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NEW DJI PREMIUM STORE & FIRST SERVICE CENTRE OPENS IN MALAYSIA

This LARGEST experience store in ASEAN is located at Level F1.Rink A., Sunway Pyramid Mall.

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Following the recent launch of its DJI Experience Store Premium in One Utama Shopping Mall Petaling Jaya, this One-stop centre offers customers a holistic DJI Experience of its facilities and services all under ONE roof: from sales, test flight demonstration, unpacking teaching and workshop.

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Customers can experience a series of consumer-grade products and test flight demonstrations in the store, and also provide one-on-one teaching. The overall design is equivalent to the sales area on the left, the workshop area in the middle, and the flight test area and rest/unpacking area on the right.

DJI Experience Store Premium in Sunway Pyramid have a new design brand showroom to let customers experience DJI’s product offerings first-hand in its immersive section.

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Displaying DJI’s wide range of aerial platforms and handheld products including the DJI Mavic series, Air series, Miniseries, DJI FPV DJI Pocket 2, DJI Action 2 and DJI OM 5. For professional cinematographic and enterprise operator, DJI have latest Cinema camera DJI Ronin 4D, DJI RS 3 and DJI RS 3 Pro handheld three axis camera gimbal line-up at the store. Customers can also take the award-winning gadgets for a spin with on-ground DJI experts ready to provide basic demonstration, guidance and product information.

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With more people embracing photography in their daily lives and a steady growth in local demand for drones, action cameras, and smartphone stabilisers, the new store premium aims to equip customers with the vital knowledge in photography and drone operations and is dedicated to helping them find the perfect equipment to suit their needs.

“This DJI Experience Store Premium and Service Centre opening is a testament to our continuous effort to grow our presence in Malaysia. While our goal is to make our award-winning DJI products more visible than ever, we subsequently want to provide our enthusiastic fans and customers peace of mind by having a comprehensive after-sales service for them.

“Recognising the demand for our innovations, DJI is committed to equipping users with that vital knowledge to ensure that the core functions of our drones are maximised; be it for hobby or rescue mission purposes. We will continuously innovate to deliver high-quality products and provide excellent service to ensure customer satisfaction while reaffirming our position as the top-selling civilian drones and aerial photography brand in the country.” ” said Johnny Liew, General Manager of Azure Telecommunication Sdn Bhd.

In conjunction with its grand opening on Saturday 24 September at 12:00PM, DJI will be offering a promotion to customers as follow:

– DJI OM 4 SE: RM299 (Original price RM459)
– DJI Mini 2: RM1,599 (Original price RM1,899)
– DJI Action 2 Dual Screen: RM1,499 (Original price RM2,499)
– DJI Mavic 3 : RM8,799(Original price RM9,799)

Furthermore, DJI has collaborate with Sunway Pyramid Mall for a giveaway contest.

Public who wishes to join this contest will need to follow the step as per below:

Follow & Like DJI Malaysia & Sunway Pyramid Facebook Page
Comment below “Which DJI’s product you like , and why?”
Tag 3 friends

This contest start from 24 Sept until 27 Sept, and 3 winners will be randomly selected on 28 Sept 2022.

*Prize collection: 30 Sept – 7 Oct (Kindly be informed that prize collection will be collection will be at DJI Experience Store Premium)

For more information, please visit:

DJI Official Website: http://www.dji.com
DJI Official YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/DJI
DJI Malaysia’s Official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/DJIMYOfficial
DJI Malaysia’s Official Instagram Page: http://www.instagram.com/DJI_Malaysia_Official
DJI Malaysia Official Store on Shopee Mall: https://shopee.com.my/djimalaysia
DJI Malaysia Flagship Store on LazMall: https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/dji1632734422/

A TOUCH OF SWEDISH WITH IKEA HASTHAGE COLLECTION

However this collection are limited. So grab now before its too late!

How Scandinavian design look like?

Neutral, earthy tones, minimalist styles, natural lighting and functional design solutions are all part of the Scandinavian interior design look book.

Scandinavian designs emerged as a trend in the early twentieth century, combining traditional and new designs from Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, and Norway. The national symbol of Sweden, the traditional Dala horse is commonly found as motifs on decorations and as carved sculptures, bringing a rustic charm into any home. With designs inspired by the traditional Dala horse, the all new limited HÄSTHAGE Collection includes everyday items to give your spaces a breath of fresh air.

FIVE Iconic Swedish Symbols to Your Everyday Life!

The HÄSTHAGE collection features a contemporary yet minimalist style with a range of functional products for the living room, kitchen and when on-the-go.

1. Accessorize With Dala Horse Bag Tags

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Being able to identify school bags can be less hectic when you have a personalised bag tag. Give your children a treat with the cute HÄSTHAGE Luggage tag for them to go to school in style.

