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Realme Unveils the Realme 12x 5G in Malaysia

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Realme has launched the Realme 12x 5G, a powerful new smartphone designed for the masses. Living up to their “5G for Everyone” motto, the Realme 12x 5G boasts impressive performance, an AI Boost feature, and a smooth 120Hz display, all wrapped in a stylish design.

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The Realme 12x 5G comes with the Dimensity 6100+ 5G processor that promises smooth performance. Realme boasts that the 12x 5G can achieve an Impressive AnTuTu benchmark score exceeding 415,800. The synthetic benchmark indicates that the phone should be able to deliver smooth performance. The smartphone comes with 360° Surround Six-Antenna 5G Layout, Signal Enhancement Technology, and Dual-channel Network Acceleration which can help achieve fast download speeds of up to 3.27Gbps. Gamers will appreciate the AI Boost Engine that optimizes resource allocation for a lag-free gaming experience.

The 6.67-inch display prioritizes user comfort by reducing harmful blue light emissions. This has been certified by TUV Rheinland. The display goes as low as 1 nit in brightness, perfect for nighttime viewing. It also offers a peak brightness of 625 nits for clear visibility outdoors.

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The Realme 12x 5G brings flagship-level features like Air Gestures for hands-free phone control, Rainwater Smart Touch for operating the phone in the rain, and the Dynamic Button for quick app launching. A TÜV SÜD 48-month Fluency Certificate ensures long-lasting smooth performance, while IP54 water and dust resistance offers peace of mind.

The Realme 12x 5G comes with a Light Feather Design in Feather Green and Glowing Black. The back features hundreds of thousands of hyper-realistic feather motifs and a flagship-inspired middle-round camera layout. The phone boasts a 50-megapixel primary camera for capturing stunning photos. All of these specs are housed in a slim 7.89mm body and powered by a massive 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging.

Pricing & Availabilty

The Realme 12x 5G will be available in two versions the 8GB+128GB version will be priced at RM899 and the 8GB+256GB version will set you back RM1099. Both will be available in two colourways: Feather Green and Glowing Black.

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It will be available through teleco partners CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, Yes, redONE, and TM starting May 3rd, 2024. Pre-orders for the phone begin May 5th on Realme’s official Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok stores.

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Huawei Pura70 Series Goes on Pre-order in Malaysia; Prices start at RM3,699

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Huawei Unveils the HUAWEI Pura 70 Series in Malaysia: Power, Beauty, and Exclusive Pre-Order Deals

Huawei Malaysia has sneakily announced the pre-order of the Huawei Pura 70 Series. This announcement comes on the heels of its recent launch in China. This new flagship series will succeed the popular P series. It keeps all the best parts of the P series and pushes into the future with a brand-new focus, design and ethos.

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Three models from the Pura 70 Series will be available in Malaysia – the vanilla Pura 70, the Pura 70 Pro, and the Pura 70 Ultra. Each phone in the series showcases a captivating fusion of artistry and cutting-edge technology. The HUAWEI Pura 70 stuns with various colour options including pink, white and black, while the HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro comes in classic black and white. The top-of-the-line HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra offers green, brown, and black with the now signature vegan leather finish.

Pre-ordering your HUAWEI Pura 70 Series device comes with exciting benefits. From May 2nd to 24th, 2024, pre-orders on the Huawei Official Website or selected stores will qualify for complimentary gifts valued at over RM2,000. Additionally, these pre-orders unlock exclusive offers worth over RM500 in savings. Enjoy gym memberships, complimentary coffee, movie tickets, and more from popular brands like AirAsia, Dadi Cinema, and Ogawa.

Pricing & Availability

Pre-orders are now open on the Huawei Official Website and selected Huawei Experience Stores until May 24th, 2024.

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The Pura 70 will be available with 256GB of internal storage and 12GB Of RAM. This will be priced at RM3,699. During the pre-order period, you will be entitled to freebies worth RM2,036. This will include a pair of the Huawei Freebuds Pro 3, an RM300 exclusive trade-in rebate or voucher (for existing Huawei users), a regional warranty valid in Asia Pacific and exclusive App Gallery freebies.

