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PUC and Smuzcity Roll Out JDX Presto Concept Store on 12.12

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 12, 2019 /PRWIRE.asia/ -- JDX Presto Concept Store, the largest cashless concept store in ASEAN, celebrates its official grand opening at Quill City Mall KL today. The partnership between PUC Berhad (“PUC”) and Smuzcity Berhad (“Smuzcity”) in launching their first Online-to-Offline (“O2O”) store signifies the joint effort of the two parties to create a cashless retail scenario in Malaysia.

Grand opening of JDX Presto Concept Store on 12.12 at Quill City Mall KL officiated by:
– Senior Vice President of Quill City Mall KL, Justin Liew (L-1)
– Group CEO of Quill Group of Companies, Koong Wai Seng (L-3)
– Group MD & CEO of PUC Berhad, Cheong Chia Chou (L-5)
– Senior Manager of International Business Division Supply Chain & Logistics Dept. of JD Logistics, Gary Sun (L-6)
– Y.M. Tengku Dato’ Hishammuddin Zaizi bin Y.A.M. Tengku Azman Shah Alhaj (L-7)
– Acting Chairman of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), YBhg. Dato’ Mathialakan Chelliah (R-6)
– Founder of Smuzcity Berhad, Kent Lee (R-5)
– Group Executive Director of Quill Group of Companies, Dato’ Ar. Michael Ong (R-3)

Spanning a total 50,000 square feet in the strategically located Quill City Mall KL on Level 3 (Lot 63, 63B and 72), JDX Presto Concept Store hosts products from a host of brands covering categories such as Electrical Appliances, Gadgets, Health & Beauty, Home & Living, Fashion and Food & Beverage, with a total of up to 3,000 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) from J.Zao, as well as other top selling products from China and the ASEAN region.

It is easy to begin shopping around the store. Shoppers just need to scan the QR code of their selected product with the Presto app and enjoy a hassle-free payment experience by checking out with the eWallet named PrestoPay in the app. Shoppers can opt for on-the-spot self-pickup or for convenient delivery to doorstep, supported by JD Logistics, the logistics affiliate of JD.com, China’s largest retailer.

Shoppers can take a break from their shopping sprees and enjoy some refreshments from the AI- and RFID-powered JDX Presto Unmanned Fridges, developed by JD Logistics’ logistics innovation lab, JDX, that are available at the in-store cafe. By scanning the displayed QR code with Presto app, shoppers are able to unlock the fridge and pick their favourite products off the shelves. Payment will be deducted from PrestoPay accordingly after the door is closed.

In line with the government’s roadmap to transform Malaysia into a cashless society, PUC has fully embraced digital finance, from the inclusion of PrestoPay to the introduction of micro-financing facility, PrestoPay Credit Financing to its ecosystem. At JDX Presto Concept Store, every transaction is cashless and seamless.

Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PUC Berhad, CHEONG Chia Chou said, “We proudly launched Presto two years ago, and along the way, our teams have worked relentlessly to gradually enrich Presto with various digital offerings. Today truly marks a great milestone on our journey, with the grand opening of our first ever O2O store. We are excited to extend to Malaysians the opportunity to first explore JDX innovations via PrestoMall and then complete the shopping journey by visiting JDX Presto Concept Store or vice versa, as we believe that the integrated experience is important for consumers to touch and feel the actual products, providing a sense of certainty to consumers with lesser or no experience in online purchase.”

Cheong added, “The symbol for Presto is a rabbit. It was chosen as the central character due to its fun-loving personality, its alertness, its ability to navigate challenges effortlessly, and the way it sprints and leaps at lightning speed, reflecting the brand’s propensity for growth. With the launch of our first O2O store, shoppers are welcome to meet and take a photo with Presto, doubling the joy of shopping with fun and interactive elements. Presto-themed merchandise is also available in the store for Presto lovers.”

Founder of Smuzcity, Kent Lee Kian Yan shared, “We are proud to leverage JDX technology to bring increased cashless convenience to shoppers in Malaysia through homegrown super app Presto.”

“Ever picture yourself shopping in shopping mall without your wallet? With a smartphone in hand, your shopping journey is now good to go. Together with PUC, we are committed to add a touch of innovation to the retail scene, redefining and shaping a unique O2O shopping experience for Malaysians,” Lee added.

Official venue partner, Group Executive Director of Quill Group of Companies, Dato’ Ar. Michael Ong said, “Our retail mall offers utmost support to the adoption of digital payment that is a win-win for both shoppers and sellers. Back in May, Presto held their first Cashless Raya Bazaar at Quill City Mall KL to encourage and educate consumers to go cashless while shopping for their Raya needs, which saw a success. We are more than delighted to be part of their adventure in the retail scene.”

Senior Vice President of Quill City Mall KL, Justin Liew added, “As Quill City Mall KL is repositioning itself towards the ‘phygital’ era, JDX Presto Concept Store is very much aligned with the direction we are moving forward. That focuses on consumer-centric technology infrastructure that facilitates the interactions between the consumers and brands. Thus, we are very excited to be able to collaborate with both parties closely in a set of exciting activities; such as, expanding home-grown brands to the international platform.”

In conjunction with the grand opening of JDX Presto Concept Store, the first 300 shoppers will be eligible to purchase selected SKUs at only RM12.12, limited to one item per shopper. Queuing starts at 8am and the doors are open to public at 11am on 12 December 2019. Continuing the celebration, until 15 December 2019, shoppers can spot and scan QR codes placed in the store and the mall to earn free PrestoPay Credits, which can then be spent in store and on any services on Presto.

Adding to the shopping pleasure, 5 shoppers who spend a minimum of RM50 in the store with PrestoPay from 12 December 2019 to 31 December 2019 will have a chance to win a pair of Hong Kong Disneyland Theme Park admission tickets.

Head to Quill City Mall KL and indulge in the joy of shopping now!

Presto app is available for download at Apple Store and Google Play. For more information about Presto, kindly visit https://www.prestouniverse.com/presto.

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About PUC Berhad
PUC Berhad (“PUC”) was incorporated in Malaysia on 3 November 1997 by China Founder Group. It was listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 8 April, 2002. Throughout the years, PUC and its subsidiaries have built a solid foundation in integrated media services and payment solutions. In mid-2007, the Group embarked on a digital business journey. Today, the Group’s digital services include financial technology related services, new media, eCommerce, mobile payment, digital imaging, and artificial intelligence. These continuous efforts are in line with the Group’s vision to be a key homegrown digital ecosystem creator. For more information, please visit www.puc.com.