2. Shopping in Style

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Put sustainability into practice by carrying your own shopping bag when running errands, lunch dates or even when travelling. This stylish tote bag comes with a handy small pocket making it ideal for anything and everything. Once you go with this HÄSTHAGE Bag, you will not go back!

3. Good Food Starts with Good Mood
The best meals are created with love and passion, whether it’s your favourite Curry Chicken. Asam Laksa or even a bowl of rice with your favourite dish. Invest in a protective apron, dish towel, and potholders to make serving pristine and attain the Scandi-look with these Swedish essentials to create a trendy kitchen. It is also made from 100% sustainably grown cotton, a natural and durable material that gets softer with every wash.

4. Relish The Moments

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With everyone adjusting to the new normal and in-person catch ups, take the time to start your day and engage with your loved ones over a hearty breakfast. HÄSTHAGE Mug and Tea towels are certainly the perfect companions to any local delights. Or if you must, take your family out for a picnic at the nearest park. The ISTAD Resealable bags – the only time they are detailed with Dala horse silhouette – make it fuss-free to carry your favourite snacks around whilst on-the-go.

5. A relaxing Get Together

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After the long week, why not plan a relaxing get together with your loved ones over a game night where you can just sit back, relax and enjoy some Swedish flair in your home. The HÄSTHAGE Cushion collection will create that cosy feel to compliment your chill moment.

In line with the release of the new HÄSTHAGE collection, IKEA is offering scrumptious butter cookies for RM 5.90 at the Swedish Restaurant and Swedish Food Market starting on July 28th, while stocks last.

Explore the collection to add a simple, modern, and vivid touch to your everyday life with these functional and well-designed items. The collection will be available in stores on 28th July and online on 1st August while stocks last.

As an exclusive offer, IKEA Family member can enjoy 10% price off on the collection at IKEA stores from 28th – 31st July.

Not yet a member?

For more information on the HÄSTHAGE collection at the IKEA stores, please visit IKEA.my.

GARMIN LAUNCHED GPS RUNNING SMARTWATCHES FOR SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS

Such a good news for runners and sports enthusiasts!

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The TWO smartwatches are:

Forerunner 255-equipped with an added full triathlon support
Forerunner 955– introduces its first solar charging watch

These watches are now available from a suggested retail pricing of RM 1,730 to RM 2,970 from Shopee, Lazada, AECO e-store and all at authorised retailers.

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Forerunner 255 Series

The Forerunner 255S and Forerunner 255S Music are available in 41 mm sized cases while the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 255 Music are available in 46 mm cases. They use less time charging with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.

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Forerunner 255 series adds the following new features:

⦁ Morning report: Receive the day’s weather and daily workout suggestion, information about user’s sleep and HRV status.1 The report can be customised and users can view the details they prefer.
⦁ Full triathlon support: Switch up a workout routine with triathlon and multisport activity profiles. During races and brick workouts, easily toggle between sports with a single button press.
⦁ Race widget: View race prep information – including a race day-specific performance prediction, race day weather and a countdown clock – all in one widget. Once a race is scheduled, daily suggested workouts will adapt based on an athlete’s race plans.
⦁ HRV status: Track heart rate variability while sleeping to get a better handle on recovery and an overall wellness picture.
⦁ Garmin Pay™ contactless payments: Breeze through checkout lines by paying for purchases right from the wrist.2
⦁ Multi-band GPS: Garmin’s reliable GPS accuracy just got better. By enabling multi-band, multi-satellite-system tracking on the watch, athletes can receive more accuracy in their run data, even in the most challenging environments.
⦁ Native running power: When using a ⦁ Running Dynamics Pod or ⦁ HRM-Pro™ (sold separately), receive real-time metrics of how much power is being exerted on a run, built into the watch – no app required.

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Forerunner 955 Series

Garmin unveiled the Forerunner 955 Solar in conjunction with the Global Running Day. Featuring a Power Glass™ solar charging lens, the Forerunner 955 Solar gives athletes up to 20 days of battery life in smartwatch mode1 and up to 49 hours in GPS mode2. Built with a full-color display that is easy to read and a responsive touchscreen that complements the traditional 5-button design, the Forerunner 955 allows fast access to everyday health features, easier control of maps and more.

