DIY’s Deepavali Film Captures the Eternal Garden of A Grandmother’s Love
By The Malketeer “Petals of Memory” Beautifully Honours Relationships, Traditions, and Continuity of Love that Blooms Across Generations In a touching tribute to the enduring power of familial love, MR. DIY Malaysia‘s 2024 Deepavali film, “Petals of Memory,” unfolds like a carefully crafted garland of memories, where each flower represents a cherished moment between a grandmother […]
BBC’s Brutal Shake-Up: 155 Jobs Axed As Legendary Hard Talk Gets The Chop
By The Malketeer Will BBC’s Gamble Pay Off in an Era of Increasing Digital Competition and State-Sponsored Propaganda? The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced a dramatic restructuring that will see 155 jobs eliminated from its news and current affairs departments. The move, aimed at saving a whopping £24 million (US$31.4 million), signals a pivotal moment […]
ByteDance’s AI Sabotage Is A Wake-Up Call for Tech Giants
By The Malketeer Companies Must Balance Transparency While Maintaining Public Confidence In AI Initiatives In a revealing incident that underscores the vulnerabilities of AI development, ByteDance, the tech powerhouse behind TikTok, recently faced an unexpected challenge from within. The company confirmed the dismissal of an intern for allegedly sabotaging an AI project, highlighting the delicate balance […]
Goodday Charge Announces Malaysia’s First All-Ages Esports Gym!
In conjunction with World Esports Day, Goodday Charge, champion in legitimising esports as a mainstream sport, proudly announces the official opening of Malaysia’s first all-ages, inclusive esports gym – the Goodday Charge Arena powered by Orange Esports Club. Officially launched on 14 October at Quill City Mall, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was officiated by Pia Lisa, […]
Havas Malaysia Wins 1st Runner Up at UN Women Malaysia WEPs Awards 2024 for Gender-Inclusive Workplace
Havas Malaysia has won 1st runner up in the Gender-Inclusive Workplace category at the UN Women 2024 Malaysia WEPs Awards Ceremony. This win is a testament to the team’s efforts in advancing gender equality and creating a safe, flexible, and supportive environment that empowers every employee to succeed. At Havas, efforts supporting gender equality and […]
Netflix’s Ad Strategy and Price Hikes Pay Off with 5 Million Subscriber Surge
By The Malketeer Netflix’s bold moves to monetise its platform through advertising and crack down on password sharing are bearing fruit, as the streaming giant reports a substantial increase of 5 million subscribers in Q3, pushing its total subscriber base to an unprecedented 282.7 million. Ad-Supported Tier Gains Momentum The streaming leader’s advertising strategy is […]
Budget 2025 Paves the Way for Malaysia’s Digital Leadership in ASEAN
By The Malketeer Malaysia’s Digital Economy to Exceed 25.5% Contribution to the National GDP by End of 2025 The National Madani Budget 2025, themed “Reinvigorating The Economy, Driving Reforms, and Prospering The Rakyat,” is being hailed as a pivotal step towards reinforcing Malaysia’s digital economy. The budget positions Malaysia to lead in key areas such […]
RM550 Million Powers Visit Malaysia 2026—Igniting Cultural Pride and Ecotourism for Global Impact
By The Malketeer Stage Set For a Transformative Era in Malaysian Tourism – Delivering Both Economic Growth and Cultural Enrichment To further elevate Malaysia’s status as a global tourism destination, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has committed RM550 million to support Visit Malaysia 2026 in his Third Madani Budget speech. The initiatives will celebrate […]
THE MEDIA APOCALYPSE: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST, OR TIME FOR A NEW STRATEGY?
By The Malketeer The Turning Point for Media: Innovate, Adapt, or Be Left Behind The media industry is at war—against stagnation, against increasing regulation, and against its own outdated revenue models. On paper, things might look promising: GroupM forecasts global ad revenue growth of 7.8% in 2024. But revenue growth is skewed, unevenly distributed, and […]
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