About Smuzcity Berhad
SMUZCITY® Berhad is a public limited company founded on 2016, based in Kuala Lumpur, focuses on rapid urban transformation, defining and nurturing next generation’s need, shaping a smarter habitat for greater freedom. Smuzcity is principally involved in providing O2O solutions based on ‘unmanned’ and ‘cashless’ concepts, allowing users to experience a futuristic lifestyle through technology applications such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) BOT, facial recognition, e-wallets, virtual reality and Internet of Things (IoT). For more information, please visit www.smuzcity.com

About Quill City Mall Kuala Lumpur
Moving forward towards the year 2020 Quill City Mall KL will be repositioning itself as a “phygital” mall that creates a physical space, with consumer-centric tech infrastructure that facilitates the interactions between consumers and brands throughout the shopping experience. Housing various new tenants on board to build their very first “phygital” concept stores in Malaysia naming JDX Presto, E-Sport Arena and UniKL. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, along Jalan Sultan Ismail and spans across with a net lettable area of approx. 780,000 sq.ft. A myriad of retail experiences ranging from fashion and lifestyle, dining, entertainment, accessories, home furnishing, cosmetics, healthcare, food & beverage and a whole lot more under one roof. Signature anchor tenants H&M, Kurasi, Red Lobster, GSC, Celebrity Fitness, AEON MaxValue Prime, Ashley Furniture Homestore, Watson, Miniso, Aragan Yokocho and The Whitehouse.

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PUC Berhad
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PUC Berhad
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SharifahSister X ByThian Jewellery Collaboration Exclusive Private Preview

Sharifah Sisters to Launch Jewellery Collection

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 12, 2019 /PRWIRE.asia/ -- Sharifah Sisters to Launch Jewellery Collection

From Left to Right : Tania / Partner of Bythian Accessories, Teresa Thian / Founder Of Bythian, Sharifah Amani, Sharifah Aleya, Fatimah Abu Bakar (Sharifahsisters’s mother), Syed Zainal Rashid (Sharifahsisters’s father), Sharifah Aleysha, Sharifah Aryana, Thian Siew Kim / Co- Founder of Bythian

‘Sisters for Sisters’ may very well be the tagline for SharifahSistersXByThian, a luxury jewellery collection to be launched on December 6, 2019.

Inspired by some of nature’s tiny beautiful creatures, SharifahSisters, in collaboration with ByThian, will proudly present its first ever luxury jewellery collection designed by the Sharifah sisters.

The Sharifah sisters – Aleya, Amani, Aleysha and Aryana – are known in the entertainment industry as actors, directors, producers, writers and show hosts. They have recently added public relations to their list.

A team-up with ByThian, a Malaysian women’s apparel and jewellery line founded and owned by the Thian sisters, Teresa and Siew Kim, led to the creation of an exquisitely young and vibrant collection of jewellery inspired by these personalities and their fascination for fireflies, butterflies, dragonflies, lady bugs and ants.

“It was challenging to come up with one major concept to represent four strong personalities, so we went with capturing the essence of who they are individually,“ says Teresa. “This new collection is therefore, like the Sharifahs, quirky, colourful, dainty and elegant.”

“This is a celebration of all sisters. Sisters who work together, stay together,” she says, adding that she and Kim were drawn to the Sharifahs because of their close bond.

The SharifahSistersXByThian launch will be held at Define: Food in The Boulevard, Mid Valley City on December 6, 2019 at an exclusive sitdown luncheon preview.

(SharifahSistersXByThian collection will be available on the ByThian website beginning the 6th of December. The pieces can also be purchased at the ByThian store in 50-A, Jalan SS21/58, Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia)

For more product photos, please refer to this link:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fNG4wcPydRysyjQ2BATBmJGRQszyH7Xk

Do refer below short description for each product:-

Monarch Butterfly Earring
I was inspired by the Monarch Butterfly’s journey for hibernation because every year millions of Monarch Butterflies make the 4000km journey for hibernation. How they manage to find the exact path to their hibernation spot every time amazes me. Fragile wings and a short life span are no match for an indestructible will.

Ladybug Earring
The lady bug never fails to lift my spirit. I tend to find them by surprise and when I do I am in awe that such a tiny creature can almost appear from anywhere. Considered to be a lucky bug in some cultures I would like to think my ladybugs will bring its owners happiness and luck too.
Selling Price :
Butterfly Earring : RM280
Ladybug Earring : RM180

Ant Choker & Ant Bracelet
I chose the ant because of their ability to carry 1000x their strength, the fact that they are beautiful artists and architect and their love for society. I wanted to remind myself that I can be capable of these things and many more. I also wanted to inspire any other person, young or old that they could do the same.
Selling Price
Ant Choker : RM280
Ant Bracelet : RM220

Dragon Fly Brooch Pin and Orchid Brooch Pin
Dragonflies are known to be fast, agile fliers, sometimes migrating across oceans, and often live near water. They’re also resilient. Fossils of dragonfly ancestors have been found from 325 million years ago. Fits my life mantra to a T! : always stay on your toes and never give up.
Selling Price :
Dragon Fly Brooch Pin : RM190
Orchid Brooch Pin : RM190

Firefly
The firefly, gorgeous to watch and witness. They don’t even know how beautiful they are because that’s just how they are. I had to choose the firefly, I have always been fascinated by them.
Selling Price :
Firefly sets (Necklace & Hairpin) : RM280

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Malaysia-China Drama ‘The Cheng Ho Series’ to Cost RM178mil

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 05, 2019 /PRWIRE.asia/ -- Malaysia-China ties marked another milestone as both countries formally join hands to film an epic biographical series of historical figure Cheng Ho, taking the People-to-People Bond under Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to another level while gearing up for Malaysia-China Cultural Tourism Year 2020.

From Left to right: CEO representing FINAS, Mr.Ahmad Syazli Muhd Khiar, China Popular Artist, MS.Zhao Qian, Executive Director of Trillion Film Group, Mr.Tee Kai Shiang, Chairman Of Trillion Film Group Dato Jerry Wern, Co-Founder CEO Of Hainan Xiuhai Culture Development Co., Ltd. , Mr. Sam Shung, CEO Of Trillion Film Group Mr.Ken Yuen, Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Malaysia.YB Chong Chieng Jen, Press Officer to Ambassador of China to Malaysia Mr.Tang Tang, Television Production Committee China Alliance Of Radio, Film and Television, Mr.Li Gang, Chief Advisor of Chengho Series and Famous Scenarist, Mr.Ai Anjun, Vice Chairman Of Trillion Film Group, Mr.Melvin Ong, Vice-General Secretary Of Television Production Committee China Alliance Of Radio, Film and Television, Mr.Lu Bo, COO of Hainan Xiuhai Cultural Development Co., Ltd. MR.Gao Qiang

Malaysia-based Trillion Film Group and Trillion Production are entrusted by China International Culture and Artistic Centre (CICAC) to manage the filming of “The Cheng Ho Series” in Malaysia. They signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Kuala Lumpur today to officially mark their cooperation, which is witnessed by Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Chong Chieng Jen.