New features in the Forerunner 955 series:

⦁ Solar charging (only in the Forerunner 955 Solar): Power Glass solar charging gives athletes up to 49 hours of battery life in GPS mode.2
⦁ Touchscreen interface: Quickly swipe through maps, stats and more. The traditional 5-button design can be used separately or in conjunction with the touchscreen.
⦁ Multi-band GPS: Stay on track in the most challenging environments with multi-band, multi-satellite-system tracking.
⦁ Training readiness: Learn each day how ready the body is to benefit from training by taking into account sleep, recovery time, HRV status and additional metrics.
⦁ HRV status: Track heart rate variability while sleeping to get a better handle on recovery and an overall wellness picture.
⦁ Morning report: When paired with a smartphone, receive the day’s weather and daily workout suggestion, information about user’s sleep and HRV status.3 The report can be customised and users can view the details they prefer.
⦁ Race widget: View race prep information – including a race day-specific performance prediction, race day weather and a countdown clock – all in one widget. Once a race is scheduled, daily suggested workouts will adapt based on an athlete’s race plans.
⦁ Real-time stamina insights: Monitor and track exertion levels in real-time during a run or ride.
⦁ Native running power: When using a ⦁ Running Dynamics Pod or ⦁ HRM-Pro™ (sold separately), receive real-time metrics of how much power is being exerted on a run, built into the watch – no app required.

The Forerunner 255 & 955 series also include:

key performance and training tools from Firstbeat Analytics™
VO2 max
raining load
performance condition
training effect

New indicators such as HRV status, recent exercise history and performance will provide athletes with greater insight into their overall training status. Athletes can track their cycling dynamics on the Forerunner 955 Series such as seated/standing position, power phase and platform center offset when using a compatible Garmin power meter. In the water, the Forerunner 955 Series will track a swimmer’s distance, stroke, pace, personal records and more.

“With brand new performance and recovery insights, top-of-the-line training features and enhanced smartwatch functionality, you have everything you need – right on your wrist – to keep pushing for your fastest PR. Designed for runners by runners, the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 955 Series of GPS running smartwatches are loaded with features and training tools to help you compete at a higher level. Athletes who strive to be the best seek the best training tools, and we are pleased to introduce the Forerunner 955 Solar to our lineup of premier GPS running smartwatches.” said Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia.

Runners and triathletes can take their training to the next level by syncing indoor and outdoor workouts automatically from the Garmin Connect™ App, the Tacx training app and other third-party platforms. The Forerunner 955 Solar is compatible with Garmin Coach – free 5K, 10K and half-marathon training plans that adapt based on a runner’s goals and performance.

The Forerunner 255 Music and Forerunner 955 Series keeps the essentials on the wrist with built-in music (download up to 2,000 songs from playlists on Spotify®, Amazon Music and Deezer (premium subscription may be required), and smart notifications for calls, text messages, social media updates and alerts from an athlete’s Apple® or Android™ smartphone. Safety and tracking features provide peace of mind while training outside by sending an athlete’s live location to chosen emergency contacts – or automatically sending a message if an incident is detected.4 While riding inside, athletes can control a Tacx® Smart trainer via ANT+® technology right from the watch for course simulation, automatic resistance changes and workout prompts when using courses or workouts. It can be personalised with custom watch faces, data fields, and apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store.

Availability & Prices

⦁ The Forerunner 255 comes in Slate Grey and Tidal Blue and Forerunner 255S comes in Powder Grey, Bubblegum (available in Q3 2022) – and the suggested retail price of RM 1,730.
⦁ The Forerunner 255 Music and Forerunner 255S Music will be available in Black and Whitestone and suggested retail price is RM 1,970.
⦁ The Forerunner 955 Solar has a suggested retail price of RM 2,970.
⦁ The non-solar version of Forerunner 955 will be available at a suggested retail price of RM 2,470.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Other Garmin fitness brands include Tacx and Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at garmin.com.my/news/pressroom/, or follow us at facebook.com/GarminMalaysia, instagram.com/GarminMalaysia or youtube.com/GarminMalaysiaAsia.

Official Garmin Forerunner 255 & 955 Visuals

1 Assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
2 Solar charging, assuming continuous use in 50,000 lux conditions
3 The data and information provided by these devices is intended to be a close estimation of your activity and metrics tracked, but may not be precisely accurate
4 When paired with a compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety

For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at:

garmin.com/newsroom
facebook.com/garmin
instagram.com/garmin
twitter.com/garminnews
youtube.com/garmin.

For more information about GARMIN Malaysia and its range of offerings, visit:

COME & JOIN SCOOBY DOO’S MYSTERY MACHINE BOOKABLE WITH AIRBNB

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the live-action “Scooby-Doo” film, Matthew Lillard is Hosting THREE groovy stays in a recreation of the Mystery Machine in partnership with Airbnb and Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

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During this summer, guests can live out their van-life dreams along the Southern California coastline while staying overnight in ShaggyTM and ScoobyTM’s vehicle.

Isn’t that cool?

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During their stay, guests can channel their inner Shaggy (but this time, he’s retired!) with ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT snacks, plenty of games fit for the mystery-solving duo and a retro TV to re-watch the film.

