Author: Destina Asia

  • Feby Putri Kembali Memukau Malaysia dengan Konsert Vol.2: Detik. Menit. Jam

    Pada Mac 2023, Feby Putri membuat kemunculan pertamanya di Malaysia melalui konsert “Feby Putri Live in Kuala Lumpur”. Momen tersebut juga menjadi kali pertama penyanyi dengan nama Feby Putri meninggalkan negara kelahirannya, Indonesia.

    Sambutan luar biasa terhadap konsert yang dipersembahkan oleh Miebird Projects pada tahun sebelumnya, bahkan konsert itu terjual habis!

    Mengambil perhatian kepada Feby Putri Nilam Cahyani yang sangat dikagumi, Miebird Projects secara eksklusif membawa Feby sekali lagi dalam konsert kedua dengan judul “Konsert Feby Putri Vol.2: Detik. Menit. Jam” di Kuala Lumpur.

    Jadual untuk konsert kedua Feby Putri telah ditetapkan pada Sabtu, 27 Julai 2024, bertempat di Zepp Kuala Lumpur, dengan waktu mula pukul 8.30 malam.

    “Pasca-sambutan hangat yang diberikan oleh para peminat pada Feby Putri tahun lalu, Miebird Projects merasa terpanggil untuk menyatukan Feby dan para peminatnya sekali lagi melalui ‘Konsert Feby Putri Vol.2: Detik. Menit. Jam’ di Kuala Lumpur. Kami berharap kembalinya Feby ke Kuala Lumpur dapat menyembuhkan rindu peminat terhadap penyanyi kesayangan mereka,” kata Azmi Zainal Abidin, Pengarah Urusan Miebird Projects.

    Popular menerusi lagu Halu, Feby sebelum ini berkongsi cerita dengan media di Malaysia yang dia sanggup merantau ke kota besar Jakarta pada usia 18 tahun untuk mengejar impiannya  bergelar anak seni. Katanya, hasrat itu awalnya ditentang orang tua.

    “Saya ke Jakarta bersama abang saya. Kami sama-sama memang meminati bidang seni namun ibu bapa mulanya tidak mengizinkan kerana berasa risau. Namun saya berkeras dan berazam membuktikan usaha saya berhasil.

    “Ketika itu saya cuma manfaatkan jumlah pengikut lebih 100,000 di Instagram serta hasil ‘cover’ lagu-lagu  orang lain di laman YouTube bagi menjana pendapatan. Akhirnya pada 2021, saya beroleh rezeki untuk membeli rumah sendiri,”ceritanya tentang perjalanan awal karier muzik dalam kehidupannya.

    “Saya sangat terharu dengan sambutan yang diberikan pada konsert terdahulu.Oleh itu, saya berharap peminat yang hadir dahulu malah para pengikut Feby Putri yang baru dapat berkumpul di Zepp Kuala Lumpur melalui KONSERT FEBY PUTRI Vol.2, DETIK. MENIT. JAM. KUALA LUMPUR pula, “ ujar Feby teruja untuk muncul untuk konsert keduanya kali ini.

    Tiket-tiket berharga RM135 – HALU (berdiri- zon belakang), RM175 – Diri (berdiri – zon hadapan), RM195 – USIK (Duduk-Biasa), RM255 – RUNTUH (Duduk-Premium), RM335 – Per pax (VIP BOX) mulai dijual pada 20 April 2024, dilaman web rasmi agen tiket www.ilassotickets.com

    Jangan lepaskan peluang “healing” bersama sama Feby Putri dengan lagu-lagu seperti Halu, Usik, Diri, Runtuh, Liar Angin, Detik,Menit, Jam dan deretan lagu hits didalam KONSERT FEBY PUTRI Vol.2, DETIK. MENIT. JAM. KUALA LUMPUR pada 27 Julai ini, jam 8:30 malam di Zepp Kuala Lumpur!

  • PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR Menang Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024

    HONOR telah memperoleh satu lagi pengiktirafan, kali ini adalah PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR yang memenangi anugerah Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024. Telefon boleh lipat ini diiktiraf anugerah tersebut kerana rekaan abadi yang dicipta bersama jenama tersohor Porsche Design.

    Telefon edisi khas ini telah merangkul anugerah paling berprestij untuk jenama yang dinilai dengan teliti oleh ahli panel yang terdiri daripada pakar antarabangsa untuk mengiktiraf reka bentuk produk dan perindustrian terbaik dunia.

    Teknologi Inovatif dengan Sentuhan Kemewahan

    PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR menyerlah kerana rekaan fungsian dan sangat nipis selain menawarkan bateri karbon silikon ultra nipis yang dikuasakan oleh teknologi termaju HONOR. Berat peranti ini hanya 234g dengan ketebalan 9.9mm.

