IT News Week 4 of Dec 2018

For IT News Week 3 of Dec 2018 - Disk 2, the Fujifilm Wonder Photo Shop is interesting.

For this week / last week, here are / were the biggest news:
  • Dec 21, 2018 - Pandelela Rinong Practices with the HUAWEI WATCH GT
  • Dec 18, 2018 - Safety first on the road with Digi’s Connected Cars solution
  • Dec 18, 2018 - Taipei, Taiwan - Apacer launches AC731 USB 3.1 Gen 1 military-grade shockproof portable hard drive with elegant
  • Dec 18, 2018 - UKM Digitalises Payment Collection with MOLPay
  • Dec 18, 2018 - Flower Chimp's Online-to-Offline Partnership Flourishes the Flower Business
  • Dec 17, 2018 - Rewind 2018 with TikTok! Discover the Biggest Trends of the Year in Malaysia

Dec 21, 2018 - Pandelela Rinong Practices with the HUAWEI WATCH GT

Pendelela Rinong, Malaysian national diver and two-time Olympic medalist, celebrates this Christmas with HUAWEI WATCH GT by starting a #WishTheBestWithTheBest campaign. The campaign aims to inspire more people to celebrate this festive season differently, and share their stories regardless where they are and what they are facing in lives.


Slim, Beautiful and Strong Design for Sports Enthusiast:

HUAWEI WATCH GT is resilient to accidents because of its ceramic bezel design, stainless steel shell and DLC coating. Measuring in at a mere 10.6 mm and featuring a double crown 1.39" 454 x 454 AMOLED screen, it's remarkably vibrant and slim. It’s exceptionally durable when it comes to training while keeping athletes in styles. Users do not need to worry about damaging the watch but exercise with a peace of mind.

Key features:
  • 2-Week Battery Life*, Travel without Limits
  • Real-time Heartrate Reporting
The HUAWEI WATCH GT was launched in October 2018, along with the Huawei Mate 20 Series and Huawei Matebook Series. Users are able to seamlessly connect each devices with another to ensure all their data are kept up-to-date and synced in real-time. The HUAWEI WATCH GT retails at RM999 (classic edition) and RM899 (sport edition), and can be purchased at all Huawei Experience Stores; while stocks last.

Dec 18, 2018 - Safety first on the road with Digi’s Connected Cars solution

Digi today introduced ‘Digi Connected Cars with AXA FlexiDrive’, an initiative to encourage Malaysians to stay safe on the roads and reward them for good driving behaviour. The first in Malaysia, the product helps drivers of insured vehicles learn and better understand their driving behaviours through the installation of a telematics security device and the AXA FlexiDrive mobile app.


AXA FlexiDrive is Malaysia’s first telematics motor insurance that offers safe driving discount (SDD), encouraging drivers to stay alert and safe on the road while giving them the peace of mind in knowing that their driving behaviour is monitored.

AXA FlexiDrive motor insurance was launched in 2017 together with AXA’s official telematics partner CSE (Communications & Security Electronics) Group, a local research, development and manufacturing centre which cemented its name in the telematics back in 2002. The product was awarded the New Insurance Product of the Year Malaysia award at ABF Insurance Asia Awards in 2018.

Via Digi Connected Cars with AXA FlexiDrive, motor owners can get up to 20% safe driving discount, which is dependent on the driver’s behaviour such as speed, mileage and driving style in addition to other benefits such as automatic accident alert and assistance as well as 24/7 vehicle security and theft recovery at no additional premium.

Dec 18, 2018 - Taipei, Taiwan - Apacer launches AC731 USB 3.1 Gen 1 military-grade shockproof portable hard drive with elegant

Apacer’s latest military-grade shockproof portable hard drive - AC731 USB 3.1 Gen 1 which is with business and elegant design and earned recognition from 2019 Taiwan Excellence Award among over one thousand products.
  1. AC731 earned recognition from 2019 Taiwan Excellence Award among over one thousand products.
  2. AC731 has passed the U.S. MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 Procedure IV for 1.2 meters drop test as well as the top-level IP68 rating for waterproof and dustproof protection, plus internal suspension structure featuring anti-vibration function.
  3. The elegant design with its sophisticated black casing and exquisite champagne gold panel turns AC731 into the perfect aristocratic portable hard drive for today’s trendy professional.


AC731 USB 3.1 Gen 1 military-grade shockproof portable hard drive

Exquisite leather, fashion-forward styling AC731 USB 3.1 Gen 1 military-grade shockproof portable hard drive is Apacer’s latest masterpiece. Apart from usual sporty and military-grade shockproof models in the market, AC731 has been designed in an elegant business style, featuring a unique and exciting juxtaposition of matte leather texture and a high-quality polishing case, which shows exclusive simple and graceful.

Other features:
  • Triple premium protection - shockproof,waterproof and dustproof
  • 10,000 plug-unplug tests, USB 3.1 Gen 1 SuperSpeed transmission
Dec 18, 2018 - UKM Digitalises Payment Collection with MOLPay

In 2014, MOLPay and 7-Eleven Malaysia announced MOLPay Cash, a new payment option for e-commerce merchants that allows customers without bank accounts or credit cards to make cash payments for online transactions at any local 7-Eleven stores.