“I’ve been channeling Shaggy since the live-action adaptation in 2002, and he’s been a part of me ever since,. I can’t wait to welcome guests into the world of the Mystery Inc. gang as their Airbnb Host and give them a summer vacation they’ll never forget…monsters not included! said Lillard.

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Never before available to the public for overnight stays, the iconic Mystery Machine has come out of retirement (along with the spirit of Shaggy) to bring guests right back to 2002. Shaggy and Scooby embraced life on the road before it was cool, and the Mystery Machine is fully set up for TWO fans to experience all the spooky thrills for a night.

So, for those looking to discover more unique stays, Airbnb recently introduced a new way to search designed around Airbnb Categories. With 12,500 campers available around the globe, there are plenty of Scooby-approved stays for a summer adventure.

About the stay
Guests will be able to book three individual one-night stays* on June 24, June 25 and June 26 for only USD20** (RM88) a night – in celebration of the live-action film’s 20th anniversary. During their stays, guests will get to live like Shaggy and Scooby in the Mystery Machine, including:

A virtual greeting from Lillard upon arrival – he may even share some of his favourite memories with the meddling kids
Plenty of throwbacks to 2002, including listening to the latest Sugar Ray album on a portable CD player, basking in the glow of a lava lamp and donning Shaggy’s signature puka shell necklace
All-you-can-eat snacks and a selection to choose from for dinner, featuring all of Shaggy & Scooby’s favourite foods (like hot dogs and eggplant burgers)
Mystery games galore so guests can put their own whodunit-solving skills to the test
A late-night re-watch of Scooby-Doo, complete with popcorn, movie candy and all the Scooby Snacks guests’ hearts desire
An outdoor setup with enough lounge seating and hammock space for the whole gang to vibe out, free from any monsters that might be lurking about

How to book
Mystery Inc. fans can request to book this stay beginning Thursday, June 16 at 1 p.m. ET / June 17 at 1 a.m. MYT at airbnb.com/mysterymachine. Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Southern California.

In recognition of their commitment to offer safety, well-being and permanency to children who are in foster care, Airbnb will make a one-time donation to Five Acres, a 134-year-old child and family service agency dedicated to ensuring every child has a forever, loving family solution through advocacy, prevention and community-based mental/behavioral health services in Southern California.

Those hoping to stay in the Mystery Machine should note that this stay’s rules require following applicable local, state and federal rules and guidelines for COVID-19, as well as Airbnb’s COVID-19 Safety Practices, which may include wearing a mask and practicing social distancing when required by local laws or guidelines. On-site staff will also comply with local rules and guidelines, and will abide by our five-step enhanced cleaning process.

*These three, one-night stays for up to two guests each are not a contest
**Plus taxes and fees

Airbnb is closely monitoring Southern California COVID-19 infection rates and government policies and will offer booking guests a refund of the booking fee (USD20) and USD1,000 Airbnb travel credit if Airbnb determines it is necessary to cancel the stay.

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HSM Created A Seminar To Build Awareness of Bleeding Disorders

The Hemophilia Society of Malaysia (HSM) held the ‘CREATING AWARENESS AND EMPOWERING WOMEN & GIRLS WITH INHERITED BLEEDING DISORDERS’ webinar on 30 October 2021.

The seminar is held in order to build awareness of inherited bleeding disorders and empower the female community that suffers from them.

Joining in to support this movement was Dr. Kuldip Kaur A/P Prem Singh, Director of Sungai Buloh Hospital, along with other local medical experts to maximize the impact of this campaign.

“As we move forward, I believe it is important for people to be well informed on the subject of bleeding disorders, so that women who have inherited it need not feel ashamed of their condition; with campaigns such as this, we can change what is considered taboo to be normal.”

Most bleeding disorders are inherited and passed down through genetics and affect the clotting of blood that results in excessive bleeding both inside and outside the body. The inability to form blood clots can be dangerous, and they lead to easy bruising, frequent nosebleeds, heavy menstrual bleeding, and excessive bleeding from minor cuts. Hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease (VWD) are the most common inherited bleeding disorders.

Girls that have inherited these disorders face some complications when they come of age and start menstruating. These women experience menorrhagia during their menstruation, causing them to bleed excessively for more than seven days. Though every individual is different, to give a rough understanding of the volume of blood lost during their menstruation period – women with these disorders would typically bleed the equivalent of what a regular person would in seven days, during their first and second day.

Edwin Goh, President of the Hemophilia Society of Malaysia (HSM), said,

“Bleeding disorders have been male-centric due to the predominance of hemophilia in men. Because of this, the troubles and voices of the minority female population are disregarded. We need to work collectively to embrace these women, and show them they are accepted in our society, and that there is nothing to be ashamed about.”

