Indonesia’s Wings Food has launched Kopi Nongkrong, a RTD coffee in an affordable cup format (150ml). The new Kopi Nongkrong with a cappucino flavour targets consumers aged 17 to 40. The price per unit is IDR 1,000.
Wednesday 22 December 2021 – Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd. is offering young Thais an unforgettable opportunity to share their heartwarming personal stories in its new campaign “Love Meets Umami,” helping them reciprocate the love of their loved ones through cooking unique umami dishes that celebrate their relationships.
Ajinomoto will select three winners with the most impressive stories, who will each have the opportunity to feature in an exclusive video, airing in early 2022, that follows their experience partnering with leading relationship expert, Khun Supicha “Aey” Sorndamrih, and well-known celebrity chef, Chef Supamongkol “Art” Supapipat, to create a unique umami dish that symbolizes their reciprocal love.
Those interested in participating in the campaign can apply through the Facebook page “Umami Lovers” and Instagram @umami.lovers from today (December 20, 2021). Entries will close on January 17, 2022 and winners will be notified by February 14, 2022. Ajinomoto will also award an exclusive prize worth 5,000 baht to each of our 3 winners and an additional 20 special prizes worth 20,000 baht to participants who submit their stories.
After long periods of social distancing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ajinomoto hopes the campaign encourages people to enjoy time with their loved ones again. Whether with a special someone, family member or close friend, young Thais can nurture their relationships through using AJI-NO-MOTO(R) MSG to create unique umami dishes with balanced and well-rounded flavors that embody the love they share.
For more information, terms and conditions, please visit Facebook Fan Page “Umami Lovers”
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. (Shakey’s) has launched its 100% plant-based pizza called the Goood Taco Pizza. The launch makes Shakey’s the first major chain in the Philippines to launch a vegan pizza.
According to the press release, the Goood Taco Pizza is made with 100% plant-based ground “meat” and dairy-free cheese and topped with fresh onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and savory spices to create the classic tex-mex-flavored comfort snack with a healthy twist.
The new plant-based pizza joins the ranks of the Goood Burger and the Goood Nuggets, a move by Shakey’s to widen its healthy selections.
The full ‘Goood’ menu makes use of 100% plant-based meat alternatives. Once again, Shakey’s partnered with unMEAT to bring the innovation to life. ‘unMEAT’ is the Philippines’ pioneer large-scale meat alternatives brand by affiliate company Century Pacific Food Inc., one of the leading branded food manufacturers in the country.
For the patties, nuggets, and meat toppings, Shakey’s utilizes unMEAT’s plant-based burgers and nuggets, all made with non-GMO soy proteins.
For the launch of the Goood Taco Pizza, unMEAT created a dairy-free cheese alternative called ‘unCHEESE’ made with potato starches blended with natural flavors and oils. The product looks, tastes, and feels like dairy cheese, making it the perfect topping for Shakey’s new vegan pizza.
The new Goood Taco pizza is now available in selected Shakey’s stores nationwide.
It’s not about following the DE&I trend, but it’s about celebrating the best culture and practices
SHAH ALAM, 22 December 2021 – Embracing diversity is creating an inclusivity in the workplace that enables employees to celebrate each other’s differences in culture, habits, lifestyle, and opinions.
The clock has begun ticking for companies to start advocating equality and ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) become an organisational priority. In fact, companies are paying much greater attention toe quity and inclusion, even when they are relatively diverse.
Here at Carlsberg Malaysia, we believe in championing DE&I to better take care of tomorrow and ensure a healthy and thriving organisation.
“Operating with a diverse workforce has proven to be more crucial for Carlsberg Malaysia’s success today, especially in the depths of the pandemic. Our broad range of ages, backgrounds, cultures, and views allow us to think differently, offer fresh insights and ideate problem-solving in creative new ways,” said Carlsberg Malaysia’s Managing Director Stefano Clini.
“DE&I is one of the strategic priorities that we aim to bring to life. We believe in the need for collective ownership at all levels in attracting and engaging a diverse workforce for higher innovation, collaboration and performance,” he shared.
This ties back to the brewer’s founder J.C. Jacobsen’s vision of brewing for a better today and tomorrow, striving to brew better beers with quality, innovation and pride that stand at the heart of moments that bring people together.