Pura70 Pro Preorder Endframe

Pre-ordering the Pura 70 Pro will entitle you to a similar package with a higher rebate value of RM500 instead; valued at RM2,336. The Pura 70 Pro will be priced at RM4,899 for the variant with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage.

Pura70 Ultra Preorder Endframe

The Pura 70 Ultra will be available with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It will be priced at RM6,599. You will get similar freebies as the Pro and vanilla Pura 70 with an overall value of RM2,376.

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Huawei’s New Painting App, GoPaint, Arrives on May 7th

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Get ready to unleash your inner artist! Huawei is launching GoPaint, a brand-new self-developed painting app designed specifically for tablets.

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The official Huawei account teased the app’s arrival with the tagline “Creation begins here!” Mark your calendars for May 7th, because GoPaint is set to launch.

Packed with Features for Creators of All Levels

GoPaint boasts a wide range of brushes and intuitive features, making it easy for both beginners and experienced artists to dive in and create. Huawei is the first major smartphone vendor to develop its own painting app. To do this, the company has leveraged user insights to design GoPaint with a focus on ease of use and maximizing the creative experience.

This launch follows the highly successful GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity held in 2023. The GoPaint app builds on that momentum. The app is set to offer a professional yet user-friendly platform specifically designed for Huawei tablets. The app is poised to strengthen Huawei’s tablet experience for creatives.

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GoPaint integrates seamlessly with this innovative hardware, creating a powerful software and hardware ecosystem. It also brings added features for creatives looking to leverage Huawei’s device ecosystem.

Unveiling Date and What to Expect

The official launch of GoPaint is expected to take place at the HUAWEI Innovative Product Launch on May 7th. The app will boast a comprehensive suite of painting tools, including a variety of brushes developed in collaboration with a leading art team.

GoPaint is also beginner-friendly, offering a full set of tutorials to help users develop their skills progressively. With more exciting features likely to be revealed, May 7th promises to be a big day for creative Huawei tablet users. Stay tuned for the official unveiling!

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Galaxy AI-volution comes to Malaysia as Invaders Take over Semua House in Kuala Lumpur

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Samsung introduced Galaxy AI earlier this year with the launch of the brand-new Galaxy S24 series. With Galaxy AI coming to more devices like the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy S23 series, the company is now showcasing the new features in an experiential event happening throughout May in Semua House in Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur.

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The Galaxy AI-volution focuses on all of Galaxy AI’s features with an immersive experiential event collaboratively developed by Samsung and Bomb Battle, Asia’s first immersive video game experience. So, put on your astronaut suit and get ready to take on invaders with the help of Galaxy AI and the Galaxy S24 Series.

In this experiential, you are a national space exploration team recruit. Your mission: to discreetly investigate an abandoned spacecraft for signs of life. During this mission, you will need to decipher clues and alien languages to figure out what this spacecraft is doing in the depths of Semua House in Kuala Lumpur.

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The experiential event will walk you through the many Galaxy AI features that are currently available on the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Z Fold 5. You will be using Circle to Search with Google to decipher encrypted messages, Note Assist to siphon key information, Chat Assist and Live Translate to translate clues, and Photo Assists to complete tasks in your time as a recruit.

The Galaxy AI-volution Experiential

Galaxy AI-volution is a 5 stage event where you will be able to collect points for exciting prizes. Here are the stages:

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Stage 1: Welcome Aboard! – Register yourself on the ground floor and find out what’s ahead with helpful tips to help you clear stages.

Stage 2: Prepare for Takeoff – Get yourself enrolled with a Photo ID as a recruit for the national space exploration team at the AI Edit Photowall on the ground floor. Complete this task and earn yourself 5 points. (Pssst… Don’t forget to look for the UFO!)

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Stage 3: AI-Volution x Bomb Battle – head on down to the depths of Semua House and enter the mysterious spacecraft found on level B2. Stay alert, decode puzzles and escape from the inactive spacecraft with the Galaxy S24 as your handy Tricorder. Complete this task and earn yourself 15 points.

Stage 4: The Winning Shot – Once you’ve completed your task. Take a winning photo of yourself in the Nightography room located on Level B1 using the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Complete this task and earn 5 points.

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Stage 5: Share the Victory – Finally, shout out your victory! Share and tag a victorious group photo of you and your comrades to redeem amazing gifts! You’ll be awarded 5 points upon completion!

