HUAWEI, the global technology leader, has become the first mobile device manufacturer in the world to use an AI-powered smartphone to drive a car.
The ‘RoadReader’ project pushes the boundaries of HUAWEI’s object recognition technology and puts the learning capabilities, speed and performance of its AI-powered devices to the test.
Unlike other driverless cars, which simply detect obstacles, HUAWEI has transformed a Porsche Panamera into a driverless vehicle that does not just see, but crucially, understands its surroundings. This means that it can distinguish between thousands of different objects including animals and items and learn to take the most appropriate course of action.
HUAWEI’s ‘RoadReader’ project takes advantage of the AI capabilities already in the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro. The device uses AI to automatically recognise objects like cats, dogs, food, and other objects, to help people take pictures with a degree of professionalism.
Most autonomous cars currently being developed rely on the computing power of purpose-built chips developed by third-party technology providers. However, as part of its ongoing mission to make the impossible possible, HUAWEI uses readily-available technology in its smartphones, demonstrating its superior functionality and ability to stand up to even the most advanced technologies developed for use in autonomous cars.
“Our smartphone is already outstanding at object recognition. We wanted to see if in a short space of time we could teach it to not only drive a car, but to use its AI capabilities to see certain objects, and be taught to avoid them” said Andrew Garrihy, Chief Marketing Officer, HUAWEI Western Europe. “If our technology is intelligent enough to achieve this in just 5 weeks – what else can it make possible?”
HUAWEI will be showcasing the RoadReader project and the vehicle’s capabilities at a two-day event at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (MWC) from 26th to 27th February 2018. Delegates will be invited to test ‘drive’ the car themselves, teaching it to identify and manoeuvre around certain objects.
Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Berhad (Takaful Malaysia) secara rasminya melancarkan portal jualan dalam talian iaitu “Click for Cover” sebagai inisiatif permulaan ke arah insurans digital.
PELANCARAN portal ini menandakan perluasan jejak digital Takaful Malaysia dengan menyediakan pengalaman pelanggan yang lancar apabila mereka menyertai produk insurans dalam talian.
Majlis telah dirasmikan oleh Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Menteri Kewangan II, dan turut menyaksikan majlis menandatangani perjanjian dengan Fusionex International, peneraju pasaran dalam teknologi data, analitik dan Artificial Intellegence dan ReMark International, sebuah syarikat pakar pemasaran digital. Kolaborasi kerjasama bersama Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH) dan Bank Islam (BIMB) juga ditandatangani untuk memperkenalkan produk Takaful dalam talian kepada pendeposit LTH dan pelanggan BIMB.
“Pelancaran pelan strategi digital ini menandakan komitmen kami ke arah merevolusikan cara kami untuk memperluaskan perniagaan dengan mentransformasikan jualan dan operasi secara digital. Dengan memanfaatkan perkakasan digital dan teknologi dalam menawarkan kepelbagaian produk dan perkhidmatan, kami akan menggembirakan pelanggan kami dengan pengalaman pengguna yang lebih baik, produk perlindungan yang dipertingkatkan serta perkhidmatan yang berkualiti tinggi.
Pelanggan kami akan mendapat manfaat daripada pengalaman intergrasi berbilang saluran dan ini adalah sebahagian daripada usaha berterusan kami untuk terus mendahului persaingan dan cabaran di dalam pasaran” kata Dato’ Seri Mohamed Hassan Kamil, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan Takaful Malaysia.
Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani berkata, “Pelancaran strategi digital Takaful Malaysia pada hari ini adalah sejajar dengan strategi digital keseluruhan yang digariskan oleh Kerajaan dalam memacu pertumbuhan ekonomi digital.”
Portal “Click for Cover” direka dengan paparan mesra pelanggan untuk pelanggan mengakses produk syarikat dalam talian dengan kemudahan e-pembayaran serta keupayaan pengunderaitan masa nyata. “Click for Cover” mempunyai enjin pengunderaitan perubatan integrasi pertama dalam talian di Malaysia di mana keputusan rating dihasilkan secara dalam talian berdasarkan beberapa soal selidik pengunderaitan.
Ketika ini, portal menawarkan produk Motor, Kemalangan Peribadi (PA) serta Perubatan. Lebih banyak lagi produk seperti Takaful Term Life, Penyakit Kritikal dan Travel PA akan disediakan pada tahun ini.