    Menggabungkan kemewahan dengan teknologi inovatif, panel unik pada bahagian belakang telefon boleh lipat ini mengambil inspirasi daripada rekaan hud kereta ikonik Porsche 911. Pengguna merasakan seolah memandu kereta sport apabila mengenggam telefon ini dalam tangan. PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR didatangkan dalam warna yang sama dengan kereta Porsche tersebut iaitu Agate Grey.

    PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR menetapkan standard baru dalam ketahanan dengan Pelindung NanoCrystal Anti Calar yang pertama dalam industri. Teknologi ini mempunyai peningkatan sepuluh kali ganda dalam rintangan calar, melebihi penarafan kekerasan Mohs sebanyak 7. Ini bermakna paparan peranti tersebut mampu tahan haus dan lusuh.

    Bagi menambah lagi citarasa kemewahan, PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR mempunyai engsel titanium yang sangat kuat dan ringan. Reka bentuk inovatif ini juga memberi keselesaan apabila peranti ini digenggam dan mudah diselitkan ke dalam poket.

    PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR kini boleh dibeli di kedai HONOR Experience Store terpilih di seluruh negara. Sebelum ini, telefon boleh lipat eksklusif ini hanya tersedia menerusi jemputan khas dan individu yang berminat perlu mendaftar untuk mendapatkan peranti ini. PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR hadir dalam RAM 16GB dan storan 1TB pada harga RM10,999.

    Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai HONOR Magic V2 RSR PORSCHE, layari laman web rasmi HONOR di https://www.honor.com/my/phones/honor-magic-v2-rsr-porsche-design/

  • 19th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards: Triumph of a new generation of the Malaysian Performing Arts

    The spotlight shone brightly once again as the 19th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards (19BCAA) made a triumphant return, illuminating the stage with brilliance and vibrancy, and welcoming a fresh new generation of players, both onstage and behind the scenes. 

    Held at PJPAC’s Stage 1, 1 Utama, Petaling Jaya, this year’s awards ceremony, presented by BOH Plantations and Kakiseni and hosted by Kai Chalmers, marked a jubilant celebration of outstanding performances across dance, music, theatre and musical theatre, while acknowledging the contributions of emerging talents. VIPS in attendance included Rosnan Nordin, Deputy Director General (Culture and Arts) of JKKN; Daneal Syawal Abdullah, Assistant Director of Sports, Co-curricular, and Arts Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia. 

    The Awards presenters included Datuk Ramli Ibrahim (2nd BOH Cameronian Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient), Datuk Zahim Albakri (BOH Cameronian Arts Awards recipient), Dr. Hjh. Yatela Zainal Abidin, CEO of Sime Darby Foundation; and Professor Dr. Anindita Dasgupta, Head of School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Taylor’s University.

    If the heartfelt performances showcased were a measure of what’s out there, it is clear that the Malaysian performing arts sector is packed with boundless creativity and a wealth of talent. A total of 39 awards and RM62,000 in cash prizes were distributed on Sunday night, in acknowledgement of the incredible talent and dedication of the artists who continue to push boundaries and redefine artistic expression. 

    In her opening speech, Caroline Russell, Executive Chairman of BOH Plantations Sdn Bhd, conveyed her heartfelt congratulations to the award winners, drawing parallels between BOH tea and the performing arts.

    “The 19BCAA coincides with BOH’s 95th Anniversary. While we celebrate our legacy as Malaysia’s trusted tea grower of Cameron Highlands built over the last nine decades, BOH is Brewing for Tomorrow. We are guided to be future thinking, mindful to nurture sustainabiliTEA and the connection with and between our communiTEA. 

    “Our collaboration with Kakiseni and, in extension, the arts community, allows us, through the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards, the privilege to support the nurturing of creative expressions and to connect with and enable connection within the performing arts community. 

    “As BOH journeyed with the performing arts industry over the last two decades, we witnessed a parallel ‘brewing’. Many artistic expressions and creative endeavours have been shared. It has been enriching to witness the work of senior practitioners who have raised the bar of excellence through the years. We are also encouraged by the drive and tenacity of young and emerging talents who have worked very hard to carve their niche in the industry. Together as a community, practitioners can surely brew greater success for the performing arts industry. We envisage promising growth and greater potential in the years ahead as we nurture exposure, inclusivity, collaboration and engagement among practitioners to drive excellence in the performing arts,” added Russell.

    Low Ngai Yuen, President of Persatuan Kakiseni, elaborated on this year’s theme, Pentas Kehidupan: Meneroka Tanpa Batasan (Life’s A Stage: Explore It Without Limits), underscoring the transformative impact of the arts, and the richness of the human experience as a wellspring of innovation and imagination. “In the tapestry of life, every moment, whether mundane or extraordinary, serves as inspiration for the arts,” she stated. “The 19BCAA not only celebrates artistic achievement but also underscores the innovation and imagination of our performing arts community.

