Category: Technology

  • EternityX Accelerates Global Expansion with Key Executive Appointments in Malaysia, Thailand, Guangzhou, and Shanghai

    EternityX Accelerates Global Expansion with Key Executive Appointments in Malaysia, Thailand, Guangzhou, and Shanghai

    EternityX Expands Regional Leadership to Accelerate Global Growth Across Southeast Asia and China. EternityX Marketing Technology is strengthening its global footprint with a series of strategic executive appointments across Malaysia, Thailand, Guangzhou, and Shanghai. This expansion marks a significant step in the company’s broader growth strategy, aimed at reinforcing regional market expertise and enhancing cross-border marketing capabilities. As the demand for China-ready solutions continues to rise, EternityX is positioning itself to deliver greater commercial value through localised leadership and data-driven execution.

    CEO Charlene Ree emphasized that this move goes beyond geographic expansion—it reflects a deliberate scale-up of leadership to support the company’s next phase of growth. “We’re investing in market-makers who bring deep local knowledge and regional vision,” Ree stated. “Our strengthened leadership footprint gives us the on-the-ground firepower to activate campaigns with speed, align with enterprise goals, and deliver results across borders. This is how EternityX scales—by transforming complexity into competitive advantage.”

    At the core of EternityX’s mission is enabling global brands to navigate and win in the complex Chinese media and consumer landscape. By operating at the intersection of East-West marketing transformation, the company delivers AI-powered precision marketing that connects brands with Chinese audiences both within China and abroad. The latest leadership appointments underscore EternityX’s commitment to scaling its operations through market-led execution and strategic agility.

    In Malaysia, Meera Thuraivel joins as Managing Director, bringing over two decades of experience in building high-performing teams and trusted client partnerships across industries like luxury beauty, fashion, and entertainment. Her leadership is complemented by Thresa Thian, appointed Executive Director, who adds deep digital media expertise and a proven track record in scaling regional initiatives. Supporting them is Valerie Tan, Senior Client Growth Manager, who brings valuable insights from her tenure at Meta and X (formerly Twitter), focusing on enhancing planner servicing and brand engagement with Chinese platforms.

    In Thailand, Chalida Raksanaves steps in as Business Development Director, leveraging over 10 years of strategic advertising experience and a sharp understanding of cross-cultural media engagement. She is joined by Nitiwat Jiraphatthasiri, Senior Business Development Manager, who brings full-funnel marketing expertise and a strong grasp of behavioral targeting to help brands achieve measurable business impact.

    On the innovation front, Simon Zhong leads as Head of Insights & Product Innovation in Guangzhou. A pioneer in marketing science, Simon brings extensive experience from working with top-tier brands and platforms such as BMW, Burberry, and Tencent. He is tasked with advancing PilotX, EternityX’s proprietary AI platform, into a category-defining solution that offers actionable insights and strategic clarity for brands operating in China.

    In Shanghai, Celin Chen serves as Deputy General Manager, contributing over 12 years of experience across leading brands and agencies. Her focus lies in driving go-to-market excellence and delivering commercial outcomes in one of Asia’s most competitive digital arenas.

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    Deric Wong, Chief Business Officer, Global, highlighted the importance of this leadership expansion: “With Meera and Simon joining the team, and with Thresa, Valerie, Chalida, Nitiwat, and Celin strengthening our presence across key markets, EternityX now has the strategic depth and operational excellence to lead our clients through the evolving China opportunity. We’re not just opening doors—we’re leading our clients through them with precision, purpose, and performance.”

    As Southeast Asia and China continue to converge as high-growth zones for Chinese consumer engagement, EternityX’s reinforced regional leadership signals a bold, forward-thinking approach to market expansion—one that blends innovation, local insight, and global ambition.

  • MALAYSIA DRAWS RM16.2 BILLION IN DIGITAL INVESTMENTS, CEMENTS ROLE AS ASEAN TECH POWERHOUSE

    PENANG, 29 April 2025 – Malaysia’s digital economy continues to gain momentum, solidifying its role as a key driver of national growth. With RM16.2 billion in approved digital investments from January to April 2025 under the Malaysia Digital (MD) initiative, the country is seeing a surge in job creation, innovation, and economic opportunity. This strong investment trend, announced by Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo at the launch of the Ministry of Digital’s Northern Regional Office, is projected to generate 6,480 high-value jobs, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a digital leader in the ASEAN region.

