-changing world, agility is crucial. The breakneck pace of change dictated by our new reality hasdriven home the need for operational agility: the ability to prioritize resources and be efficient today, while anticipating trends and acting decisively for tomorrow. The pandemic posed a stiff test.
It meant transforming quickly to take care of our local communities, partners and employees, while still building resilience for future operations.
This agility is also what has enabled us to bring to life the powerful devices, and their connected experiences, which we will be introducing at Galaxy Unpacked. We saw that people wanted – and needed – devices optimized for work, play, and multi-tasking for a diverse range of lifestyles.
Our commitment to innovation, coupled with our operational agility, meant we could completely reimagine the mobile experience.
Operational agility has also led to fundamental changes in how we deliver a mobile experience you can trust.
Because protecting customers is our number one priority, we incorporate security across every single layer of your device, from the chip all the way up to the apps. Today we are proud that our industry-leading, defense-grade Knox security platform protects more than a billion customers around the world.
The Future of Mobile Innovation
In summary, these three strategic priorities will guide Samsung Mobile through the Next Normal and beyond.
They’ll allow us to constantly reinvent ourselves to realize our vision of delivering new and innovative mobile experiences to more and more people across the globe.
1 Through Google Duo on Galaxy devices. Availability may vary by market, carrier and model.
2 Through the Link to Windows and Your Phone app. Availability may vary by market, carrier and model.
We’ll continue to expand the Galaxy ecosystem and deliver experiences that help you do more with less so that you can focus on what really matters.
Ultimately, it’s about putting you at the center of the Galaxy experience so you can live life to the absolute fullest.
You will be able to see for yourself what we have in store for you next at Galaxy Unpacked on August 5 th . For the first time, we will be broadcasting live from South Korea – it’s going to be an exciting virtual experience.
We look forward to sharing it with you!
*By TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics
The R7, R5, R3, MR1 and MRx are created for discerning users who appreciate exquisite
modern craftsmanship, timeless British design and sensational full-bodied sounds.
British sound brand, Ruark Audio is bringing its trademark luxury sound systems to Malaysia.
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With VSTECS Astar as the official & sole distributor for the Malaysian market, discerning music lovers can now appreciate the charm of its warm, full- bodied sound systems – which sound as good as they look.
Perfect synergy between audio and design
Ruark’s claim to fame is its careful balance of the synergy between cabinet, amplifier and
drive unit design.
Its five music systems feature refined Ruark Audio sound drivers with Class A-B amplifiers, laid out in a sleek enclosure that is dampened and tuned to provide ideal conditions for them. As a result, the R7, R5, R3, MR1 and MRx can all closely reproduce songs the way they were recorded, creating a natural and lifelike soundstage.
Alan O’Rourke, Founder and Managing Director of Ruark Audio, said: “Our dream is to
design music systems that first catch your eye, and then your ear. We personally tested
many combinations of fabric, wood and other materials to find the Ruark hallmark sound –
creating a soundstage that is as beautiful as it looks in your home.”
“As Ruark Audio’s sole distributor in Malaysia, we are thrilled to be bringing in these
incredible sound systems, each uniquely tailored with refined aesthetics and enhancements to sound and technology that are sure to impress music lovers and design aficionados alike,” said Soong Jan Hsung, Chief Executive Officer of VSTECS Group.
“Ruark Audio brings us iconic sound systems of the future, beasts that roar warm, full-
bodied notes of alluring sensuality to match the minimalist design of a modern home.”
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R7 – THE RADIOGRAM REDEFINED
Before the advent of hi-fi systems in the 1970s, the radiogram – a radio and record player
combined into one – was the desired music system of choice. It was often made of polished
wood to match the furniture of its time.
The R7 carries on the radiogram’s legacy of providing a wide variety of connectivity options, while also doubling up as a beautiful piece of modern furniture for the home.
Powered by two Ruark Audio dual concentric drivers together with a downward firing subwoofer, together with a well-integrated class A-B amplifier, the versatile R7 makes the
listening experience more realistic and enjoyable.
This adaptable system provides access to a vast range of music choices from radio stations to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming. True to its radiogram spirit, it also contains a slot-loading CD player for CD enthusiasts. The R7 can be easily operated with Ruark’s trademark Rotodial remote, which does not need to be aimed at the system to control it.
The R7 was designed to be a timeless statement piece in a room, with its exquisite hand-
crafted wood cabinet, contemporary acoustic fabric and clear glass front panel.
