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  • Bigo Live Unveils ‘BIGO The Four! Battle for Glory’ – Malaysia’s Premier Livestream Singing Showdown

    Bigo Live Launches ‘BIGO The Four! Battle for Glory’ – A Nationwide Livestream Singing Competition in Malaysia. Bigo Live, the renowned global livestreaming platform, has announced the launch of its latest talent competition, ‘BIGO The Four! Battle for Glory’, a nationwide livestream singing showdown open exclusively to participants based in Malaysia. Running over the span of three months, the competition aims to uncover and celebrate the nation’s most exceptional vocalists, offering them a platform to perform, grow, and shine. Registration for the contest is now open from 19 May to 16 June 2025, inviting aspiring singers from all walks of life to step into the spotlight.

    Participants can expect a thrilling, real-time digital experience filled with suspense, excitement, and show-stopping vocal performances broadcast to a global audience. Each week, a selected group of contestants will battle it out in a series of livestreamed competitions. The top four vocalists, referred to as “The Four,” will need to defend their positions by delivering standout performances or risk being replaced by “The Challengers”—new contestants eager to earn their place among the elite. Throughout the competition, all participants will benefit from expert guidance by celebrity vocal coaches Sarah Ismail and Pengiran Khairul Qayyum, who will help refine their vocal abilities and stage presence.

    According to a Bigo Live Malaysia spokesperson, the competition is not only a celebration of talent but also a testament to the platform’s commitment to fostering community and creativity in a secure digital environment. “Bigo Live offers a platform for everyone to immerse in real-time engagement and innovative entertainment experiences. With ‘BIGO The Four! Battle for Glory’, we aim to spotlight Malaysia’s incredible vocal talent and provide creators with a global stage to share their passion.”

    The competition promises an exciting journey for thousands of creators, complete with a wide array of rewards. Participants and fans alike stand a chance to win cash prizes, BIGO beans, trophies, and exclusive merchandise. The ultimate winner will walk away with a grand prize of RM5,000 in cash along with official Bigo Live merchandise. In addition to the competition’s entertainment value, it also offers real opportunities for growth and exposure, with many Bigo Live creators having leveraged the platform’s monetisation features to convert virtual gifts into real income and gain international recognition.

    Entry into the competition is open to all Malaysian Bigo Live hosts, users, and members of the public. There are multiple ways to join: through a Livehouse audition, nomination by an Agency or Family, self-nomination on the Bigo Live website, or by submitting a video via social media using the hashtags #The4Battle and #bigolivemy. Once registered, participants can track competition updates, livestream schedules, rules, and prize information through the Bigo Live app.

    Key competition dates include the audition phase from 18 to 30 June 2025, followed by weekly competitions throughout July, a Redemption & Popular Stage on 6 August, and the Grand Finale set for 13 August 2025.

    With ‘BIGO The Four! Battle for Glory’, Bigo Live continues to break new ground in digital entertainment—bringing together talent, technology, and community on one immersive, global stage.


  • TAICCA Introduces 10 of Taiwan’s Beloved Characters to Malaysian Audiences for the First Time

    TAICCA Introduces 10 of Taiwan’s Beloved Characters to Malaysian Audiences for the First Time

    Taiwan’s Top Character Brands Debut in Malaysia at Taiwan IP EXPO 2025. Ten of Taiwan’s most iconic and beloved character brands will be making their first collective appearance in Malaysia at the Taiwan IP EXPO 2025, a five-day celebration of creativity, storytelling, and cross-cultural exchange. Organized by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) with support from Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture, and in collaboration with the Malaysia Creative Intellectual Property Association (MYCIP) and M\&M Creations Holdings Sdn. Bhd., the event will take place from 29 May to 2 June 2025 at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall.

    Among the featured original Taiwanese IPs are fan favorites like Bugcat Capoo, JIMMY LIAO – The Moon Forgets, Mr. Shark, Barkley The Cat, Kuroro Space Exploration Team, doudle studio, Kittenisland, LUSASA, Ugly Rabbit, and VeryMissRabbit. These creative properties reflect a broad range of visual styles and storytelling genres, from heartwarming narratives to quirky humor and fantasy adventures, marking a significant introduction of Taiwan’s character IPs to the Malaysian audience.

    The Taiwan IP EXPO offers a unique blend of consumer engagement and business opportunities. Visitors will enjoy immersive exhibits, live mascot appearances, themed photo zones, and exclusive merchandise, while industry professionals will benefit from dedicated business matching sessions. These sessions aim to connect Malaysian retailers, SMEs, and brand managers with Taiwanese IP owners to explore potential licensing, co-branding, and creative collaborations.

    The event also highlights the global success and appeal of these IPs. Bugcat Capoo, known for its playful and whimsical appeal, boasts nearly two million fans and over 2,000 licensed products. Jimmy Liao, one of Taiwan’s most renowned illustrators, has seen his picture books translated into over 20 languages, with The Moon Forgets adapted into lifestyle merchandise. Meanwhile, the Kuroro Space Exploration Team—which tells stories from a cat’s perspective—has expanded its reach through licensing deals in Japan, Thailand, and Korea, and a recent distribution partnership with Kinokuniya has further extended its presence to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Australia.