Once you have your points, you’ll be able to redeem prizes. The more points you score the more epic the prizes. You can earn RM10 Touch ‘n Go Credit with 15 points, Exciting Samsung Galaxy x Mindfreakxx Merchandise with 20 points and Pop Mart Blind Box Figurines with 30 points.

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Together with the Galaxy AI-volution, Samsung is teaming with Curators.Lab and the Messy Club to bring you an unforgettable retail experience that marries tech and retail. The collaboration kicks-off on 3 May and runs until 26 May 2024.

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Samsung Reprices Galaxy Tab S9 & Galaxy Tab S9 FE in Malaysia

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Samsung’s popular Galaxy Tab S series is getting more affordable. No, Samsung didn’t release another edition of the series. Instead, the tablet lineup is getting a price adjustment. The prices are taking effect starting on April 9, 2024.

The Galaxy Tab S series has been one of the mainstays of Android’s growing tablet market. Samsung’s flagship tablet series has been pushing boundaries with new functionalities, better hardware and, most recently, even better build materials. The Tab S9, S9+ and S9 Ultra were launched not long ago in July 2023 and continue to be the company’s flagship tablets. The tablets offer a compelling set of features including IP68 dust and water resistance and Samsung’s hallmark S Pen. Just recently, Samsung announced the Tab S9 FE which brings together the most compelling features of the Tab S9 series at an even more affordable price point.

Key Visual Galaxy Tab S9 and Tab S9 FE Repricing

The new pricing for the series sees Samsung reducing prices by up to RM300 across the board. The new pricing brings the entry point for one of Samsung’s flagship tablets to below the RM2000 threshold with the WiFi version of the Tab S9 FE (128GB).

Starting April 9, 2024, these are the prices of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Series:

ProductRecommended Retail Price
(Before)		Recommended Retail Price
(New)
Galaxy Tab S9 5G with Book Cover Keyboard (256GB)RM4,849RM4,549
Galaxy Tab S9 with Book Cover Keyboard WiFi (256GB)RM4,199RM3,899
Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G (256GB)RM2,999RM2,699
Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G (128GB)RM2,699RM2,399
Galaxy Tab S9 FE WiFi (256GB)RM2,399RM2,099
Galaxy Tab S9 FE WiFi (128GB)RM 2,099RM 1,799
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Samsung Details the Exynos 1480 Used in the Galaxy A55

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Samsung announced its brand new Galaxy A series only weeks ago. One of the biggest upgrades when it comes to the Galaxy A55 is its system on a chip (SoC)- the Exynos 1480. However, there wasn’t much known about the SoC until now. The new Exynos 1480 is Samsung’s Foundry’s new midrange hero when it comes to processors.

The new processor is built using Samsung’s new 4nm process. This has resulted in the processor being more power efficient and also more power than the Exynos 1380 before it. The new 1480 is an octacore comes with a new configuration of four Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.75GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. This setup of four performance cores (Cortex-A78) and four efficiency cores (Cortex-A55) allows the processor to deliver better performance at lower power drains and also keep base power drains at lower level than before. This lends itself to better battery life and better overall performance.

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The Exynos 1480 is Samsung’s first midrange Exynos chip to come with the Xclipse graphics system. The Xclipse 530 GPU on the SoC uses AMD’s RDNA architecture. Although, it’s not clear if it’s using RDNA2 or RDNA3 as the website only states that its using the “latest mobile RDNA architecture”. The new Xclipse 530 GOU boasts a 53% performance improvement over the previous generation. It also supports ray tracing (variable rate shading) and supersampling (super resolution). This promises better gaming and graphical performance in devices using the Exynos 1480.

On device AI is becoming increasingly more important for devices regardless of whether they are flagships, midrange or entry-level. To that end, the Exynos 1480 is coming with an improved AI Engine that runs on an enhanced NPU. This combination is responsible for a near 4x improvement of NPU performance over its predecessor. This feature also helps reinforce the security of your data on your device as it reduces the need for data to leave the device to be processed. It also results in smoother, more fluid AI functions.

