Malaysian Auto Market Hits Brakes in October 2024 as Sales Slip
By The Malketeer Challenging Economic Headwinds The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has reported a 4% decline in new vehicle sales for October 2024 compared to the same period last year. Total industry volume (TIV) reached 69,859 units, down from 76,173 units in October 2023. The association noted that passenger vehicle (PV) sales saw a 6% year-over-year […]
Why Malaysia is the Next Big Thing for Digital Nomads – RM87.9 Million Reasons and Counting
By The Malketeer Fast Internet, Affordable Living, and a Thriving Tech Scene Are Luring Global Talent The digital age is reshaping how and where work gets done, and Malaysia is seizing the opportunity with its DE Rantau programme, an initiative introduced in 2022 to position the country as a premier digital nomad hub in ASEAN. According […]
Netflix Hikes Prices in Malaysia Amid Streaming Cost Surges
By The Malketeer Additional Fees for Sharing Plans Outside Households Add to Consumer Costs Netflix subscribers in Malaysia are facing an increase in their monthly subscription fees, effective immediately. This change impacts all plans available in the region, marking a significant shift in the pricing landscape for streaming services. Price Jumps Across All Plans Starting from […]
Xamble: Brands Increasingly Turning to Influencers and Social Commerce to Boost Sales
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing, brands are increasingly leaning on influencers and social commerce to connect authentically with audiences and drive sales. Shereen Wong, Chief Growth Officer at Xamble Group Limited, said that influencers and social commerce are becoming progressively more crucial in nurturing lasting consumer relationships amid the pervasive digital usage […]
TikTok Pledges Cooperation with Malaysia to Combat Cyberbullying and Online Scams
By The Malketeer Confirmed During Anwar’s Meeting with Tiktok’s CEO, Chew Shou Zi in Lima, Peru In a pivotal move to bolster online safety, social media giant TikTok has assured Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of its commitment to collaborate closely with Malaysia in addressing pressing issues such as cyberbullying and online scams. This development was confirmed […]
Delivering Cleaner and Greener: Pos Malaysia Expands Its Electric Vehicle Fleet with 1,092 Additional Electric Motorcycles from MODENAS
Pos Malaysia Berhad (“Pos Malaysia”), the national post and parcel service provider, announced its latest sustainability initiative with the addition of 1,092 units of electric motorcycles to its fleet. This move is a collaboration with Motosikal Dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (“MODENAS”), the assembler of MEV-1 PRO, and leasing provider DRB-HICOM EZDrive Sdn Bhd (“AVIS”), […]
Welcome to the US$100 Trillion Climate Charade: COP29
By The Malketeer When Green Promises Meet Hard Reality Picture this: 50,000 people jetting across the globe to Baku, capital of Azerbaijan to talk about reducing emissions. If that sounds like a punch line, welcome to COP29 – the world’s most expensive exercise in irony. The Emperor’s New Green Clothes Every year, the climate elite gather […]
Ashes to Ashes, Brands to Dust – Sacred Rituals of the Fashion Gods
By The Malketeer The Scorching Scandal of Luxury Label ‘Cremation’ In the opulent realm of high fashion, where exclusivity is the holy grail, luxury brands have stumbled upon a rather unconventional way to maintain their air of elitism – by literally going up in flames. Yes, you read that right. While the rest of us mere […]
MediaSense has acquired R3
Independent global media advisor MediaSense, has acquired R3, the creative and media advisory specialists, significantly expanding its global footprint in North America and Asia. This is MediaSense’s second growth deal in six months, following its acquisition of PwC’s Marketing & Media advisory team, announced in May 2024, and expands its service to clients beyond media […]
If a tree falls in the forest… …and no-one is there to see it, did it really happen?
By Paul J Loosley Creativity unsung and without an audience is an illusion. In fact creativity itself is not that hard. Any fool can be creative, any fool can have an idea. Account man, media guy, copywriter, art director, CEO’s PA, for God’s sake, even the dispatch boy. But selling it is another story and […]
