By Victor Tangermann A team of researchers from the Harvard Business School has found that a broad selection of popular AI companion apps use emotional manipulation tactics to stop users from leaving. As spotted by Psychology Today, the study found that five out of six popular AI companion apps — including Replika,
Malaysia’s social media landscape is being reshaped by a contentious battleground: influencers and the promotion of online gambling. As regulators intensify pressure on platforms and creators, marketing ethics and legal boundaries are converging in a new grey zone. Malaysian authorities are demanding stronger action against gambling ads proliferating on Meta
By The Malketeer VML’s Future Shopper 2025 shows APAC consumers demanding instant delivery, seamless journeys and genuine personalisation Shoppers in Asia-Pacific are no longer patiently clicking through clunky checkouts. VML’s latest Future Shopper 2025 report shows they’ve raced ahead – and too many brands are still stuck on the starting line. Across
The government’s new petrol subsidy, which reduces the price of RON95 to RM1.99 per litre for Malaysian citizens and grants e-hailing drivers an exemption from the standard 300-litre monthly cap, is expected to ease operating costs for ride-hailing operators. Whether the savings will translate into cheaper fares for passengers remains
A RM5 Million Deal with Big Ambitions In a move that signals the growing stakes in Malaysia’s outdoor advertising business, Seni Jaya Corporation Berhad has announced the acquisition of Ganad Media Sdn. Bhd., a long-standing name in the nation’s billboard landscape. The deal—valued at RM 5 million—will see Seni Jaya
Inside Microsoft, the rapid pivot to AI has coincided with workforce reductions and reorganisations, leaving many employees uneasy. Sources cited by Futurism say morale is low, with some staff concerned their roles could be automated or made redundant as AI systems become more capable. Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella is
A viral video from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) has thrown a spotlight on the intersection of customer service, cultural sensitivity, and front-line workplace pressures in Malaysia’s travel hubs. The clip shows a tourist attempting to place an order at Starbucks KLIA2 using an AI translation app due to
Few people understand the passion of fandom like Roshan Bose, Chief Executive Officer of Living Minds. From introducing LaLiga to Malaysia to championing women’s football, Roshan has helped turn sports into a cultural ecosystem that extends far beyond the stadium — from the roar of the crowd to streetwear, sponsorships,
What does physiotherapy have in common with advertising? At first glance, not much. But for the latest guest on The NexGen Show, both careers share one crucial thing: care. Crystal Lam began her professional journey aiming to be an animal physiotherapist, but realised the profession wasn’t her true calling. “I
M+C Saatchi Performance has appointed Dinesh Sandhu as its Country Director in Malaysia, underscoring the agency’s focus on elevating its operations in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic digital economies. The appointment builds on more than a decade of experience in Malaysia and reflects the agency’s commitment to investing further