PRICE
RRP: RM 15,999
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R5 – THE ALL-IN-ONE MUSIC SYSTEM FOR THE HOME
The R5 makes a stylish addition to any contemporary home with its curvaceous hand-
crafted cabinet, tactile fabric grille and sleek metal components.
It’s benchmark for creation was Ruark’s very own R7. Ruark has scaled down its own
flagship model in all but sound to create a system which is simply pioneering.
A class A-B amplifier and two Ruark Audio full range drivers together with a downward firing subwoofer, sits comfortably in an optimally damped and tuned cabinet to produce a stereo soundstage with sonics akin to a larger system with separate speakers.
When it comes to playback, the R5 has virtually every option covered, ranging from Wi-Fi
streaming and Bluetooth to CD playback and even a dedicated RIAA turntable input. It also
comes with Ruark’s RotoDial controller for easy control.
PRICE
RRP: RM 6,999
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R3 – Stylish and compact music system with expansive sound
Equipped with a high-fidelity two-channel Class A-B amplifier and enclosed in hand-crafted
wood cabinets, R3 delivers a dynamic performance akin to larger sound systems while
doubling as a modern piece of furniture for the home.
R3’s combination of tactile and luxurious materials sees the continuation of Ruark’s signature and eye-catching design language. It exudes quality and premium craftsmanship, from the curvaceous form of the hand-crafted cabinet to the coolness of the glass display, the warmth of the woven fabric grille to our trademark RotoDial controller.
This superbly versatile and compact one-box wonder offers comprehensive listening options
for every music fan. Stream songs from your favorite music services such as Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music and Deezer over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth aptX, access its Smart Radio functionality to tune into internet, DAB/DAB+ or FM stations, or spin a CD using the onboard player.
R3 can also be part of your TV and Smart Home set-up, with switchable analogue and digital inputs so devices such as a TV, Alexa Echo Dot or Google Home Mini can be easily
connected.
PRICE
RRP: RM 3,999
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MR1 – AWARD-WINNING BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS
Adaptable and modern, the compact yet powerful MR1 Bluetooth speakers will fill any room
with natural and full-bodied notes without dominating the space.
With custom Ruark tweeters and woofers and complemented by a Class A-B amplifier, the
modest MR1 can produce sensational sound with the dynamics and precision of a larger
system. The MR1 can also function as a mono unit and can be easily brought on a holiday or down to the beach.
PRICE
RRP: RM 2,099
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MRX – THE SLEEK WIRELESS SPEAKER DESIGNED FOR EASY USE
The beauty of the portable and convenient MRx is found in its simplicity – not just in
sophisticated design, but in ease-of-use.
Set up your MRx with a quick connection to Bluetooth, broadband internet, USB or analogue input, and it will immediately start creating a soundstage that belies its tiny dimensions.
Instead of using a controller, owners can simply control the MRx via the dedicated app
(UNDOK).
PRICE
RRP: RM 2,399
Product Availability
R7, R5, MR1 and MRx are available for purchase now and R3 will be available in Malaysia
market by end of August at the following retail outlets and online stores:
Atlas Sound and Vision Sdn Bhd (Ruark Experience Center) at The Gardens Mall
Mac Studio Sdn Bhd at BB Plaza KL and Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC)
Flash Gadgets (curated by Foto Flash Sdn Bhd) at Sunway Pyramid
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, brings back the second instalment of the popular Super Brand Day from 23rd to 25th July in Malaysia.
Following the strong performance of its first regional Super Brand Day with Shopee in 2019, this move is in line with Samsung’s efforts to continue to bolster its online presence and capture a growing proportion of online-first consumers.
Consumers in Southeast Asia are increasingly doing more of their shopping online, which led to an exponential e-commerce growth in 2019.
The Samsung Super Brand Day, themed ‘Treat Yourself’, serves to provide consumers in these six markets (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) with convenient access to attractive deals across the various Samsung products, including the latest smartphones, wearables, tablets, monitors, TVs and digital home appliances, on Shopee.
Through this partnership, Samsung will also leverage Shopee’s platform, technology, and features to deepen its engagement with consumers in the region and deliver a fun and convenient way to shop for Samsung products online.
“At Samsung, we are continuously seeking ways to serve our customers in Southeast Asia better, and we were heartened by the overwhelmingly positive response during our first Super Brand Day with Shopee last year.
