Category: Spotlight

KUALA LUMPUR: A world of travel deals awaits as AirAsia Travel Fair 2025 officially kicks off, bringing together travellers, travel agents, tourism boards, and industry players under one roof for a celebration of all things travel. Held at Pavilion Bukit Jalil Centre Court, Exhibition Level 5 from 22 to 24 August (10AM – 9PM), the… Continue reading AirAsia Travel Fair 2025 takes off with unbeatable deals and new destinations

Celiac disease is a genetic digestive disorder where the body cannot tolerate gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye, as well as in lesser-known grains such as oats, triticale, and spelt. Gluten is a protein found in certain grains, and its name comes from the Latin word gluten, meaning “glue.” It… Continue reading The Truth About Gluten: Who Really Needs to Avoid It?

TRENDY lifestyle retailer OH!SOME has made a spectacular entrance into IOI City Mall Putrajaya with its eighth Malaysian location, bringing an impressive collection of 188 gachapon machines and an exclusive Disney collaboration to Malaysia’s largest shopping destination. The 1,000-square-foot flagship store represents the brand’s most ambitious Malaysian venture yet, combining global curation with local preferences… Continue reading OH!SOME opens largest Malaysian store with 188 Gachapon machines

URBAN REPUBLIC and Switch are proud to announce the launch of RE:Cycle, a bold new sustainability initiative designed to encourage responsible e-waste disposal while rewarding environmentally conscious consumers. Starting August 8 2025, the RE:Cycle campaign will be available at all Urban Republic and Switch outlets across Klang Valley, Johor, and Penang, offering customers a convenient… Continue reading Urban Republic and Switch unveil national e-waste recycling initiative

KAF Digital Bank has received regulatory approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to onboard members of the public as customers starting Aug 8, following the successful completion of its PERINTIS Phase. The trial phase saw the bank test its systems, security, and user experience with a select group of participants, whose feedback helped refine its… Continue reading KAF Digital Bank gets BNM nod to open to public, rolls out prize campaigns

Daikin Malaysia has signed a strategic partnership with Tanjung Ratna to deliver next-generation comfort, energy efficiency and smart living to future residential projects in Selangor — including rumah mampu milik developments. Tanjung Ratna and Daikin Malaysia also expressed their deepest gratitude to His Highness DYTM Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, Raja… Continue reading Daikin Malaysia & Tanjung Ratna partner to bring smart, sustainable living to Selangor homes

IN a milestone celebration of its 50th anniversary, AFFIN Bank has partnered with TOP50 Media Synergy to launch the prestigious AFFIN INVIKTA™ TOP50 Women of Excellence Awards 2025, creating Malaysia’s most comprehensive platform to honour outstanding women leaders across diverse industries. The groundbreaking awards programme was officially unveiled yesterday at Menara AFFIN @ TRX, with… Continue reading AFFIN Bank launches TOP50 Women Excellence Awards 2025

MALAYSIA’S #MostHappeningCampus, Sunway University, took the spotlight as it hosted the official campus launch of Nights of Fright (NOF) 11, giving students a haunting first look at what’s set to be this year’s biggest Halloween event. Held on 8 August 2025, the exclusive preview — a first of its kind — marked a bold collaboration… Continue reading Sunway University kicks off Nights of Fright 11 with spine-chilling campus preview

GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE (MALAYSIA) BERHAD (GELM) has officially launched its latest medical insurance plans — GREAT MediValue (GMV) and GREAT MediValue Plus (GMVP) — designed to offer Malaysians wide-ranging, innovative, and comprehensive medical protection. With a strong focus on providing accessible healthcare solutions, the GMV plan offers an overall annual limit of RM5 million,… Continue reading Great Eastern launches GMV medical plan and unveils ‘The Great Journey’ with over 85 hospitals on board

MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY (MSU) has hosted the Global Dialogue Series: 100-Day World Lecture Tour featuring Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang, a highly respected national scholar both in Malaysia and internationally. The programme, held at MSU’s main campus here, was also attended by MSU President and Founder, Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr… Continue reading MSU hosts 100-Day World Lecture Tour, announces new Pro-Chancellor