“All our people have unrestricted and equal access to learning, development and progression irrespective of seniority. Moreover, we encourage the practice of a flat hierarchy, honest feedback, and open dialogue,” Clini added.
The Company ensures ongoing communication, awareness and training to embody DE&I at the top of our employees’ mind. For instance, the brewer has organised a good mixture of activities and further emphasises the importance of DE&I with the leadership team sharing their very own perspectives.
In line with the Group’s global DE&I initiative, Carlsberg Malaysia’s Human Resources Director Pauline Lim shared that the Company has outlined and successfully conducted several awareness campaigns and learnings, including unconscious bias awareness and women leadership forums.
“In a traditionally masculine industry, to-date, 63% of the management team are female at Carlsberg Malaysia, from 25% in 2016, which showcases the brewer’s commitment to promote inclusive leadership with diverse representation at all levels right from the top,” Lim noted.
Carlsberg Malaysia is also proud to be a member of the 30% Club Malaysia, a local chapter of the global business-led campaign focused on building an ecosystem of organisations that promote DE&I with emphasis on gender balance within boards and C-suites.
In an effort to balance gender diversity at Carlsberg Malaysia, the Company has introduced a DE&I referral program to further incentivize employees who referred a successfully hired female candidate, on top of the existing referral incentive. YTD, 36% of all employees recruited through referrals are female, versus 20% last year.
Lim also highlighted that the Company has looked into enhancing the Company’s Inclusive Policies and Practices to enable employees to feel valued, accepted, and respected in a high performance-based culture such as at Carlsberg Malaysia.
For instance, on top of enabling a working parent-friendly environment through the introduction of family care leave as well as increase in maternity and paternity leaves, Lim noted that the Company has this year implemented enhancements to the existing Flexi Working Arrangements (FWA) including Work-from-home, Flexi Working Hours and also Time Off arrangements.
“This FWA policy aims to support the needs of the employees as they go through different phases in their lives. The Company believes that a flexible workplace will lead to increased levels of employee engagement, health & wellbeing of employees; and ultimately create a high performing workforce who feels empowered and valued,” Lim added.
To make new joiners feel welcomed, valued and part of the Carlsberg family, the Company has started a buddying system to guide and facilitate inclusion of new staff.
In a nutshell, DE&I is like beer brewing: beer recipes comprise of diverse ingredients such as water, malt, hops and yeast. Together, these quality ingredients will produce the best brews. As such, the Group values and embraces a diverse representation throughout the entire organisation, up to the management team.
Out of the eight directors, between the ages of 36 and 55 years, there are three male directors versus five who are female. To enable an inside-out and also outside-in perspective, five out of the eight directors are Malaysians, while the three other directors are from Italy, France and Germany. Two out of the five Malaysian directors are local university graduates, showing that Carlsberg Malaysia promotes equal opportunity for all, independently from their educational background.
Carlsberg Malaysia advocates internal movements to retain its own pool of talents, and to provide opportunities for employees of different ethnicity, race, age group for an internal career move or performance-based promotion. YTD, internal movement versus external hire stood at 68:32.
The Company is also giving job placements externally to young talents via Carlsberg Apprenticeship, Internship and Management Trainees Programmes, which in turn also ensure a constant good inflow of young talents.
Furthermore, our DE&I initiatives and ambition are clearly in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG) 5 of achieving gender equality. This is coupled with the UNSDG 10 of reducing inequalities, by way of empowering and promoting social economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status; and to ensure equal opportunity for all by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and actions.
Come 2022, Carlsberg Malaysia is looking to do more and not only making DE&I a conscious choice, but also an intrinsic value for its People.
“We will continue to reiterate the importance of DE&I and look into giving equal opportunities and priorities to everyone. We are here to celebrate diversity, celebrate all cultures, going beyond just giving out incentives to attract and retain a diverse workforce,” said Lim
“Taking a step at a time, we will extend the unconscious bias training for all people managers in the upcoming year and subsequently for non-people managers in 2023,” said Lim.
The Company is in the midst of gathering inputs and feedback on its current flexi work arrangement policy for any further enhancement or fine-tuning. “We are looking to explore other flexi benefits to appeal to a more diverse groups of people with different needs at different life cycle because we believe in ‘Leading with Care’,” Lim concluded.