The Series involves key entities of China such as the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of China (CCPPD), State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People’s Republic of China (SAPPRFT) and China Central Television (CCTV), which reflects the series’ significance and the anticipation of Chinese officials.

60% of the Series will be filmed in Malaysia, particularly in Melaka and Johor Bahru with crew members originating from Malaysia and China.

Involving a budget of RMB300 million (approximately RM178 million), it is expected to take 8 months to finish filming. Malaysian input accounts for more than half of post-production.

“The Cheng Ho Series” is the first ever Malaysia-China large-scale epic series since the establishment of diplomatic ties 45 years ago. To be released in 2021, it reflects the strong bond between both countries and signifies more great things to come.

Stories of Cheng Ho are commonly known through books but rarely presented in the format of a series. The Series is expected to let viewers know Cheng Ho himself in ways like never before, which is very worthy of our expectation. Malaysian production teams have the opportunity to learn from China’s cutting-edge production ability to elevate their game.

The production team from China are currently in Malaysia for their maiden visit to carry out preliminary on-ground discussions, including recce and a series of key meetings to ensure a smooth filming process.

During their visit here, they will be visiting the Embassy of China in Malaysia, Malaysia Special Envoy to China Tan Kok Wai, Huazong President Tan Sri Goh Tian Chuan, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng, Melaka, Iskandar Studios Malaysia and National Film Development Corporation (Finas).

From left to right: Chairman Of Trillion Film Group Dato Jerry Wern, Co-Founder CEO Of Hainan Xiuhai Culture Development Co., Ltd. , Mr. Sam Shung, CEO Of Trillion Film Group Mr.Ken Yuen, Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Malaysia.YB Chong Chieng Jen, Press Officer to Ambassador of China to Malaysia Mr.Tang Tang, Television Production Committee China Alliance Of Radio, Film and Television, Mr.Li Gang, Chief Advisor of Chengho Series and Famous Scenarist, Mr.Ai Anjun, Vice Chairman Of Trillion Film Group, Mr.Melvin Ong

About Trillion Film Group
Driven by the concept of “Integrity-oriented, designing miracle”, Trillion Film Group is a total solution film company specializing in film investment, film production and post-production, IP film development, editing of special effects, talent management and others more services.

Headquartered to be set in Malaysia with presence all over Asia, Trillion Film Group has established close ties with major top tier China-based film companies in pushing the Southeast Asian film industry forward by incorporating new elements to original productions to create greater business opportunities and unleash unlimited potential.

Trillion Film Group aspires to establish a new platform and work together with industry players to promote Malaysia as a heavyweight in the Asian film market and gain a foothold in the international arena.

Trillion Production, our in-house unit, brings together talented locals from various fields in the spirit of professionalism, credibility and diligence to produce quality films and TV series. Through cooperating with our strategic partners, we get to work with excellent teams at home and abroad to select quality works in cultivating new fundamentals while providing a wide range of technical support. Together we connect the world through films and create a new facade in the RMB100billion yuan Asian film industry.

About China International Culture and Artistic Centre (CICAC)
China International Culture and Artistic Centre (CICAC) was established in 1992. It was first chaired by then-Vice Chairperson of the National People’s Congress, Mr. Wang Guangying. The Centre’s concept of “Creating new value with culture, creating valuable new culture” has led to the establishment of Creative City Design Centre in China, which is chaired by the Father of Creative Economy, John Howkins. It forms a complete industrial chain from core ideas to cultural industry investment and management.

The Centre is a national organization for foreign cultural exchanges, which is certified by China’s Ministry of Culture and the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SAPPRFT) for purposes of production, communication, performance and many more.

For the last 30 years, the Centre has conducted international cultural exchange activities with the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Japan, Korea and 60 other countries that resulted in Russia’s “Little Silver Birch” Dance Troupe and Spanish Flamenco China Tour, among others. It has filmed and produced nearly a thousand works that has received numerous awards.

CICAC is a member of TV & Film Committee of the China Alliance of Radio, Film and Television (CARFT), which has organized the committee’s annual congress, National Top-Notch Television Production for 12 times and notably the 4th Asia Rainbow TV Awards held in Sanya City that gathered celebrities, directors and industry experts from different countries and brought the arts and culture of Belt and Road countries together, promoting mutual growth of Asian TV programs.

About the TV & Film Committee of the China Alliance of Radio, Film and Television (CARFT)
TV & Film Committee of China Alliance of Radio, Film and Television (CARFT), established in 1991, is a national TV production association certified and managed by SAFPRT. It currently has over 1,700 members, covering local and foreign production organizations and major shooting bases. The annual broadcast of its film and television works account for about 95% nationally. It is an advocate and leader of the industrialization of TV programs in China.

The committee’s purpose is to assist the government industry management, set industry standards, safeguard the rights and interests of industry players and promote cooperation among its members. It also actively bridges the gap between the government and its members, implement the party’s principles and policies and provide decision-making reference for the government.

Through organizing multiple events like “Asia Rainbow TV Awards” and “National Top-Notch Television Production”, and awarding “Designated National Filming Location”, it strives to enhance China’s international influence, establish industry benchmarks, pushing for more quality products and make positive contributions to the TV and film industry.

This media release has been prepared by Trillion Film Group Limited for immediate release. For further enquiries, please contact:

Trillion Film Group Limited
• Melvin Ong
Vice Chairman
D/L: +6013-383 3338 | E-mail: xthou38@tfg.com

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Contact Information:

Name: Melvin Ong
Organization: Trillion Film Group Limited
Phone Number: +6013-383 3338
Email: xthou38@tfg.com

Maxx ‘N Go teams up with Go Exim in Southeast Asia

Strategic alliance for Southeast Asia mobile after-sales service

Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, January 14, 2019 /PRWIRE.asia/ -- –

(Second from the left): Tengku Djan Lay, Maxx ‘N Go CTO, Deric Chong, Go Auto International Development Director, En. Farok Maasom, Executive Director of Go Exim, Patrick Tam, Maxx ‘N Go CEO, Benjamin Shi, Maxx Chain CEO

The mobile application for car care assistance “Maxx ‘N Go” has formed a strategic alliance with “Go Exim” to provide mobile, on-site after-sales services to Haval and Bordward cars in the Southeast Asia region – creating a digitised car maintenance services and repair system.