Dato’ Seri Hassan Kamil menjelaskan, “Kerjasama strategik bersama Fusionex International dan ReMark International adalah sejajar dengan matlamat perniagaan kami untuk menjadikan pelan strategi digital sebagai pemacu utama kepada usaha inovasi kami.
Usaha ini akan meningkatkan daya saing dan menjana pertumbuhan di masa hadapan. Permulaan perjalanan digital kami melibatkan penyelarasan prosedur dan kecekapan operasi, serta memanfaatkan platform media sosial untuk mengukuhkan keberkesanan pemasaran dan penjenamaan.
Kami juga turut menggunakan pelan strategi digital iaitu inisiatif pemasaran muka ke muka dengan memanfaatkan Pusat Khidmat Kewangan Islam (IFiC) Lembaga Tabung Haji di mana terdapat kaunter Takaful dan rangkaian cawangan Bank Islam untuk mempromosikan portal baharu kami. Diperingkat permulaan ini kami ingin memperkenalkan pengalaman dalam talian ini secara komunikasi terus untuk memberi pelanggan yang berpotensi penerangan yang terperinci serta memperkenalkan portal tersebut dengan melayarinya bersama mereka.”
Sementara itu, Dato’ Seri Ivan Teh, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan Fusionex International berkata, “Dalam era berasaskan data ini, pemerkasaan teknologi data bukan lagi suatu kemewahan, tapi merupakan suatu keperluan sekiranya ingin kekal relevan dan berdaya saing.
Matlamat utama transformasi digital adalah pengalaman pengguna yang hebat, maka amat penting untuk kami bekerjasama dengan pelanggan kami untuk fokus kepada pengguna dan perjalanan pengguna serta memanfaatkan kuasa teknologi. Kami percaya bahawa melalui cara ini serta pendekatan berorientasikan pengguna akan dapat memajukan dan menginjak perniagaan ke tahap yang lebih tinggi.”
Dato’ Seri Ivan Teh berkata, “Jelas sekali, inovasi perlu menjadi teras perniagaan, kerana ia membezakan pemimpin dengan pengikut. Hari ini, kami amat berbesar hati menyaksikan Takaful Malaysia membuat kemajuan besar ke arah ini. Fusionex International berasa sangat gembira kerana menjadi rakan kongsi utama di dalam perjalanan transformasi digital yang menarik di Takaful Malaysia, dan kami yakin kejayaan awal ini akan membawa kepada banyak lagi kejayaan dengan Takaful Malaysia di masa akan datang. ”
Selain daripada ini, Takaful Malaysia sedang melaksanakan pelbagai inisiatif digital, termasuk integrasi sistem dengan rakan niaga utama, lebih banyak lagi pilihan layan diri dalam talian, dan aplikasi mudah alih, sebagai sebahagian daripada pelan strategi digital holistik untuk menarik segmen pelanggan baharu, meningkatkan margin serta pasaran saham kami.
Creative, youthful and high spirited, the Scrambler Ducati is more than just a motorcycle, it is a brand that enhances creativity, self-expression and the sharing of positive emotions. It is a universe of fun, joy and freedom made of motorcycles, accessories and apparel.
IN line with that philosophy, Next Bike Sdn Bhd (Ducati Malaysia), the official distributor of Ducati Motorcycles in Malaysia, hosted an exclusive ‘Bikes X Boards’ barbeque gathering for its Scrambler Ducati owners last Saturday evening, 3 March 2018, at the Ducati Malaysia showroom in Petaling Jaya.
“With the increase in Scrambler Ducati motorcycle ownership within the market, we are proud to host an event for our valued Scrambler Ducati owners here at our retail Petaling Jaya showroom. The event also sees the introduction of a skate competition in collaboration with Frontside TV, who are established in the local skateboard scene,” said Fazli Shukor, Head of Next Bike Sdn Bhd (Ducati Malaysia).
The ‘Bikes X Boards’ event was an appreciation night to reach out and develop the Scrambler Ducati community and get them to be more involved in the local Ducati activities. It is also targeted at potential prospects from the skateboard community and social media influencers as a youthful and inventive partner.
Apart from showcasing the complete range of Scrambler Ducati variants, dedicated lifestyle apparel and functional accessories available for Scrambler Ducati owners, two new lifestyle elements are introduced that evening, the Scrambler Ducati Radio and DJ concept and the Scrambler Ducati Food Factory concept.