At the press conference, Mdm. Kim Chew, Hemophilia A Carrier, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) patient and Pn. Norhana Hussain, Hemophilia B Carrier Factor 9 Deficiency Patient, expressed that it is especially difficult for younger girls that are just beginning to get their period as they often find blood leaking through their clothes. Embarrassed and traumatized from this, most of them usually lock themselves up at home to avoid any contact with people. The trauma and routine is carried on towards their adult lives.

Hence, the ‘CREATING AWARENESS AND EMPOWERING WOMEN & GIRLS WITH INHERITED
BLEEDING DISORDERS’ campaign was established to encourage the female population with inherited bleeding disorders to accept their condition openly, and keep the public well informed so that they do not be too quick to criticize or judge when encountering such situations.

Sponsors – McMillan Woods Global, Novo Nordisk, TDOX Clinic, and Onecare Wellness were quick to jump in this movement and be exemplary role models as they stand alongside women with bleeding disorders.

The webinar was hosted by Dr. Choo Mei Sze, Youth Ambassador of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. Local medical experts that supported the virtual event and gave empowering keynote sessions include:
⦁ Women’s Group Advisor – Dr. Jameela Sathar, Senior Consultant Hematologist at Ampang Hospital
⦁ Dr. Veena Selvaratnam, Hematologist at Ampang Hospital
⦁ Dr. Lavitha Sivapatham, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Ampang Hospital
⦁ Pn. Suzanah Abd Hamid, Psychology Officer at Sabah Women & Children Hospital Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

MACEOS and BECM Announced ‘BE-READY’ Initiative For Business Events

The Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS), has collaborated with the Business Events Council Malaysia (BECM), to launched the ‘BE-READY’ initiative.

Designed to showcase the industry’s safe execution of events such as meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), in line with their Business Events (BE) Guidelines, which have been developed in accordance with the approved Malaysian National Security Council (MKN) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

‘BE-READY’ was officiated by Dato’ Dr. Noor Zari bin Hamat, Secretary General, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) and Chairman of the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) and was supported by MyCEB.

The event brought to life exhibition stand mock-ups and various event setups to demonstrate practical examples of how business events in the new normal are being conducted in a controlled, organised, safe and structured manner, as part of an effort to rebuild public confidence in the meetings and events industry. By attending the launch, stakeholders and the media had a first-hand experience of event execution in the new normal.

The launch also included a briefing session for industry players and stakeholders on how to apply the BE Guidelines when planning and executing their events. The briefing covered employee and personal safety, physical distancing measures, increased health and safety measures, attendee management and control, as well as on-site communication encouraging adherence and the provision of guidance and compliance.

Chairman of BECM, Alan Pryor, shared,

“We are pleased to resume business events with strict adherence to stringent health and hygiene measures and our prime importance is to provide a safe, controlled and regulated operating environment for our clients, stakeholders and event attendees. We would like to commend the solidarity and collaboration of the industry supply-chain to proactively drive engagement with Government to get our industry SOP approved and to demonstrate that business events, unlike mass gatherings, are executed in a safe, controlled, and regulated environment.”

According to MACEOS President, Dato’ Vincent Lim,

“All of us must take note that it will be a new normal in organising and welcoming our visitors or delegates to our business events. Now that we have the BE industry guidelines and SOPs endorsed, we urge all members, professional conference organisers (PCOs), professional exhibitions organisers (PEO), convention centres, contractors service providers, and other stakeholders to strictly observe and comply to these SOPs.

These guidelines must be practiced; providing assurance and gaining public confidence that business events like exhibitions and conferences are safe; and that all industry players must play their role to collectively work and continue to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety and health of everyone as our foremost priority.”

Pryor concluded, “We welcome the additional steps that the Government has taken to support our sector. We continue to have open dialogue with the Government and are actively engaging with them on the value of our industry to the economy’s recovery. As a social and economic driver, Business Events deliver thousands of jobs, economic impact and grows Malaysia’s profile and market share globally. We are confident that with the Government’s support the Malaysian business events industry is well positioned to rebound strongly, and are thrilled to be hosting events again safely and securely.”

The ‘BE-READY’ launched was jointly organised by BECM and MACEOS, co-hosted by MyCEB and the Centre (venue host), with support by industry partners including C-BOSS, DOREMi, InQBay and Pico.

PG MALL Ranked the 3rd Most Visited Marketplace Online

Within a short span of 3 years, PG Mall, the homegrown online marketplace founded by Public Gold Group (commonly known as PG Group), has impressively ranked 3rd most visited online marketplace among other foreign-owned online marketplaces in Malaysia, by iPrice Insights with a total monthly site visit of 1,688,500 visitors as of its Q1 2020 report.

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Established in 2017, PG Mall is the brainchild of PG Group Founder and Executive Chairman, Dato’ Wira Louis Ng Chun Hau, who aspires to grow and push homegrown brands to global frontier under a unique Sharing Economy business model. In view of the evolution of internet over the last decade and rapid growth in eCommerce in the recent years, Public Gold which specializes in physical gold and silver bullions trading, equipped with online trading facilities since 12 years ago, saw an opportunity to diversify its gold & silver products, to venture into consumer goods trading under PG Mall Sdn. Bhd.

PG Mall’s strength as a newly founded local eCommerce site is in its shared customer base with Public Gold that has more than 1,000,000 customers (and still growing) across South East Asia (SEA). As part of its preliminary marketing goals, PG Mall aims to bridge its local merchants to regional SEA markets, followed by global venture in the near future to boost and accelerate the local economy.

Despite it being a fairly new player in the industry, PG Mall saw an impressive revenue growth in its initial startup years, and true enough, within just a short span of 3 years since its establishment, it has won over a substantial market share to compete with bigger and long-established international players within the ecommerce industry.

According to the Managing Director of PG Mall Sdn. Bhd., Dato’ Wira Louis Ng,

“We are thrilled by the recent ranking on iPrice. Based on iPrice’s 2019 third quarter report, we were ranked Top 5 for the highest monthly web visit among other international players of similar kind, and to be able to get onto the third position in just 6 months with an impressive increase of 812,400 total web visits, to 1,688,500 total web visits is definitely mind-blowing, especially for a homegrown brand like ours, which makes us the No.1 local eCommerce site in Malaysia. No doubt that we are now officially a serious market contender and will continue to aggressively grow to top the chart.”

From a mere RM500,000 revenue recorded in 2017, PG Mall’s revenue expanded 10 folds in the following year to RM5 million in 2018. With the exceptional growth seen to date, PG Mall is set to reach a targeted revenue of RM100 million by year end.

PG Mall’s rapid growth is made possible through an aggressive marketing strategy that relies heavily on shoppers to grow its merchant and customer base under its very own unique business concept known as ConsuMerchant.

The ConsuMerchant concept is basically a profit sharing plan developed to benefit PG Mall shoppers by rewarding them with cash back ranging from 0.5% up to 3.5% on every successful transaction made. This concept also applies for referring new shoppers onboard under PG Mall referral programme. For every successful transaction made by the referred shoppers, the introducers will also receive cash back of 0.5% per transaction, up to a maximum of 3.5%.

This business model aims to help create a healthy and balanced economy business ecosystem by giving everyone an opportunity to earn legitimate incomes and build a permanent business empire with PG Mall. The brand believes shoppers are the value creators for the whole economy chain, for every goods must have a buyer in order for it (goods) to be valuable within the supply and demand economy ecosystem.

“Our business model enables anyone at any age, to own a business empire through referral under our ConsuMerchant concept and drop shipping method, without needing to master any business skills. Mostly we want to revolutionise shopping through our ‘Shop, Share and Earn’ mechanism. In general, people shop to buy things they need or desire and while they Shop we reward them with cash back of 0.5% per transaction. And if they enjoy shopping with us, we encourage them to Share their wonderful shopping experience with family and friends, and reward them further with more cash back up to 3.5%. The more they shop and refer, the more cash back they will Earn. It’s that simple,” explained Dato’ Wira Louis.

To enhance its shipping facilities, PG Mall has collaborated with Pos Malaysia Bhd’s courier arm, Pos Laju under a strategic partnership, as the main logistic partner in the region. This enables PG Mall to reach out to millions of online shoppers in urban areas through Pos Malaysia’s 700 outlets nationwide.

Apart from Pos Laju, PG Mall also partners with many other renowned courier service providers such as DHL, GDEX, Skynet, ABX Express, J&T Express, Easy Parcel, Pgeon, The Lorry and CJ Century for the betterment of the logistic industry because PG Mall believes that the logistic industry in Malaysia is growing in tandem with eCommerce and getting more competitive by the day. Therefore, they deserve the support from eCommerce company like PG Mall to grow hand in hand to reach its full potential.

Not just that, PG Mall has collaborated with iPrice Group, Selluseller, and Involve Asia Technologies to adapt to the increasing demands of modern-day shoppers. Through these collaborations, they are able to share their marketing expertise with PG Mall. Also, for market expansion, PG Mall partners with leading telecommunication companies in Malaysia such as Maxis, Celcom and redOne to reach out to wider market.