“Catering to the needs of the growing pool of online-first customers, Samsung is thrilled to
continue our partnership with Shopee, tapping on Shopee’s platform and technology, to present another round of Samsung Super Brand Day, where consumers can access our products with ease and convenience.
“We hope our consumers will enjoy the more engaging experience on Shopee that we’ve
worked hard to build together, while treating themselves to bigger, better and even more exciting deals from us this July,” said Grace Yi, Regional Head of Online Business, Samsung Electronics, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director, Shopee said, “With a growing proportion of online-first
consumers, we are always finding ways to offer users convenient access to their favourite products.
Partnering with Samsung will allow us to capitalise on their industry expertise and strengthen our electronics offerings, further unlocking more choices and value for our users.
As brands continue to venture online, we will continue to innovate our platform and build on our existing efforts to empower and equip brands such as Samsung to accelerate their business growth.
It is an exciting time for e-commerce and we look forward to working closely with Samsung in the future to better reach, engage, and connect with online shoppers in the region.”
Shoppers will be able to treat themselves to the irresistible deals of their favourite Samsung devices and appliances via Shopee. Exclusively new this year, shoppers can also enjoy Samsung bundle deals and additional savings with vouchers, exclusive free gifts from Samsung, free shipping, as well as 0% interest installment plan when they checkout.
Besides that, first 30 customers who purchase selected washing machines will be entitled to one-year supply of detergent.
Highlights of Samsung Super Brand Day:
● Daily vouchers: RM50,000 worth of vouchers up for grabs (Max voucher worth RM220).
● Enjoy attractive promotions:
– Get a Galaxy Note10+ at RM3099
– Get Galaxy Buds at RM279
– Buy Samsung monitors from only RM319
– Free gifts worth up to RM1,799
The V variant is the most popular, it accounts for 85% of the total bookings and the “Honda Dealer Donation Drive” campaign is still ongoing and Honda dealers have begun delivering the donations to the surrounding communities
Honda Malaysia today announced that the New BR-V has recorded more than 1,400 bookings within a month since its launch.
The impressive record is attributed to the stylishness of the Bold Runabout Vehicle (BR-V), which integrates SUV design with MPV spacious interior to result in an attractive 7-Seater that can meet family’s daily needs.
Since the BR-V was first introduced in Malaysia in 2017, it has quickly become one of the most popular 7-Seaters in the market with more than 32,600 units sold.
The New BR-V received high demand from customers in the Central region, which translated to 42% of the total bookings. Of the two variants available, over 85% units of booking were for the V variant, while the E variant made up the balance of the total number of bookings.
More than 24% of the bookings were for Modern Steel Metallic, which makes it the favourite colour among the New BR-V owners.
Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Toichi Ishiyama said, “As
Malaysia is now in the recovery phase, most of the businesses have resumed operations and are adapting to the new normal with strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) put in place.
With the reopening of our dealerships, we are also pleased to see that our customers are
visiting the dealerships for inquiry, car purchases and services. We would like to emphasise
that all Honda dealers are safe to visit with the necessary precautions such as temperature screening, hand sanitizing and crowd control.
We are working hard to ensure a clean and safe environment that can provide our customers with peace of mind when visiting Honda dealerships. We also encourage our customers and associates to practise social distancing at all times.
Last month, Honda Malaysia announced the price reduction for Honda cars following the announcement of sales tax exemption by the Malaysian Government, in which the price of the New BR-V was lowered.
In addition to helping to stimulate the country’s economy and the local automotive industry, this exemption provides a great incentive for people who wish to purchase a car as the nation begins to recover from the impact of COVID-19.”
The exterior of the New BR-V received several upgrades comprising a New Front Grille, New Front Bumper with Lower Bumper Garnish, New Front Fog Light Garnish as well as a New 16-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheel Design.
It also has a refreshed rear design with a New Shark Fin Antenna and New Rear Bumper with Lower Bumper Garnish. Known as a range-topper, the New BR-V is equipped with the highest engine in its class – a 1.5L SOHC i-VTEC engine coupled with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) that produces 120PS of power.
To top it off, the New BR-V is fitted with Paddle Shift* that offers smoother and more exhilarating driving experience.
The Full 7-Seater Crossover also comes with the biggest trunk space at 223 litres when all
seats are up and 539 litres when the third-row seats are folded down. Multiple configurations were also incorporated in the New BR-V, which are the 60:40 One Touch Tilt & Tumble in the second row and 50:50 Tilt & Full Tumble in the third row.
