By The Malketeer Netflix Malaysia has done it again! Taking a global pop culture phenomenon and spinning it into something unmistakably, mischievously local. A deliciously cheeky reimagining of the Addams Family that swaps Transylvanian gloom for Malaysian charm, without losing an ounce of gothic swagger. A Gothic Family, Reborn in
By The Malketeer At the ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025, YTL AI Labs took centre stage to unveil ILMU (Intelek Luhur Malaysia Untukmu), Malaysia’s first homegrown multimodal large language model (LLM). But it was their android ambassador, Terry, who unexpectedly became the evening’s headline—by falling silent mid-presentation in front of
By The Malketeer In a move set to reshape customer engagement in Asia’s most dynamic markets, AnyMind Group has extended its AI-powered customer service platform, AnyChat, to WhatsApp. Already a household name for messaging in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore, WhatsApp’s vast reach — over three billion monthly
By The Malketeer Malaysia will play host to one of the region’s most significant communications gatherings this November, as the Public Relations Practitioners Society of Malaysia (PRactitioners) stages a three-day global PR conference from 13–15 November. The event, held in partnership with seven professional associations, is expected to draw around
By The Malketeer Malaysia’s advantage is more than geography or GDP growth. It lies in the rich interplay of its diversity, digital fluency, and a fast-rising, purpose-driven consumer base. The brands that master this trifecta won’t just win market share — they’ll set the regional benchmark for excellence. Culture Beyond
By The Malketeer Malaysia’s digital banking scene has just gained a bold new player. Ryt Bank – a joint venture between YTL Group and Sea Limited – is stepping into the spotlight with a promise to do things differently. While it may be the last of the five digital bank
By The Malketeer Malaysians are counting their ringgit more carefully than ever. Not because they want to, but because they have to. The latest study by Ampersand Advisory and InsightzClub is more than just another set of economic stats. It is a window into the real, lived experiences of consumers
By The Malketeer From McDonald’s fries to Apple’s sleek gadgets, American brands have long been symbols of aspiration in India. They’ve tapped into a swelling middle class hungry for international labels. But a new storm is brewing — and it’s not on Wall Street. In the wake of President Donald
By The Malketeer Adidas Originals has found itself at the centre of a cultural appropriation storm. The controversy erupted over the Oaxaca Slip-On, a collaboration with acclaimed US fashion designer Willy Chavarria. The shoe took inspiration from huaraches – traditional leather sandals crafted for generations by Indigenous artisans in Oaxaca,
In an age where brand collaborations often feel manufactured, Gigi Coffee’s latest campaign is a refreshing reminder that authenticity and creative synergy still pack the biggest punch. The Malaysian coffee chain has teamed up with viral personality Ann Jaafar for a playful, culture-infused initiative that marks the debut project from
