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MDA Reaffirms Industry Measurement Standards with Reappointment of Comscore and Similarweb

February 23, 2026

The Malaysian Digital Association (MDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to credible, transparent and industry-trusted measurement standards with the reappointment of Comscore as its official Audience Measurement (Currency) Partner and Similarweb as its Market Insights Partner. The reappointments reinforce MDA’s long-standing role in stabilising reliable digital measurement frameworks as the industry’s

Maybank Islamic Turns Viral Child Star Into a Ramadan Giving Movement

February 23, 2026

Ramadan ads in Malaysia often lean on nostalgia. This one leans on a child. Maybank Islamic has unveiled its 2026 Ramadan film, “Berkat Terasa Apabila Kita Bersama”, starring TikTok favourite Mohd Haris Mikael — the boy whose earnest, old-soul demeanour has quietly captivated Malaysian social media. But this isn’t stunt

Astro and Naga DBB Tribal Reignite the Spirit of Chinese New Year with “All Right! Kudada” for CNY 2026

February 20, 2026

Astro Malaysia has partnered with Naga DDB Tribal to ideate and execute Astro’s Chinese New Year 2026 marketing campaign, “All Right! Kudada,” a bold creative platform designed to rekindle the festive spirit and reinforce Astro’s role as Malaysia’s choice entertainment experience for Chinese households. Anchored on the theme “Spark New

KLIA’s CNY Arrivals Surge Signals Strong Traction for VM2026

February 20, 2026

A festive spike in arrivals at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on the first day of Chinese New Year (CNY) has delivered a powerful proof point for the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. Between 7.00am and 10.30am on February 17, KLIA handled 8,840 international arrivals across 32 flights — nearly

Gates Pulls Out of India AI Summit After Epstein Files Surface

February 20, 2026

Bill Gates has withdrawn from delivering a keynote at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, reports AFP, after being named in newly released US Justice Department documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The decision, according to the Gates Foundation, was made “after careful consideration” to ensure the summit’s focus remained

India Orders University to Exit AI Summit After Chinese Robot Passed Off as ‘Own’

February 20, 2026

A robotics showcase at India’s flagship AI gathering has spiralled into a credibility row after a university was asked to leave the exhibition floor for presenting a China-made robot dog as its own innovation. The controversy erupted at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi when Galgotias University unveiled

Goodday Milk Launches The Goodday Milk Factory, A New Everyday Community Space

February 20, 2026

In a bold step beyond the dairy aisle, Goodday Milk unveils The Goodday Milk Factory – a five-acre reuse destination in Section 13, Petaling Jaya that reimagines an industrial space into a vibrant, everyday community hub. Designed as a community-first destination, The Goodday Milk Factory brings together food, fitness and

Sam Altman Calls for Urgent Global AI Regulation as India Surges

February 20, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has never been shy about the scale of artificial intelligence. But in New Delhi this week, his tone sharpened. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, Altman said the world “urgently” needs coordinated AI regulation and floated the idea of a global body modelled on the International

MBCS and Safi Shayla Redefine ‘Volume’ for Hijabi Women with Groundbreaking Go-Kart Challenge

February 19, 2026

MBCS, the full-fledged creative agency under Omnicom Media Malaysia, has unveiled its latest campaign with Malaysia’s No.1 Halal personal care brand Safi, turning a product launch into a full throttle experience. Introducing the ‘Safi Shayla Supa Go Kart Race Challenge’, the campaign marked the launch of the new Safi Shayla

The SHOUT Group & Guardian Malaysia Redefine ‘Ong’ This Chinese New Year

February 19, 2026

This Chinese New Year, guardian Malaysia invites Malaysians to rethink what it truly means to be “ONG” with the launch of ‘Stay ONG in Health and Radiance’ – a fresh, culturally relevant campaign that shifts the idea of fortune beyond material gains to holistic wellbeing. Conceptualised by THE SHOUT GROUP