As part of Great Eastern Takaful Berhad’s (GETB) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy to demonstrate long-term impact in the communities it operates in, the company recently embarked on an initiative that provided Orang Asli villages in Pahang with energy and clean water.
IN collaboration with Saora Industries, the company rallied volunteers consisting of staff and their family members into Kampung Sungai Gabong and Kampung Kepong in Bentong, Pahang to install solar powered lights and water purification systems in the villages.
Approximately 60 Orang Asli have been living in these villages without adequate electricity and access to clean, filtered water. The collaboration between the two organisations provided the villagers with basic necessities for a safer and healthier life.
To top it off, the company additionally held a donation drive of household items prior to the on-site activity, which included clothing as well as school supplies and other basic amenities.
The CSR initiative is just a starting point for GETB as it shifted its long-term strategic focus to align with global sustainability efforts and ensure that greater emphasis is placed on the environmental, social and economical aspect.
The collaborative CSR campaign will run throughout the year with Saora Industries providing reports to GETB for impact-measuring.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to take on this initiative for the villagers. Going in and being able to actually witness the living conditions there is a real wake up call for all of us.
They really lack life’s basic necessities. I think this is a good stepping stone for us to come in and install the solar powered lightings and water system for them. Insya’Allah (God-willing), we can continue to do more for them in the future”, commented Chief Executive Officer, Shahrul Azlan Shahriman.
As an added objective, GETB isn’t limiting themselves to providing energy and water to these villages, “Initiatives like this is long-term and there are numerous ways we can assist this community specifically. The collaboration with Saora is still at its infancy stage yet we have started discussing ways in which we can cater to the development of the Orang Asli community so that they can self-sustain”, added Shahrul.
Plans to look into other Orang Asli villages in other parts of the country will also be considered in the future.
DJI Ushers In A New Era For Camera Drones In Malaysia With The Introduction Of The Mavic 2 Pro And Mavic 2 Zoom
Mavic 2 Series Features Two Industry First Camera Options With New Intelligent Features And Optimized Flight Performance
DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, introduced a new era for camera drones with two additions to its iconic Mavic series: Mavic 2 Pro, the world’s first drone with an integrated Hasselblad camera, and Mavic 2 Zoom, the world’s first foldable consumer drone with optical zoom capability.
Mavic 2 Pro
The Mavic 2 is the most advanced DJI camera drone ever built, designed for professionals, aerial photographers and content creators. Incorporating the iconic folding design of the world’s most popular Mavic Pro, the Mavic 2 is a powerful platform with new gimbal-stabilized cameras and advanced intelligent features like Hyperlapse and ActiveTrack for easier and more dynamic storytelling.
With an impressive flight time of up to 31 minutes and a more stable video transmission system, Mavic 2 delivers the optimal flight experience for capturing epic shots.
“When the Mavic Pro was launched two years ago, it redefined the way people looked at a drone and expanded possibilities for creators around the world,” said Kevin On, DJI’s Global Director of Communication at the launch.
Mavic 2 Zoom
“Today, we enter a new era of aerial photography with the introduction of DJI’s new flagship product, the Mavic 2 series. The Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom will enable photographers and videographers to take their inspirations to the air quickly and elevate their creative
ideas to new heights.”
Mavic 2 Pro: Superior Image Quality with Hasselblad
Co-engineered in partnership with Hasselblad, the world’s leader in medium format photography, the Mavic 2 Pro is the world’s first drone with an integrated Hasselblad camera for outstanding image quality with superior light and color performance.
Housing a 1-inch CMOS sensor with a 10-bit Dlog-M color profile, the camera captures four times as many levels of color per channel compared to Mavic Pro to provide maximum flexibility for photo and video editing. The Mavic 2 Pro can capture 20-megapixel aerial shots with utmost color accuracy using Hasselblad’s unique Hasselblad Natural Color Solution
(HNCS) technology, while an adjustable aperture from f/2.8-f/11 provides more control across a wide variety of lighting conditions. With 4K 10-bit HDR support, the Mavic 2 Pro can be plugged into a 4K TV with HLG and will play back footage with the right color tones.
Mavic 2 Zoom: A Dynamic Perspective with Optical and Digital Zoom
Powered by a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, the Mavic 2 Zoom is DJI’s first foldable consumer drone with zoom, providing a dynamic perspective that ushers in a new era of creative storytelling.
With the Mavic 2 Zoom, you can get closer to your subject at a moment’s notice by combining two-times optical zoom (24-48mm) with two-times digital zoom to simulate a 96mm telephoto lens that captures lossless video in full HD resolution.
Hybrid auto-focus on the Mavic 2 Zoom combines phase and contrast detection for higher focus accuracy with an increased focus speed of up to 40% faster than before. Shoot vivid 12-megapixel photos or take advantage of the new Super Resolution feature that uses optical zoom to automatically capture and stitch nine photos together for a highly detailed 48-megapixel image, making it an ideal option for landscape photography.