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 DECEMBER 2021 – Standing in solidarity with the local community, Lazada Malaysia has donated nearly 30,000 units of flood relief supplies to 10 temporary evacuation centres (PPS) that are housing over 4,500 flood victims. Running in conjunction with the donation, Lazada is also partnering with 9 local non-profit organisations (NGOs) to raise funds on LazadaForGood to provide further support for the families, neighbourhoods, and even animals displaced by the floods.
The 30,000 units of flood relief aid contributed by Lazada consist of dry rations, bottled water, toiletries, blankets, personal hygiene items, baby diapers, COVID-19 test kits, and more, which have been handed over to the Selangor government. The flood relief necessities will then be immediately distributed across 10 PPS in Selangor, including:
Malaysians nationwide can also do their part to support their fellow countrymen in need by donating to 9 official flood relief NGOs currently on LazadaForGood, Lazada’s digital giving platform. Donors can choose to donate amounts ranging from RM1 to RM500 to any of the participating NGOs, including Mercy Malaysia, Malaysian Red Crescent Society Malaysia, Islamic Relief, The Lost Food Project, Hospis Malaysia, MyFundAction, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Zoo Negara, and NGO Hub. The cash donation will then be used to procure essentials and help fund flood relief efforts.
To encourage and give thanks for the good deeds of the rakyat, all donors of RM30 and above to any of the flood relief NGOs on LazadaForGood, from now until the end of January, will receive 300 LazCoins, which can be redeemed for free gifts, discount vouchers, discounts at checkout, exclusive offers, and more*. Lazada users can donate now by searching the keywords “Lazada Teman You” on the search bar on the Lazada app, then selecting any of the official NGOs on LazadaForGood and completing the donation by clicking ‘Buy Now’.
“The past few days have been rough for Malaysians as many were affected by the floods. We would like to express our deepest sympathies to all the families and victims that had their homes damaged and livelihoods disrupted by the flood. We stand ready to support the local community in every way that we can, especially with the rising number of people evacuated to the temporary evacuation centres. To all those affected, please stay strong and stay safe,” said P Sunil Singh, Chief Logistics Officer, Lazada Malaysia.
For more information on LazadaForGood’s flood relief NGOs, please visit:
Make the Year of the Tiger your year and enjoy Tiger Beer’s abundance of attractive activities, promotions, and festive giveaways in conjunction with CNY celebrations.
KUALA LUMPUR, 21st December 2021: With the year ending, cheer and joy are starting to fill the air in preparation for the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations. 2022 is remarkably special for Tiger Beer and if there’s one beer we can welcome the Year of the Tiger with, it has to be with Tiger Beer. As we begin to usher in the new Lunar New Year with a renewed sense of hope, Tiger Beer is sharing the prosperity with consumers while encouraging them to uncage their inner tiger and make 2022 their year to go all out to pursue their dreams and goals.
Tiger Beer has lined up an abundance of activities and promotions this festive season to evoke the Tiger spirit among fans. For starters, limited-edition Year of the Tiger bottles and cans have now hit the shelves nationwide for fans to usher in the festive cheer in time for the Lunar New Year celebrations.
From now until 15th February 2022, drinkers at participating restaurants, coffee shops, and food courts can collect bottle caps and stand to win attractive prizes such as 99.9g gold Tiger bars, ang pows worth RM888 and RM188, as well as exclusive Tiger Tiffin Carriers. All they have to do is purchase participating Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) products and check underneath the bottle caps for the different variations of the word Tiger in Chinese characters to find out which prize they have won!
Shoppers at selected hypermarkets and supermarkets can now own one of CNY’s most coveted items– the exclusive Tiger Mahjong Set – at RM99, while stocks last, when they purchase three cartons of participating HEINEKEN Malaysia products, inclusive of either Tiger Crystal or Edelweiss. For Tiger fans who purchase either three cartons of Tiger Beer or a carton of Tiger Beer and Tiger Crystal each can also take home the limited-edition Tiger Tiffin Carrier. Another highlight at these outlets will be the ‘Tiger Claw and Win’ motion sensor game. Available for all shoppers who spend RM288 and above on a single receipt every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 31st December 2021 to 23rd January 2022 with various prizes up for grabs for those who uncage their skills at the game. In addition to that, Heineken® Pop Up Cooler Bags are also redeemable for shoppers who purchase one carton of Heineken®, and premium ang pow packets from Guinness are also available for those who spend RM200 and above on Guinness products.