    “In a world where stories often go unnoticed as we spend hours and hours scrolling aimlessly, we stand to make Pentas Kehidupan not just seen or heard, but deeply felt – proving that the true essence of live art can never be paused or scrolled past.

    “Through the lens of the arts, we glimpse the soul of society, its joys, sorrows and aspirations. It’s a mirror reflecting our collective humanity, reminding us of our interconnectedness and the beauty found in diversity. The arts is not merely a luxury but a vital cornerstone of civilisation, enriching lives, fostering empathy and igniting the flames of imagination in hearts young and old alike.”

    As for the future, Low added that there would be updates and tweaks to the judging formats and methodologies in time for the next BCAA. She said: “This is the Awards’ commitment to staying relevant and responsive to the dynamic nature of the performing arts scene. Here’s to honouring the BCAA legacy and continuing to elevate our extraordinary talents for years to come.”

    This year’s awards featured sub-categories in dance, music, musical theatre and theatre, as well as the “Best Of 2023” category. Each sub-category winner received a BOH Cameronian Arts Awards trophy and a cash prize of RM1,000, while each “Best Of 2023” Winner received a BOH Cameronian Arts Awards trophy and a cash prize of RM5,000. 

    The BOH Cameronian Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Mathew Ngau Jau, 72, a towering figure in Malaysian arts and culture, and a living testament to the enduring legacy of the Kenyah Ngorek people of Borneo and the enchanting melodies of the sape’. With a career spanning decades, Mathew has not only preserved but also elevated his community’s traditional art forms, earning recognition nationally and internationally. 

    As the curtains closed on the 19BCAA, the stage was set for a new chapter in Malaysia’s performing arts journey. With each accolade and applause, the event reaffirmed the message that life is a stage – an ever-evolving platform for creativity, expression and exploration.

    The 19BCAA was more than just an awards ceremony; it was truly a celebration of the human spirit and the enduring power of the performing arts to transcend boundaries and ignite imaginations. As we raise our cups of BOH tea to toast to the winners and visionaries of the night, let us continue to embrace the limitless possibilities that unfold when life takes centre stage.

    For the full list of the Winners, please visit kakiseni.org/awards/19BCAA

    For more on 19BCAA follow @kakiseni on Twitter and Instagram or @mykakiseni on Facebook and join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #19BCAA.

  • HONOR rises to No. 1 in China smartphone market in Q1 2024

    The highly anticipated the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic6 RSR is finally available for purchase at selected HONOR Experience Stores starting May 5. This includes the brand new store opening at The Exchange TRX this Sunday.  

    Launched in March, the exclusive PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic6 RSR was initially available for purchase only by invitation. This exclusivity, fueled by the phone’s timeless luxury, cutting-edge design, superior performance, and dynamic photography capabilities, created a lot of hype. Those interested had to register to secure access and experience this special edition device.

    The PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic 6 RSR boasts an impressive 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage retailed at RM7,499. It comes in Agate Gray and Frozen Berry color. The Frozen Berry is a bold, reflective shade of pink that echoes the Porsche Taycan, the first all-electric Porsche sports car.

    This innovative smartphone features a customized Super Dynamic HONOR Falcon Camera H9800 sensor, perfect for capturing stunning photos and videos even in challenging lighting conditions. It takes mobile photography to a whole new level with its advanced HDR LOFIC sensor and a LiDAR Matrix Autofocus System, inspired by autonomous driving technology.  Get ready for photos that rival those taken with professional-grade cameras.

    Besides the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic6 RSR, the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR V2 RSR foldable phone will also be available at selected HONOR Stores. This phone with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage is priced at RM10,999.

    Win lucky draw prizes total worth up to RM35,000 at HONOR Experience Store, The Exchange TRX

    Meanwhile, attractive lucky draw prizes total worth up to RM35,000 await buyers who make purchases at the HONOR Store in The Exchange TRX on Sunday. The Grand Prize winner will bring home an HONOR Magic6 Pro. Other attractive prizes include Nescafe coffee machine, HONOR Robot Vacuum and HONOR Bluetooth Speaker. 

    For any purchase over RM1,000 in a single receipt will entitle for one lucky draw chance.  Whereas buyers of HONOR Magic6 Pro and HONOR Magic V2 will receive two lucky draw entries. Terms and conditions apply.

    What’s more, free door gift is given to the first 200 customers visiting the store on Sunday. The door gift is based on a first come first serve basis.

    In a recent report by International Data Corporation (IDC), HONOR claimed the top spot in China smartphone market with a 17.1% market share during Q1 2024 and a year on year growth of 13.2%. Huawei followed closely with a 17% market share, while Apple’s market share fell to 15.6%.