Exclusive to the Mavic 2 Zoom, the new Dolly Zoom QuickShot mode opens a new visual language for storytelling that was previously reserved for professional cinematographers. It creates an otherworldly warped perspective by automatically zooming in as it flies away from its subject, keeping the subject the same size while the full background of the scene is revealed.
Mavic 2 Series: DJI’s New Flagship Consumer Drone with Powerful Camera Options
Both cameras capture vivid 4K ultra-high definition video with extreme detail, recording at a maximum bitrate of 100 megabits per second using the H.265 compression codec to give you an exceptional degree of latitude in post-production workflows.
For photographers, new Enhanced High Dynamic Range capabilities blend a sequence of photos for ghost-free high dynamic range, giving the Mavic 2 Pro an impressive 14 stops of dynamic range and Mavic 2 Zoom up to 13 stops.
New Intelligent Tools For Epic, Cinematic Shots
The Mavic 2 is the ultimate tool for aerial content creation with new intelligent flight modes that make capturing professional-quality results almost effortless.
A new Hyperlapse feature 1 produces establishing shots that show the passing of time, which you can share to social media immediately. JPEG and RAW photos can be simultaneously saved on a Micro SD card or the internal storage, leaving more room for post editing.
Choose between Circle, Course Lock, Waypoint or Free mode to create timelapses with a
simple tap of a button in the DJI GO 4 Mobile App:
Free – pilots the drone manually while shooting a Hyperlapse video
Circle – automatically flies the drone in a circular pattern around a subject you select to create a timelapse video that captures the action.
The upcoming “Task Library” feature, which saves the flight path for repeated shots that can capture unique content from different times of
day, will be available soon.
Course Lock – keeps the camera fixed on shooting subject while the drone flies in a straight
direction to create a unique perspective.
Waypoint – plans a complex flight path based on both altitude and GPS coordinates to capture complex shots.
Keeping a moving subject in the frame is now easier than ever with ActiveTrack 2.0. This enhanced auto-track feature delivers a powerful combination of autonomous tracking and obstacle sensing capabilities never before seen in a DJI drone.
Using the main camera and the front dual vision cameras, the Mavic 2 creates a three-dimensional map of the area in front of it, and uses new trajectory algorithms to analyze
motion and predict the subject’s path up to three seconds in the future. When tracking a target, the Mavic 2 can recognize and avoid obstacles while shooting your target without interruption.
It can stay on target, even if your subject momentarily goes behind an obstacle, and can track the subject at higher speeds of up to 44 mph (72 km/h).
The Mavic 2 delivers autonomous flight capabilities that help you capture shots with even more confidence in complex environments. A fully upgraded FlightAutonomy 3 system transmits data to a more powerful central processor for more accurate obstacle sensing and safer flight.
For the first time ever in a DJI drone, Mavic 2 has 10 sensors on all sides of the aircraft to automatically detect obstacles in its path and help prevent collisions 4 , allowing you to focus on capturing the perfect shot.
An improved Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) allows the aircraft to analyze its surrounding environment and automatically fly around obstacles without stopping.
In addition, the Mavic 2 has a Bottom Auxiliary Light that turns on automatically to ensure safe and precise landings in low-light situations.
A newly designed OcuSync 2.0 video transmission system enables a more stable connection between the drone and its remote controller. The system features stronger interference resistance and auto-switching capabilities that supports both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequency bands with the capability to use different frequencies for uplink and downlink data streams.
It delivers 1080p video transmission feeds at a distance of up to 8km 5 , allowing you to instantly edit and upload Full HD footage directly from the video cache in the DJI app in a wider variety of situations.
Original resolution photos in JPEG can be saved directly to your mobile device, so you can immediately share what you create without the need to transfer files from the drone.
Aerodynamic Design and Extended Flight Time
The Mavic 2’s redesigned, more aerodynamic airframe reduces body drag by up to 19% compared to the Mavic Pro, allowing the Mavic 2 to fly at speeds of up to 44 mph (72 km/h) in Sport mode.
Combined with a more efficient, quieter propulsion system and noise reducing propellers, the Mavic 2 has a maximum flight time of up to 31 minutes.
The Mavic 2 cannot sense obstacles during high speed flight (high speed tracking and Sport mode). FlightAutonomy only provides a certain amount of protection in specific modes and environments and does not compensate for user judgment during flight.
Please be aware of your surroundings and App notifications when operating the Mavic 2 to ensure safety.
4 Obstacle Sensing includes left/right, up/down, and forward/backward. Sensing for left/right directions is only available with ActiveTrack and
Tripod Mode. Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing does not cover all 360 degrees of the Mavic 2 aircraft.
5 Unobstructed, free of interference, when CE compliant. Maximum flight range specification is a proxy for radio link strength and resilience.