    The investments reflect growing international confidence in Malaysia’s digital ecosystem. Of the 148 companies awarded MD status during this period, 27% are in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector, followed by Data Centres & Cloud (23%) and Global Business Services (11.5%). These figures highlight the country’s increasing focus on innovation-led sectors. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) CEO Anuar Fariz Fadzil emphasized that these results demonstrate global trust in Malaysia’s infrastructure, talent pool, and pro-business policies. He noted that Malaysia is not only building capabilities but also fostering a culture of innovation to support long-term national growth.

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    Chairman of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), YB Tuan Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh, delivering his welcoming speech at the MD Open Day 2025.


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    Minister of Digital, YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, delivering his keynote speech at the MD Open Day 2025.


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    Minister of Digital, YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, and Penang Deputy Chief Minister II, YB Tuan Jagdeep Singh Deo officiated the launch of the Ministry of Digital’s Northern Regional Office.


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    From left: CEO of Digital Penang, Ts. Ng Kwang Ming, Chairman of MDEC, YB Tuan Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh, Ministry of Digital, YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, Penang Deputy Chief Minister II, YB Tuan Jagdeep Singh Deo, EXCO for Infrastructure, Transport, and Digital of Penang, YB Tuan Zairil Khir Johari and CEO of MDEC, Anuar Fariz Fadzil.


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    Attendees present at the MD Open Day 2025 in Georgetown, Penang. 


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    The Minister of Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo, together with the CEO of MDEC, Anuar Fariz Fadzil, and the Chairman of MDEC, YB Tuan Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh, during the press conference at MD Open Day 2025.

    Coinciding with the office launch, MDEC hosted the MD Open Day to spotlight key digital initiatives and promote collaboration between the public and private sectors. The event served as a platform for dialogue on talent development, innovation, and digital adoption while reinforcing the government’s commitment to regional digital empowerment. A highlight of the day was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MDEC and Digital Penang. This partnership aims to accelerate digital adoption in key areas such as Big Data, AI, Web3, cybersecurity, and blockchain, while also supporting talent development, mentorship, funding, and international market access for startups and SMEs in the northern region.

    The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Penang’s Deputy Chief Minister II YB Jagdeep Singh Deo, Infrastructure and Digital EXCO YB Tuan Zairil Khir Johari, and MDEC Chairman YB Tuan Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh, along with key industry stakeholders. The initiatives presented reaffirm Malaysia’s commitment to inclusive and comprehensive digital transformation, ensuring no region or community is left behind.

    For more details on MDEC’s digital initiatives and investment support, visit https://mdec.my/malaysiadigital.

  • iQOO 13 Kini Di Malaysia, Reka Bentuk Luar Biasa dan Prestasi Maksimum Buat Pengguna!

    iQOO 13 Kini Di Malaysia, Reka Bentuk Luar Biasa dan Prestasi Maksimum Buat Pengguna!

    iQOO Malaysia telah melancarkan model terbaru mereka, iQOO 13, yang menetapkan tahap baru dalam prestasi telefon pintar dengan kerjasama erat bersama Qualcomm. Dicipta untuk pengguna yang mendambakan kelajuan, kestabilan, dan pengalaman imersif yang luar biasa, iQOO 13 hadir dengan pemproses Snapdragon® 8 Elite yang ditala khas untuk respons luar biasa, memastikan pengalaman penggunaan yang lancar, terutamanya dalam permainan dan multitasking.

    Prestasi Tanpa Tanding: Dikuasakan oleh Snapdragon® 8 Elite

    iQOO 13 dibekalkan dengan cip Snapdragon® 8 Elite yang menggunakan seni bina Oryon dan kelajuan tertinggi pada 4.32 GHz, menawarkan prestasi luar biasa dan multitasking yang lancar. Dengan cache L2 24 MB, telefon ini menguruskan aplikasi berat dengan cekap. Ditambah dengan GPU Snapdragon® 8 Elite yang dilengkapi seni bina slice baru, prestasi grafik dan kecekapan tenaga dipertingkat, memberikan pengalaman visual yang lebih baik dan menyokong permainan yang intensif tanpa gangguan.

