On what would have been his 123rd birthday, tributes to Malaysia’s founding father, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, were filled with familiar references to Merdeka, leadership and unity. But for those in the communications, branding and storytelling industries, the commemorative reflections by his granddaughter Datin Sri Sharifah Menyalara Hussein —
Fireworks, lanterns and televised variety shows have long defined the Lunar New Year spectacle in China. This year, however, another performer is stepping confidently into the spotlight: the humanoid robot. What might once have been a novelty sideshow is rapidly becoming a national demonstration of technological ambition — and, increasingly,
CNY In The Sky returns with free concerts, RM1.8 million worth of prizes, and a new face in the family. At Resorts World Genting (RWG), we don’t just host celebrations; we craft landmarks in time. This year, as we usher in the Year of the Horse, our annual CNY In
Xamble Group Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire a 55.6% stake in Malaysia-based influencer platform YouthsToday (YToday Sdn Bhd) for A$330,000, in a deal that will significantly expand its creator ecosystem and Southeast Asia footprint. The acquisition, expected to complete by April 2026, will see Xamble’s influencer base
Chinese New Year advertising loves spectacle. Firecrackers, red lanterns, improbable family reunions and enough gold symbolism to bankrupt a jewellery store. Yet every few years, a film appears that quietly reminds us of what the festival was meant to celebrate in the first place. McDonald’s Malaysia’s 2026 Chinese New Year
Valentine’s Day advertising has long suffered from a shortage of imagination. Roses, candlelight, violins, perhaps a slow-motion walk across a beach if the budget allows. Love, apparently, smells faintly of perfume and chocolate. Flipkart’s latest Valentine’s campaign suggests something rather different. It smells like floor cleaner. Romance Begins Before the
In an age defined by endless scrolls, algorithmic playlists, and short-form content designed to be skipped in seconds, a quiet cultural counter-movement is beginning to surface across Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley: the rise of vinyl listening cafés. A recent report by Malay Mail highlights how spaces such as
For years, parental control tools felt like digital afterthoughts — clunky settings buried deep in menus, rarely used and often misunderstood. That era is quietly ending. With Meta, TikTok and Google rolling out upgraded teen-safety ecosystems in Malaysia, parental supervision is shifting from reactive monitoring to built-in platform architecture. The
Malaysia’s telecommunications giant Telekom Malaysia (TM) is preparing to refresh its social media agency partnerships, issuing a registration-of-intent notice that signals an upcoming open tender for social media services across its key business units. The appointment will cover TM Technology Services, the group’s principal operating entity, which oversees flagship brands
The NexGen Show has heard many voices, but never one speaking from the heart of our national language. In this unmissable session, Prof. Harmandar Singh banters with writer Muhammad Firdaus on a subject close to both their hearts — Bahasa Malaysia in advertising. “Back then, Bahasa Malaysia was very common,
