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Gurney Paragon Mall Food Bank Provides 200 Meals Per Day To The Needy

July 28, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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During trying times like these, no one is having it easy. If you know of anyone in need of food assistance, there is this food bank jointly established by Penang Premium Business Enterprise Association (PPBEA) and Hunza Properties Berhad. As for its location, you can find them at 2 places in Penang. One over at Gurney Paragon Mall and the other at Penang International Commercial City’s (PICC) Sales Gallery, Bayan Lepas.

Gurney Paragon Mall Food Bank Kickstarts Today

With the ongoing pandemic battle and restrictions on economic activities, many parties are severely affected. To help out the community, PPBEA and Hunza Properties Berhad have set up a food bank, with the tagline “Stronger Together”.

Additionally, Gurney Paragon Mall food bank will take place for one month starting from 28th July until 20th August 2021. Throughout this period, the food bank counters will be available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 AM until 2 PM.

There will be 200 sets of hearty meals and daily necessities offered per day for the needy community in Penang.

If you’re looking to be a part of this initiative, this food bank is also open to donations and contributions. Just pay a visit within the stipulated time, and offer your donations.

Here are the locations to look forward to:

Gurney Paragon Mall: Festive Square (overlooking the Gurney Drive stretch)

PICC: Main entrance of the sales gallery facing Jalan Tun Dr. Awang

Happening Until 20th August 2021

In tough times like these, food banks will be of great help. So tell your friends, family or neighbours about this and let’s help out one another. Take care, Penangites.

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The Arkana coupe-SUV is Renault’s first “purpose-built” hybrid car

July 28, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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You may remember the Renault Arkana that was shown-off at the Moscow motor show back in 2018. No? Well, we don’t blame you, so here’s a quick refresher: it’s a coupe-styled C-segment SUV, built on a heavily-modified B0 platform from the first-gen Captur, and is on sale in Russia and a few other Asian countries.

Got it? Great. Three years since the model’s show car was first unveiled, Renault has now launched the Arkana in Europe, but with a key difference – it’s built on the newer Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-B compact car platform (found on the all-new Clio and Captur).

The platform change also means a update in powertrain choices, and as a part of its marketing strategy, Renault is now calling it their “first purpose-built hybrid car”.

We’re not quite sure what that means, since it’s also available with other powertrains in other regions, but European customers can choose between two electrified powertrains: a 145 hp 1.6-litre petrol-electric hybrid E-Tech, or a turbocharged 1.3-litre petrol engine with a 12V mild-hybrid technology and 140 hp.

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is targetting to unveil 12 new EV models by next year! Read more about it here.

The former is equipped with a special “dog clutch” automatic transmission to seamlessly switch between petrol and electric power, and does 0-100 km/h in 10.8 seconds, onward to a top speed of 173 km/h. As for the latter, it’s paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch EDC transmission, which translates to a century sprint time of 9.8 seconds, and a top speed of 205 km/h.

Looks wise, the European-spec Renault Arkana is pretty much unchanged from the global models, with standard features including fully-LED headlights with the iconic C-shaped daytime-running lights, as well as the LED tail lights with a full-width light bar across the tail gate.

The European do get a new range-topping R.S. Line variant, however, with a deeper Formula 1-inspired front splitter, a variant-specific honeycomb grille, gun metal skid plates and accents throughout the exterior, as well as a larger set of 18-inch wheels, finished with a red stripe on one of its spokes.

Take a look at the original Renault Arkana show car and see if you can pick out the (mild) differences!

Moving inside, the R.S. Line treatment extends to the dashboard with a carbon fibre-like finish, as well as additional red accents along the dashboard and door lining, plus red stitching on the leather steering wheel, seats, and seat belts.

Otherwise, the rest of the interior is pretty akin to that of the Clio, and customers will get either a 7.0- or 9.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display in the centre, along with either a 4.2-, 7.0-, or 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, depending on variant.

As standard, the Renault Arkana in Europe is equipped with autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, and tyre pressure monitoring system as standard. Adaptive cruise control is available on the two higher-end variants, along with automatic headlights.

