Low Cost Finger Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients

by FG Media | Nov 14, 2016 | Branded Content, learn

Low Cost Finger Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients

Kuala Lumpur, 8 November 2016: Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), students, Ngie Kok Sin and John Lim Hong Aun, emerged as champions in the ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project – Software/Hardware’ category of the MSC Malaysia Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2016. Their success continues a string of APICTA awards won since it’s inception in 1999.

The duo who are Year 3 Mechatronic Engineering degree students spent 9 months working on the winning project, titled ‘Design & Develop a Low Cost Finger Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients’. The project featured a wireless connection that is an added advantage to physiotherapists and patients. It allows remote monitoring and control through cameras, smart servo and brain wave detection devices. In doing so, medical and ancillary support personnel can derive useful analytical information for effective and speedy rehabilitation of stroke patients.

Paying tribute to their Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Technology (FCET) mentors, Ngie and Lim said, “We feel absolutely proud to be the winners this year. We thank our two Engineering Faculty mentors for their constant support, advice and inspiration. They challenged us to think out of the box”.

Ngie and Lim will now represent Malaysia in the International APICTA Awards which will be held in Taiwan from 2 December to 5 December 2016. They aim to bring glory to the country and to the university.

The winning Finger Exoskeleton project

The duo, as the Winner of MSC Malaysia’s APICTA Awards, will represent Malaysia in the upcoming International APICTA which will be held in December. From left: Dr Thang Ka Fei, Head of School of Engineering, APU, John Lim Hong Aun, Ngie Kok Sin, Vickneswari Durairajah, Suresh Gobee.

Upon their victory, Ngie and Lim will be representing Malaysia to compete in the International APICTA Awards 2016, which will be held from 2 December to 5 December 2016 in Taipei, Taiwan.

“We feel absolutely proud to be the winner this year, and we would like to thank our university and the mentors, Ms. Vicky and Mr. Suresh for their support. We will look forward to representing Malaysia in the International APICTA Awards in Taiwan, hopefully we can bring glory to our country and the university,” said Ngie and Lim upon receiving the award.

The Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA Awards) is an international awards program organized by APICTA, which aims to increase ICT awareness in the community and assist in bridging the digital divide. To date, the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance comprises 17 economies: Australia , Bangladesh , Brunei Darussalam , China , Chinese Taipei , Hong Kong , Indonesia , Japan , Macao , Malaysia , Myanmar , Pakistan , Singapore , Sri Lanka , Thailand, Vietnam and Nepal.

The duo, as the Winner of MSC Malaysia’s APICTA Awards, will represent Malaysia in the upcoming International APICTA which will be held in December. Left: John Lim Hong Aun, Right: Ngie Kok Sin

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About Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is amongst Malaysia’s Premier Private Universities. APU offers a wide range of degree programmes in collaboration with Staffordshire University, UK with Technology as a common core. These programmes nurture students into professionals and prepare them for challenging careers and roles in business and society globally. Professionalism, problem-solving skills, and creativity & innovation are some of the key attributes of APU graduates. The multi-cultural student community comprises both Malaysian students as well as International students. APU was also Rated No.1 in Asia and Malaysia for Multicultural Learning Experience by the Student Barometer Wave 2015, ‘Studying with people from other cultures’.

APU has earned an enviable reputation as an award-winning University through its achievements in winning a host of prestigious awards at national and international levels. It was announced as among the Highest Rated Universities in Malaysia, being rated at TIER 5 (EXCELLENT) under the SETARA 2013 Ratings by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) on 1st November 2012 and has maintained this Excellent rating in the latest SETARA 2013 Ratings announced on 17^th November 2014. For more information, please visit http://www.apu.edu.my/.

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MR.D.I.Y. & DAISO compared in RM5 November showdown

by FG Media | Oct 27, 2016 | Branded Content, Lifestyle

MR.D.I.Y. & DAISO Compared In RM5 NOVEMBER Showdown.

MR.D.I.Y. lowers prices for a limited time, RM5 Sale matches Daiso’s price sen for sen.

Smart consumers are the ones who will take their time to compare the prices from different vendors to make sure they make smart purchasing decisions.
But that can take a lot of time so we’ve gone ahead and done it for you.
MR.D.I.Y. is holding a RM 5 sale that will last throughout the month of November, bringing their prices down to match that of Daiso’s, whose products are selling at RM5 year around.