Always fly your drone within visual line of sight unless otherwise permitted.
Price and Availability
The retail price of a Mavic 2 Pro, including the drone, battery, remote controller, charger, and four pairs of propellers, is RM6,599 (including SST).
The retail price of a Mavic 2 Zoom, including the drone, battery, charger, remote controller and four pairs of propellers, is RM5,699 (including SST).
A Fly More Kit, including two additional batteries, a multi-battery charging hub, a car charger, a battery to power bank adapter, two pairs of propellers and a carrying bag, retails at RM1,399 (including SST).
A gimbal replacement service exclusively for Mavic 2, will be available at a later date.
The Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom will be available in Malaysia from late September 2018 through DJI authorized sales channels including all ECS Astar Sdn Bhd authorized dealers as well as on Lazada.
For more information on all the new features and capabilities of the Mavic 2, please visit
https://www.dji.com/mavic-2.
Anda merancang untuk melancong ke luar negara dalam masa terdekat ini dan bercadang untuk membawa wang tunai yang banyak namun berfikir dua kali sama ada langkah membawa wang tunai ini selamat. Ketahui lebih lanjut mengenai kad pintar yang lebih selamat ini.
MERCHANTRADE Asia Sdn Bhd (Merchantrade) pada Januari lalu, melancarkan perkhidmatan e-wang – Kad Visa Pra Bayar Pelbagai Mata Wang Merchantrade Money yang boleh menukar Ringgit Malaysia secara digital ke pelbagai mata wang pada kadar pertukaran yang dikehendaki oleh pelanggan.
Kad yang dikenali sebagai Merchantrade Money dengan saiz dompet RM10,000 ini menawarkan urus niaga dalam 11 mata wang antaranya dollar Australia, pound sterling, rupiah Indonesia, dollar Singapura dan dollar Amerika.
Keupayaan Merchantrade Money untuk menukar mata wang Ringgit Malaysia ke mata wang asing di mana sahaja memberi fleksibiliti dan keselesaan kepada pelanggan untuk melakukan urus niaga dalam mata wang yang mereka kehendaki pada kadar pertukaran mata wang yang telah dikunci.
Langkah itu memberi faedah dan kelebihan kepada pelanggan yang ingin memaksimumkan nilai wang mereka dan memastikan mereka tidak terjejas dengan naik turun kadar pertukaran mata wang asing.
Malah, Merchantrade Money menawarkan kemudahan pertukaran wang 24-jam kepada pelanggan di serata dunia termasuk mereka yang sedang berada di luar negara.
Pemilik kad itu boleh melakukan tambah nilai di semua cawangan Merchantrade, platform digital serta ejen-ejen yang mengambil bahagian malah pengeluaran juga boleh dilakukan termasuk di semua mesin juruwang automatik (ATM) yang mempamerkan logo Visa.
Tambah nilai melalui saluran Internet pula menerusi CIMB Clicks, Maybank, JomPay dan FPX. Apabila dana dimasukkan ke dalam kad, ia boleh digunakan untuk membeli barangan atau perkhidmatan di kedai-kedai yang menyediakan Visa.
Kelebihan memiliki kad ini turut mempunyai ciri Visa payWave yang boleh digunakan untuk membuat pembayaran tanpa sentuh sehingga RM250.
Sejak kad itu diperkenalkan, kumpulan pekerja asing yang bekerja di negara ini adalah antara golongan yang paling ramai menggunakannya kerana kebanyakan mereka tidak mempunyai buku akaun bank tempatan dan menjadikan kad ini untuk menyimpan gaji setiap bulan.
Kumpulan pekerja asing ini juga turut menggunakan kemudahan kad itu untuk mengirimkan wang ke kampung halaman masing-masing tanpa perlu membawa wang tunai yang banyak sekali gus mengurangkan risiko kehilangan atau kecurian.
Contoh kadar tukaran mata wang mengikut negara yang sentiasa dikemaskini
Selain itu, kad itu turut dimiliki kumpulan profesional khususnya ahli perniagaan yang sering ke luar negara, pelancong dan ibu bapa yang mempunyai anak-anak yang menuntut di universiti di luar negara.
Pelanggan Merchantrade kini merangkumi pengembara, expatriat, pelajar serta pekerja asing yang merupakan pengguna tegar yang mendapatkan perkhidmatan kaunter syarikat berkenaan termasuk perkhidmatan pertukaran wang dan perkhidmatan dalam talian iaitu e-Remit dan e-Forex.
Penggunaan kad ini yang mudah, fleksibel, selamat dan pantas untuk membuat pembayaran kerana diterima di seluruh dunia.
Merchantrade Money menawarkan pelbagai perkhidmatan kepada pemegang kad termasuk mengirim wang kepada orang tersayang dan membeli-belah dalam talian dengan mudah melalui aplikasi mudah alih.