Widely acclaimed for its versatility and spaciousness, the New BR-V is an ideal 7-Seater that makes it even more fun to travel with family as well as perfect for daily commute. Interior-wise, the driver and passengers can enjoy maximum comfort in a pleasing cabin space featuring dashing new leather seats with Red Finishing in the V variant.
These enhancements have further elevated the attractiveness of the New BR-V, making it a family car with a sportier and trendier appearance.
In conjunction with the introduction of the New BR-V, Honda Malaysia also launched two
Community Relief Campaigns – “Be Kind with BR-V” and “Honda Dealer Donation Drive”,
to aid COVID-19 relief programmes as well as to help affected communities in the surrounding areas of Honda dealers.
“Honda Malaysia truly appreciates our customers’ support for our Community Relief
Campaigns. As a little help goes a long way, we are certainly heartened by the generosity and kindness of the customers who visited the dealers with their donations for the affected communities.
Malaysians are welcome to donate the basic necessities at any nearby Honda dealerships as the significant campaign is still ongoing until 31st August 2020. We would also like to thank our customers who purchase the New BR-V, of which a portion of the proceeds
from every unit sold will be channeled to the COVID-19 relief programmes,” Ishiyama
added.
The ongoing “Honda Dealer Donation Drive” campaign has been receiving favourable
response from Malaysians and at the same time, Honda dealers have started to deliver the
donations to their surrounding communities which have benefited many individuals and
families in the country so far.
Honda Malaysia would like to express their sincerest gratitude to all 101 dealerships who are participating in the campaigns to support and give back to community during these trying times.
Please refer to the table below for the new prices of the New BR-V.
For more information on both the Community Relief Campaigns or to test-drive the New
BR-V, customers are invited to visit any of the 101 Honda dealerships nationwide or call Honda Malaysia’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020, or log on to www.honda.com.my.
*Applicable for V variant only.
**On-the-road price without insurance, until 31st December 2020. Prices subject to change without prior notice.
Berikutan kejayaan restoran pertamanya, Santan mengorak langkah melancarkan cawangan keduanya di pusat membeli-belah Sunway Pyramid untuk memenuhi permintaan tinggi daripada penduduk di sekitarnya.
Santan adalah jenama makanan dan minuman dalam penerbangan AirAsia, syarikat penerbangan tambang rendah terbaik dunia selama 11 tahun berturut-turut oleh Skytrax. Santan juga menetapkan visi untuk menjadi francais makanan segera pertama Asean.
Santan, yang dikenali sebagai jenama makanan dalam penerbangan pertama di dunia yang boleh didapati di restoran, melancarkan restoran pertamanya di Mid Valley Megamall,Kuala Lumpur pada Disember 2019 atas sambutan luar biasa daripada komuniti pencinta makanan, baik tempatan dan antarabangsa.
Dilengkapi dengan teknologi digital di restoran fizikal, para pelanggan boleh memilih untuk menjamu selera, bawa pulang atau penghantaran.
Hampir satu pertiga pesanan dalam talian di cawangan Mid Valley adalah dari Petaling Jaya dan kawasan sekitarnya seperti Puchong dan Subang, membuatkan Santan memilih Sunway Pyramid sebagai lokasi seterusnya.
Dalam ekonomi yang mencabar ini, Santan mewujudkan peluang pekerjaan baharu untuk membantu mantan kakitangan industri penerbangan.
Mereka yang mempunyai latar belakang profesional dan berbeza seperti kru kabin dan perkhidmatan pelanggan akan dilatih semula dengan kemahiran untuk berhubung dengan pelanggan luar dan dalam talian Santan.
Santan turut menawarkan peluang perniagaan francais kepada pengusaha industri makanan dan minuman dengan nilai yang hebat.
Dengan pakej francais yang kompetitif, pengusaha tempatan boleh memanfaatkan peluang pelaburan yang disokong oleh AirAsia dan rakan kongsinya.
Santan akan memberikan sokongan dan latihan berterusan untuk semua pengusaha francais mulai suku keempat tahun ini.
Selain bekerjasama dengan rakan penghantar popular, Santan menawarkan perkhidmatan penghantaran sendiri dan disokong oleh platform penghantaran makanan AirAsia yang sedang berkembang iaitu OURFOOD, seterusnya memberi peluang kepada pengusaha francais untuk meningkatkan keuntungan.