This alliance between Go Exim, the exclusive authorised distributor and manufacturer for Haval in Southeast Asia, and its strategic partner Maxx ‘N Go aims to provide convenient car maintenance services, including engine oil change, regular inspection and other after-sales services. Executives from both companies witnessed the occasion: Maxx ‘N Go CEO Mr Patrick Tam, Maxx ‘N Go Chief Technical Officer Tengku Djan Ley, Go Exim Executive Director Mr Farok Maasom and Go Auto International Development Director Mr Deric Chong.

Mr Patrick Tam said that the cooperation has prompted Maxx ‘N Go and Go Exim to jointly launch the Malaysian market in Southeast Asia in upgrading the car maintenance and repair experience that helps to save time and better convenience for the owners. It looks to expand these services beyond the initial stage to other countries such as Indonesia, Myanmar, and Thailand.

This strategic partnership not only offer convenient on-site car maintenance services to Haval and Borgward owners, as Maxx ‘N Go services will incorporate Haval and Borgward standard procedures, original parts and lubricants. This allows owners to enjoy the most convenient car maintenance service while the warranty is still protected.

The Maxx ‘N Go’s data-based mobile car care application makes the entire car care system even better as all service records and information will be updated simultaneously in its system. Whether you visit the brick-and-mortar 4S service centre or book the services through Maxx ‘N Go App, both allow system access to obtain accurate information about your car. This will change the traditional car maintenance method, utilising technology and professional technicians, to provide better services and experience to car owners in Southeast Asia.

During his speech, Mr Farok Maasom said, “Go Exim is the authorised manufacturer and dealer for Haval and Borgward, headquartered in Malaysia, which produces SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) targeted at families and business owners in Southeast Asia. I believe that this collaboration will go a long way – leveraging on technology in providing after-sales maintenance service – in pushing car care/maintenance to a higher level with mobile services becoming an important trend in the automotive industry.”

Maxx ‘N Go team is ready to cooperate with other Asian automotive brands to bring Maxx ‘N Go car repair and maintenance services to the next level. At the same time, Maxx ‘N Go also reached a regional strategic partnership with China’s Bean Capital in December last year to take advantage of the blockchain technology by combining decentralisation concepts with automotive after-sales services. The latter aims to reshape automotive after-sales services with blockchain technology for data analysis and optimise after-market services.

About Maxx ‘N Go: Maxx ‘N Go is an on-demand car care assistant mobile app, which allows people to set their location, pick a preferred time, and receive their car care services like engine oil change and selected parts replacement on-site. Born with a purpose to serve, Maxx ‘N Go’s mission is to continuously provide smart solutions and maximum convenience to all motorists, empowering them with more flexibility and time saved.
Maxx ‘N Go services are currently available in most major cities throughout East and West Malaysia.

For more information, please visit: http://maxxngo.com/ or visit its Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/app.maxxngo.

Contact Information:

Name: Deevon Lim
Organization: SHIFT HOLDINGS BHD
Website: http://maxxngo.com/
Phone Number: +603-56141348
Email: deevon.lim@shift-holdings.com

Prance Gold & Jewellery – Top Gold & Jewellery Shop in Malaysia

Prance Gold & Jewellery is committed to providing our clients with the best possible service. Variety of Gold including Gold Ring, Gold Earings, Gold Bracelets, Gold Necklace, Gold Bangles, Gold Pendants and so on.

June 06, 2018 /PRWIRE.asia/ -- Prance Gold & Jewellery endorses the culture of the gold trading market and also upholds strong belief in said industry, has decided to join in on the construction and development of the gold business.

Our company has been established since 2014.
Our management has more than 10 years experience in the gold jewelry industry. We are targetting 30+ outlets and 10+ JV branches throughout global.

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We commit to continuous improvement, transparent, honest and trustworthy with expansion of goldsmith factories.

___A Gift of Eternal LOVE___

Prance Gold having top sales of the wedding ring in Malaysia Market. Wedding ring has been the witness of pure joy between couples, giving a radiance of affection and intimacy where the tradition and symbolism of the ring are as strong today as it’s ever been.

As the wedding ring represents an emblem of love through time and a symbol of devotion, they are circular in shape and this in itself carries a symbolic meaning for the couple getting married. With no beginning or end, a circular wedding ring bears a symbol of infinity. It is endless, eternal, just the way love should be.
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Gold couple rings and gold wedding rings are both a testimony of the exquisite craftsmanship at Prance Gold & Jewellery. Our 916 gold couple rings and wedding rings are adorned with white and yellow gold tinge and resumed various shapes and styles according to the wearer’s taste. Harmoniously blending the colours and bringing out the essence of authentic gold, they are considered the common form of the wedding ring nowadays because of their simple and practical style.

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White gold bears the representation of friendship whereas yellow gold means fidelity. Loved and worn particularly by people who lead active lifestyles, they are also easy to be kept clean.

We wish to offer you a golden emblem of love through time, a symbol of devotion and a bond to cherish through our signature wedding ring sets, as we know two hearts will now become one. Give her the gem of your lifetime, give her Prance Gold.

Lets discover our wide collection today by visiting Prance Gold & Jewellery. Our outlets are located as >>>here<<<.

Contact Information:

Name: Chris Teng
Organization: Webist Solutions Sdn Bhd
Website: webist.com.my
Phone Number: 0165574650
Email: chris@webist.com.my
Address: B-1-3A, Kuchai Exchange, Jalan Kuchai Maju 13, Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

AI Group seeks listing on the NSX to accelerate growth in investment portfolio

Actcelerate International Group (AI Group), which is eyeing investment in SMEs and high-tech startup companies, has recently lodged a prospectus to raise up to A$2.25 million and list on the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX).

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 30, 2018 /PRWIRE.asia/ -- The listing on Sydney based NSX will allow AI Group to further its investment focus on four major sectors – Information and Communications Technology, New Age Retail, Financial Services and Green Technology.

With its headquarters strategically located in Kuala Lumpur, one of ASEAN’s most vibrant hubs of economic growth, AI Group aims to invest in high-growth companies and businesses that meet its investment criteria, and help them to expand their market penetration. The main focus will be on companies that possess the potential for continued growth in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. The target companies’ valuation range is proposed to be from A$1 million to A$10 million, with the flexibility of equity, debt or hybrid investments.

AI Group believes that with its focus on investments in technology companies across a wide range of sectors, coupled with an experienced management team and board, it can achieve a balance between return on investment and acceptable risk.

AI Group puts the global market in view as it sets foot in the Asia-Pacific region for higher capital gains to maximise shareholder value. The company aims to become a preferred partner for SMEs and high-tech startup companies in the procurement of their development financing.

AI Group offers a complete investment package that covers provision of funding, know-how, management, market strategy, and competent human resources.