The Scrambler Ducati Radio and DJ concept saw 2 local DJs from Disco Santan performing live sets throughout the entire event while interspersing with Scrambler Ducati Radio Live Streaming aimed at educating the public on the availability of a live-streaming radio specifically for Ducati enthusiast.
The Scrambler Ducati Food Factory concept, on the other hand, offered a Barbeque-style cookout in keeping with the theme of Scrambler Ducati menu items, but with localised taste.
Finally, the event was also to launch the official Scrambler Ducati Malaysia social media channels on Facebook and Instagram, in line with Ducati Asia’s request and Corpotate Identity (CI) guidelines for individual brand management of both Ducati and Scrambler Ducati brands.
About 100 Scrambler Ducati owners, local skateboard community and invited guests turned up for an evening of exciting skateboarding action, mesmerizing music from Scrambler Ducati Radio and Disco Santan, delicious barbeque food and, of course, the Scrambler Ducati line-up showcase.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles Delivers 80 FUSO Trucks To Century Logistics
Holdings Berhad
MERCEDES-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBM CV) the authorised distributor of FUSO trucks in Malaysia, together with authorised FUSO dealer, Hap Seng Commercial Vehicle Sdn Bhd, officially delivered 80 FUSO trucks to Century Logistics Holdings Berhad, a leading provider of supply chain solutions.
“MBM CV is a long-time trusted partner of the nation’s haulage and logistics industry. The delivery of these 80 FUSO trucks to Century Logistics Holdings Berhad reaffirms our commitment to the Malaysian market to continue providing trucks of the highest quality that offer reliability and economic efficiency.
“We are delighted that Century Logistics Holdings Berhad has placed their confidence in
our highly reliable and economical commercial vehicles and extensive service network.
It is a trust that we greatly value,” Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Vice President, Commercial Vehicles, Albert Yee. A FUSO customer since 2017, Century Logistics Holdings Berhad’s fleet of 80 FUSO light-duty trucks will comprise primarily of the FE71PB series. The FE71PB
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles Corporate Communications series is commonly used for short distance distribution and inter-state logistic Page transportation, an ideal truck in the courier servicing industry.
MBM authorised FUSO dealer, Hap Seng Commercial Vehicles Sdn Bhd, will provide extensive aftersales support and vehicle maintenance for Century Logistics Holdings Berhad’s FUSO fleet.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Hap Seng Commercial Vehicle Sdn Bhd Chief Operating Officer, Wong Leh Seng said, “We understand the needs of our customers in the haulage industry where speed, safety and reliability of their vehicles is of utmost importance.
Together with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, we are proud to deliver the highest level of quality and service to Century Logistics Holdings Berhad so that they can be at ease and enjoy peace of mind.”
“The nature of our business requires on-time transport and cost-effective distribution of packages nationwide. For that, it is extremely important that our vehicles must be reliable, durable and safe on the road, with minimal downtime.
We are pleased to work together with MBM CV and Hap Seng Commercial Vehicle as they have a great understanding of our business needs.
As we continue to expand our business offerings, we also have plans to increase our FUSO truck fleet in the coming years,” said Century Logistics Holding Berhad Managing Director, Teow Choo Hing.
Century Logistics Holdings Berhad is a leading provider of supply chain solutions. From a forwarding agent in the 1970s, the Group has since diversified into integrated logistics, oil logistics, procurement logistics as well as data management solutions.
Riding on the expertise of CJ Logistics, Century has recently embarked on providing courier services. CJ Logistics is a major shareholder of Century and is the dominant parcel delivery company in South Korea.
Living up to their motto, ‘Trucks you can trust’, MBM CV continues to demonstrate robust performance, recording a total of 2,469 vehicles sold in 2017, comprising FUSO light-duty and heavy-duty trucks as well as Mercedes-Benz trucks and vans.
Walaupun musim perayaan Tahun Baru Cina telah berlalu, kemeriahan di bilik-bilik pameran Toyota seluruh negara masih diteruskan.
Sepanjang bulan Mac, promosi istimewa akan ditawarkan dimana pelanggan boleh mendapat penjimatan sehingga RM15,000 (tertakluk kepada model terpilih) melalui pembelian kenderaan baru Toyota, tetapi turut menerima nilai tambah melalui aksesori yang disediakan tanpa sebarang kos.