So we’ve gone into both shops to compare each company’s products and rate them on the quality and quantity of their wares.

Pails

Upon buying the pails, we immediately noticed the difference in size, MR.D.I.Y.’s is almost twice as big as the one we bought in Daiso. We knocked them up a bit and also found the pail from MR.D.I.Y. to be of slightly better quality than the one we bought from Daiso.

Water Bottles

The two water bottles don’t differ much in terms of quality. But for RM5, the MR.D.I.Y. bottle can hold 2.5 litres of water while the one from Daiso can only hold 1.6litres, though these arguably serve different purposes, one made to be more portable and one to be left at home. Furthermore, the MR.D.I.Y. bottle comes with a handle while the one from Daiso doesn’t.

Chopping board

Daiso’s chopping board has a bigger surface area than MR.D.I.Y.’s. But MR.D.I.Y. ‘s board is thicker and is beautifully made of bamboo. However, Daiso’s chopping board, being made of plastic, is lighter, making it easier to be carried around.

Toilet Brush

Daiso’s toilet brush is made of flimsier material advertised on the packaging as “spongetawashi” but they come off easily when pulled. On the other hand, MR.D.I.Y.’s toilet brush is both sturdy and comes with a container. MR.D.I.Y.’s brush however, is made straight, making it difficult to reach into the deeper areas of the bowl while Daiso’s is shaped slightly slanted at the end, making it easier to manoeuvre into hard to reach areas.

Clocks

The clocks, other than in its design, are minimally different from one another, both featuring analog faces. But where they differ is in their size, with the one from MR.D.I.Y. being slightly larger than the one we bought from Daiso.

Padlocks

Arguably, both of these padlocks serve different purposes, the one from Daiso, which is normally used for luggage and travelling bags, and another from MR.D.I.Y. for doors and gates. However, it needs to be said that purely in terms of getting the most bang for your buck, that MR.D.I.Y. is the winner in giving you value for money.

Correction Tape

In comparing the correction tape from the two different brands, we found that for RM 5, MR.D.I.Y. is giving us six rollers, while Daiso only gave us one for the same price. We opened them up to test the quality, they both give us roughly the same amount of tape. But it must be said that the one from Daiso can be refilled with tape sold at their stores.

Stationery

The stationery we bought from Daiso was of their own brand and for RM 5 we could only afford a set of four pencils. However, when we went to MR.D.I.Y. , we were pleasantly surprised to find that for the same price, we got a set of six 2B pencils, three erasers (2 of which can be fitted on back of the pencils), a ruler, and a sharpener, not to mention they were from Faber-Castell.

Socks

For the same price, we managed to get a set of three pairs of socks from MR.D.I.Y. whereas, when we looked for the same product in Daiso, we could only find one pair at the same price. There isn’t any noticeable difference in quality between the two brands of socks

Cosmetics

The cosmetic brushes that we bought from Daiso came in a small container that the brushes can be stored in making it more portable than MR.D.I.Y.’s , but the brushes themselves were flimsy and didn’t feel very lasting. MR.D.I.Y.’s cosmetic brushes on the other hand did not come in a container, but they were sturdy and well-made and even had one extra brush than the set that we bought from Daiso.

MR.D.I.Y. ‘s products are the clear winner of the comparisons, but It must be said that Daiso offers these products all year, so it is understandable why they cant match MR.D.I.Y.’s value for money, whose promotion will only be lasting for a month, so you’d probably want to head over there and take advantage of it in November.

The biggest online sale in recent Malaysian memory

by FG Media | Oct 21, 2016 | Branded Content, Lifestyle

The Biggest Online Sale in
Recent Malaysian Memory

For the first time ever, Taiwan Good will be hosting their products on partner sites such as lazada, lelong.my and GemFive.

Taiwan Good will be putting their products online on their website twgood.com for the first time ever in the biggest online sale Malaysian cyberspace has ever seen.

Thousands of products flown into the country all the way from Taiwan will be available for purchase for a limited time in a massive three-day sale.

The sale will be taking place from the 24th of October until the 26th of October. Products from TW Good will also be available for purchase from TWGood partners such as Lazada, e-bay, logon.my and lelong.my.