Meanwhile at selected 7-Eleven, BilaBila Mart and myNEWS stores, shoppers who spend above RM22.88 on a single receipt of participating HEINEKEN Malaysia products, will get RM5 Touch & Go e-wallet credits and stand to win Heineken® merchandise or RM88 worth of even more Touch & Go e-wallet credits from 1st January 2022 until 15th February 2022. At selected 99 Speedmart outlets, every purchase of two cartons of participating HEINEKEN Malaysia products is entitled to RM20 worth of cash vouchers, while those who purchase a 12-can pack of Heineken® can take home exclusive Glow-In-The-Dark Poker Cards. Not to mention, participating Lotus’s outlets too will be running an exclusive festive promotion to give away two units of 99.9g Tiger gold bars and 700 units of the limited-edition Tiger Mahjong sets for the exclusive festive promotion. Available from now until 20th January 2022 for those who spend RM200 and above on participating HEINEKEN Malaysia products, while stocks last.
Those who want to feel the CNY joy at home can turn to Drinkies.my and enjoy a variety of attractive promotions and stand to win prizes worth up to a total of RM888,888! From 27th December 2021 until the end of February 2022, those who make any purchases via this e-commerce platform will receive a sure-win scratch card with an entry to the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ game to win even more attractive prizes. Visit Drinkies.my for more details and terms and conditions.
“CNY is one of the biggest celebrations of the year for many Malaysians, and 2022 is extra special for Tiger Beer so we are going all out with our promotions and giveaways. While we are excited to feature numerous attractive promotions and activities, Tiger Beer will also be roaring into the Lunar New Year with some novel experiences for loyal fans. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks, and it is time to make the Year of the Tiger our year to prosper,” said Roland Bala, Managing Director of Heineken Malaysia Berhad.
Tiger Beer’s CNY campaign and all related promotions and activities are strictly for non-Muslims aged 21 and above only. Tiger Beer and all other brands under the HEINEKEN Malaysia portfolio advocate responsible consumption and urge consumers to not drink and drive. For more information on available promotions and activations as well as terms and conditions, visit http://bit.ly/TigerCNY2022
Nostalgic Flavours to Bring You Back to Your Childhood
Kuala Lumpur, December 22, 2021 – This holiday season, Miaow Miaow aims to take you back to your childhood days one nostalgic bite at a time through their classic snacks and flavours.
Many of us share common happy memories and life enriching moments enjoying Miaow Miaow whether as after school snacks, or while watching television with family and friends. Their instantly recognisable logo and packaging never fails to rekindle memories of ripping the aluminium foil and being greeted with an explosion of flavours and scents…you never forget your first tasty CRUNCH.
According to their founders, brothers Mr Chink Poh Cheng and Mr Chuang Poh Lim, Miaow Miaow is a family brand at heart. Mr. Chink said, “Most of our family members are still involved in different aspects of the business, and we believe that Miaow Miaow’s classic snacks can help friends and family reconnect through their shared memories of indulging in the savoury treats.”
Mr. Chink added “The upcoming holidays and the lifting of MCO means more people will gather and socialise more often, and what better way to reminisce and bond than over delicious Miaow Miaow snacks.”
From humble beginnings in 1975 as a family business started in Batu Pahat, Johor, Miaow Miaow has now grown to become one of Malaysia’s leading snack food manufacturers. To date, Miaow Miaow is loved worldwide and is enjoyed by people of all ages in nearly 40 countries.
Among their most well-known and beloved snacks are the Miaow Miaow Prawn Crackers, Green Pea Snacks, Cuttlefish Flavoured Crackers, Potato Chips, Cheese Flavoured Rings, Hot & Spicy Flavoured Snacks and Chicken Flavoured Crackers.
Get ready to travel back in time as you rediscover the taste of these iconic Malaysian childhood snacks. You can get a hold of Miaow Miaow snacks from most major retailers such as AEON, Econsave, Giant, Mydin and The Store.
About Miaow Miaow
Miaow Miaow (pronounced ‘meou meou’) synonymous with the meaning ‘Wonderful’ in Mandarin, is a Malaysian homegrown snack brand that was founded in Malaysia’s multi-racial community. Having created millions of memories for Malaysians, Miaow Miaow aims to continue enriching everyone’s lives by bringing happiness with every crunch.