Alami perkhidmatan terbaik dari Toyota di semua bilik pamerannya di seluruh negara, bukan sahaja pada hujung minggu tetapi sepanjang tahun.
Terutamanya untuk 17 & 18 dan 24 & 25 Mac, datang dan sertai Toyota Weekender di bilik pameran bersama rakan-rakan dan ahli keluarga untuk mendapatkan tawaran terbaru.
“Get Fun, Get Bolder” dengan Toyota Avanza 1.5X yang baru dan gaya lasak. Pelanggan boleh memilih rebat tunai RM1,000 atau menaik taraf tayar dan rim bernilai RM3,062 secara percuma.
Antara model yang terlibat di dalam promosi serta tawaran istimewa ini adalah seperti berikut, dan ia sah sehingga 31 Mac 2018:
Model
Promo cash rebate
Vios
Rebat tunai sehingga RM3,500 + aksesori percuma (bernilai sehingga RM4,100) + Pakej Penyelenggaran Pra-bayar (bernilai RM2,125)
Camry
Rebat tunai RM3,000 + Body Coasting (bernilai RM2,700) atau aksesori percuma (bernilai RM2,500)
Avanza X
Rebat tunai RM1,000 atau aksesori tambahan (bernilai RM3,062)
Rebat tunai RM2,000 + servis percuma (bernilai RM1,000)
(Semua tawaran adalah bagi varian-varian terpilih serta tertakluk kepada terma dan syarat sementara stok masih ada).
Bagi pelanggan yang memerlukan bantuan pembiayaan juga boleh mempertimbangkan perkhidmatan Toyota Capital seperti Toyota “2-Tier Plan” yang menawarkan bayaran ansuran bulanan lebih rendah bagi graduan, serta pelan pembiayaan “Toyota Drive”, yang pertama seumpananya disediakan yang membolehkan pelanggan jimat lebih banyak.
Untuk kesenangan pemilik, semua model Toyota didatangkan dengan jaminan lima-tahun tanpa had perbatuan (kecuali Toyota Hilux, dengan maksimum perbatuan 150,000km). Untuk meningkatkan nilai Toyota anda, waranti boleh dipindah milik kepada pemilik seterusnya tertakluk kepada terma dan syarat.
Untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut berkaitan tawaran menarik ini, sila berkunjung ke mana-mana bilik pameran Toyota serta jangan lepaskan peluang untuk memandu uji model-model yang disediakan. Layari toyota.com.my untuk maklumat lanjut.
Suami penyanyi terkenal Ziana Zain, Armin Zaharin Ahmad Zambri, didakwa di Mahkamah Majistret Shah Alam, hari ini, atas tuduhan mencederakan anak lelakinya, pada 25 Februari lalu.
BAGAIMANAPUN, Armin, 53, yang kini tidak bekerja mengaku tidak bersalah di hadapan Majistret Raja Noor Adilla Raja Mahyaldin.
Mengikut pertuduhan, Armin yang juga bekas pramugara MAS didakwa menyebabkan kecederaan luka dan lebam terhadap seorang anaknya dengan menggunakan rotan.
Perbuatan berkenaan dilakukan di rumahnya di Denai Alam, dekat sini, pada jam 4 pagi, 25 Februari lalu.
Berikutan itu, dia didakwa mengikut Seksyen 324 Kanun Keseksaan kerana mendatangkan kecederaan yang memperuntukkan hukuman penjara tidak lebih 10 tahun atau denda atau sebat atau dua dari mana-mana seksaan itu.
Bagaimanapun, Ziana tidak hadir pada prosiding mahkamah hari ini.
Terdahulu, Armin ketika membuat rayuan, memaklumkan perbuatan itu dilakukan dengan tujuan mengajar anaknya itu mengaji dan bersolat.
“Saya tidak dera anak. Saya ajar dia mengaji dan solat, tetapi dia tidak faham dan bebal. “Saya bertanggungjawab terhadap empat anak selain mempunyai emak yang sakit dan perlu menghantarnya ke hospital,” katanya.
Raja Noor Adilla kemudiannya menurunkan jumlah jaminan daripada RM10,000 kepada RM5,000 dengan seorang penjamin.