    This showcase is part of TAICCA’s broader “Taiwan Content Island” strategy to promote Taiwan’s creative industries internationally. Through global events and trade shows like this, TAICCA supports Taiwanese IP creators in reaching new markets and forging international collaborations. The Taiwan IP EXPO also complements TAICCA’s flagship Creative Expo Taiwan, which serves as a global platform for cultural content buyers and licensing agents.

    With interactive displays, social media contests, and family-friendly activities, the Taiwan IP EXPO promises to be both an exciting cultural experience and a strategic bridge for creative industry partnerships between Taiwan and Malaysia. It offers a rare opportunity for Malaysian fans, collectors, and business leaders to connect with the vibrant world of Taiwanese intellectual properties, setting the stage for deeper regional cooperation in the creative economy.

  • World Broadens Global Alliances with Breakthrough ‘Proof of Human’ Technology

    World Broadens Global Alliances with Breakthrough ‘Proof of Human’ Technology

    World Expands Global Reach with New “Proof of Human” Technology and Strategic Partnerships. At its recent “At Last” event in San Francisco, World — the human-first digital network — unveiled a slate of groundbreaking updates and global partnerships designed to reinforce its mission of creating a universal standard for proving humanness online. The announcements come as identity theft, AI-driven impersonation, and deepfake scams increasingly threaten user safety and trust across digital platforms. With over 26 million users now part of the World Network, the platform is accelerating efforts to safeguard real human presence in the age of artificial intelligence.

    Among the most notable partnerships revealed were collaborations with Visa, Match Group, and Razer, each integrating World ID into their respective ecosystems. The upcoming World Visa Card will allow users to spend WLD and other digital currencies directly from the World App at any location that accepts Visa. Meanwhile, Match Group — the parent company of Tinder — will begin implementing World ID into its dating platforms, starting in Japan. This integration allows users to confirm the authenticity of matches without compromising personal data, aiming to restore trust and genuine human interaction in online dating amid the rise of AI-generated fake profiles.

    Gaming giant Razer also joined the effort, planning to embed World ID into its hardware and create human-only gaming experiences, including exclusive eSports events and in-store Orb verification points. These updates coincide with the launch of Orb Mini, a compact version of the physical verification device, and collaborations with companies like Circle (to support USDC transactions), Kalshi, and Morpho for mini-app integrations. World also officially launched its network in the United States, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion.

    The push for more secure digital identity verification is especially timely in Malaysia, where cybercrime is on the rise. In 2024 alone, the country saw 770 cases of romance scams, with losses exceeding RM45.9 million. Simultaneously, public warnings have been issued about deepfake content impersonating well-known figures and falsely promoting investment scams. Tools like World ID could offer a crucial layer of protection, helping Malaysians and users globally distinguish between real human interactions and AI-driven impersonations.

    Speaking at the event, Sam Altman, Chairman and co-founder of Tools for Humanity, emphasized the importance of distinguishing real human-generated content in an AI-dominated internet. “We needed a way to make sure that humans stayed special and central in a world where the internet was going to have lots of AI-driven content,” he said.

    World ID uses zero-knowledge proofs and privacy-preserving encryption to allow users to verify their humanity once — using either a passport or Orb — and then carry that proof across multiple platforms without disclosing personal data such as names, emails, or phone numbers. This technology is particularly relevant in social, financial, and community applications, where maintaining trust is increasingly challenging.

    With over 12 million Orb-verified users and 5.4 million people using World Mini Apps daily, World is quickly becoming a cornerstone for trusted, secure digital identity worldwide. Malaysians interested in joining the network can download the World App on iOS or Android and verify themselves via Orb or passport to begin accessing an ecosystem where every interaction starts with proof of personhood.

    To learn more about World and its growing suite of human-first technologies, users are encouraged to visit the official World website or connect on social platforms including Instagram, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

  • SAP Transforms the Future of Work With Intelligent Business AI

    SAP Unveils Game-Changing Business AI Innovations at SAP Sapphire 2025. At its annual SAP Sapphire conference, SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) introduced a suite of groundbreaking innovations and strategic partnerships designed to embed Business AI across every facet of enterprise operations. Central to this announcement was the expanded deployment of Joule, SAP’s generative AI assistant, now integrated more deeply across systems to deliver real-time, personalized insights and enhance productivity by up to 30%. With this move, SAP aims to revolutionize how work gets done—ushering in a new era of AI-powered enterprise efficiency.

    SAP CEO Christian Klein emphasized the strategic vision behind the launch, stating, “SAP combines the world’s most powerful suite of business applications with uniquely rich data and the latest AI innovations to create a flywheel of customer value.” From predictive analytics to AI-assisted workflows, SAP’s updated tools are designed to support businesses through today’s complex and unpredictable landscape.

    Joule now goes beyond the boundaries of SAP’s application suite. Through a collaboration with WalkMe, Joule’s new action bar proactively learns from user behavior, providing anticipatory support across various systems. Another significant enhancement comes from SAP’s partnership with Perplexity, an AI-powered answer engine, which enables Joule to respond to complex business queries using structured, visualized data—bridging real-time insights with real-world events and business KPIs.

