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 A new Sun Life Asia survey reveals that families across Asia are navigating a pivotal moment in legacy planning and family business succession. In Malaysia, only 34% of respondents have a fully developed succession plan, leaving two thirds underprepared. While 60% of families prioritise practical legacy goals such as essential needs, long-term wealth creation and education, more than two thirds (68%) worry their wealth will not last beyond their children’s generation.   The research, titled Passing the torch: Building lasting legacies in Asia, surveyed over 3,000 respondents across Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam, and highlights the attitudes, behaviours and aspirations surrounding legacy planning. A companion survey of 1,823 respondents further explores the unique perspectives of family business owners and their sentiments on the challenges involved in passing on enterprises to the next generation.   With Asia experiencing the larg...

 In a significant move for Malaysia’s digital payments landscape, Fiuu, Southeast Asia’s leading payment service provider and the largest in Malaysia, has enabled Samsung Pay acceptance across a wide network of e-commerce merchants in sectors such as food and beverage, pharmacy, health and wellness, and entertainment. The rollout underscores Samsung’s push to move beyond in-store mobile wallet usage and into the fast-growing digital commerce segment, with Fiuu providing the acquiring infrastructure that powers the entire online enablement. The new offering enables consumers to check out seamlessly on a wide array of online merchants, from fashion and electronics to travel and lifestyle. More e-commerce sites will be activated and available in the future. For merchants, the value proposition is clear: tapping into the large base of Samsung device users, offering a frictionless checkout button, and aligning with mobile-first consumer behaviour, supported by Fiuu’s proven reliability ...

 Emirates has unveiled an exciting new way for travellers to explore Southeast Asia with the launch of the Emirates Asia Pass. Designed for travellers seeking cultural discovery and flexible itineraries, the pass simplifies multi-city travel across the region, offering convenience, value, and flexibility on one single booking. With the Emirates Asia Pass, customers can book and customise itineraries across Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore and Laos, all under one ticket. Whether travellers are looking to experience tranquil island retreats, rich cultural landmarks or vibrant cities, the Emirates Asia Pass allows them to seamlessly connect between destinations and explore the region their way. The Emirates Asia Pass offers travellers the freedom to create bespoke journeys, combining their desired destinations, and even revisiting the same city more than once. Travellers can select from one to ten flights within Southeast Asia, making it easy to tailor itine...

After six long years, Hong Kong’s Heavenly King Leon Lai finally made his long-awaited return to Malaysia, delivering a concert that felt like stepping straight back into the golden era of Cantopop. From the first note to the last goodbye, the night was a beautifully crafted journey through memories, movies, and the soundtrack of an entire generation. The moment the opening chords of “Summer Romance 《夏日倾情》” filled the arena, the crowd erupted — thousands of voices instantly singing along, as if no time had passed at all. Followed by heartfelt performances such as “Sorry, I Love You《对不起，我爱你》”, the mood shifted from excitement to emotion. But nothing matched the explosive, roaring sing-along to “Will You Come Tonight《今夜你会不会来》” — the loudest moment of the evening, echoing like a shared memory held close by everyone present. 🎤 Leon’s Signature Style: Sit-Down Charisma, Zero Pretence Fans who know Leon Lai’s concert personality weren’t surprised — even at the upbeat sections, the ...

 Midea Malaysia today marked a key milestone with the simultaneous launch of 18 Midea brand stores across the country, a first-of-its-kind national rollout recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for “Most Electrical Appliance Outlets Launching In An Event.” The nationwide launch comprises 15 new Midea brand stores, 2 new Midea Pro-Shops, and 1 Kuala Lumpur showroom featuring a refreshed signboard, all collectively contributing to this record-setting achievement. The event underscores Midea’s accelerated expansion in Malaysia, transforming its physical retail footprint from zero to 18 stores in a single rollout. "Launching 18 brand stores simultaneously is more than an expansion – it transforms how customers engage with Midea. With more touchpoints across the country, Malaysians can now experience our smart home solutions in person, consult directly with our specialists, and access reliable after-sales support closer to home. This nationwide rollout reflects the strong momentum...

  Every time you put in your earbuds, the world changes, music comes alive, voices sound clearer, and suddenly everything feels sharper. Getting that kind of experience without a high price tag doesn’t happen by chance. It’s the result of smart engineering and thoughtful choices. The Galaxy Buds3 FE shows how engineers balance sound quality, useful features, and cost to create earbuds that feel premium, even when they’re designed to be affordable. Designing for What Really Matters When creating a value product, engineers don’t chase every high-end feature. Instead, they focus on what users actually care about: • Clear, balanced sound across all kinds of music • A comfortable fit for long wear • Reliable Bluetooth connection • Good battery life • Noise control that works in daily life Every decision is tested against one simple question: “Will this make a real difference for the user?” Sound That Hits the Sweet Spot At the heart of great sound is the driver, the tiny speak...

  Since One UI’s announcement in 2018, One UI was designed to help you focus on what matters most with an easier, more streamlined interface. Today, it has grown into an AI-enabled Samsung experience that connects your phone, tablet, smartwatch, earbuds, laptop, TV, and home appliances. Now, you can enjoy a consistent experience across your home and beyond as your Samsung ecosystem grows and evolves with you, helping you live life as you see fit.  * Content images simulated for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual products, UX, and usage environments. Easy, Free-Flowing Experiences One UI across your Samsung ecosystem means you can use apps on one device and pick up where you left off on another, so your routines and experiences stay seamless. From tablet to fridge, fridge to TV or smartwatch to all three, your health updates, memories and to-do lists stay in sync — from here to there and everywhere.   * Images are simulated for illustrative purposes....