Faedah yang boleh dinikmati daripada kad ini
Ketenangan tanpa perlu membawa wang tunai
Kemudahan membuat bayaran dan perkhidmatan di jutaan perniagaan seluruh dunia
Pengeluaran tunai di cawangan Merchantrade, ejen terpilih serta 12,000 mesin ATM Visa di Malaysia dan 2 juta seluruh dunia (setakat Julai 2017)
Akses kepada pelbagai perkhidmatan 24 jam sehari
Tiada forex tersembunyi atau caj berbilang mata wang untuk Dompet Mata Wang Tersenarai sekiranya anda membuat bayaran di luar negara menggunakan mata wang tempatan yang dimasukkan dalam dompet kad
Kelebihan menggunakan aplikasi Merchantrade Money
Membeli atau menjual mata wang di aplikasi dengan kadar terbaik
Tambah nilai ke akaun secara dalam talian (online)
Hantar wang ke pemegang kad lain dalam aplikasi
Semak rekod transaksi dan baki wallet dalam waktu semasa
Beli-belah secara online untuk lebih banyak produk dan perkhidmatan
Adakah kad ini selamat?
Semua transaksi menggunakan kad ini selamat kerana ia dilengkapi dengan ciri-ciri keselamatan sama ada menerusi Kata Laluan Satu-Masa (OTP) untuk transaksi atas talian atau Nombor Pengenalan Peribadi (PIN) untuk transaksi menggunakan pembaca cip terminal Kad atau transaksi ATM.
Mana lebih selamat, tandatangan atau PIN?
PIN adalah lebih selamat kerana ia dapat membantu melindungi daripada penipuan akibat Kad yang hilang atau dicuri, kerana Kad dan PIN diperlukan untuk melakukan transaksi. Oleh sebab itu, anda mesti merahsiakan PIN anda setiap masa.
Bagaimana untuk memohon Kad Prabayar Visa Merchantrade Money?
Pemohon boleh terus pergi ke cawangan Merchantrade atau ejen terpilih untuk mendapatkan kad dan mengisi borang permohonan disediakan.
Pemohon perlu berumur sekurang-kurangnya 12 tahun ke atas untuk memohon Kad ini dan perlu menyediakan butiran atau dokumen untuk mendapatkan kad. Maklumat lanjut boleh melayari laman web www.merchantrademoney.com atau hubungi talian 1-300-88-8606 atau 03-83138606
Sejak Kad Visa Pra Bayar Pelbagai Mata Wang Merchantrade Money dilancarkan Januari lalu, kad itu sudah mencatatkan tambah nilai mencecah 100 juta dalam tempoh enam bulan.
Jentera perlu bersedia menempuh sebarang cabaran politik. Jentera perlu bijaksana dalam menyampaikan informasi !
DUA gambaran itu menjelaskan betapa Jentera Penerangan UMNO sebagai “frontliner” dalam menjelaskan dan mendekati rakyat yang semakin gelisah terutama berhubung kos sara hidup dan polisi kerajaan Pakatan Harapan yang masih tidak menentu.
Ketua Penerangan UMNO, Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah berharap agar jentera penerangan UMNO di peringkat akar umbi bersedia menempuh sebarang cabaran politik yang mendatang.
“Kita perlu menonjolkan “bijaksana” dalam pendekatan menyampaikan informasi melalui apa saja platfom yang mampu.
“Saya harap jentera penerangan faham dan sedar apa cabaran yang berada akan kita tempuhi.
“Jadi dengan cabaran dan situasi politik yang serba baru sekarang ini, jentera penerangan kena menggunakan pelbagai cara dalam melaksanakan aktiviti penerangannya.
“Ketika ini kita sedar tentang kegelisahan rakyat mengenai pelbagai perkara akibat beberapa polisi dan tindakan terbaru Kerajaan PH, termasuklah SST, isu kedaulatan undang-undang soal pendidikan, isu agama dan sebagainya.
“Apa yang berlaku hari ini telah menimbulkan kegelisahan rakyat”, katanya yang melakukan sesi pertemuan dan penerangan bersama seluruh jentera penerangan UMNO Sabah di sini.
Dr Shamsul menegaskan, UMNO mestilah terkehadapan dalam memberikan informasi kepada rakyat serta menjadi suara rakyat dalam mengkritik dan membantah segala dasar dan polisi kerajaan yang tidak memihak kepada rakyat di negara ini. menjuarai semua isu ini.
Setakat ini, jentera Jabatan Penerangan UMNO Malaysia telah pun menyusun program penerangan dan telah bergerak ke beberapa buah negeri termasuk di Sabah.
Selain itu, menurutnya, semua jentera penerangan UMNO empat peringkat di bahagian dan akar umbi mesti digerakkan dan proaktif yang usaha untuk menyebarkan maklumat dan informasi terkini dengan lebih efektif.