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The new processor also comes with a 5G modem that supports both mmWave and sub-6GHz bandwidths. It boasts a download theorectical maximum download speed of up to 5.1Gbps which is twice the speed as the previous generation. It also supports WiFi 6E (ax), Bluetooth 5.3 LE and GNSS positioning.

When it comes to image processing, the Exynos 1480 comes has a pretty capable ISP (image singal processor). It supports up to 200-megapixel in single camera mode, a single 64-megapixel at camera with 4K video record at 30fps or dual camera setup with dual 32-megapixel sensors that support 4K recording at 60fps. Display-wise, it supports a Full HD+ display with a max refresh rate of 144 Hz. It also supports high speed RAM with the LPDDR4x and LPDDR5.

So far, only the Samsung Galaxy A55 is using the smartphone. It won’t be surprising to see the processor make it to more devices as the year progresses.

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Samsung Refreshes the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for 2024 with the Exynos 1280

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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab lineup has been one of the most consistent and feature-packed tablets in the Android ecosystem. While that may be changing with more manufacturers entering the arena, the company is still releasing new tablets with its Galaxy Tab S and Galaxy Tab A lineups. Only recently, the company released its latest Galaxy Tab S9 series but it seems like another tablet is finding it hard to stay down.

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In a global announcement, Samsung has announced a refresh to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. This will be the second refresh to the tablet that was released back in 2020. It received its previous refresh in 2022 when the tablet shifted to Qualcom’s Snapdragon platform. However, this year, it looks like Samsung is shifting its processor back to the homegrown Exynos 1280. The new processor is an octa-core processor with support for Bluetooth 5.3 and also AI features. It will be running One UI 6.1 atop Android 14.

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Design-wise, it looks similar to its 2022 counterpart with a 10.4-inch LCD with an FHD+ resolution of 2,000×1200 pixels. The display is surrounded by a symmetrical 7mm bezel. The tablet will continue to sport a single 8-megapixel camera on the back and a 5-megapixel camera up front. It also comes with a 3.5mm earphone jack and support for WiFi 802.11 ac. The biggest change with the new Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is the increase in memory capacity. It now supports configurations with 64GB and 128GB of internal memory with support for more memory via microSD card. RAM, however, remains at 4GB.

Pricing & Availability

According to the announcement, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) will be available globally starting 28 March 2024. It will be available in both WiFi and LTE configurations in Chiffon Pink, Oxford Gray and Mint.

No official pricing has been announced at the time of writing. However, it seems like it will be coming to Malaysia thanks to a SIRIM database entry found by LowYat.net.

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Galaxy AI Comes to Older Devices with One UI 6.1 Update starting March 28

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Samsung’s One UI 6.1 is one of the biggest software updates that the company has released in a while. While it’s not a big visual update, it will be bringing Galaxy AI to older devices albeit in a more limited fashion. That said, it’s taken the smartphone manufacturer a little bit longer than it usually does to roll out the update. That ends on March 28, 2024, with the initial rollout of One UI 6.1 to some of the company’s older devices.

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The devices that are slated to get the update so far are the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 FE, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+ and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Yes, these are basically Samsung’s 2023 devices. These devices will be receiving the full Galaxy AI suite including circle to search, live translate and interpreter, generative editing, and Chat Assist.

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The update will bring these devices on par with the Galaxy S24 series when it comes to software features. In fact, the Galaxy Tab S9 series will be the first tablets in Samsung’s lineup to get the update. It will be interesting to see how the software changes the experience on the Tab series moving forward.

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Samsung Galaxy A Series Released with Knox Vault

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Samsung’s Galaxy A series has always been about marrying flagship features with affordability. Over the past few years, Samsung has worked hard to bring camera features and more from its flagship smartphones to the Galaxy A series. Last year, it was Nightography, this year, the focus is on security with Samsung’s Knox Vault and a brand new feature called Auto Blocker. Both the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and the Galaxy A35 5G will be coming with these enhancements.

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Knox Your Average Midrange Device

The Galaxy A55 and A35 will be breaking new ground as the first Galaxy A device to come with Samsung Knox Vault. Samsung’s Knox Vault provides hardware-level encryption and security to the smartphone. It even has measures to resist physical and temperature tampering to keep data secure.