Bagaimanapun, Armin tidak mempunyai penjamin. Kes dikendalikan Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Megat Mahathir Megat Tharif Afendi dan kes disebut semula 4 April ini.
Berdasarkan kertas pertuduhan, laporan polis itu dibuat sendiri oleh Ziana pada 27 Februari lalu sebelum Armin ditahan pada Jumaat lalu.
Pasangan berkenaan mendirikan rumah tangga pada Mei 1998 dan dikurniakan empat cahaya mata, Muhammad Aiman, 19, Muhammad Ammar, 14, serta pasangan kembar, Muhammad Ariel dan Siti Nur Kaseh, 9 tahun.
AmMetLife Gives You the Best of Everything – PROTECTION, SAVINGS & INVESTMENT With WealthAssure
AmMetLife Insurance Berhad (“AmMetLife”) launched its first product lined up for 2018 –WealthAssure, a limited premium payment non-participating endowment and investment-linked insurance plan which offers a combination of insurance protection, savings and investment.
The launch of WealthAssure was officiated by Ramzi Toubassy, Chief Executive Officer, AmMetLife Insurance Berhad together with Tai Chee Ming, Chief Agency Officer and Ang Swee Choo, Chief Marketing Officer. Also present at the launch event were Agency Force members of AmMetLife.
WealthAssure provides Death and Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) coverage and in addition, it provides a Guaranteed Cash Payment payable every year starting from the end of policy year one. With this benefit, customers have a choice to either:
Receive the Guaranteed Cash Payment annually; or
Invest the Guaranteed Cash Payment in the chosen Investment-Linked fund of their policy at 100% allocation rate.
To enable customers to enjoy potential growth and the freedom of managing their investments for this insurance plan, WealthAssure offers customers a variety of Investment-Linked funds to choose from depending on the individual’s risk appetite. The Account Value of WealthAssure will depend on the price of the underlying units, which in turn depends on the investment performance of the customer’s chosen fund.
However in the event of death or TPD, the Basic Sum Assured plus totalremaining Guaranteed Cash Payments until maturity and Account Value will be payable in one lump sum. Once the death or TPD coverage has been fully paid, the policy will be terminated.
WealthAssure also provides Additional Accidental Death Coverage Up To 500% Of Basic Sum Assured payable in in one lump sum on top of the Death Benefit payable if death is due to an accidental cause.
Selecting the most appropriate premium and policy term is an important factor when planning for the right protection plan. Taking this into consideration, WealthAssure customers are offered the Option to select their preferred Premium Payment Term and Policy Term. This means customers can choose their payment term from a choice of six years, 10 years, and 20 years for the respective policy term of 20 years, 25 years and 35 years.
Once the policy reaches its maturity, customers will benefit from receiving a Lump Sum Amount which consists of the Basic Sum Assured and the Account Value.
“As we work towards being the preferred life insurer of choice in Malaysia, we want to be there for our customers every step of the way. We want our clients to feel safe and protected through different stages of their lives.
WealthAssure has all the essential features to provide customers an all-inclusive plan ensuring them the necessary combination of Protection, Savings and Investment. We are certain that WealthAssure will give our clients an absolute peace of mind as they pursue more from life for themselves and their loved ones” said Mr Ramzi Toubassy, Chief Executive Officer,AmMetLife Insurance Berhad.
WealthAssure is an Agency product which is distributed by AmMetLife’s strong network of life insurance agents nationwide. WealthAssure is available to individuals aged from 30 days to 60 years (next birthday) for a Policy Term of 20 and 25 years respectively. As for a Policy Term of 35 years, it is available to individuals aged from 30 days to 50 years (next birthday) only.
Please visit www.ammetlife.com or dial 1300 88 8800 and our customer service personnel will be happy to share more information with you or assist you on how to sign up for WealthAssure.
One motor car changed the course of automotive history. Today, the legend is re-told as Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly announces the creation of a collection of 35 model year 2018 Rolls-Royce Ghosts, created in homage to the original Silver Ghost’s achievement.
In 1904, a pioneering motorist, a brilliant entrepreneur and an intrepid engineer were united by a desire to succeed. Three years later, this success was recognised by the world’s media.
An unfathomable challenge unprecedented of its time and legendary to this day, was completed by The Hon. Charles Rolls and Claude Johnson in Sir Henry Royce’s ‘Silver Ghost’. The car achieved a non-stop long distance endurance record of 14,371 miles. This challenge was to shape automotive and luxury history, creating a world-renowned benchmark for excellence in the process.