Menurut beliau, dalam usaha untuk memulihkan imej UMNO di mata rakyat, gerakan di organisasi penerangan empat peringkat di bahagian dan cawangan adalah amat penting supaya UMNO terus dilihat sebagai parti yang sebenarnya membela rakyat di negara ini.
“Oleh itu, saya minta jentera penerangan UMNO disemua peringkat mesti digerakkan dan diaktifkan.
“Apabila jentera penerangan mula bergerak di peringkat akar umbi, saya percaya segala agenda atau program parti dapat dihebahkan dengan baik dan sempurna kepada ahli dan juga rakyat di sekitar kawasan itu”, katanya. – BacalahMalaysia.com
Following the introduction of the new Sales and Services Tax (SST), Mercedes-Benz Malaysia announces today that effective September 1, 2018, prices of all Mercedes-Benz premium automobiles are adjusted according to the government’s enactment of SST.
MERCEDES-Benz Malaysia is committed to continue providing its premium range of products and services at the best value, putting their customers at the centre of their activities.
Mercedes-GLA-200-Night-Edition
Simultaneously, Mercedes-Benz is also pleased to share several product upgrades that are applied to the best-selling SUV namely, the GLC 200 and GLC 250 4MATIC, which are now equipped with Blind Spot Assist.
The Blind Spot Assist system is a radar sensor technology to monitor the areas directly alongside and behind the vehicle.
The GLC 250 4MATIC will also be equipped with the Lane Keeping Assist, a safety feature which allows the steering wheel to vibrate to warn the driver if the vehicle leaves its lane unintentionally with the help of the camera on the inside of the windscreen, which monitors the road markings by evaluating the difference in contrast between the road surface and the markings.
In the second half of this year, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s highlights include the launch of the complete variant of its flagship range, the S-Class family, consisting of the S-Class limousine, S-Class Cabriolet, S-Class Coupé and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.
With this, the company is proud to underline its position as a leading luxury lifestyle brand in the automotive segment. Another highlight event of the year was also the recent launch of the Mercedes-Benz Dream Cars collection, namely the CLS, E-Class Cabriolet, and the Mercedes-AMG GT C, further offering the passionate and discerning customers more options within the collection.
In continuance to their momentous success, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is expected to also launch the bestselling C-Class family as well as the highly-anticipated A-Class hatchback, in the near future, with both prices observing the SST regime which will be communicated during the respective launches.
Mercedes-CLA-200-Night-Edition
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 And CLA 200 Night Edition
Mercedes-Benz progressive and popular compact car family receives an attractive visual update in the form of the Night Edition for the GLA and CLA.
The GLA and CLA Night Edition are available exclusively in 200 specification, and come with AMG Line exterior bodystyling including multi-spoke AMG alloy wheels.
The Night Edition, for when individuality is everything. With an attractive monochromatic colour palette combined with sporty AMG Line exterior styling, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 and Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 are the perfect choice for the stylish Urban Hunter with an eye for details.
“The Night Edition of the Mercedes-Benz GLA and CLA are a unique combination of sporty AMG Line design touches and highlights in black, offering an edgy take on this pair from our premium compact car family.
These progressive automobiles are the perfect companion to a new collective of Urban Hunters, natives of the concrete jungle who live the active lifestyle personified by these cars. With the Night Edition, we add further individuality and attractiveness from the contrast of the black and white elements,” said Mark Raine, Vice President Sales & Marketing Passenger Cars, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.
The unique combination of AMG sportiness on the exterior highlights the advantages of the vehicle to expressive effect.
An impressive appearance is assured for the special model thanks to AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels as well as LED High Performance headlamps. For a first-class and unique sense of quality, the upholstery in ARTICO man-made leather, the floor mats, the beltline and also the dashboard are showcased with white topstitching.
A further visual highlight is created by the seat belts with white stripe and also the vent surrounds with colour-coordinated white nozzle rings with carbon-fibre look trim on the dashboard.
The AMG bodystyling with characteristic front and rear apron and side sill panels presented in matt titanium grey lends the vehicle its unmistakable character. This is further enhanced by AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels in 18-inches and 19-inches for the CLA 200 Night Edition and GLA 200 Night Edition respectively.
The Night Edition of the CLA 200 comes in Polar White, Cavansite Blue, Polar Silver, Cosmos Black and Mountain Grey while the GLA 200 Night Edition is available in Polar White, Cavansite Blue, Cosmos Black and Mountain Grey. Both feature black ARTICO leather interiors with white topstitching.
Sleek as they come, the GLA 200 and CLA 200 are both equipped with the 1.6-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine developing a maximum output of 115 kW (156 hp) and 250 Nm maximum torque, enabling these cars to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 7.9 and 8.1 seconds respectively.