Pengurus Besar Santan Catherine Goh berkata: “Kami berbangga kerana dapat mengembangkan perniagaan kami setelah melancarkan restoran pertama kira-kira setengah tahun lalu.
Kejayaan ini tidak mungkin dicapai tanpa sokongan daripada pelanggan setia kami dan permintaan berterusan terhadap hidangan kami yang diilhamkan oleh ASEAN dengan kualiti yang tiada tandingan dan harga yang berpatutan.
Walaupun situasi kini mencabar, kehadiran kami dalam industri makanan dan minuman dan visi strategik kami untuk mengembangkan Santan melalui peluang francais dipercepatkan oleh permintaan ramai.
“Selain membantu pengusaha tempatan menerokai industri makanan dan minuman, kami juga akan terus bekerjasama dengan perusahaan kecil dan sederhana tempatan untuk memasarkan produk mereka menerusi Santan dan mendapatkan hasil segar secara langsung daripada pengeluar pertanian tempatan melalui OURFARM.
Ini adalah sebahagian daripada komitmen kami untuk menyokong pertumbuhan ekonomi tempatan. Sama ada anda menjamu selera, membawa pulang atau memesan hidangan Santan, anda secara langsung membantu komuniti setempat. Kami berharap dapat mengalu-alukan kedatangan anda ke cawangan baharu kami di Sunway Pyramid.”
Selain daripada hidangan panas, Santan juga memperkenalkan rangkaian produk beku siap dimakan seperti Nasi Lemak Pak Nasser dan Nasi Padang dengan Rendang Daging, serta menu baharu yang diilhamkan oleh Asean seperti Nasi Lemak Goreng dengan Ayam Goreng Berempah, Ayam Goreng dengan sos Keju Rempah dan Gado-Gado.
Untuk meraikan pembukaan cawangan baharu ini, Santan menawarkan promosi masa terhad untuk dua Hidangan Kombo yang terdiri daripada satu makanan dan minuman setiap kombo dengan hanya RM20.
Promosi ini boleh didapati untuk menjamu selera, bawa pulang dan penghantaran di cawangan Sunway Pyramid dan boleh dipesan di santan.com.my dari 22 sehingga 31 Julai 2020 menggunakan kod promosi SUNWAY.
Untuk maklumat terkini mengenai Santan, ikuti mereka di Instagram (@santan.asean).
Pengerusi NGO Antarabangsa, Datuk Dr Mustapha Ahmad Marican melakukan kunjungan hormat ke atas Ketua Polis Terengganu, Dato Rosle Chik di pejabatnya, baru-baru ini.
Pertemuan itu banyak membincangkan isu semasa berkaitan era selepas wabak pandemik COVID-19 dan masalah global.
Dato Rosle Chik (tengah), Mustapha (kanan) dan Dato Rohaimi Md Isa (kiri)
Beliau berkata, turut disentuh mengenai kes jenayah khususnya fitnah siber dan jenayah rentas sempadan serta masalah PATI.
Menurut Dato Rosle Chik, setakat ini PDRM Negeri Terengganu dapat membendung perkara itu hasil kerjasama semua anggota PDRM malah Kerajaan Negeri Terengganu turut membantu selepas COVID-19 ini.
Katanya, Terengganu menjadi tumpuan pelancong tempatan kerana Terengganu mempunyai pulau-pulau yang tercantik di Malaysia seperti Pulau Redang, Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Tenggol Pulau Kapas, Pulau Bidong dan Pulau Lang Tengah.
“Justeru, aset pemodenan Polis Marin amat penting bagi tujuan rondaan bagi menjaga keselamatan para pelancong tempatan kini dan pelancong Antarabangsa pada masa akan datang apabila pintu sempadan di buka,” kata Dato Rosle.
Sementara itu Mustapha berkata, keperluan membeli aset-aset moden bagi PDRM seperti Bot polis marin, alatan moden bagi tugas rondaan PGA di sempadan dan kereta peronda baru atau pesawat udara bagi membanteras jenayah, penyeludupan dan ancaman kemasukan PATi berterusan.
“Walaupun keadaan ekonomi negara mengalami sedikit penurunan tetapi keperluan aset ini bagi menjamin keselamatan dipintu sempadan dan membanteras jenayah di dalam negara perlu diberi keutamaan.
“Ini bagi menjamin para pelancong tempatan dan asing atau para pelabur yang datang ke negara kita mereka melihat daripada segi kestabilan dan keamanan negara sebelum melabur,” katanya.