Within the same year that it was launched, UKM was among the pioneering Malaysian universities to embrace digital payments in the country through MOLPay. UKM has fully digitalized its payment collection system, which enables students to make payment for their tuition fees, books and university expenses via online credit card payment, online banking transfers, and even MOLPay Cash at 7-Eleven.

The new digital payment solutions has not only made it more convenient for its students but also improved the institution’s revenue intake whereby its Q3 2018 transaction records have surpassed the total transactions by 60%.

Mokhsin Tumin, Finance Manager of UKM, said the partnership allows immediate digital payment updates to students.

Dec 18, 2018 - Flower Chimp's Online-to-Offline Partnership Flourishes the Flower Business

In less than 2 years, Flower Chimp has established itself as one of the key players in the online flower delivery industry in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore. Of course, this would not be materialized without our strong Online-to-Offline (O2O) partnership with more than 100 local florists.

“At Flower Chimp, we want to create a sustainable flower business that is fair and profitable to every party involved. From the growers who provide us with fresh flowers daily to our in-house florists who spend hours to create something so beautiful for others. At the same time, we work with many local florists from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore to fulfill the orders beyond our vicinity,” said Maximilian Lotz, Founder/Chief Executive Officer.

Flower Chimp’s customers continue to enjoy their flowers, benefitting from the FREE nationwide delivery and same-day delivery is all four countries.

They aim to establish Flower Chimp as a global brand that caters to all your blooming needs, from something as seasonal as Valentine’s Day, Mothers’ Day and festivities to regular deliveries of fresh flowers.

Dec 17, 2018 - Rewind 2018 with TikTok! Discover the Biggest Trends of the Year in Malaysia

To cap off an exciting 2018, TikTok today reveals the top Malaysian and global celebrities, creators, challenges and soundtracks and more that made this year another memorable one!


With its easy-to-use features, the platform has helped a diverse list of stars gain massive worldwide following, and served as the launchpad for emerging creators as well as new music and artists.

Malaysia Global
Most Popular Celebrities
  1. Janna Nick
  2. Baby Shima
  3. Danny Ah Boy
  4. Aiman Tino
  5. Wawa Zainal
  6. Amyra Rosli
  7. Fasha Sandha
  8. Izzue Islam
  9. Emma Maembong
  10. Aeril Zafrel
  1. Baby Ariel
  2. Zach King
  3. Marshmello
  4. BLACKPINK
  5. Supatsara Thanachat
  6. Daddy Yankee
  7. WINNER
  8. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
  9. Alan Walker
  10. Little Big
Most Popular Creators
  1. Findy Yong (findyyong_)
  2. Syasha Rushdiena (syasyarushdina)
  3. Alieff Irfan (irfxn_)
  4. Hafizam Kamar (hfzam18)
  5. Farrah Khairina (farrahmzm)
  6. Akid Zulkiflee (akiddos)
  7. Angel Low (angelloweee)
  8. Nurul Nurizzati (itsrosenicotine)
  9. Jack Huah (jackhuah0408)
  10. Qiu Wen (qiuwen1014)
  1. Gil Croes
  2. Holly H
  3. Awez Darbar
  4. Xime Ponch
  5. Our Fire
  6. Andressa Fontinele
  7. Dancer Sona
  8. Flo
  9. ひなた (imomuhi)
  10. Ashleigh Ross
Most Popular Challenges
  1. #DuetWithMe
  2. #RaindropChallenge
  3. #DinoRoar
  4. #PumpLikeThat
  5. #DidiDance
  6. #CountOnMe
  7. #KataManis
  8. #IReallyReally
  9. #DduDuDuDance
  10. #SiriSiri
  1. #LemonsForLeukemia
  2. #SnapYourLife
  3. #CountOnMe
  4. #FilterTransition
  5. #PopLikeThat
  6. #Stairshuffle
  7. #RainDropChallenge
  8. #ReactToThis
  9. #ChooseYourCharacter
  10. #HalloweenBattle
Most Popular Soundtracks
  1. Down in The DM by DJ Flex / Yo Gotti
  2. Delícia Tchu Tcha Tcha (Feat Dj Pedrito) by Mike Moonnight & DM'Boys        
  3. DDU-DU DDU-DU by BLACKPINK
  4. Run Free (feat. IVIE) by Deep Chills
  5. 2002 by Anne-Marie
  6. Pump by Valentino Khan
  7. Girls Like You by Maroon 5
  8. Bahagia by Eza Edmond
  9. Luar Biasa (Feat Alif) by Ismail Izzani
  10. Lagi Syantik by Siti Badriah
  1. Havana (feat. Young Thug) by Camila Cabello
  2. Run Free (feat. IVIE) by Deep Chills
  3. Solo (feat. Demi Lovato) by Clean Bandit
  4. El Chombo by Dame Tu Cosita feat. Cutty Ranks
  5. Down in The DM by DJ Flex / Yo Gotti
  6. Please Don't Go by Joel Adams
  7. Dura by Daddy Yankee
  8. Counterparty by Hipinoze
  9. In My Feelings by Drake
  10. Delícia Tchu Tcha Tcha (Feat Dj Pedrito) by Mike Moonnight & DM'Boys

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