It was the twelfth 40/50hp chassis, completed with a Barker & Co 4/5 seater touring body, commissioned by Claude Johnson, then Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Limited that was quickly recognised for its ability to demonstrate the marque’s prowess. The ethereally quiet running of this extraordinary automobile and the silver paint with silver fittings, led Johnson to select this very car for high-profile competitive trials, bestowing the name, ‘Silver Ghost’ upon it.
In celebration of this extraordinary feat of engineering excellence, a special collection of model year 2018 Bespoke Ghosts will be created at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex. Thirty-five patrons of the marque will delight in a contemporary masterpiece of automotive history, as the Bespoke Collective of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars envisions the ‘Silver Ghost Collection’.
Speaking from the Home of Rolls-Royce, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, commented, “The extraordinary accomplishments of our marque’s founding fathers are honoured by the creation of this elegant ‘Silver Ghost Collection’. The Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective masterfully weave the rich narrative of the original ‘Silver Ghost’ into just 35 motor cars, creating a contemporary homage to the original motor car. Today, our craftspeople and master artisans continue this legacy of excellence, creating unique motor cars that define luxury.”
The Rolls-Royce ‘Silver Ghost Collection’
Today, a Rolls-Royce motor car is the ultimate luxury, steeped in narrative, veiled in rarity. A Rolls-Royce Collection Car showcases the extraordinary talents of the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Design team; they are born collectables. These are future classics, destined for the lawns of the great international Concours d’Élégance.
Careful consideration has been paid to the defining features of this collection. References extoling the past are skilfully hand-crafted into Ghost’s interior and exterior, creating a contemporary homage which speaks as much of today’s great brand as the ‘Silver Ghost’ does of its day.
A solid sterling-silver Spirit of Ecstasy, the muse that has guided motor cars created by the marque since 1911, will hint at the pioneering heritage of this motor car’s forebear. A specially created Hallmark of AX201, the registration plate of the original ‘Silver Ghost’, will be marked on the base of each muse by the British Assay office, an honour reserved for few. Alongside the AX201 Hallmark, the Metal Fineness marks and the Assay Office town mark, a second unique ‘RR’ Hallmark, the eponymous badge of the marque, will act as the Sponsor’s Mark and authenticate its heritage.
A black-gold-plated collar enshrouds the base of the Spirit of Ecstasy, itself bearing the unique identity of this collection. An insert is crafted from hammered copper, in tribute to the copper extensively used in the engine bay of the original ‘Silver Ghost’. The copper, shaped, beaten and textured is engraved with the newly designed AX201 Hallmark.
Cassiopeia Silver, a complex Bespoke silver paint that incorporates both warm and cool tones, bathes the exterior of Ghost in a hue that echoes the silver paint of the original motor car. A Bespoke hand-painted coachline, applied by Rolls-Royce’s master coachline painter and taking eight hours to apply, is imbued with fine particles of 100% pure silver, adding to the provenance of this collection.
The face of the Model Year 2018 motor car is instantly recognisable as one of 35 in this collection. Black painted grille veins mimic the distinctive black grille of the ‘Silver Ghost’, while the fully-polished wheel centres encircled with ‘SILVER GHOST – SINCE 1907’ engraved on a Cassiopeia Silver backing, echo the fine details of the original car.
On opening the coach doors, accents of a specially created ‘Forest Green’ leather provide a nod to the original interior colour scheme. A newly designed silver tipped leather makes its Rolls-Royce debut, being incorporated onto the front and rear door panniers. Additionally, a silver onlay has been set into the open pore wood of the fascia and door cappings, flanking a solid silver ingot, hallmarked to allow reflection of this motor car’s great lineage.
Further reference to the ‘Silver Ghost’ is made via the collection’s clock, styled as an ingot of silver, engraved with ‘Silver Ghost Since 1907’ and once again marked with the distinguishing hallmarks of this collection. A peened solid silver encasement provides a decorative surface, reminiscent of the original dials of the ‘Silver Ghost’.
The tread plates proudly authenticate each motor car, engraved with the words ‘Silver Ghost Collection – One of Thirty-Five’, while the Rolls-Royce umbrellas, stowed in the doors of each motor car, are edged in a silver-coloured binding and have an open-pore Tudor Oak handle, with the end of the handle engraved to demonstrate its unique origins.