The dual clutch transmission combines the comfort of a 7-speed automatic transmission with the driving dynamics of a manual transmission.
The shift characteristics can be preset from fuel-saving to sporty via the “Economy”, “Sport” and “Manual” transmission modes. When kickdown mode is used the electronic controller skips individual gears instead of changing down through each individual gear. This enables faster sprints.
OYO, South Asia’s largest hotel chain, has inked its first partnership in Johor with Hotel Link Inn. This makes it the first OYO branded facility in Malaysia’s southernmost state.
OYO 246 LINK INN, as the hotel is officially known, will feature 46 OYO branded, comfortably furnished rooms, which include modern amenities including air conditioning, spotless linen, free WiFi, television and 24/7 support with rates starting as low as RM60 per night.
OYO – Link Inn – Lobby
Guests staying at the hotel will be able to choose their preferred accommodation from Single Rooms, Twin Rooms, Double Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Triple Rooms.
Conveniently located, OYO 246 LINK INN offers easy access to several points of interest around Johor and Singapore, all located within a 15 kilometre radius. These include TGV Cinema Bukit Indah (2.6 km) Legoland Malaysia (7.6 km), Johor Premium Outlets (12.3km), Angry Birds Activity Park (14.6 km) as well as a good number of eateries and markets within walking distance or a short drive away.
Key attractions in neighbouring Singapore, including the world-famous Singapore Zoo and Night Safari are located within 20 kilometres of the hotel.
OYO – Link Inn – Standard Double
Also facilitating ease of access and mobility are nearby transportation hubs including Larkin Sentral (11.9 km) and Senai International Airport (16.8 km).
OYO 246 LINK INN is also conveniently located nearby several major private and public hospitals including Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri (2.4 km), KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital (11.8 km), Hospital Sultanah Aminah (12 km), Kempas Medical Centre (12.1 km) and KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital (12.4 km).
“When it comes to a value for money accommodation within Johor with all the essential comforts and amenities which also offers close proximity and easy access to key surrounding landmarks, few can currently compare with OYO 246 LINK INN in Johor,” said Abhishek Hota, OYO Country Head, Malaysia.
OYO – Link Inn – Deluxe Double
“The introduction of OYO 246 LINK INN marks an important milestone for the OYO brand in Malaysia as it is the first OYO branded accommodation in Malaysia’s southern region. This is, of course, just the beginning and plans are already in the pipeline to introduce more such hotels within Johor and the region in the next few months alone,” he added.
Indeed, OYO is proving to be a game changer in the hospitality industry in Asia. OYO, which established its presence in Malaysia in December 2017, is already shaping up to be one of the most powerful and successful hospitality brands to emerge in the last decade, shaking things up by creating a unique business model with a solid foundation that harnesses technology and talent to synergise hospitality and real estate to create the end result – quality, accessible living spaces at relatively low cost to the end consumer.
Having already achieved this immense success in Asian countries such as India, OYO is looking to chart greater heights by expanding into the Southeast Asian market, with Malaysia having significant prominence by the company, being a key market for its expansion, with a highly localised approach to building its business here.
OYO – Link Inn -Bathroom
As part of its celebrations for Merdeka and Hari Malaysia, OYO is offering existing app users credit worth RM61, when they successfully refer a friend to download the OYO app. Having experienced strong growth in the first quarter of 2018, the company is now setting the bar high in Malaysia, forecasting hyper growth for the rest of 2018 and moving into 2019.
OYO currently operates more than 120 properties across all major cities in Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Johor and Melaka, resulting in a variety of quality and affordable stay options to international tourists and domestic travellers with room prices starting as low as RM49 a night.
How OYO works is simple. The company partners with existing hotel properties, such as the case with Link Inn, on an exclusive inventory basis in a tech-based franchise setup. OYO then takes on complete 360-degree ownership of the end-to-end customer experience in properties, right from the search and booking process to in-room amenities, service-delivery and check out.
OYO – Link Inn
“Property owners profit from a successful business. We empower hotel owners, providing them access to technology, a comprehensive set of sales and marketing channels, helping them provide exceptional customer experience.
This results in increased occupancy across the board. Meanwhile, customers can take comfort in knowing that they can expect the same level of top-notch quality and service regardless of which OYO room they go into.
Our promises are the same everywhere – rooms with working air conditioning, spotless linen, free WiFi, television, 24/7 support and a ‘book now, pay later’ option, and guests will certainly find this at OYO 246 LINK INN, as with all other OYO branded properties,” explains Hota.
Having opened four years ago, the then Link Inn Johor was developed and opened to the public by 75-year-old owner, Yeap Poh Chim.
“Having had a successful career in real estate, I saw the potential for the growth within the hospitality industry, especially in Johor, due to the state’s multi-faceted development and the proliferation of multiple tourist hotspots nearby, as well as its close proximity to Singapore,” explains Yeap.