The updated Renault Megane R.S. 300 is now available in Malaysia! Check it out here.

The Renault Arkana will start at GBP25,300 (~RM149k) in the UK, with first deliveries starting sometime in September. Would you like to see the Arkana being introduced here in Malaysia to rival the likes of the BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe? Let us know in the comments below!

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Nothing Ear (1) Are Now Official: Featuring Transparent Body and Up To 34 Hours of Battery Life

July 27, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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After a long tease, Carl Pei and his team at Nothing today have officially revealed the company’s first-ever product, the Ear (1) true wireless earbuds. Featuring translucent bodies, the earbuds looked way more refined than the original Concept 1 prototypes that the company showcased back in March.

Equipped with 11.6mm graphene-based dynamic drivers, the Ear (1) are tuned by Teenage Engineering who joined Nothing as a founding partner last February. Each earbud also comes with three high-definition microphones which helped delivers the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature on them.

Nothing said that Ear (1) users have two ANC modes to choose from including Light and Maximum while they can also activate the Transparency mode when they want to hear the surrounding environment instead. When ANC is on, the IPX4-rated earbuds can last for up to 4 hours which can be extended up to 5.7 hours by turning off the ANC.

Users can gain quickly gain around 1.2 hours of playback time by putting Ear (1) into their charging case for 10 minutes. When combined with their charging case, Nothing claimed that Ear (1)’s battery life can reach up to 34 hours with ANC turned off.

Speaking about the charging case, it also has a transparent body and takes around 52 minutes to be fully charged when using a wired charger. The case can be charged using Qi-compatible wireless chargers as well but the charging time would take much longer at around 2.5 hours.

Nothing has also developed the Ear (1) App for the earbuds which provides additional functionalities such as Find My Earbud, EQ, and customization for ANC and Gesture Control. Users can also take advantage of the earbuds’ far pairing feature on certain Android devices.

Priced at US$99 (~RM 419), Nothing has planned to release the Ear (1) in 45 countries on 17 August although a limited number of units will be released slightly earlier on 31 July through its official website. For now, we don’t have any availability and local pricing for Ear(1) in Malaysia at the moment but we did notice that the company has set up a website for our market right here.

With that, it seems rather possible to see the company release its new earbuds into Malaysia. So, we will keep you in the loop once we hear (heh) more updates about it from Nothing.

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Developers can now operate during Phase 1 & 2 of NRP

July 27, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Developers can now operate during Phase 1 & 2 of NRP

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Housing developers will be allowed to operate under Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the national recovery plan effective immediately.

In a statement today, the housing and local government ministry said this is applicable to housing developers which have valid housing development licences and advertisement and sales permits (APDL) under Act 118.

The ministry said housing developers’ management offices and handing over vacant possession notices and house keys will now be allowed during Phase 1.

Also on the list of allowed activities in Phase 1 are critical damage repair work during the defect liability period and construction works for Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) under Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) for G1 to G4 contractors.

Under Phase 2, marketing and sales activities at developers’ offices, sales agents, sales galleries, show units and subsale property units are now allowed.

Permission to operate is subject to compliance with the latest SOPs set out by the housing and local government, works, and health ministries, the National Security Council and the Construction Industry Development Board.

Eight states are in Phase 2 of the national recovery plan after meeting certain thresholds, with residents enjoying fewer restrictions.

The states are Penang, Perak, Pahang, Perlis, Kelantan, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak.

Source: FreeMalaysiaToday.com

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Geely Bin Yue facelift unveiled in China – Proton X50 cousin gets aggressive new look!

July 27, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Proton X50‘s Chinese cousin, the Geely Bin Yue, has just been given a facelift makeover in the country, with a fresh new aggressive exterior design befitting of its nickname “Chinese Artillery”.

Called simply as the “New Bin Yue”, the facelift makeover is front-lined by a new ‘X’-shaped trim that extends from the headlights down into the fog lamps enclosure on the front bumper, painted in black to complement the two-tone roof, giving the compact SUV a more aggressive look.