    Pengalaman Permainan Imersif dengan Cip Superkomputer Q2

    Untuk pengalaman permainan yang luar biasa, iQOO 13 turut diperkasa dengan Cip Superkomputer Q2 iQOO, yang menyokong resolusi permainan 2K dan kadar bingkai 144 fps. Dengan sistem dwi-cip ini, telefon pintar ini mampu memberikan pengalaman permainan lancar walaupun pada permainan yang paling mencabar. Paparan 8T LTPO 2K yang menyokong kadar segar semula 144 Hz mempersembahkan grafik yang jelas dan responsif, manakala teknologi Zero-Latency Frame Interpolation memastikan kependaman rendah untuk tindak balas pantas dalam permainan.

    Reka Bentuk Paparan dan Perlindungan Mata Canggih

    Paparan 6.82 inci iQOO 13 dilengkapi dengan teknologi Polarisasi Bulat OLED yang disertakan dengan pensijilan TÜV Rheinland, memastikan perlindungan mata yang lebih baik dan mengurangkan keletihan mata semasa penggunaan jangka panjang. Skrin ini juga tahan calar dan habuk, menjamin ketahanan yang lebih lama. Dengan kecerahan puncak 4500 nits, paparan ini juga mudah dibaca di bawah cahaya matahari yang terang, memberikan pengalaman yang lebih baik dalam pelbagai keadaan.

    Bateri Tahan Lama dan Pengecasan Pantas

    iQOO 13 dilengkapi dengan bateri besar 6000 mAh yang mampu memberikan ketahanan luar biasa, disokong dengan teknologi pengecasan pantas 120W FlashCharge. Bateri ini dapat dicas sepenuhnya dalam masa yang singkat, membolehkan pengguna menikmati permainan, tontonan, dan tugas seharian tanpa gangguan. Dengan peningkatan ketumpatan tenaga bateri sebanyak 8.7%, iQOO 13 memberikan lebih kuasa dalam reka bentuk nipis yang elegan.

    Reka Bentuk yang Diinspirasi Dunia Perlumbaan

    iQOO 13 hadir dalam dua edisi menarik, Legend (putih) dan Alpha (hitam), yang diilhamkan oleh kerjasama mereka dengan BMW M Motorsport. Edisi Legend menampilkan corak tri-warna yang dinamik, sementara Edisi Alpha dengan kemasan matte menyerlahkan intensiti prestasi. Telefon ini turut menampilkan kesan cahaya Monster Halo yang berdenyut mengikuti irama muzik dan permainan, serta memberikan pemberitahuan masa nyata untuk panggilan, mesej, dan status pengecasan.

    Fotografi Bertaraf Flagship

    iQOO 13 turut menawarkan pengalaman fotografi premium dengan teknologi yang digunakan pada peranti flagship vivo. Dengan kamera yang menyokong zoom 30x dan teknologi VCS serta algoritma NICE 2.0, peranti ini menawarkan gambar yang jelas dan terperinci pada pelbagai jarak fokus. Mod Street Photography dan Multifocal Portrait pula memberikan foto yang kaya dengan tekstur dan dimensi.

    Pra-Tempah dan Tawaran Eksklusif

    Pra-tempahan untuk iQOO 13 di Malaysia bermula hari ini, dengan harga RM3,699 untuk varian 16GB+512GB dan RM3,499 untuk varian 12GB+256GB eksklusif atas talian. Pembeli pra-tempah juga akan menerima hadiah percuma bernilai sehingga RM1,410, termasuk fon telinga nirwayar iQOO TWS 1e dan perlindungan retak skrin selama 2 tahun. Diskaun RM300 juga ditawarkan kepada pelajar dan pensyarah. Jangan lepaskan peluang ini untuk mendapatkan telefon pintar dengan prestasi hebat dan reka bentuk menawan!

    Untuk maklumat lanjut, kunjungi laman web rasmi vivo Malaysia, Shopee, Lazada, atau peruncit sah. Terus ikuti perkembangan terbaru tentang iQOO melalui halaman rasmi Facebook dan Instagram iQOO Malaysia.

  • Tech Fiesta at Plaza Low Yat: Unveiling the Next 25 Years of Progress

    Tech Fiesta at Plaza Low Yat: Unveiling the Next 25 Years of Progress

    Tech Fiesta at Plaza Low Yat is committed to a sustainable future. As we look ahead, we’re not just evolving in the tech industry, but also in how we operate. We’re adopting eco-friendly practices, from reducing our carbon footprint to embracing energy-efficient technologies.