Known for its tasty treats and puffed-snacks, Miaow Miaow got their start in the snack food manufacturing business in 1989 in Batu Pahat, Johor. Over the past few decades, the business has expanded substantially, not just in Malaysia but has a growing presence in nearly 40 countries around the world.
The Miaow Miaow manufacturing site is strategically surrounded by oil palm fields. This assures a natural but pollution-free manufacturing condition which guarantees higher quality products to customers. Dedicated in developing innovative and high-quality snacks, Miaow Miaow consistently develops new recipes to fulfil the needs and expectations of their customers to fill their lives with delicious moments.
For more information, please visit our social pages
https://www.facebook.com/miaowmiaowfood/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/miaowmiaowfood/ (Instagram)
Delicious and health-boosting fruits now available in local supermarkets!
20 DECEMBER 2021, KUALA LUMPUR – Nature came bearing gifts, and they are bursting with delicious flavour and health-boosting nutrition! The national brand representing the Australian horticulture industry, Taste Australia’s freshest range of Cherries and Summerfruits – peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums – have now landed on Malaysian shores.
Hort Innovation’s Head of International Trade, Brei Mongomery, said Australian growers invest millions of dollars each year into their industry to deliver world-class quality fruit. “To support Taste Australia, through Hort Innovation, growers are continuously investing in biosecurity, pest and disease and breeding research, and supply chain monitoring initiatives to ensure production of the highest quality Cherries and Summerfruit possible,” she said.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Paul Sanda, Minister Counsellor (Commercial) and Senior Trade Commissioner – Malaysia & Brunei shared, “We are excited to launch Australian Cherries and Summerfruits here in Malaysia. These fruits are the perfect way to celebrate any occasion or simply for gifting to your loved ones, and we can’t wait for all Malaysians to indulge in them!”
Known for their nutritional properties and sweet flavour, Australian Cherries and Summerfruits are farmed in accordance with Australia’s stringent processes, ensuring that only the hgihest quality of fruits are exported to Malaysia.
Peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums are jam-packed with vitamins A, E and C, antioxidants that provide energy to the body whilst boosting the immune system to fight infections. Vitamin C is also known to increase production of collagen for beautiful, healthy skin. Meanwhile, cherries are filled with fibre and potassium – essential nutrients for good health. Best of all, they’re low in calories and glycemic index, making cherries the perfect snack for any health-conscious person!
Mr. Paul Sanda continued, “Cherries and Summerfruits are the best pairing for anyone looking to take care of their health in these times. These fruits have antioxidants and vitamins C, A, and K that aid a wide range of benefits, including heart health, lowering blood pressure, and overall provide a powerful boost to your immunity.”
Taste Australia Cherries and Summerfruits are also incredibly versatile and fit well in any pie, tart, or dessert you have planned for your holiday dinners. Whether you’re folding them into your pie filling, or using cherries as a fresh garnish for your tarts, a delicious tinge of juicy sweetness is guaranteed with every bite.
To further drive buzz for the campaign, Taste Australia is running a special social media contest. Titled Basket of Summer Joy, the contest invites Malaysians to get their creative juices flowing by arranging a fruit basket featuring any one or a combination of Australian Cherries and Summerfruits. The most creative entries will win RM 200 worth of cash or supermarket vouchers!
The Basket of Summer Joy contest will run from 19th December 2021 to 26th February 2022. For more information, please visit Taste Australia’s social media pages.
Taste Australia’s range of Cherries and Summerfruits is now available at major supermarkets such as Jaya Grocer, Village Grocer, QRA, Lotus’s, and AEON supermarkets across Malaysia. For your daily kick of delicious fruits, or even for your gifting and baking needs, head over to the nearest outlet today!
ABOUT TASTE AUSTRALIA
Taste Australia is the whole-of-horticulture Australian brand used by industry and Hort Innovation to help increase the profile, sales and consumption of premium horticulture products in key export markets. For more information, visit Taste Australia’s website, www.tasteaustralia.net.au, or head over to their social media pages at Facebook: facebook.com/TasteAustraliaMalaysia/ or Instagram: @tasteaustraliamy
Funan mall is bustling with a myriad of activities that are sure to keep every member of the family entertained this festive season! Other than the CapitaLand Malls X Popmart MOLLY 15: Into The Future Exhibition, we’ve got a list of fun activities for everyone!