THE ASEAN Technology Cooperation & Development Summit 2025 was officially unveiled at The Exchange 106 in Kuala Lumpur on August 6, 2025. Hosted by Intrinsic SEA, the summit is a strategic side event of WE2025: Future in Motion and is designed to advance cross-border technology cooperation and support the WE2025 mission of promoting inclusive innovation,… Continue reading ASEAN Tech Summit 2025 to boost regional innovation

WHILE many perceive business awards as mere ceremonies of recognition, the Lang International Corporate Titan Awards (LICTA) is reshaping that narrative by positioning itself as a powerful business platform connecting Malaysian entrepreneurs to policy-makers, government resources, and elite influence circles. For many small and medium enterprises (SMEs), LICTA has become more than a trophy —… Continue reading Lang International Corporate Titan Awards (LICTA) : A Strategic Platform Quietly Transforming the Future of Malaysian SMEs

RENAISSANCE Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre has officially launched the Bandung Pandan Spritz, Malaysia’s first national mocktail, as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. Crowned at the Signature VM 2026 Mocktail Championship 2025, the drink will be served in participating hotels nationwide starting next year. The winning mocktail was created by local bartender… Continue reading Bandung Pandan Spritz unveiled as Malaysia’s national mocktail for Visit Malaysia 2026

PGMall, a homegrown Malaysian online shopping platform and the e-commerce arm of Public Gold Group, marked its eighth anniversary with its first-ever PGMall Summit 2025. The event, themed “From Malaysia, For Malaysians,“ was held at Pullman KLCC in Kuala Lumpur and was attended by over 350 sellers and ConsuMerchants. The summit was officiated by several… Continue reading PGMall celebrates 8 years with inaugural summit

FOR over 130 years, Ayam Brand™ has been a trusted name in Malaysian kitchens, providing quality food products that are both convenient and nutritious. Now, the brand is rethinking the humble baked beans, transforming it from a traditional Western breakfast staple into a true Malaysian favourite. As part of its ‘Makan Lain Macam’ campaign, Ayam… Continue reading Makan Lain Macam, Semua Pasti Kacang: Ayam Brand™ transforms baked beans with Malaysian flavours

In celebration of World Skin Health Day this July, Guardian Malaysia — the country’s No. 1 Health & Beauty Retailer* — is going all out to honour the vital role of skin in overall health and wellbeing with a month-long nationwide campaign titled “Skin So Super”, running from 2 to 29 July. The highlight of… Continue reading Guardian Malaysia launches “Skin So Super” campaign

MALAYSIA’s leading optical retail chain, Focus Point Holdings Berhad, has secured overwhelming shareholder support for two major initiatives designed to reward investors and enhance share liquidity. The company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on July 29, 2025, approved both a substantial 1-for-3 bonus issue and the establishment of a comprehensive Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP). Major… Continue reading Focus Point approves bonus issue & dividend reinvestment

CALLING all Jackson Wang fans and hot pot lovers — Haidilao Malaysia is serving up something special that’s guaranteed to spice up your dining experience. The world’s largest directly-operated hot pot brand is turning heads once again with the launch of its limited-edition MAGIC MAN 2 Set Meal, a bold and flavourful collaboration inspired by… Continue reading Haidilao turns up the heat with Jackson Wang-inspired Magic Man 2 set meal

vivo Malaysia is ushering in a new era of mobile innovation with the upcoming launch of its highly anticipated foldable flagship, the vivo X Fold5. Combining flagship performance, foldable convenience, and AI-enhanced productivity, the X Fold5 is designed for those who expect more from their devices. Thin Yet Powerful The vivo X Fold5 promises to… Continue reading The vivo X Fold 5 is officially launching in Malaysia soon

SAMSUNG Malaysia Electronics unveiled the next era of innovation with the grand launch of its latest Galaxy Z Series and Galaxy Watch8 Series, during an immersive Galaxy Unfolds Roadshow at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 16 July 2025. The showcase celebrates Samsung’s pioneering journey in foldable technology and AI-powered wearables, giving Malaysians a hands-on experience with… Continue reading Step into the future: Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 in style

IN a significant move to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a leading hub for education tourism, the Malaysia International Tourism Development Association (MITDA) and Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Malaysia — particularly Selangor — as a premier destination for education-based tourism. The MoU was officially signed during a… Continue reading Malaysia strengthens education tourism sector with MITDA-UIS partnership