Menurut laporan antarabangsa, pasukan keselamatan negara khususnya PDRM adalah pasukan yang terbaik di rantau ini dan adalah sewajarnya pembelian aset-aset baharu dan moden bagi tujuan keselamatan kita bersama.
Last week, Samsung Malaysia Electronics unveiled its latest gaming monitor, the Odyssey G9. Packed full of features optimized for gaming environments, the Odyssey G9 went on to win a CES Innovation Award 2020 in the Computer Peripherals and Accessories category.
In order to learn more about its award-winning capabilities, Samsung Newsroom tried out the Odyssey G9, a monitor designed to help you play your best game.
A 32:9 Ultra-Wide Aspect Ratio to Widen Your Field of Scope
The Odyssey G9 features an ultra-wide 49-inch monitor that curves around the player and fills your entire field of view for a fully immersive gaming environment. For games that feature a map or item inventory, conventional monitors might require you to scroll to take in all its content; but with the Odyssey G9, all it takes is a single glance.
Another key point to consider when choosing a gaming monitor other than its size is its resolution – and with its 5,120 X 1,440 DQHD resolution and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits, the Odyssey G9 offers users visually enthralling gaming experiences.
Lightning-Fast Refresh and Response Rates to Enable Smooth Gameplay Gamers value monitors with a high screen refresh rate because they know that this determines how many images can be displayed on a monitor per second.
The higher the refresh rate is, the smoother the display of images is onscreen. This is particularly important for first-person shooter (FPS) games, where split-second decisions can determine a player’s victory or loss, and also for large-scale raids in games that are loaded with intense graphics and many different characters.
The Odyssey G9 can process 240 frames every second, a screen refresh rate high enough to portray even the most complex game motions and scenarios seamlessly.
Having a gaming monitor that provides high refresh rates and super-fast response times is just as important as equipping yourself with the best in-game items. The response time is the time it takes for a video signal to be sent from a graphic card to the monitor.
Low response times can result in shaky or unwanted black screens when scrolling, whereas a monitor with a fast response time offers quick color and contrast change, providing gamers with clear and halo effect-free gaming experiences.
The Odyssey G9 supports a 1ms (GTG) response time, meaning the monitor will respond to signals from the graphic card in 0.001 of a second. Moreover, the gaming monitor is G-Sync compatible as well as supporting Adaptive-sync to enable smoother gameplay even with graphically demanding gameplay as found in racing or raid-based games.
1000R Curvature and Adjustable Height for Optimal Comfort
Gameplay can put a lot of stress on your eyes given the intense focus that is needed when gaming compared to when using the monitor for other tasks. The Odyssey G9 provides users with a more eye-friendly experience thanks to its 1000R QLED curved panel.
This curved screen provides maximum comfortable immersion to users as it helps maintain the same viewing distance at any angle and minimizes screen distortion. When viewed across the G9’s curved screen, game graphics appear more realistic for an optimized gaming experience.
Another advantage the Odyssey G9 monitor offers gamers is the ability to easily adjust its height or angle as a user requires. Unlike other monitors that can become uncomfortable if they rest too high or too low and cannot be re-adjusted, users can freely adjust the Odyssey G9’s stand to match their own preferences
and stay as comfortably immersed as possible in their game.
Infinity Core Lighting to Set the Scene
In line with the direction of today’s futuristic game technologies, the Odyssey G9 features an innovative and cutting-edge design. Its Infinity Core Lighting features 52 colors and 5 lighting effects set behind the display that light up the room the monitor is placed in.
Users can choose to have just one color illuminate their room whilst gaming or have colors alternate by choosing from the ‘rainbow’, ‘blink’ or ‘fast blink’ effects.
Furthermore, the Odyssey G9’s exterior is finished with a striking bright white color to highlight the product’s sleek design and innovative functionality.
In the gaming world, just the fraction of a second can mean the difference between success and defeat.
Samsung’s Odyssey G9 monitor provides users with full immersion and seamless gameplay so that victory is always close at hand.
Odyssey G9 and G7 Pre-order Extended Till 31 August 2020
The Odyssey G9 and G7 received a tremendous welcome in Malaysia since the pre-order started on 29 June 2020, being completely sold out on the first day!
For those who missed out the offer, fret not, Samsung Malaysia has extended the pre-order period until 31 August 2020 (or while stocks last) just for you!
Customers who pre-order any of the following models at Samsung Malaysia E-store during this period will receive exclusive gift up to RM1,499, as below:
