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A man named Jo brought cashless payment to a whole new level- Purchased a Lamborghini!

April 30, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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A customer in Thailand has set a new benchmark in cashless payment with the purchase of an all-new Lamborghini via cryptocurrency.

According to a release by Zipmex, Jo Chirawat used Zipmex’s mobile app to put a downpayment in Bitcoin on a 2021 Huracán EVO RWD at Renazzo Motor Co. Ltd. in Bangkok, Thailand. The balance of the THB 20 million car is expected to be paid in Bitcoin as well. As of trading today, one Bitcoin is valued at THB 1.7 million.

This transaction with Zipmex is also the first recorded in Asia.

Zipmex is one of the leading digital assets exchange platforms in South East Asia and the fastest growing with a focus on providing retail and institutional investors with the tools and convenience to trade digital assets securely. It currently operates in Singapore, Thailand, Australia and Indonesia.

The partnership between Zipmex and Renazzo Motor allows the usage of Bitcoin (BTC), Tether USD (USDT), and Zipmex Token (ZMT). The ability to accept cryptocurrencies also expands potential in untapped customer segments for the supercar distributor.

As for the Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD, the 5.2-litre V10 engine delivers 610 hp at 8,000 rpm and 560 Nm of torque. Drive to the rear wheels is via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and sends the Huracan EVO from standstill to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, taking another six seconds to reach 200 km/h.

Renazzo Motor has been the official sole importer, dealer and after-sales service provider for Lamborghini automobiles in Thailand since 2018. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, recently-appointed SunAgata Supercars is handling all sales and after-sales aspects of the brand.

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Thailand phasing out combustion engines, pushing to have only EVs as new cars in 2035

April 25, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Thailand, the largest automotive market in the ASEAN region with Indonesia a very close second, is setting up an ambitious plan to only offer electric vehicles (EV) as new vehicles from 2035, completely phasing out the internal combustion engine, five years earlier than Singapore!

The report from Bloomberg highlights now that the country has set a target for phasing out vehicles with combustion engines, the next step for the government will be to facilitate the transition.

Kawin Thangsupanich, an adviser to Energy Ministry’s national policy committee, said the government must press hard on the development of strategies to build more charging infrastructure, implement favourable tax incentives, regulations as well as promote manufacturing of EVs.

The target, that is only 14 over years away, is incredibly ambitious for the nation that registers over 1 million units of new vehicles annually, of which, half are commercial vehicles such as pick-up trucks powered by diesel engines.

MG is aggressive with its EV plans in Thailand

Battery EVs currently make up less than 1% of cars in Thailand, with just 2,202 units sold last year. Hybrid vehicles, both self-charging and plug-in charging, fare much better, registering over 178,000 units in 2020, a growth in sales given the disruption following the global pandemic.

By the end of 2025, Thailand hopes to have 25% of new vehicles sold are zero local emissions, with the figure increasing to 50% by the end of this decade, up from 30% previously proposed.

Both Mercedes-Benz and BMW have facilities to assemble PHEV batteries in Thailand

In a separate report by the Bangkok Post, total production of EVs consisting of both cars and pick-up trucks is estimated to be 400,000 units by 2025, and see an exponential jump to under 3 million units in just five years, supporting the plan to have 50% of new cars to be EV in 2030.

With the idea of 100% of new vehicles sold being an EV, the automotive industry in Thailand expects to have produced a cumulative of 8.6 million cars and pick-ups by 2035.

As the supply of many components and sub-assemblies of vehicles come from Thailand, this bold plan will surely affect us all in the ASEAN region. Could this also mean the first electric-powered pick-up truck could be released as soon as 2025?

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India’s Pine Labs Acquires Fave For RM185 Million

April 13, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Pine Labs, an Indian merchant commerce platform, has bought Malaysian startup Fave for RM185 million (~US$45 million). If you’re unfamiliar with Fave, then you may remember its previous iteration, Groupon Malaysia.

As part of the acquisition deal, Fave now able to expand its reach to India. Expected to be available later this year, the Fave app can then be used at 500,000 merchant network points powered by Pine Labs across 3,700 cities throughout the country.

“India has the digital advantage with young demography, growing aspirational middle class with rising disposable income and increasing digital savviness,” said Fave CEO and co-founder Joel Neoh.

At the moment, Fave offers a familiar mix of discounts, cashback, and other rewards, while also facilitating payments through FavePay – though it’s not an e-wallet. The company currently operates in 35 cities across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

It also claims to have enabled six million consumers in Southeast Asia to save over US$400 million (~RM1.7 billion) across 40,000 retailers since 2016. Fave stated that consumers in Malaysia alone have managed to save around RM369 million to date.

Despite the acquisition, Fave’s leadership structure remains intact according to the company. However, its founders will have much larger roles now as they will soon lead the overall platform for the group across Asia.

At the same time, the company has also planned to hire over 100 new employees in Southeast Asia and India as part of its effort to put the app into the hands of more consumers in both regions.

(Source: Pine Labs / Fave. Image: Fave.)

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15 Hour Bus Ride from Penang Malaysia to Singapore with Grassland Express Part 1

April 8, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Châteraisé Patisserie Has Officially Opened 2nd Outlet At Queensbay Mall Penang

April 2, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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How much do you love desserts? If you’re a true foodie, then you probably have an entire stomach dedicated to savour desserts only. Well, here’s the tea. Châteraisé Patisserie has officially opened its 2nd outlet at Queensbay Mall Penang today!