Anyone wishing to acquire shares will need to complete the application form which accompanies AI Group’s prospectus. The prospectus can be obtained from http://actcelerategroup.com/

TalentCap Social Media Innovation Conference to Benefit Startups to Gain Traction by Actionable Growth Hacks.

April 17, 2018 /PRWIRE.asia/ -- The TalentCap Social Media Innovation Conference is a tactical conference to be held on the 25-26th of April 2018 in Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The conference to benefit startups to gain traction by actionable growth hacks.

Participants shall discover how innovative global companies maintain their edge via social media marketing. The conference features practical, action-oriented social media marketing sessions from top leading experts and brands. Highlight includes a hands-on workshop by social media coach who has trained 200+ start-ups in the Silicon Valley, US.

The Social Media Innovation Conference is targeted towards key decision makers and Clevels within companies from all industries, covering 20+ different tactical areas of social media which includes everything from video marketing, social media ROI, chatbots, usergenerated content to data and analytics.

Growth hacking is all about growing your user base quickly. More often than not inexperienced entrepreneurs will sit down with their idea, create a decent website, and generate some local press, and say, “if we build it they will come.” It doesn’t happen that way. Eventually the social media consistency dies off, the free PR stops running, the website remains static, and your startup is left dead in the water.

Limited resources put startups in a position where they need to find solutions to these shortcomings, often unconventional ones. Desperation leads to innovation. Exactly for this reason, the term of “growth hacking” centered on creativity and the use of unconventional methods to achieve rapid and spectacular growth. It does not involve reinventing the wheel, but rather the use of already popular concepts and practices in a unique way that attracts attention and facilitates rapid dissemination. Products such as Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube are often given as examples of growth hacking.

The conference feature includes a deep dive workshop facilitated by Sweta Patel, a renown trainer who has coach more than 200 startups in the Silicon Valley, US. At the conference, Sweta facilitates the workshop topic “How B2B and B2C Use Instagram to Win New Customers.”

Sweta will share about the step-by-step method of exactly how she grew her Instagram account from 13 to 80,000 followers in one year. If done the right way, Instagram can be used to generate leads which will later convert into paying customers. The workshop highlights numerous actionable insights on Instagram hacks that can save you time and money.

Sweta highlights, “Social media has increased the discovery for my business and without it I would not be able to gain the reach I would need to ensure my brand is reputable. It helped discover new ways to reach a mass audience without doing so much. Last year I was able to generate over $400,000 through my social media channels. This is why it is important to use these channels wisely so you are able to gain the reach you need to reach your objectives.”

Sweta remarks, “The most common mistakes in social media revolve around this concept of “faking it til you make it.” Businesses are buying likes, comments, and followers without any real strategy to back it up. When a business does this, it makes them look even worse than they would without a strategy. The strategy should focus on helping a business grow real fans- It’s not about the followers. It’s about touching people and making them feel as if they are a part of your brand. What are you doing to make them feel involved? If you make your customers and your fans the heroes of your brand, then you will win.”

When asked about the biggest challenges for social media marketers, Sweta underlines, “Building and growing an organic audience. This remains a challenge because most of the experts do not know what they are doing when it comes to audience building and no one knows their audience better than the business owner themselves. When they are able to tap into their audience’s secret desires, then they will be able to capture the audience’s interest. At this point they understand their audience better than the audience understands themselves. One way of focusing on building an audience is to start small and then focus on scaling up. When you start small you are able to make a bigger impact and share your message through word of mouth.”

Sweta concludes, “You can’t fake it til’ you make it on social media. If you take shortcuts, you will fail faster.”

The conference brings together speakers from Google, LinkedIn, Mindvalley, Axiata, GoCar, and more. Keynote speaker Cally Lo, Regional Account Manager at LinkedIn highlights, “In an era where companies are pushing to increase their interconnectivity with customers, partners and general interests, social media has opened an avenue for more authentic access to individuals that they wish to target. The impact of this wave of streamlined information trading has allowed an increase in transactions, innovation, competition and expansion.”

When asked about the biggest challenges for social media marketers, Cally underlines, “Being one of the same. The market is booming with marketers running different strategies. It is easy to fall into repetitive maneuvers which will blend strategies into the broader web of content. It is important to stay original, and keeping a unique stance. It is challenging during these times, but imperative.”

Keynote speaker Pankaj Khushani, Head of Analytics & Platform Partnerships, SEA, Google presents the topic, “Data Driven: The Role of Social Media in Performance Marketing.”

Pankaj highlights, “Since social media has such a large share of online activity, companies are seeing social media as an important component of their digital marketing and wider marketing strategies. And it’s not limited to just marketing. Customer service, recruitment, employer branding and other departments are taking a stake in social, too. This is helping to increase social media’s importance in the organization and spur hiring. Social media is a must-have nowadays, and not a nice-to-have.”

Keynote speaker Vadim Fink, Head of Marketing at Mindvalley presents the topic “How to use Video on Social Media to drive REAL Business Results.” Vadim highlights, “Social Media is no longer something any business can overlook. Every single day 1.4 billion people log into Facebook – and Youtube is about to surpass TV as the most watched format in the U.S. this year. At the same time consumers’ attention is moving towards video, away from written content.”

Keynote speaker Pedro Uria Recio, Vice President at Axiata Group presents the topic “Applying Artificial Social Intelligence to Customer Service and Sales.” Pedro highlights, “Customer service and sales has traditionally been a field that relies on the empathic abilities of a human being to resolve issues. Yet as the costs for human staffed call-centres have grown, automation has become imperative and led to the introduction of Artificial Social Intelligence. Today’s AI is becoming increasingly complex and functional.”

Keynote speaker Alan Cheah, Chief Executive Officer of GoCar presents the topic “Team Culture: How to Align Team Culture to Your Marketing Strategy.” Alan highlights, “Apart from strategies, marketing tools, and knowledge; team culture plays a huge part in leading the marketing direction for GoCar. The team’s values, passion, and vision for GoCar dictates how we choose to pursue certain partnerships, what kind of digital campaigns to run, which community events to organise, and how we communicate with our users. Once we have that aligned, it’s clear to see how we managed to grow the company from 5 GoCars in 5 locations in 2016 to 180 GoCars in 80 locations in 2017. It all begins with the team culture.”

Teaming up with the region’s forward thinking and innovative organisation, TalentCap is pleased to welcome on-board MPH Bookstores as the Official Bookstore at the Social Media Innovation Conference Kuala Lumpur April 2018.

MPH Bookstores Sdn. Bhd. is one of the leading bookstore chains in Malaysia offering an extensive selection of international and local selection of books, stationery, lifestyle gifts, educational toys and games, as well as IT and Multimedia. With a variety of quality offerings, MPH Bookstores aims to be a one-stop enrichment centre for its surrounding communities. Also known as “Malaysia’s No.1 Online Bookstore”, MPH Online is the leading bookstore in the digital world serving the Malaysian and regional market. MPH Bookstores is also committed to playing a major role in cultivating good reading habits amongst Malaysians and strongly believes that the right foundation must start from young with core values in promoting reading to children.