These products will include electronics such as Acer laptops, Cosmetics, clothing and food that will be sold at up to 75% off the original price.

Taiwan has been testing the Malaysian market through online purchasing campaigns such as the TWGood campaign, this comes as Taiwanese companies are looking further into investing in the local e-commerce scene.

This has allowed the TWGood sale to offer its prices at a lower rate compared to the prices of regular online goods.

Around 62.6% of Malaysians have access to the internet, the second highest percentage in South East Asia. Malaysia also has a smartphone penetration rate of over 63%. This has led to the Malaysian e-commerce industry to be a very attractive option for foreign direct investment.

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Taiwan Good Cyber Sales 2016

by FG Media | Oct 17, 2016 | Branded Content, Lifestyle

TW Good

Cyber Sales 2016

The core objective of this project is to help Taiwanese firms and manufacturers to use mobile technology for international business opportunities, mobile commerce platforms, and technical output.

Around 62.6% of Malaysian have access to internet, the second highest percentage in South East Asia. About 17 million people are involved in online communities comprising of 15.8 million Facebook users with a smartphone penetration rate of over 63% and a mobile phone penetration rate of over 140.9%. 43% of 3G users spend more than 3 hours on mobile phones browsing the internet. This indicates that mobile usage has become essential and mobile related services and businesses should receive better development opportunities. In terms of digitisation, e-commerce accounted for only 0.2% in the retail sector, hinting at great room for development.

Malaysians with internet access

Smartphone penetration rate

3G users

Malaysia seeks the advantage in long-term cultural and economic exchanges with Taiwan which includes Malaysian talents staying in Taiwan, competitive investment costs and the central position of ASEAN bundled with lovely weather, minimal natural disasters and access to airports and ports. In terms of hardware, Malaysia’s network bandwidth has constantly improved and runs on an ideal power supply, an addition to highways and railways that connects Malaysia to other ASEAN countries. The strong support from the Malaysian Government, business policy and the protection of intellectual property rights have shown that Malaysia is a central hub for ASEAN’s development. Which is why the program selected Malaysia to work with as a partner in assisting Taiwanese business operators towards an advanced ASEAN.

1.

Through technical exchanges with Malaysian e-commerce operators and support from Taiwanese brands and products focused on electronic suppliers, both nations can pave the way for for a greater Taiwanese technology and marketing industries.

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TW GOOD’s cross-border marketing services and platforms as well as mobile application development is the bridge that connects Taiwanese and Malaysian industries and consumers. Relevant information that interests Malaysians can be gathered from Taiwan via online questionnaires, films, television, food, and tourism in order to create contents and attract attention. This allows the introduction of Taiwanese brands and popular products at the right time using product placements on Facebook pages and online news which promotes business opportunities. Business operators interested to enter Malaysian market can utilise the KD8 as a platform to start cross-border services, and get information about Malaysian marketing channels. Besides product launching, public relations, marketing, gold logistics, as well as other local services can be done via TW Good’s platform. Hopefully, the platform becomes a long-term service for the commerce community between Taiwan and Malaysia.

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Sustainable development, Malaysia’s next step in luxury living

by FG Media | Oct 17, 2016 | Branded Content, Lifestyle

Sustainable development, Malaysia’s next step in luxury living

KEN Rimba Residences elegantly blends sustainability and luxury in Malaysia’s first green township.

Sustainable development, Malaysia’s next step in luxury living

KEN Rimba Residences elegantly blends sustainability and luxury in Malaysia’s first green township.

KEN Rimba Residences is a gated, green luxury township smack in the middle of prime Shah Alam land, specifically catering to those searching for luxury and exclusivity.

The 60 acre freehold KEN Rimba development has completely enveloped the once industrial Shah Alam zone and has transformed it into a tropical paradise with its lush neighbourhood greenery and indoor gardens.

KEN, the leading sustainable home developer in Malaysia, has taken into account both sustainability and exclusivity in the crafting of the homes, putting location, luxury and green development at the centre of its focus during the planning of the project.

KEN Rimba Residences double storey terraced houses have been strategically placed in a North-South position to take full advantage of wind flow and natural daylight while also avoiding direct heat of the sun.

The incorporation of features such as breathable roof, rainwater harvesting tanks and water efficient fittings in the crafting of the homes are only some of the reasons why KEN is the top environmentally sustainable developer in Malaysia.