“OYO has offered us with end-to-end support – including refurbishment of facilities, staff training, customer support through OYO Captains and more – to meet OYO’s high standards.
Within two weeks of our partnership, OYO 246 LINK INN was up for booking on OYO’s international platform. Since then we’ve seen a healthy surge in occupancy and revenue. I’m also receiving positive customer feedback which makes me proud as a hotel owner!” says Yeap.
According to Yeap, following the partnership with OYO, the hotel’s is enjoying occupancy rates of about 70-80 percent on an average while witnessing a steady stream of bookings from tourists from around the world, especially from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Brazil, Singapore and China who travel to Johor for business travel or MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) purposes.
“This was certainly a good move for us. Being with OYO, customers can clearly see and be rest assured of top-notch service and products, thanks to the high-quality standards set by OYO. I am extremely happy with the partnership and look forward to a strong relationship with them while offering an exceptional experience to guests. There is still much room and opportunity to grow,” adds Yeap
Those looking to book a room in OYO 246 LINK INN can do so by downloading the OYO app available on Google Play and Apple App’s store or by logging on to www.oyorooms.com/my.
Gibraltar BSN Life Berhad (Gibraltar BSN), Malaysia’s Community Protection Champion, recently held an officiating ceremony to celebrate the insurer’s move to its new modern headquarters at KL Eco City.
SET in an integrated green luxury development, Gibraltar BSN’s new headquarters will house all its KL-based staff under the same roof with a flagship Customer Service Centre on the ground floor.
The 47,000 sq ft open concept office spans over 3 floors and was designed to promote innovation, facilitate collaboration, and enable the sharing of expertise across the company. Modern-day facilities include a Digital Innovation Centre, a staff recreational area, mother’s room, and cosy collaborative pods spread across the office.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Gibraltar BSN Life Berhad, Rangam Bir said, “The relocation to our new headquarters marks a key milestone in our transformation journey.
After operating from the same location in Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin for over 60 years, the consolidation of our teams in KL Eco City reinforces our commitment to protect the dreams of all our customers and enables us to pursue our vision of providing simple, affordable and relevant protection products to more Malaysians.”
Gibraltar BSN’s spacious and modern headquarters was jointly officiated by Dato’ Kamil Khalid Ariff, Chairman of Gibraltar BSN Life Berhad, Jonathan Graybill, Regional President of Asia ex-Japan for Prudential International Insurance1, Rangam Bir, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gibraltar BSN Life Berhad, and Kameel Abdul Halim, Board Director of Gibraltar BSN Life Berhad and Chief Operating Officer of Bank Simpanan Nasional.
The ceremony was attended by 300 staff and delegates from Prudential Financial, Inc,1 where they were treated to a multi-cultural drum performance and a lion dance.
When it comes to movie night, watching movies in the comfort of your home can be just as good, if not better than catching it in the cinema.
YOU can skip the ticket queue, pause for toilet breaks, and whip up just about any snacks to munch through the movie. What about the viewing and audio experience you ask? That one is taken care of too when you play your favourite flicks on Samsung’s QLED TV and its new Panoramic Soundbar.
With over 10 consecutive years of market leadership in home audio and video technology, Samsung presents its newest innovative product in the audio category; the Panoramic Soundbar (HW-N650), a top-of-the-line premium soundbar that promises to fill every corner of the room with a dynamic and rich sound that truly transforms your home.
“Whether you are absorbed in a movie, engrossed in a game, or blasting your favourite tunes, our new Panoramic Soundbar HW-N650 is designed with the most advanced acoustic technologies and cutting-edge computer modelling to give you a perfectly balanced, room-filling sound to bring your audio experiences to the next level.
With this sleek device in your home, just about every corner can be your ‘sweet spot’”, said Jimmy Tan, Head of Consumer Electronics, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.
Featuring the patented “Samsung Acoustic Beam” technology, the Panoramic Soundbar HW-N650 is designed specifically to provide a virtual surround sound effect.
The technology makes use of two pipes at the back of the soundbar, each with one tweeter at the end. Sound flows through the pipe and is distributed to each hole, expanding the listening area both sideways and up to emanate sound, making each hole act as an individual speaker to create the overall surrounding effects.
Furthermore, the Panoramic Soundbar HW-N650 has a dedicated centre channel enabling consumers to enjoy crystal clear dialogues, courtesy of its balanced sound from one end to the other and beautifully completing your home entertainment experiences.
In addition to delivering quality sound for movie lovers, the Panoramic Soundbar HW-N650 includes “Game Mode”, allowing gamers to immerse themselves in the scene with a dedicated setting with optimised sounds specifically for gaming.
The soundbar’s auto settings optimize your sound to the game you are playing so all you need to do is plug in your console and get the amazing audio you expect.
The Panoramic Soundbar HW-N650 also includes seamless connectivity with Bluetooth® for easy music streaming, as well as easy, intuitive wired and wireless connection to Samsung TVs.
It supports One Remote Control so users can easily control the soundbar with their Samsung TV remote. The soundbar can also be controlled through smartphone or tablet using the Samsung Audio Remote app.
Simply connect using Bluetooth™ to control all your key soundbar functions and play your favourite song lists on your mobile device through one single app.
The Wireless Surround Kit on the other hand lets you expand your soundbar to a surround sound system easily without the mess of wires. Together with your soundbar, you can create a channel system for a true surround sound experience.
The Panoramic Soundbar HW-N650 promises a truly seamless 4k experience as well thanks to its 4K Pass-Through where 4K content are played seamlessly with additional dynamic surround sound. Want the perfect combination for incredible entertainment? All you need is UHD content, UHD Blu-ray Disk Player, and the Panoramic Soundbar N650 and you are set.
Naza Corporation Holdings Sdn Bhd announces that it is one of the national attire sponsors for the Malaysian Para Contingent for the Asian Para Games Jakarta 2018.
THIS attire will be worn by the athletes and officials during the opening ceremony of the Asian Para Games Jakarta 2018.
SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive Chairman & CEO of Naza Corporation Holdings, who is also the President of the Paralympic Council of Malaysia, said “As a corporate citizen of the country, this sponsorship is in line with our company’s core values to promote good health and overall wellbeing.
Our country has an amazing pool of talented para athletes and, despite their physical challenges, their sheer determination, hardwork and relentless passion for sports opened doors for them to achieve excellence.
Their sterling achievements at the Rio Paralympics and World Para Athletics Championships have not gone unnoticed by Malaysians and have only spurred more public support towards para sports.”
“To our Para Contingent, we wish them nothing but the best. We hope you achieve your dreams in the spirit of togetherness, friendship and sportsmanship through your love for sports,” he added.
Naza Corporation Holdings will sponsor all 226 athletes and officials of the Malaysian Para Contingent. Last year, Naza Corporation Holdings was also the Platinum Sponsor of SEA Games 2017 and ASEAN Para Games 2017 in Kuala Lumpur.
Masyarakat Muslim Kemboja disarankan agar wujudkan sistem Koperasi atau sistem yang diamalkan oleh Felda dalam usaha membuka tanah-tanah baru yang diberikan Kerajaan untuk manfaat kepada mereka yang tidak berupaya mengerjakan tanah.
PENGERUSI dan Ketua NGO Antarabangsa, Datuk Dr Mustapha Ahmad Marican berkata, konsep gotong royong dan membuat simpanan setiap hasil pendapatan akan dapat membantu golongan petani khususnya ketika dalam keadaan terdesak.
“Masyarakat Islam Kemboja perlu belajar bagaimana peneroka Felda membuka tanah rancangan yang ketika itu mereka miskin tetapi berkat kesabaran dan usaha kuat hari ini mereka berjaya.
“Jadi ambillah contoh ini agar umat Islam Kemboja juga boleh maju dan berjaya,” katanya ketika meraikan kira-kira 200 penduduk miskin Kemboja yang dilanda banjir di perkampungan View, Kemboja, baru-baru ini.
Pada majlis itu, beliau turut menghadiri majlis kesyukuran dan doa selamat. Kampung yang teruk dilanda banjir ialah Kampung Prekpak dan Kampung Cham yang kebanyakannya didiami penduduk Islam.
Menerusi misi bantuan kemanusiaan itu, NGO Antarabangsa memberikan bantuan keperluan harian beras sebanyak 20 kilogram, minyak masak, gula, tepung, sardin, mi dan lain-lain bagi meringankan bebanan setiap 200 keluarga.
Kebanyakan penduduk Islam ini memerlukan bantuan makanan kerana ketika ini cuaca dan banjir yang melanda menyebabkan mereka sukar mencari pendapatan. Dalam banjir yang melanda itu, bangunan masjid bagaimanapun masih bertahan walaupun kawasan disekeliling dinaiki air.
Datuk Dr Mustapha (tengah) bersama ustaz Ismail Yusof (kiri) dan ustaz Amran (kanan) ketika majlis kesyukuran serta penyampaian bantuan kepada keluarga miskin
Dr Mustapha berkata, konsep kerjasama, tolong menolong dan bantu membantu sesama sendiri perlu ditekankan supaya kerja yang berat dapat diringankan.
“Kita akan berjaya jika melantik seorang ketua yang boleh dipercayai dan tahu mengenai hal pentadbiran serta kewangan ini bagi memudahkan urusan dengan pihak kerajaan.
“Pembukaan tanah baru perlulah dirancang dengan baik termasuk kemudahan sekolah, masjid dan kedai koperasi serbaguna bagi kemudahan masyarakat Kemboja,” katanya lagi.