2nd Châteraisé Outlet Is Now Open At Queensbay Mall

Just last year, Châteraisé has opened its very first outlet in Penang over at Gurney Plaza and the queue was nothing less than an insane snaking line. So if you’ve yet to try the one at Gurney Plaza, then you can now even try out their line of Japan-imported desserts at Queensbay Mall.

Chateraise Queensbay Mall — Photo: @QueensbayMall (Facebook)

At Châteraisé, you can expect to find over 200 types of imported Japanese desserts here! Châteraisé is a dessert outlet from Japan that has signature pastries loaded with fruits. Aside from that, they also have matcha pastries, Taiyaki ice cream, macarons, cream puff and more.

Here in Malaysia, the very first Châteraisé outlet opened at Isetan KLCC in March 2016. That isn’t all, Châteraisé even has international outlets in Taiwan, Singapore, China, Indonesia, Thailand, as well as Hong Kong.

Sign Yourselves Up For A Sweet Weekend

So what are you guys planning to do this weekend? How about filling it up with an array of beautiful and lip-smacking desserts at Châteraisé Queensbay Mall? Be sure to abide by the SOPs when you’re there!

Address: GF-98, Queensbay Mall, 100 Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

Operating Hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Opens Daily)

Read More: Perfect Ice: Korea’s Famous Milkshake And Ice Cream Joint Opens First Outlet In Penang

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So I went to Penang to surprise the debut drive of my colleague's rebuild E93 M3 | Evomalaysia.com

March 30, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Penang Culture Offers Authentic Halal Malaysian Cuisine in Singapore

March 14, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Top 10 Places in PENANG Malaysia – Highlights / Best things to do [Travel Guide]

March 8, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Food King Singapore: Iconic Penang Food Under RM$5?!

March 4, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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CRAZY RICH ASIAN LIFE IN SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA

March 3, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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I’ve come across Netflix series Bling Empire, where the series focuses on the lives of wealthy Asian living in the United States. It reminds me of the movie Crazy Rich Asians, where the movie was a blockbuster in the United States over in just a week of opening. I know it’s not the latest news, but let us reminisce the good old days while we enjoy our MCO days. Here is the list of Crazy Rich Asians places to visit, based on the movie that worth to check out one day.

Raffles Singapore Hotel

Raffles Singapore hotel features different restaurants, beautiful gardens and luxurious spa. It is one of the most famous hotels in Singapore, with its colonial heritage as it is an upscale accommodation for the luxury. Rachel and Nick stay in the hotel’s Presidential Suite

The Changi Airport

Never in anyone bucket list to visit an airport, but Changi Airport Singapore is an exception. Named world’s best airport for the eight year in a row at the annual Skytrax World Airport Awards 2020. The airport is worldwide favourite. It full of gardens with beautiful flowers, and the 10-story attraction, Jewel, home to the tallest indoor waterfall in the world. The Rain Vortex, surrounded by a terraced forest setting and seven storey tall. Locals sometimes come here just to hang out, even if they’re not flying anywhere.

Newton Food Centre

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Houses over 100 stalls, this hawkers center is one of Singapore’s many iconic food centers. Plenty of options to choose from, chili crab, oyster omelette, Hainanese chicken rice, satay, hokkien mee and many more. Newton food center is also known as tourist attraction for sampling Singaporean cuisine. We will be spoilt for choice on which food stall offers the best.

CHIJMES

CHIJMES is a historic building complex, used to be a Catholic church and then a convent, located in the heart of City Hall. CHIJMES now is a lifestyle complex with green lawns, marble waterfalls, courtyards and neoclassical buildings makes it a great spot to unwind. Popular for wedding venue and photoshoots for it’s beautiful spot. There are also restaurants, cafes, salons, bars, and a beautiful courtyard to explore.

Garden by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands

This futuristic garden is Singapore’s premier horticultural attraction and a city icon. Set within Marina Bay, you’ll find the Flower Dome, the largest glass greenhouse in the world and the Cloud Forest, home to tallest indoor waterfall. A trip to Gardens by The Bay is worth it for a glimpse of the Supertree Grove, a man-made tree sculptures covered in plants.

Just a walking distance from Marina Bay Sands, the most iconic hotel for the award-winning dining and the world’s largest rooftop Infinity Pool. Have your staycation Singapore here and you’ll get the complimentary access to the hotel’s Sands SkyPark and infinity pool.

Sentosa Island

This is where all the fun begins. Sentosa Island features exciting array of themed attractions like Universal Studios, award-winning spa retreats, lush rainforests and golden sandy beaches. Popular attractions among business and leisure visitors such as the iconic Sentosa Merlion and Madame Tussauds Singapore. Catch a ride on the Sentosa Skyline Luge and Skyride to get a glimpse of the entire island, which will be absolutely worth it.

An Siang Hill and Club Street

Located within the Chinatown, old and colourful houses have been restored and turned into restaurants and boutiques, which you’ll find yourself at the crossroads of the old and new. The district history merges seamlessly with trendy shopping and dining options.

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi

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Langkawi is very well known as the jewel of Kedah, and is the perfect beach getaway destination in Malaysia. Four Seasons Langkawi located in a tropical rainforest offers a gorgeous view, luxury accommodations, you’ll find everything you’ll need.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Located at 14 Leith Street, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is a boutique hotel that’s one of Penang’s best-known attractions that mainly reflects Chinese architectural styles of the Imperial Period. The first thing we will notice is its blue exterior and gorgeous architecture. Can spend the day here admiring the interior or take a short walk the surrounding streets, which contain historic monuments and traditional shops and restaurants.

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