KEN Rimba Jimbaran and Legian units which are available for sale, feature a generous build-up space of up to 2,600 square feet for the corner terrace homes that include a pool (for Legian series) and spacious parking lots that accommodate up to two family sedans.

All terrace houses in the KEN Rimba Jimbaran and Legian development also feature boulevards and paved pathways with lush greenery and side lanes between homes with linear gardens, making the township an ideal environment for healthy living.

The residences are strategically located only 5 minutes away from the Shah Alam city centre, or 10 minutes away from Subang Jaya and provides easy access to the Kesas, NKVE, LKSA, LATAR, and Federal Highways, as well as the Padang Jawa KTM station which is within walking distance.

KEN Rimba is only a stone’s throw away from amenities such as commercial business centres, retail hubs and shopping centres. Among these include Tesco, Giant, and Aeon Big, making shopping for everything from clothing to groceries convenient for KEN Rimba residents.

In addition to the existing shopping malls and centres that surround KEN Rimba, the development will also feature premium commercial space within the compound, with 109 shop lot units within the commercial centre.

Families have been set as the focus during the selection of location for the development. Schools, Colleges and Universities nearby include SJK (C) Taman Rashna, Universiti Teknologi Mara and SEGI University College.

Shah Alam has been experiencing a housing development boom in the recent years with demand for property in the area as investment and residence rising steadily.

This has prompted infrastructural developers such as Prasarana to move into the area, recently commencing construction of the Bandar Utama-Klang LRT line that is slated to be completed by 2020.

The KEN Rimba township is a development by KEN Rimba Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s Award winning Green Developer and frontrunner in sustainable development. The group has completed RM 1.7 billion worth of engineering, construction, and property development projects.

Shah Alam has been experiencing a housing development boom in the recent years with demand for property in the area as investment and residence rising steadily.

This has prompted infrastructural developers such as Prasarana to move into the area, recently commencing construction of the Bandar Utama-Klang LRT line that is slated to be completed by 2020.

To experience Malaysia’s 1st Green Township, KEN Rimba, call 1300‑22‑9933, follow their Facebook page at Ken Greenbook , or visit the website.

Own an iPhone 7 for just RM70?

by FG Media | Oct 6, 2016 | Branded Content, Tech

Own an iPhone 7
for just RM70?

The much anticipated iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are in town! If you missed the pre-order window, no worries

Own an iPhone 7
for just RM70?

The much anticipated iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are in town! If you missed the pre-order window, no worries

The great news is, Maxis has an irresistible Trade-Up offer to make your dream come true.

Trade in your phone now

Here is an example how it works

Sign up for MaxisONE plans (MOP) 188 you need to pay RM1630 upfront for a brand new iPhone 7 (32GB). So when you trade in your old smartphone say an iPhone 6s, you will get a generous RM1560 rebate and you pay only RM70 in advance to own an iPhone 7.

If you have any working smartphone lying around at home, do bring it to your nearest Maxis Centre to do the trade up for a tremendous money saving deal.

There are always better ways to enjoy your MaxisONE plans with greater value. For MOP 188 customers, your 20GB data plan includes unlimited calls and SMS with DataPool up to 40GB for 5 lines (FREE extra 5GB data for every supplementary line) alongside a FREE extra 5GB per month of video-on-demand streaming for the principal line. And enjoy up to 3 months of unlimited access to iFlix, Viu, ErosNow and Hopster, courtesy of Maxis.

Not a heavy user? No worries! Choose from either MOP 98 (5GB with DataPool up to 10GB for 2 lines), MOP 128 (10GB, with DataPool up to 20GB for 3 lines) or MOP 158 (15GB, with DataPool up to 30GB for 4 lines) to suit your preferences.

Maxis would like to invite you to check on its availability on a real-time basis at Maxis RealView Stock Checker website. The purpose-built website provides hourly updates on the availability of your preferred iPhone model and colour by location. In other words, it tells you which nearby Maxis Centres carry your favourite model. Maxis RealView Stock Checker cleverly helps you avoid the hassle of hopping from one store to another in the event of an out-of-stock situation. All you need to do now is to browse www.maxis.com.my/realview at your convenience, anytime and anywhere.

Browse through phones at your convenience, anytime and anywhere

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