The mesh on the grille has also been updated with a new honeycomb pattern, while the headlights are also said to feature an Audi-like light show upon unlocking the vehicle.

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Other visual changes include a slightly reworked rear spoiler with a carbon fibre-look finish, new blacked-out 18-inch wheels, body-coloured design trimmings on the side skirts and front splitter, as well as a chunky black racing stripe down the bonnet.

Based on the photos, the model on display here seems to be of the range-topping Battle variant of the updated Geely Bin Yue Pro – we’re not sure how much of these aggressive design touches will make it down to the rest of the variants, but they sure do look striking nontheless.

Not just a rebadge – Proton’s R&D efforts actually help make other Geely models safer! Learn more about it here.

The model shown off in these photos feature a sports car-inspired two-toned design on the interior, taking on the yellow hue of the bodywork. These can be seen on the upper portion of the leather/suede seats, centre armrest, as well as the sides of the steering wheel.

But if that’s still not flashy enough for you, there’s also a new 72-colour ambient lighting system that shines through the brushed aluminium panels on the dashboard and door cards, to give the car even more flair.

Other interior updates on the Bin Yue facelift include a larger 12.3-inch infotainment display, running Geely’s latest GKUI software, alongside a updated T-shaped gear lever on the centre console.

There are no mention of the powertrains being offered on the new Geely Bin Yue facelift, though we don’t expect to see any changes in this department. No prices have been announced just yet, though reports say that it will go on sale in China sometime in August.

Would you like to see these changes being brought onto our new Malaysian darling, the Proton X50? Perhaps even a new ‘Sport’ variant? Let us know in the comments below!

[source: qctt.cn]

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LG Updates TONE Free Wireless Earbuds Lineup With A Whispering Mode

July 27, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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LG is adding three new earbuds to its TONE Free lineup — the FP5, FP8, and FP9. The most intriguing addition is the new “Whispering Mode” which allows users to hold the right earbud near their mouth and use it as a dedicated microphone in noisy environments.

The feature, available on all three earbuds, is certainly attractive to those who don’t like talking on the phone in public. The updated earbuds are quite similar in both specs and appearance. They all sport three microphones per earbud, IPX4 water resistance, active noise cancelling, and an ambient mode for talking without taking your earbuds off.

LG’s Arc Design shortens the earbud stems by 4.4mm compared to LG’s previous models, and it claims that the improved drivers and diaphragms offer more bass without impacting clarity or detail. The new lineup also comes with Headphone Spatial Processing and 3D Sound Stage which seem to be rivalling Apple’s Spatial Audio.

Then, as now, the TONE Free series comes with an auto-cleaning UVnano charging case that uses built-in UV-C lights to kill bacteria on the medical-grade ear tips. Oddly enough, only the mid-range FP8 comes with wireless charging. What separates the highest-end FP9 from the pack, however, is the ability to use the case as a transmitter for the earbuds, meaning you can use the FP9 even with non-Bluetooth devices.

The lineup comes with decent battery life, with 10 hours on a single charge and up to 24 hours with the case (the battery life is slightly less for the lower-end FP5). LG hasn’t revealed the prices for the earbuds yet and only revealed that they’ll be coming to “key markets” this month. No word on whether it’ll come to Malaysia, but we can expect the FP9 and FP8 to be priced just above the previously-released FN7’s RM609 price tag.

(Source: LG)

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Golden De’Residence | Penang Property Talk

July 26, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Golden De’Residence

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Golden De’Residence, a proposed residential development by Golden Village Properties Sdn. Bhd. at Seberang Jaya, Penang. Located adjacent to Residensi Permatang Pauh affordable housing along Jalan Permatang Pauh, just a stone’s throw away from Butterworth-Kulim Expressway interchange. It is only a 3km drive to Sunway Carnival Mall and about 5 minutes to Butterworth town center.