Introducing JBL Grip, the new ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker built so you really can just grab and go. JBL Grip packs JBL Pro Sound, ambient lighting, and robust IP68 dust, water and drop protection into a compact speaker that’s ready for wherever and however you listen. Small in size, big on sound. With bold JBL Pro Sound and a punchy 16W output, JBL Grip is equipped with AI Sound Boost for more powerful, deeper bass without distortion. Pair two speakers for stereo sound or connect multiple speakers with Auracast TM for sound that takes things even further. Wherever you’re headed, JBL Grip is coming with you. With an integrated rope hook, it’s easy to attach to a backpack, bike, or kayak. Rugged and ready, its IP68 water, dust, and drop proof means you can push your adventures without worrying about your gear. The upright design mirrors the way you move. Even the JBL logo keeps up, stacked vertically to match Grip’s bold stance. Just grab, hang, or place anywhere you go. And to matc...

Emirates capped off a successful Dubai Airshow week, announcing major commitments to expand its fleet, unveiling plans for the latest cabin products and technologies, and forging strategic partnerships to bolster the UAE's capabilities as an emerging aerospace hub, demonstrating confidence in long-term growth. The airline's largest-ever display of Airbus A380, A350 and Boeing 777 aircraft attracted over 82,000 visitors throughout the week, with over 15,000 experiencing Emirates' Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi aboard the Emirates Boeing 777. The airline announced a series of strategic initiatives that support its ambitious plans and Dubai's D33 goals: • Fleet Growth: Ordered 65 additional Boeing aircraft 777-9 aircraft and 8 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft worth US$41.4 billion, bringing Emirates’ total wide-body orders to 375 aircraft with deliveries through 2038. • Making flying better and more connected: The airline debuted Starlink on one of its retrofitted Boeing...

  The way we work has changed, and so must the tools that power it. In a world where offices can be coffee tables, airplanes, or shared studios, productivity is no longer about where you are, but how seamlessly you can move between tasks, and devices. The Galaxy Tab S11 Series, Samsung’s latest innovation built for the modern professional, creator, and multitasker. This new generation of Samsung tablets marks a pivotal leap forward in portable productivity, anchored by the upgraded Samsung DeX, now faster, more fluid, and smarter with One UI 8. What once required booting into a separate desktop mode now unfolds effortlessly. Users can now open apps in resizable windows, drag and drop content between screens, and switch between workspaces with a single swipe. It’s a more natural, desktop-like experience that flows with the rhythm of modern multitasking. The brilliance of this new DeX lies in its seamlessness. It eliminates friction, allowing users to move fluidly between creative an...

   In a word where productivity can happen anywhere, from coworking spaces, cafes, to a plane seat, the right device needs to do more than just perform well. It has to move with you. The new Galaxy Tab S11 Series embodies that idea with its ultra-thin, ultra-light design that makes it effortless to carry yet powerful enough to replace your laptop when you need to get things done. At just 5.1mm thin and weighing as little as 692g light, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is Samsung’s slimmest and lightest tablet yet. Despite its sleek build, it packs serious capability, built for those who want performance without compromise. Whether you’re switching between creative work, entertainment, or everyday productivity, the Tab S11 moves as fast as your day demands.  Designed for Comfort and Clarity Despite its featherweight build, it delivers heavyweight performance. The Dynamic AMOLED 2X display delivers brightness up to 1,600 nits, ensures every detail stays crisp, whether you are worki...

 100PLUS, Southeast Asia’s leading isotonic beverage brand from Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (“F&NHB”), has announced a regional collaboration with Netflix’s Physical: Asia, spotlighting 100PLUS PRO – a high-performance hydration drink designed to support active lifestyles across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. This partnership brings together two champions of endurance and resilience, inspiring everyday athletes and achievers to “Unlock their 100” and rise stronger through peak hydration and recovery.  “This collaboration is more than a natural fit; it’s a powerful alignment of values,”  said Celine Tan, Director, Group Marketing at Fraser and Neave, Limited. “Physical: Asia celebrates resilience, endurance, and the relentless pursuit of excellence — qualities that also embody 100PLUS. As the region’s leading isotonic brand, we are committed to helping individuals ‘Unlock their 100’ by fuelling peak performance and faster recovery. With 100PLUS PRO, we are prou...

 When it comes to health, small changes can make a big difference. Every incremental improvement to daily habits contribute to a healthier whole, and the upcoming One UI 8 Watch is designed to help build these habits more effectively through a suite of new features that support sleep, heart health, fitness and nutrition. What’s New: New features  include Bedtime Guidance  to optimize sleep; Vascular Load  to measure stress on the vascular system during sleep; Running Coach  to support personalized training strategies; and Antioxidant Index  to measure carotenoid levels for healthy aging. These features — part of One UI 8 Watch on the latest Galaxy Watch series — will be available to a limited number of users through a beta program.  Why it Matters: The goal of these new features is to help build healthier daily habits — which can be challenging as they don’t develop overnight. It takes time to form lasting behavior patterns, and meaningful change often...

 Emirates has garnered another slew of awards this month, including ‘Best International Airline’, ‘Best International First Class’, and ‘Best International Airline Lounge’ from the Forbes Travel Guide Verified Air Travel Awards, as well as a host of titles from entities such as the World Travel Awards, The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards, and the Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards. For the second year running, Emirates has been voted as the Best International Airline by 9,000 frequent fliers in the hospitality industry, including luxury travel advisors and Forbes Travel Guides inspectors, with results validated using a star ratings system. Forbes detailed why Emirates was selected as the ‘Best International Airline.’ ‘The secret to the Dubai-based airline’s success is that it continually refines every aspect of the passenger experience. For example, Emirates recently debuted an opulent lounge-like check-in area for its First-Class and Skywards Platinum members, and it’s the fir...