A Bespoke central console allows the patron to convey personal accoutrements, accommodating contemporary touring. A time-piece, sunglasses and accessories case is presented alongside a ‘Silver Ghost’ pen, shaped as the speedform of the car; clean, modern and streamlined.
As a finishing touch and to complete the collection, a rare and collectable Silver Ghost Hamper will continue Rolls-Royce’s romantic notion of the pinnacle in al fresco dining, proudly displaying a fusion of Bespoke Design with the finest craftsmanship.
2018 a new vintage year for Ghost
In addition to the beautiful Bespoke features enumerated above, the ‘Silver Ghost Collection’ also benefits from the several enhancements of the 2018 Rolls-Royce Ghost.
The most immediate of these is the bolder and more sculptured face of Ghost, reinforcing the decisive and dynamic character of Ghost. The grille frame is pushed further forward, producing a stronger sweep back into the front wings, to give the front of the car a more decisive character. More deeply set grille vanes underline the perception of power and dynamism, while the redesigned front bumper now features strongly horizontal lines. The perceived dynamism of the 2018 Ghost’s exterior is also enhanced by two completely new 21” wheel designs.
The owner’s enjoyment of Ghost’s cabin has also been enhanced through a suite of technological upgrades and acoustic advancements. Inspired by the acoustic engineering undertaken to make New Phantom ‘the most silent motor-car in the world’, the 2018 Ghost benefits from Rolls-Royce’s mantra to “take the best and make it better”, as it constantly strives for even the smallest improvements.
Additional sound dampening materials have been added to the doors, rear wings and luggage compartment. Working in combination with a new acoustic film fitted between the glass layers in the side and rear windows to further reduce noise entering the cabin, the results are most impressive.
A quieter cabin sets the stage for the most technologically advanced Rolls-Royce multimedia entertainment system. A totally new multimedia interface and larger screens for the rear passengers are only the start of the entertainment upgrades offered by Ghost this year. To add to the effortless experience, the new system now responds to natural speech rather than predetermined commands, whilst navigation is improved by the Real Time Traffic Information for 32 countries.
Entertainment and communication is also enhanced by Blue Ray; Digital Radio capability in more countries, including Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service for the United States market; a new ATM module linked to a 4G LTE standard antenna which will support significantly increased data transfer; enhanced USB and HDMI connections with the motor-car’s systems which also supports Miracast®, whilst three sets of Kleer headphones are supported over WiFi.
Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd (Merchantrade) menerima kelulusan daripada Jabatan Pengawasan Perniagaan Perkhidmatan Wang (MSB) Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) untuk melaksanakan perkhidmatan elektronik Know-Your-Customer (e-KYC).
MERCHANTRADE dalam kenyataannya hari ini berkata, pelaksanaan e-KYC akan diintegrasi dengan eRemit, portal dan aplikasi mobil perkhidmatan pengiriman wang yang pernah menggondol anugerah.
“Dengan e-KYC, pemohon baru kini lebih mudah untuk mendaftar dan menikmati pengalaman digital sepenuhnya semasa melakukan transaksi pertukaran wang menerusi eRemit.
“Integrasi ini dijangka beroperasi secara ‘live’ pada awal suku kedua 2018,” katanya.
Merchantrade berkata, perkhidmatan pengiriman wang dalam talian Merchantrade, eRemit, dibangunkan pada tahun 2011 dan menerima anugerah Best Remittance Breakthrough Transfers pada tahun 2016.
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ZenFone 5Z, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5 Lite revealed at MWC, highlighting new artificial intelligence features, all-screen designs and flagship dual-camera systems
ASUS CEO Jerry Shen unveiled the all-new ZenFone 5 Series at a special event in the Italian Pavilion at MWC 2018 in Barcelona, Spain.
The lineup includes ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5, exciting high-performance 6.2-inch dual-camera smartphones that are the first ever ZenFone models to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI), and which feature all-screen displays with a 90% screen-to-body ratio in a remarkably compact size that’s comparable to a standard 5.5-inch smartphone. ZenFone 5Z — which starts at the groundbreaking price of just €479[1] — is an extreme-performance version of ZenFone 5 powered by the latest flagship Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 845 Mobile Platform with the Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE), featuring up to 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM for breathtaking performance and the most accelerated AI experiences.