Hailing from a humble background, MPH Bookstores has developed far across the nation, and with this expansion, networking with other corporations is a characteristic step in the process. It is only natural that MPH Bookstores reached out to TalentCap to be a part of their Social Media Innovation Conference 2018, as MPH Bookstores begins wading through the currents of globalisation and digitalisation.

Jeremy Yow, MPH Bookstores Assistant Manager of Marketing shares “MPH Bookstores participation in the conference will be especially beneficial and insightful, seeing as MPH Bookstores will be expanding its digital platforms further and digitalising it’s business frame.”

This collaboration with TalentCap allows for MPH Bookstores to have a glimpse of what is in store in the future of social networking. In return, this exchange allows for TalentCap to spread word of this conference to a wider audience across multiple channels. TalentCap can also expect a promotion booth with relevant and necessary publications for the participants.

TalentCap has a vision to become the foremost thought leadership platform in the region, creating unmissable events that feature inspiring speakers sharing their first-hand expertise with delegates. As such, they have gone above and beyond to make this event as impactful as possible.

For those who are interested for the Social Media Innovation Conference 2018, please refer to the below on event details:

Dates: 25-26 April 2018 (Wednesday & Thursday)
Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Limited tickets available here: http://talentcap.com/social-media-innovation-conference

About TalentCap: TalentCap produces quality information and events for the international conference industry. We recruit the best speakers, provide the best training and offer the best networking in the industry. We produce innovative, inspiring, and indispensable event solutions and services. We provide businesses with insights and contacts they need to grow. We curate content for specific industries and to facilitate dialogue and strategic thinking. We expose sponsors and partners to a highly engaged international audience. We aspire to Inspire and equip business leaders to achieve extraordinary results. For latest, please visit: www.talentcap.com

TalentCap Conference to Feature Case Studies by Top Experts on Southeast Asia as an Emerging Market with Booming Social Media Growth.

April 10, 2018 /PRWIRE.asia/ -- The TalentCap Social Media Innovation Conference is a tactical conference to be held on the 25-26th of April 2018 in Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The conference features case studies by top expert on Southeast Asia as an emerging market with booming social media growth.

The Social Media Innovation Conference is targeted towards key decision makers and C-levels within companies from all industries, covering 20+ different tactical areas of social media which includes everything from video marketing, social media ROI, chatbots, user-generated content to data and analytics.

Social commerce sales driven by social media is a potential game-changer for e-commerce in Southeast Asia. Social media platforms offer greater accessibility, more dynamic elements, and cost-efficiency benefits compared to email blasts and online stores. SMEs and local startups could be the prime beneficiary of social commerce through reduced costs and improved market access both domestically and across borders.

Teaming up with the region’s forward thinking and innovative organisation, TalentCap is pleased to welcome on-board the ASEAN Retail-chains Franchise Federation (ARFF) as a Strategic Partner at the Social Media Innovation Conference Kuala Lumpur April 2018.

ASEAN Retail-Chains & Franchise Federation (ARFF) was established in 2008 to champion the promotion and development of trade particularly in the retail-chains, franchise, tourism and shopping industries within the 10 ASEAN countries. ARFF falls under the auspices of ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) that is mandated by the ASEAN leaders as the official ASEAN linkage: To provide private sector feedback and guidance to boost efforts towards economic integration, To identify priority areas for consideration by the ASEAN leaders. ARFF is designated under tourism category. It was initiated to serve as a platform to stimulate the economy by inciting growth of retail-chain & franchise sectors and promote cross learning & economic opportunities across the ASEAN region and beyond.

Keynote speaker Pedro Uria Recio, Vice President at Axiata Group presents the topic “Applying Artificial Social Intelligence to Customer Service and Sales.” Axiata is one of the leading telecommunications groups in Asia with approximately 350 million subscribers in eleven countries. Axiata has controlling interests in six mobile operators under the brand names of ‘Celcom’ in Malaysia, ‘XL’ in Indonesia, ‘Dialog’ in Sri Lanka, ‘Robi’ in Bangladesh, ‘Smart’ in Cambodia and ‘Ncell’ in Nepal, with strategic interests in ‘Idea’ in India and ‘M1’ in Singapore. ‘edotco’, the Group’s infrastructure company, operates in five countries to deliver telecommunications infrastructure services, and operates and manages a regional portfolio of over 25,000 towers.

Pedro highlights, “Customer service and sales has traditionally been a field that relies on the empathic abilities of a human being to resolve issues. Yet as the costs for human staffed call-centres have grown, automation has become imperative and led to the introduction of Artificial Social Intelligence. Today’s AI is becoming increasingly complex and functional.”

Pedro’s keynote shares tactical real-life case studies and lesson learned from implementing conversational chatbots for customer service across multiple subsidiaries of a telecom conglomerate. Take away include; Starting small and scaling up, Focusing on the transitions between human intelligence and artificial intelligence, Prioritizing the knowledge base, deprioritizing system integrations, Selecting the right channels: web, Facebook and RCS (the next big trend in channels), Building a long-term roadmap including voice integration, scalability and security – among others.

Keynote speaker Vadim Fink, Head of Marketing at Mindvalley presents the topic “How to use Video on Social Media to drive REAL Business Results.” Mindvalley is a global school of 3+ million people. Today Mindvalley’s fans consume more than 70.000 hours of video content every single week! Mindvalley works with the world’s leading authors and teachers to produce best-in-class learning experiences in every area of life. Whether it’s Alan Watts (Zen Philosophy), Robin Sharma (Leadership), Lisa Nichols (Public Speaking), Donna Eden (Energy Medicine) or Neale Donald Walsch (Conscious Evolution), their teachers are men and women at the peak of their field.

Vadim highlights, “Social Media is no longer something any business can overlook. Every single day 1.4 billion people log into Facebook – and Youtube is about to surpass TV as the most watched format in the U.S. this year. At the same time consumers’ attention is moving towards video, away from written content.”

Vadim’s keynote provides tactical insights on how to navigate the 4 leading social media platforms for businesses today: Facebook, Youtube, Instagram and LinkedIn. How do you optimise videos differently for each platform? How do you stand out in today’s busy online video world? Vadim shall guide you through each of the social platforms, so that you truly understand how, why and when potential customers are using these social channels. Vadim will talk about creating your own video show, building loyal audiences and repurposing content, so that you don’t need to spend a fortune. But also: How do we turn the loyal audience we build into paying customers?