    We’re also dedicated to enhancing the customer experience. Over the past year, we’ve invested millions in renovations, upgrading facilities, and adding amenities to make your visits even more enjoyable. This is part of our ongoing commitment to serving our loyal customers.

    Our focus remains on continuous improvement, and we’re excited to serve both current and future generations. We aspire to celebrate our 50th anniversary with the same passion for innovation.

    Today, we’re giving you a sneak peek at this weekend’s Tech Fiesta. Experience interactive games, installations, and hear stories from our long-time tenants and staff.

    The highlight? Amazing sales and deals up to 78% off from top tech retailers! It’s our way of saying thank you. Plus, one lucky attendee will win a Neta V electric vehicle, showcasing our commitment to green technology.

    Tech Fiesta

    This Tech Fiesta celebrates both technological advancements and sustainability. We’re dedicated to providing the best experiences while minimizing our environmental impact.

    Thank you for joining us. We’re excited to share this journey and look forward to a future filled with growth, progress, and innovation.

  • Samsung Takes Over Malaysia’s Largest Underground Interchange Station, TRX Samsung Galaxy MRT Station.

    Samsung Malaysia officially invites Malaysians to experience the unveiling of the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) Samsung Galaxy Station on the MRT Kajang Line. This brand takeover integrates Samsung into the network of 29 stations along the TRX Station and Putrajaya line as well as into the daily commute of more than 220,000 daily riders. In attendance at the unveiling ceremony were Denny Kim (President of Samsung Malaysia), Elaine Soh (Chief Marketing Officer), Kevin Kim Tae Hoon (Business Director of Mobile eXperience) from Samsung Malaysia. Joining together with Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim (Chief Executive Officer), En Shahrul Fadli Omar (Chief Financial Officer) and Schrene Goh (Chief Commercial Officer) from Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp).

    “The TRX MRT Station is a key station within the MRT network, as it has been designed to anchor the TRX International Financial District as well Kuala Lumpur’s latest major retail destination, offering great commercial value in advertising and marketing. We are pleased to welcome the globally renowned Samsung Galaxy as our Station Naming Rights and Station Domination Advertising partner at this station, now named TRX Samsung Galaxy MRT Station. Commuters accessing the station will now be greeted by Samsung Galaxy’s striking visuals and catchy advertisement adorning the space,” said Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim, CEO, MRT Corp.

    The TRX Samsung Galaxy Station is the largest interchange station between the TRX station and Putrajaya Line and directly serves The Exchange TRX, a world-class experiential lifestyle destination that sits at the heart of Tun Razak Exchange, Kuala Lumpur’s international financial district. Commuters arriving and departing from the TRX Samsung Galaxy Station will be welcomed into a world of possibilities, powered by Galaxy AI.

    “The station’s direct connection to Malaysia’s newest and vibrant lifestyle hub ensures a seamless experience for both travellers and shoppers. The collaboration with MRT Corporation represents our shared vision for a more connected future, aimed at enhancing the convenience and accessibility for everyone,” said Denny Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia.

    Samsung Members Ride for Free

    As a special treat, all Samsung Galaxy user can redeem free RM5 TNG credit from Samsung Experience Store @ The exchange TRX with Samsung members app in a Touch N’ Go giveaway[1] hosted by Samsung Malaysia! If you have not experienced the convenience of the MRT to TRX Exchange mall yet, seize this opportunity to commute at no cost!

    Galaxy S24 series unleashes new Galaxy AI experiences for all

    The new Galaxy S24 series, which is now available in Malaysia, is set to open up a new and epic era of AI phones that go beyond the current smartphone. From barrier-free communication through features like Live Translate and Chat Assist to a new standard for search provided by Circle to Search with Google[2], AI will improve nearly every experience that Galaxy S24 users can enjoy. The new ProVisual Engine, a suite of AI-powered camera tools, maximizes creative freedom, from image capturing with new zoom capabilities to editing with the help of generative AI.

    To learn more about Galaxy S24 series, visit:

    https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s24-ultra/#overview

    Enjoy exclusive deals worth up to RM1,650 from now until 10th March 2024.

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