ZenFone 5 is the first smartphone available worldwide to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform.
ZenFone 5 Lite is a stylish 6-inch smartphone featuring the world’s first globally-announced true four-camera system, with a high-resolution camera and a 120° wide-angle camera at both front and rear.
ASUS next-gen ZenFone 5 Series smartphones powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and 636 Mobile Platforms
ZenFone 5Z harnesses the best-in-class performance of Snapdragon 845 with its Artificial Intelligence Engine for a superior experience, starting from just €479
ZenFone 5 is a 6.2″ smartphone featuring the Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform with AI capabilities for enhanced photography and communication experiences
ZenFone 5 Lite is a stylish 6″ smartphone featuring the world’s first globally-announced true 4-camera system with front and rear 120° wide-angle cameras
“We embarked on the ZenFone project four years ago with the idea to create empowering luxury for everyone to enjoy,” said Mr. Shen. “Today, the ZenFone 5 Series is the most intelligent ZenFone series ever, utilizing advanced AI algorithms and big-data analytics to provide users with a unique slate of intelligent camera, communication and convenience features.”
Joining Mr Shen on-stage for the announcement, Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon commented, “We are excited to continue to work with ASUS to bring the latest advancements in mobile to consumers with the ZenFone 5 Series. Powered by powerful Snapdragon Mobile Platforms, ZenFone 5Z (Snapdragon 845 with the AIE) and ZenFone 5 (Snapdragon 636) will support superior user experiences that include dual cameras and artificial intelligence.”
Following the press event, OK Go — a multi-award-winning rock band from the US, whose honors include a GRAMMY® — performed live at the after party. OK Go has joined in partnership with ASUS to work on the ZenFone 5 marketing campaign.
ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5
ZenFone 5Z is an exciting next-generation 6.2-inch, dual-camera smartphone that comes with a beautiful all-screen display featuring a 90% screen-to-body ratio, packed in a 5.5-inch body size. It’s the first-ever ZenFone model to harness the power of the latest Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with AIE, featuring a 3rd Generation AI platform that includes the Hexagon 685 Vector DSP, Adreno 630 Graphics, and Kryo 385 CPU.
ZenFone 5Z also benefits from the Snapdragon X20 Gigabit LTE modem, delivering speeds that surpass the gigabit barrier for a ‘wireless fiber’ experience, as well as integrated 2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 5 for ultra-low-power wireless earbuds. The extreme-performance ZenFone 5Z comes with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM, offering breathtaking performance combined with outstanding energy efficiency for long-lasting battery life.
ZenFone 5 features an exquisitely crafted design, an amazing dual-camera system, and is powered by the latest Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform. For an instant blast of extra power the exclusive ASUS AI Boost — available on both ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z — optimizes performance for games and other demanding tasks.
ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 feature intelligent dual-camera systems that adapt and learn, delivering perfect photos every time. Equipped with the latest flagship Sony® IMX363 sensor with large 1.4µm pixels, an f/1.8 wide-aperture lens,120° wide-angle secondary camera, four-axis optical image stabilization (OIS) and AI-enhanced camera features — including AI Scene Detection for 16 different scenes and objects, AI Photo Learning, Real-time Portrait and Real-time Beautification — ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 encourage creativity and free the user to concentrate on the subject rather than the camera.
ZenFone 5 Lite
ZenFone 5 Lite is a stylish 6-inch smartphone featuring the world’s first globally-announced true four-camera system with high-resolution and wide-angle cameras at both front and rear.
ZenFone 5 Lite removes the limits on photographic creativity, with a high-resolution main camera — 20MP Sony at the front, 16MP at the rear — and, uniquely, a secondary 120° wide-angle camera at both front and rear. Unlike rival systems, each camera works independently every time for perfect selfies, wefies, landscapes, portraits or groups shots.
The 6-inch Full HD+ IPS display has a Full View 18:9 aspect ratio and an ultraslim bezel, making the pocket-friendly ZenFone 5 Lite as compact as a standard-aspect-ratio 5.5-inch phone. Powered by the Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform, ZenFone 5 Lite combines incredible performance, optimized power efficiency and a 3300mAh battery with advanced security and convenience features — including NFC, triple-slot SIM/microSD card holder, rapid face unlock and fingerprint recognition — for a mobile experience like no other.