Keynote speaker Mei Sze Choo, Director at PersonEdge presents the topic “Influencer Marketing: An Integrated Approach.” Mei Sze is a host, emcee, speaker and a columnist. This fun-loving lass has graced the covers of magazines in Malaysia and Singapore ranging from Cleo, Sequoia and Urban Health. As the first youth ambassador for the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM), she has been invited on numerous occasions internationally to give motivational talks to the youth about her journey on battling the Big-C, and the importance of positive thinking. Mei Sze is also a PHD holder in developmental psychology and is working to assist youth development through the media by hosting shows related to youth, and sending strong and encouraging messages through her columns.

Mei Sze highlights, “The increasing integration of influencers as part of a brand’s marketing strategy has become widespread. Many brands know that influencer marketing is a part of social media but is uncertain on the ways to utilize influencers. Influencers, unlike celebrities, can be anywhere. They can be anyone. What make them influential are their large followings on the web and social media. An influencer can be a popular fashion photographer on Instagram, or a well-read cybersecurity blogger who tweets, or a respected marketing executive on LinkedIn. Within any industry, there are influential people.” Mei Sze’s keynote will highlight key points on the what, how, and when it is the right time for influencer marketing. In addition, many are hesitant to use influencers as they have heard it does not work, and this presentation will address that question as well.

Keynote speaker Ang Sheng Wen, Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer at WMA Group presents the topic, “Implementing Seamless Social Marketing Process Flow & Real-time Conversion Monitoring.” Wealth Mastery Academy – WMA is committed in empowering people with the right financial education, knowledge and proven skills in order for individuals to attain financial freedom. Over the years, WMA has coached thousands of individuals from all walks of life and have guided them with powerful knowledge and proven skills and strategies towards the path of financial freedom.

Sheng Wen highlights, “Statistics has revealed the positive correlation between the response time and lead conversion in social media marketing. Yet companies face obstacles to decrease response time due to separate systems used to manage customer contacts, different teams handling sales calls, inefficient employees, and lack of efficient monitoring system. The challenge is even more commonly encountered in service industry and offline business. Another hurdle is getting accurate conversion feedback from salesperson for social marketer to react in real time to adjust their marketing strategies.” Sheng Wen’s keynote shares tactical insights on how to implement a seamless social marketing process flow and real-time conversion monitoring.

The conference feature includes a deep dive workshop facilitated by Sweta Patel, a renown trainer who has coached more than 200 startups in the Silicon Valley, US. At the conference, Sweta facilitates the workshop topic “How B2B and B2C Use Instagram to Win New Customers.”

For those who are interested in the Social Media Innovation Conference 2018, please refer to the below for event details:

Dates: 25-26 April 2018 (Wednesday & Thursday)
Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Limited tickets available here: http://talentcap.com/social-media-innovation-conference

WIDEBED to support Titijaya in expanding vacation rental market in Malaysia

WIDEBED and Titijaya collaborate to provide short stay accommodation options around Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu.

April 06, 2018 /PRWIRE.asia/ -- Southeast Asia focused short stay management firm WIDEBED recently signed an official MOU with Titijaya, Malaysia leading property developer, to act as their short stay marketing and management agency. The scope of collaboration covers full-range short stay management services including furnishing consultation, marketing, booking management, key management, housekeeping, etc. for three of Titijaya’s best builds – 3RDNVENUE, RIVERIA and The Shore.

As part of the collaboration, Titijaya is hosting a talk on 7th April 2018, at 3RDNVENUE, featuring WIDEBED founder Mr. Ivan Chong. The topic of the talk will be focusing how everyone can invest and run a vacation rental property and turn it into a money making machine. This exclusive event will allow attendees to walk away with methods to maximize their current or future real estate investment ROI. On top of this, attendees will also gain knowledge and information on every aspect of short term rental. Limited seats are available. Interested participants can call +6012 249 9880 for ticketing enquiries.

Founded in 2011, WIDEBED has been helping property owners to generate and maximise short term rental income through the provision of professional short term rental management services. WIDEBED take cares of the full process of 24/7 hosting and concierge services for the property owner. With hosting, booking and maintenance managed by WIDEBED, property owners can generate short term rental income stress free. Aiming to grow into the preferred short-stay brand in Asia, WIDEBED is also committed in delivering the highest level of comfort to their guests. The team’s commitment is evident through their tagline – happy home away from home.

The collaboration with Titijaya is part of WIDEBED effort to expand coverage of service, as the team laid out earlier this year. With Titijaya joining the network, WIDEBED guests will be introduced to 3 new accommodation options in the near future:

3rdNvenue @ Jalan Ampang – Luxury business living along Prestigious Embassy Row
Strategically located right along the prestigious Embassy Row in Kuala Lumpur, new-york-inspired 3rdNvenue is expected to be completed by 2022. WIDEBED will play an important role in marketing consultation with Titijaya in the early construction stage to ensure the units built are short stay friendly.

The Shore @ Kota Kinabalu – Beachfront luxury overlooking South China Sea
Located in Central Business District of Kota Kinabalu, The Shore is built with the intention to boost Sabah’s business and tourism activities among both locals and foreign visitors. With WIDEBED onboard, investors of The Shore can expect to rent out their units for short stays tourists with minimal efforts.

Riveria City @ KL Sentral – Accessibility to your destinations in Kuala Lumpur
Recently launched in Q3 2017, Riveria City is one of Titijaya’s latest development projects. Its proximity to KL Sentral – Malaysia largest integrated transport-cum-commercial hub, makes it an accommodation choice that is suitable for almost all kind of travellers including family on holidays, casual tourists, business travellers etc.

“Essentially, we are bringing the finest quality of services to help property owners to maximize their returns while at the same time bringing the best short stay experience our guests can ever have. We have helped more than 500 satisfying customers to date. We are working to bring the convenience of our service to property owners across wider regions, as well as provide more accommodation choices for different type of travellers.” said Ivan Chong

Besides Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, WIDEBED’s current area of service includes Subang USJ, Petaling Jaya, and Johor Bharu. Bookings can be made at http://shortstay.com.my

About WIDEBED: WIDEBED offers a comprehensive short-term rental property management and concierge service to property owners in Malaysia and beyond. The company helps property owners in major cities, maximize their rental income while ensuring there is zero-stress in making accommodation available to travelers of all persuasions. Their service is active 24/7 and aims to take care of everything expected by both the property owners and the guests. For more information please visit: http://widebed.com

Contact Information:

Name: Ivan Chong
Organization: WIDEBED SDN BHD
Website: www.widebed.com
Email: inquiry@widebed.com

TalentCap Social Media Innovation Conference to Tackle SMEs Concerns and Struggles with Social Media Marketing.