To enhance shoppers’ online shopping experience, especially in the recent months with the increase in online shopping activities during the recent Movement Control Order (MCO) and ongoing Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in battling the current Covid-19 pandemic, PG Mall has collaborated with major digital payment service providers in Malaysia namely Boost, GrabPay, Touch ‘n Go eWallet, Maybank QR Pay, iPay88, MCash and kiplepay to ease payment process while enabling shoppers to enjoy enormous special deals from time to time. PG Mall is the only ecommerce platform that integrates all major eWallet services in Malaysia for the convenience of its shoppers.
Since its inception, PG Mall has attracted over 10,000 merchants and 1,000,000 shoppers onboard with approximately 1,000,000 merchandise, consisting of mainly lifestyle products and services to cater to local and regional markets.

COWAY ‘KECIL’ For Cosmopolitan Homes

Sleek and slim, the NEW Coway water purifier offers direct water purification system and digital temperature panel.

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Small but smart like Malaysia’s fabled Sang Kancil, the water purifier which features direct filtration technology with minimalist design will be available from end of July 2020 onwards.

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Aptly named, Kecil (meaning small in Malay) shows that great things come in small packages. Its USPs can be summarized as “7-1-0”:

• 7-inch wide – it is compact, small and powerful!
• 1 Touch digital panel – providing a convenient water extraction experience
• 0 Seconds – the amount of time it takes to get clean and safe water from Kecil – with Coway’s direct filtration technology

Available in sago beige colour, it is specially designed for discerning and minimalist house owners with space-saving needs.

“Coway Kecil water purifier brings life-changing, clean water with urban Malaysian families in mind,” said Coway Malaysia’s Managing Director Kyle Choi Ki Ryong at the special virtual launch event hosted at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

The launch featured Anslem Roy, one of Asia’s leading illusionists, who made the Coway Kecil water purifier ‘magically’ appear on stage in a sleek performance which delighted the audience!

The slim yet nifty water purifier offers infinite possibilities to “Change Your Life” – from a refreshing cold beverage to a steaming bowl of noodles with your loved ones in a jiffy. Coway Kecil is a perfect fit for cosmopolitan lifestyles.

“With a large number of residential properties at an average size of 1,000 square feet today, and modern house owners opting for compact appliances as opposed to bulky ones, we are confident that Kecil will be a hit among urban Malaysian households,” he said, adding that it can be well fitted into any nook and cranny in the kitchen or dining room.

The key features of the Coway Kecil are:

its direct water purification system
sleek and slim design

Coway recently won the Platinum award under the water purifier category for Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand 2020, the 6th year in a row.

“We are committed to ensure everyone is able to enjoy clean water free of impurities to safeguard their health and happiness. Unique to Kecil is its digital panel which provides a convenient, one touch water extraction experience with intuitive navigation, offering a variety of water temperature settings to meet the diverse needs of Malaysian households, allowing users to get easy and quick access to cold, hot or room temperature water effortlessly,” added Choi.

To optimise hygiene levels, the Kecil water purifier has a transparent faucet cover that is easily detachable for cleaning. It also allows users to spot dirt that may accumulate on its surface.

The Coway Kecil water purifier will be available for lease at a monthly rental rate of just RM99 or available for purchase at a retail price of RM 3,590.

The virtual launch event included a special video message from James Park, Managing Director of Global Business Division, Coway Co., Ltd. – streamed from Seoul, Korea. Park said Coway has been providing healthy, clean water options for over three decades and has been awarded the Water Quality Association Gold Seal Mark annually since 1995 in recognition of its high attention to quality. In 2010, Coway received Halal certification from Malaysia’s Islamic Religious Department for its water purifier series.

In his speech, Park has been proud of the Coway Malaysia team for successfully reaching 1.5 million customers across its entire customer base in Malaysia. This is a growth of half a million customers within the first half of 2020 and it appears to be on an upward trajectory as Malaysia heads into the recovery phase.

“As a market leader, we are dedicated to research and development of environmental solutions, particularly personal health and wellbeing. With the world’s best researchers working hand-in-hand, we strongly believe that we can achieve our mission of making the world a cleaner, safer and better place,” said James Park.

Coway remains at the forefront of innovative product design as The Life Care Company.

For more information on Coway’s Water Purifiers, please visit:

https://www.coway.com.my/products/water-purifier

Permaju Glove Venturing Into Glove Manufacturing

A right move by Permaju Industries Bhd since there are global demands for the gloves for the moment.

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Permaju Industries Bhd has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary, Permaju Glove Sdn Bhd (PGSB) to venture into glove manufacturing riding on the global shortage of gloves.

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In a filing with Bursa Malaysia last Friday, Permaju said PGSB, incorporated on June 5 2020 is 100 percent-owned by the group. The intended principal activity of PGSB is to manufacture, distribute, buy, sell and generally deal in rubber goods for industrial and commercial purposes.

“The rationale of the incorporation of PGSB is to facilitate the expansion of the business activities of the group and its subsidiaries.”