    According to IDC, HONOR climbed to the top spot, driven by its increased focus on AI features and all-around upgrades in imaging and screen technology. The shipment volume of the HONOR Magic6 series in the first quarter of its sale exceeded the combined shipment volume of the previous generation during the first two quarters of its sale.

    Combine both HONOR Magic6 Series and HONOR’s foldable smartphone, the brand’s shipment volume in the high end market above US$600 increased by 123.3% for year on year.

    For more information about HONOR’s latest products, visit https://www.hihonor.com/my/ 

  • Nestlé Malaysia Unveils KitKat® Dark Borneo Harnessing Local Cocoa for Sustainable Delights

    Nestlé Malaysia has just unveiled its latest innovation: KitKat® Dark Borneo, made exclusively using cocoa beans grown in Sabah and Sarawak, in line with its ongoing efforts to localize its ingredients supply chain. The beans are sourced through the Nestlé Borneo Cocoa Initiative (NBCI) launched in September last year, a strategic partnership between Nestlé Malaysia and the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB) to expand the Company’s Farmer Connect program to East Malaysia.

    This farming venture supports better and more sustainable agricultural practices, contributing to the nation’s food security and improved livelihoods for the farmers involved through Nestlé’s Farmer Connect program. Since 1985, the Company has been actively engaged in planting local chilis and rice in several states, and more recently, since 2019, it has led the expansion of coffee planting in Kedah and Kelantan. The expansion through NBCI to East Malaysia offers a great opportunity to develop cocoa local supply, building on the favorable soil and weather conditions in Sabah and Sarawak, while contributing to positioning Malaysia back in the global supply landscape for this highly valued crop.

    Using Trinitario cocoa beans grown in Borneo’s fertile volcanic soil and tropical rainforest climate, which go through a careful fermentation and sun-drying process, the KitKat® Dark Borneo with 52% cocoa content strikes a perfect balance of rich and creamy taste, with unique fruity notes that give the product a very distinct and sophisticated personality. KitKat® Dark Borneo is part of the KitKat® product range produced at the Halal-certified Chembong industrial complex in Negeri Sembilan, recently equipped with a new Biomass Boiler plant that significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. This facility is one of the largest Nestlé confectionery plants in Asia and plays a pivotal role as an export manufacturing hub to all ASEAN markets and other destinations.

    At the official launch event, held at the Malaysian Cocoa Board in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad said, “The KitKat® Dark Borneo launch is part of our commitment to advancing local and sustainable sourcing through Nestlé Malaysia’s Farmer Connect program, which has now expanded into East Malaysia and goes beyond our current engagements involving chili, rice and coffee agricultural development. This initiative makes tangible our vision of “better farming, better lives, and better cocoa”.

    Our approach includes implementing Regenerative Agriculture practices like agroforestry and intercropping, which helps to ensure the soil health for the long run, as well as develop the crop yield, which helps in boosting the local farmers’ income. We believe that KitKat® Dark Borneo, in addition to a great tasting and high-quality confectionery, is a great example of how private-public partnerships can bring about positive change and improved opportunities for economic development for the local communities. Ultimately, KitKat®’s promise of “having a ‘good’ break gets its full significance when it benefits everyone, from the cocoa farmers to the many chocolate-loving Malaysians”.

    The launch event was graced by the presence of Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Haji Johari Bin Abdul Ghani, Minister of Plantation and Commodities of Malaysia, who remarked, “Malaysia has great potential to integrate into the global cocoa market, which is currently highly dependent on few cocoa producing countries in the world. Our Ministry, together with the Malaysian Cocoa Board are committed to not only revitalising, but also enriching our cocoa industry. It is our task to reenergise the upstream and downstream sectors, ensuring that our approaches not only increase income generation but also instil environmental stewardship among our communities.”

    He continued, stressing the importance of innovative initiatives in tackling industry challenges. “Malaysia was once a thriving cocoa-producing nation, and there are vast opportunities for us to infuse technology and product innovation to elevate our production levels. Therefore, effort such as this by Nestlé KitKat® to support Borneo growers in improving their lives and the quality of their products through Nestlé’s sustainability plan are crucial.”

    At the launch event, KitKat® also paid tribute to the hands that crafted the KitKat® Dark Borneo – the cocoa farmers from both Sabah and Sarawak. Additionally, there was a demonstration of cocoa tree pruning and cocoa bean fermentation process by the farmers, which is the crucial step in producing high-quality cocoa.

    For more information, please visit https://www.nestle.com.my/brands/confectionery, FB at https://www.facebook.com/KitKatMalaysia and IG at www.instagram.com/KitKatMalaysia