    SAP also introduced an expanded network of Joule Agents, autonomous AI systems that operate across lines of business—from customer experience and supply chain to finance and HR. These agents can adapt, act, and automate core business processes, helping enterprises remain agile in a fast-moving world. These agents are built on SAP’s massive real-time data infrastructure and connect with external partners to execute full end-to-end operations autonomously.

    Additionally, SAP revealed AI Foundation, a comprehensive operating system for AI development. This new platform provides developers with a unified entry point to build, extend, and deploy custom AI solutions. A collaborative tool created with frontier AI lab Not Diamond, the prompt optimizer, accelerates the creation of high-performing AI prompts—dramatically cutting development time.

    Data plays a key role in SAP’s AI vision. The company’s Business Data Cloud now features new intelligent applications tailored for individual business functions. These applications leverage machine learning to simulate outcomes, anticipate needs, and offer actionable insights in real time. For example, the People Intelligence app transforms workforce data into AI-generated recommendations to improve team performance and skill allocation.

    Further strengthening SAP’s enterprise data capabilities is its strategic partnership with Palantir, enabling seamless integration between Palantir’s platforms and SAP Business Data Cloud. This alliance is expected to support major modernization initiatives, including those for the U.S. government, by providing a unified data foundation that enables faster decision-making and improved operational agility.

    SAP also introduced SAP Business Suite packages, designed to simplify cloud adoption by bundling SAP Build and other tools tailored to address specific business needs. A newly launched AI-driven solution aids businesses in cloud migration, offering personalized guidance through Joule, SAP Signavio, and SAP LeanIX. This solution can reduce transition timelines by up to 35%.

    With these bold moves, SAP is not only transforming how enterprises adopt and deploy AI but is also positioning itself as a leader in democratizing access to intelligent technologies. As Business AI becomes the new standard for digital transformation, SAP is ensuring that enterprises are equipped to thrive—no matter how complex their future may be.

  • Ringkas Secures US\$5.1M in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand AI-Driven Mortgage Solutions Across Malaysia and Southeast Asia

    Ringkas Secures US\$5.1M in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand AI-Driven Mortgage Solutions Across Malaysia and Southeast Asia

    Ringkas Raises US\$5.1M Pre-Series A to Expand AI-Powered Mortgage Solutions Across Southeast Asia. Ringkas, a fast-growing embedded financial infrastructure platform, has successfully secured US\$5.1 million in its Pre-Series A funding round, marking a major milestone in its mission to simplify and scale access to mortgage financing across Southeast Asia. The round drew participation from notable investors including Flourish Ventures, Kadan Capital, and several strategic and existing backers, underscoring strong investor confidence in Ringkas’ vision to transform the region’s home financing ecosystem.

    Founded with the ambition to break down barriers to homeownership, Ringkas aims to empower millions of Southeast Asians with faster, smarter, and more accessible mortgage solutions. The new capital injection will fuel the company’s regional expansion and deepen its investment in artificial intelligence capabilities. As part of this growth strategy, Ringkas is actively recruiting top AI talent across Vietnam and Southeast Asia, positioning the region as a hub for AI innovation in financial services.

    Ringkas has already made significant strides in the market, operating in 47 cities, partnering with 150 property projects, and collaborating with 29 banks through 700 branches. These achievements lay a strong foundation for the platform’s next phase of scale and innovation, as it continues to build an AI-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly into consumers’ everyday digital lives.

    “Our mission is to build a seamless, AI-driven financial infrastructure platform that embeds into the everyday digital lives of Southeast Asians,” said Ilya Kravtsov, Co-founder of Ringkas. “This investment helps us move faster in making mortgage finance more accessible while laying the groundwork for broader financial inclusion through future AI capabilities.”

    Across markets like Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia, millions of families still face systemic barriers to obtaining affordable mortgage financing. Ringkas addresses this challenge by providing personalized mortgage recommendations, real-time financial advisory, and pre-approvals through embedded partnerships with banks, property developers, and digital platforms.

    The company’s progress has attracted attention from global investors. “Ringkas has emerged as the leading platform making homeownership in Indonesia more accessible and seamless. The visionary founding team and their powerful network of partners have reinforced our belief in the company,” said Rei Murakami Frenzel, Founding Partner at Kadan Capital.

    Ravi Kaushik, Executive Director at Flourish Ventures, added, “Ringkas is addressing one of the region’s most pressing challenges by making mortgage financing more accessible through technology. Their strong execution in Indonesia, combined with a thoughtful approach to regional expansion and AI integration, positions them well to build a meaningful and scalable financial solution for Southeast Asia.”

    Looking ahead, Ringkas plans to deepen its R\&D and AI development footprint in Vietnam, leveraging the country’s vibrant tech talent and growing digital economy. As the company accelerates its expansion, this Pre-Series A round signals not only a strategic leap toward transforming access to homeownership, but also a broader commitment to building a resilient, inclusive financial infrastructure for the future of Southeast Asia.