Permaju’s decision to incoporated PGSB since there are surge in demand because of the deadly novel coronavirus or Covid-19 in China that started last December 2019 and has since morphed into a global pandemic. More than 7 million people have been infected and the virus has now claimed over 400,000 lives worldwide.

Permaju is involved in the distribution of Volkswagen and Ford franchises, also property development and owns big parcels of land in Sabah and Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

Alam Puteri by Permaju — Pemaju Industries Bhd is turning from developer to glove market to meet the global shortage of gloves

In Seremban, it has more than 300 acres of land that is suitable for property development or industrial activities. The group has been mulling to use the Seremban land to undertake various businesses, including property development projects but the plans did not materialise due to the challenging market conditions. They may use the land to construct a glove manufacturing plant for its new venture.

Currently in Malaysia, the glove manufacturing business is dominated by Top Glove Glove Corp Bhd, Supermax Corp Bhd, Hartalega Holdings Bhd and Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd.

Last year, global demand for gloves was 290 billion pieces, of which 187 billion were supplied by Malaysia. The current global demand for gloves is more than 300 billion pieces, owing to the pandemic.

Analysts who spoke on condition of anonymity said that Permaju may emerge as the next big player in the market as it has strong investors’ backing to take glove manufacturing to a higher scale. They also believe that demand for gloves will continue to rise because of a shortage of gloves in major markets world rubber gloves 3 wide.

A New On-Demand Delivery App Is Here

Yessss… What a wonderful news for online sellers. Now, you can use iHantar, for express courier and also bulky goods!

And the best thing, you can get bonuses of up to RM25 for downloads and recharge!

Developed by service provider: Vertex Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd, this new mobile application (app) offering same day pick-up and drop-off service. And besides this new app, Vertex also has a licensed e-hailing app called Ridez.

The company’s founder, Mr. Kabeer Maand said iHantar is an on-demand same day delivery platform that allows users to place delivery requests via the mobile app. Rest assured, customers can rely on the affordable delivery platform for express courier and delivery services, bulk deliveries, essential goods, food items, groceries, medical supplies and much more than that.

“When it comes to sending an item on time, several on-demand services would probably come into your mind. Undoubtedly, one of them will soon be iHantar. We are changing the way deliveries are being done and at the same time simplifying the lives of people. In our app based world where everything can easily be done with just one-tap your finger, iHantar fits in perfectly on how delivery is done.”

The iHantar delivery app lets all users to call and hire a van, truck or motorcycle to deliver goods from the palm of your hand, with real-time tracking.

Steps on how to use iHantar app:

Go to the iHantar app
Tap on ‘Delivery’
Then key in pick-up and drop-off locations
Fill in recipient information
Confirm your booking
Get a driver and YEY..the item is good to go!

AND the best thing about the iHantar aps, you will be able to track the movement of the item and when it gets delivered.

Vertex is currently running a promotional campaign to attract users to the app. For users who:

recharge RM50 will get an additional RM5 bonus
recharge RM100, will get a RM15 bonus
recharge RM200, will enjoy a bonus of RM25

Mr. Kabeer said iHantar has several value propositions that make the product unique and stand out in the marketplace.

iHantar is affordable and offers lean fares, coupled with high-quality service and convenient service. All the drivers are also certified with no criminal background.

iHantar offers an active customer support system, advance booking service, and multiple stops facility.

“Everything will be cashless. Buying products and paying for service cashless is the new norm. It is basically a new way of doing things and we want to ensure that all our customers have this convenience. With the rapid change in market trends and consumer buying behaviour, we have to constantly deliver new products and services that meet all their requirements. Consumers are the kings of markets. All the activities of our business ends with consumers and consumer satisfaction,” he added.

According to Mr. Kabeer, the official launching of iHantar is targeted to be on June 1, 2020.

On the outlook, Mr. Kabeer is bullish on the delivery service market and the company has set out several strategies to grow the business.

“We are looking to expand into new markets to effectively grow the business. We want to be an early adopter and we need to consider every possible avenue for expansion, which may include finding new customer demographics, penetrating new markets and regions and growing a base of repeat customers. The company will also need to expand ‘What Your Service Entails’, and be able to find genuine solutions to real world problems. There are a lot of players in the market but we don’t see them as our competitors. We will launch several promotions to acquire both users and partners,” he said.

In less than a month, iHantar has been able to secure more than 1,000 service partners and he expects this number to increase by the end of this year. More than 1,000 riders across Peninsular Malaysia have also registered with the company.

About Vertex Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd

Vertex Technology Solutions was established in May 2019. It is a technology driven company aimed to provide a wide range of passenger transportation network via the Ridez mobile application and delivery of goods via iHantar.

The company’s vision is to provide economical and safer transportation and delivery access to all Malaysians with just a tap of a finger.