April 05, 2018 /PRWIRE.asia/ -- The TalentCap Social Media Innovation Conference is a tactical conference to be held on the 25-26th of April 2018 in Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The conference is set to tackle SMEs concerns and struggles with social media marketing.

As a global phenomenon, social media in 2018 has become an integral part of digital communications and will continue to evolve consistently to an unknown extent, at a surprising speed. Businesses are expected to leverage on the high penetration rate on social media to increase brand engagement and win new customers. More brands are getting involved in and relying on social listening tools which assists conversation tracking and facilitate the creation of customizable contents for specified customers. The current social media trends are pointed towards the use of chatbots and live streaming videos as dominant business tools and strategies.

Teaming up with the region’s forward thinking and innovative organisation, TalentCap is pleased to welcome on-board the Global Entrepreneurship Movement (GEM) as a Strategic Partner at the Social Media Innovation Conference Kuala Lumpur April 2018.

Global Entrepreneurship Movement (GEM) is the first NGO from a developing nation that focuses on connecting, networking and fostering collaborations to internationalize Malaysia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. To date, GEM has more than 10,000 affiliate members including corporate members and industry leaders, each with prolific achievements in their respective fields of work.

Founded in 2016, GEM aims to achieve its mission by organising and hosting entrepreneurial events and promoting interest in entrepreneurship through education, the press, general literature, exhibitions, competitions, and various other means. Some of GEM’s most notable events include: (1) ColossusINNO2017, a challenge which sees pioneering entrepreneurs pitch their innovative solutions to address issues within the South-East Asia region, (2) TENxCLUB, an exclusive club designed to recognize high-performing Malaysian startups, (3) GEM Magazine, physical and online magazine which brings the latest in innovative start-ups, cutting-edge technology, and trends in entrepreneurship, (4) eFM, GEM’s revolutionary online radio station which brings you a plethora of entrepreneurial goodies including captivating stories, unparalleled business insights, and business trends and (5) ‘Let’s Jam’, a monthly panel session which features key industry players who share insightful knowledge, and incredible stories from their entrepreneurial journeys.

YBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Mohd. Irwan Serigar Abdullah, the Patron of GEM highlighted “By placing greater emphasis on entrepreneurship via strategic programs, locally, regionally or at an international level, everyone will be provided opportunities to rise which will ultimately unleash the possibilities of creating jobs, spurring innovation and strengthening Malaysia’s leading position in entrepreneurship.”

Speaking on the progress we have made within the country, Dash GEM’s President, Dash Dhakshinamoorthy also stated that “The time has come for independent and private sector players to synergize and weave the ecosystem together by building trust, collaboration and most importantly, to be able to dream together to make the Malaysian entrepreneur truly global.”

He concluded by noting that “With conferences such as the Social Media Innovation Conference 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, it would give positive reinforcement toward GEM’s entrepreneurship ecosystem with key insights and tips on industry development from strategic thinkers.”

Keynote speaker Alan Cheah, Chief Executive Officer of GoCar presents the topic “Team Culture: How to Align Team Culture to Your Marketing Strategy”. GoCar Malaysia was recently acquired by Mayflower Car Rental, a subsidiary of Tan Chong Group. GoCar is currently the fastest growing legal car-sharing platform in Malaysia located in 80+ locations with 180+ GoCars on the road spread across Klang Valley and Langkawi.

Alan highlights, “Apart from strategies, marketing tools, and knowledge; team culture plays a huge part in leading the marketing direction for GoCar. The team’s values, passion, and vision for GoCar dictates how we choose to pursue certain partnerships, what kind of digital campaigns to run, which community events to organise, and how we communicate with our users. Once we have that aligned, it’s clear to see how we managed to grow the company from 5 GoCars in 5 locations in 2016 to 180 GoCars in 80 locations in 2017. It all begins with the team culture.” Alan’s keynote session shares innovative and inspirational insights on the importance of team culture for an effective marketing strategy.

Keynote speaker Boye Hartmaan, Group CEO of Y Digital Asia presents the topic “Blockchain in Advertising”. Y Digital Asia is a digital performance consultancy in the Mountain Ventures SEA Group. Through their data driven approach, they create measurable and profitable digital solutions and campaigns for clients of all sizes. The Mountain Partners Southeast Asia (MPSEA) is the regional branch of Mountain Partners, building and investing in promising technology businesses across Southeast Asia through its network of venture building hubs located in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and The Philippines.

Boye highlights, “Blockchain offers an ideal solution for all video content creators, from YouTube stars and influencers to vloggers and podcasters to freelance reporters and marketing experts.” Boye’s keynote session shares tactical insights on the promise on having blockchain in advertising, the way to utilise smart contracts with influencers and other stakeholders, and real-life examples of how to out-compete YouTube by using smart contracts and empowering influencers.

Keynote speaker Kishan S., Founder of ThinkSocial Asia presents the topic “Now is the Time for Social Media Optimization.” ThinkSocial.Asia is a social ad blog focused on Asia. Kishan founded the blog with the aim of generating conversations around the trending stories in the Asian World of Social and beyond. His previous work experiences include strategy, performance, ad ops, engineering and research roles in social media marketing. He has also managed social media campaigns for large consumer brands including McDonald’s, Singtel, Lux, Volvo Group, HTC and Cartier. In his day job at Socialbakers, a leading social media analytics firm, he partners’ clients to uncover business insights that help maximize their social media ROI.

Kishan highlights, “Declining organic reach of brand posts has become a norm. To offer yourself the best possible chance to optimize your social media ROI, it is vital to adopt social media analytics using a rigorous framework to facilitate the relentless iterations between planning, implementation and evaluation”. Kishan share tactical insights on a 5-point social media performance optimization framework, techniques for setting competitive KPIs, tips for uncovering content themes that resonate with your audience and key social media metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of your social media content.

Panel speaker Nowrid Amin, Social Media Strategist at IQI Global highlight, “Gone are the days when home buyers would open a newspaper to look for properties for sale or look up names of real estate agents in a phonebook. Home-buyers today are online looking for that house or piece of land they can call their own. It is imperative for any real estate agent to use social media in marketing their businesses and listings. Social media marketing for real estate agents can set your business apart from the rest.”

Nowrid additionally comments, “We often hear complains that Social media marketing doesn’t work. It doesn’t work for you because you are not doing it right – that is the reason behind it. Most companies do not incorporate social media successfully into their marketing efforts. In fact, they are following the trend of others and quickly become discouraged by the lack of positive results.”

For those who are interested for the Social Media Innovation Conference 2018, please refer to the below on event details:

Dates: 25-26 April 2018 (Wednesday & Thursday)
Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Limited tickets available here: http://talentcap.com/social-media-innovation-conference