With Knox Vault, sensitive data like Samsung Pay, your PIN, passwords and biometric data are physically isolated from the operating system. In addition, Samsung’s Knox security software will also bring added protection. The multilayered security solution has always been included in Samsung’s devices but is now enhanced on the Galaxy A55 5G and the Galaxy A35 5G with Knox Vault.

Samsung Auto Blocker

Together with Knox Vault, the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 will be able to take advantage of Samsung’s Auto Blocker. This feature will allow you to opt-in to prevent things like app sideloading, malware and malicious commands by scanning app packages and even prevent unauthorised codes from running when you plug in USB cables or devices. This can be enabled through the Security and Privacy dashboard on the devices.

Midrange with a Difference

Speaking of devices, Samsung midrange devices have been head-turners when it comes to performance over the past few years. This year is no different. The Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 both come with Exynos systems on a chip. The A55 comes with the Exynos 1480 SoC which comes with the AMD RDNA2-based Xclipse GPU. The A35, on the other hand, comes with an Exynos 1380 SoC with a Mali-G68 GPU. Both come with a 6.6-inch SuperAMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus+. Both have IP67 water and dust resistance and are powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

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The differences continue when it comes to the camera setups of the A55 and A35. The A55 comes with a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel main camera supported by a 5-megapixel macro camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera. Upfront is a 32-megapixel front camera. The main sensor of the A55 comes with autofocus and OIS. The A35 come with the same 50-megapixel sensor but is supported by an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 5-megapixel macro camera. On the front is a 13-megapixel selfie camera. Both setups support Samsung’s Nightography technology with the A55 having a little bit of an edge thanks to its advanced AI Image Signal Processing (ISP).

Samsung continues to offer one of the best software support in the mobile industry. The Galaxy A series will be receiving four generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades and five years of security updates.

Pricing & Availability

There is no official Malaysian pricing or availability just yet. However, in the Philippines, the Galaxy A55 will be retailing for PHP24,990 (RM2,110.74) while the A35 will be retailing at PHP20,990 (RM1,772.88). These are variants with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage that will be available starting on 18, March 2024.

In Europe, prices for the A55 start at €479 (RM2,446.35) while the A35 starts at €379 (RM1,935.59).

Both the A55 and A35 will be available in Awesome Ice Blue, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Lemon, and Awesome Navy colourways.

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Samsung Takes Over Tun Razak Exchange MRT Station in Malaysia

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Samsung launched its latest flagship the Galaxy S24 series a little over a month ago. Together with the launch, Samsung is working in collaboration with MRT Corp for a station takeover of one of the largest rail stations in Kuala Lumpur’s public transport system – the Tun Razak Exchange station. The takeover sees the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) station get an aesthetic makeover featuring the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy AI.

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The TRX MRT station sees over 220,000 commuters pass through its halls each day and is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s financial district. The station is also a key interchange station for the Kajang-Kwasa Damansara and Putrajaya-Sg. Buloh MRT line. As part of the takeover, the station will be renamed to Tun Razak Exchange Samsung Galaxy.

In addition to this, the Tun Razak Exchange Samsung Galaxy station will be taken over by the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy AI. Commuters will be treated to a visually revamped TRX Samsung Galaxy station with artwork that will feature Samsung’s latest flagships. There are also kiosks for commuters to touch and feel the Galaxy AI touting flagship.

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The Launch of Tun Razak Exchange Samsung Galaxy

The takeover was officiated today, 29 February 2024 with the presence of key executives from Samsung Malaysia and MRT Corp. The station’s takeover was officiated by the President of Samsung Malaysia, Denny Kim, Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung Malaysia, Elaine Soh, Business Director of Mobile eXperience at Samsung Malaysia, Kevin Kim Tae Hoon, CEO of MRT Corp, Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim, CFO of MRT Corp Shahrul Fadli Omar and Chief Commercial Officer of MRT Corp, Schrene Goh.

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The Launch of Tun Razak Exchange Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Members who will be passing the TRX Samsung Galaxy station can redeem an RM5 Touch ‘N Go eWallet voucher from the Samsung Experience Store a short distance from the station’s entrance in The Exchange. You can take advantage of this offer from the Samsung Members app. Don’t forget, you will need to visit the Samsung Experience Store to complete the redemption.