This development will see the construction of two residential buildings and shop offices:

9-storey affordable condominium (112 units)
13-storey medium cost condominium (198 units)
4-storey shop offices (6 units)

This project is still pending approval. More details will be available upon official launch.

Project Name : Golden De’Residence
Location : Permatang Pauh
Property Type : Condominium
Built-up Size: (to be confirmed)
Total Units: 112 (affordable), 198 (condo), 6 (shop office)
Indicative Price: (to be confirmed)
Developer : Golden Village Properties Sdn. Bhd.

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Penang Chief Minister Under Home Quarantine After One of His Bodyguards Tested Positive

July 26, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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The surge of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia for the past week has been worrying. Yesterday, over 17,000 new daily cases were reported, while Penang recorded a new high of 573 cases. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has been ordered to quarantine at home after one of his bodyguards tested positive.

Penang Chief Minister Undergoes Home Quarantine:

According to Free Malaysia Today, Penang CM was ordered to undergo at-home quarantine with immediate effect by the state health department after one of his bodyguards, a police officer tested positive for Covid-19.

With that, he would not be able to attend any meetings or site visits, including the special five-day Parliament sitting.

“I went for an RT-PCR test as required on Friday and it was negative. My next one is on Wednesday and I hope all will be good,” he said.

It is also worth mentioning that Chow has already received two doses of vaccine. Meaning to say he’s fully vaccinated.

Let’s hope his result comes back negative on Wednesday, stay strong CM! With the cases rising in Penang, it’s best to stay home to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Don’t forget to also practice safe hygiene, stay safe and #kitajagakita.

Source: Free Malaysia Today

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Dongfeng Warrior M50 is the civilian variant of the military vehicle, just like the Hummer H1

July 26, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Remember the Hummer H1? A massive military vehicle in the form of a pick-up truck that was a true symbol of the 90s, fondly remember by placements in movies as well as driven by celebrities in the US. Dongfeng in China has started offering civilian versions of their own military-based pick-up truck, called the Warrior (or 猛士) M50.

The Dongfeng Warrior M50 actually looks like the Humvee-Hummer due to its localisation programme. Back in the 90s, Dongfeng was tasked to reverse-engineer the Humvee to build vehicles for the Chinese army. Dongfeng eventually built everything in-house and spawned various bodytypes of the Warrior since 2011.

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Malaysian Reddit Community Starts White Flag Project To Consolidate Data Of All Local Food Banks

July 26, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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The Malaysian community on social news aggregation website Reddit has started an ambitious project called the White Flag Project. Organised by the r/Malaysia subreddit, the project is aimed to gather and consolidate data on every single food bank they can find from various sources.

White Flag Project started a little over two weeks ago when users in the subreddit spotted a problem: food banks are difficult to locate and interact with, which led to those in need falling through cracks in order to seek help. The community discovered that the root cause of this is the lack of organisation, as several apps collect their own data separately.

Realising this, thousands of users of the community from all over the country set out to gather the locations and relevant information of food banks into one spot via the project. Through their efforts, data from social media and every other relevant sources are gathered in the White Flag Project database.

Volunteers coordinate their efforts on Discord to not only locate the food banks, but also contact them for more information. Looking at the database, the data is wonderfully granular; the info includes exact location of the food banks, their contact info, what they provide, what kind of organisation they are, their operating hours, whether they’re still active, and so much more. The data presented have been proven useful, especially to websites such as Sambal SOS, foodbank-my, Kita Boleh, Feed Selangor, and more.

As of writing, the The White Flag Project’s database has more than 668 food banks and growing rapidly. If you wish to contribute to the effort, you may do so by heading over to their Discord server via this link. Aside from volunteers to update the list, they’re also looking for web developers and those involved in Public Relations to help expand the project.

Some of their upcoming projects include an anti-cheating app, a link for food banks to update their own status, a WhatsApp chatbot, and an easier way for sites to plug into their dataset. r/Malaysia moderators also stated that for every food bank added to the list, they’ll be donating RM1 to a COVID-19 relief fund in the name of the volunteer.

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