1. Learn how to make unique desserts this Christmas with ABC Cooking Studio!
As the festive season draws closer, make sure you nail those Christmas desserts with workshops at Funan in partnership with ABC Cooking Studio!
Attend the Merry Christmousse (Trial Lesson) from now till 2 January 2022, and learn how to make chiffon cake sponge, balsamic strawberry filling with black pepper and lychee yogurt mousse to resemble the Christmas bauble. Top it with strawberry slices and lychee pops topping and be ready to enjoy the burst of sweetness in your mouth.
The 2-hour workshop will be going at $35 for off-peak periods (Mon-Fri) and $48 for peak-periods (Sat-Sun). Remember to bring your own apron and carrier for your lesson! Visit ABC Cooking Studio (#02-29) today or click here to find out more and sign up.
2. Stay stylish this Christmas with BERNINA’s workshops.
Channel your inner fashionista this Christmas by learning how to superbly finish and sew up a Kimono jacket with BERNINA. Feel comfortable, stylish, and show off your new creation!
This 4-5 hour workshop will be going at $168 per pax. Visit BERNINA (#03-K03) today or click here to find out more and sign up.
3. Showcase your green fingers with workshops from The Green Capsule.
Go green while keeping it simple with The Green Capsule’s Airplant Greenwall Workshop. You can choose to hang it up, place it beside your work desk or coffee table, or simply admire its beauty beside your bedside table or balcony. Learn the basics of these airplants and maintenance and create your own living art.
The workshop will be going at $40 per pax. Visit The Green Capsule (#04-11) today or click here to find out more and sign up.
4. Spend quality time withyour loved ones while creating beautiful gifts with CHOKMAH!
Christmas is around the corner and it’s time to start thinking of gifts for your loved ones. Thus, CHOKMAH came up with this Christmas special workshop in collaboration with Floral Flairies to customise your very own Garden of Joy coaster!
This Christmas Special: Garden of Joy Coaster Workshop (Jesmonite Marble Casting & Floral Resin Pouring), will allow you to have bonding time this festive season with your loved ones while creating a beautiful handcrafted coaster!
The workshop will start with you crafting their signature marble-style coaster using Jesmonite. You will learn about the amazing properties of Jesmonite followed by the various techniques in making your very own handcrafted coasters which includes – colour mixing, pouring and casting techniques!
Next you will be applying flowers, glitters and finally resin to seal your composition. You will learn floral composition as well as resin preparation and pouring technique.
The workshop will be going at $120 per pax and will last approximately 3 hours. Visit CHOKMAH (#02-K10) today to find out more and click here to book your slot.
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Malaysian student team performed best in the simulation game by beating 55 groups from around the globe
21 December 2021
Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS) is a highly engaging training designed to boost the cybersecurity awareness through game-based learning environment. This dynamic program helps to engage community in understanding of cyberattacks and how to manage them efficiently and mitigate cyber risks.
To increase awareness about the latest online threats among the youths, the global cybersecurity company organized international contest for students who are interested in IT and OT security and in gaining gamified experience in terms of managing different cyberattacks. A total of 55 teams from 14 countries participated in the Kaspersky Academy’s championship for Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS) including Algeria, Brazil, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Russia, Singapore, Spain and United Kingdom. On it, students from Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) made history and bagged the KIPS championship held online recently.
During these gamified activities, custom-built software simulates the impact of cyberattacks and associated management decisions on business performance and revenue.
The championship teams played three completely different stages, namely ‘Airport’ scenario, where MH4/2 team came in the second; the second stage is ‘Threat Attribution’ scenario which is a newly announced scenario under KIPS; and the last stage dubbed as ‘Power Station’ scenario.
The championship was held in three stages wherein after each stage 30% of teams with the lowest result were eliminated from the championship.
“It is encouraging to see that our young learners globally are becoming increasingly interested towards cybersecurity and we are proud of Malaysia’s MH4/2 group who has beaten all its competitors from around the world. Cybersecurity Malaysia recently noted that the country recorded a shortage of 7,917 experts within the field of cybersecurity and that the nation aims to produce 20,000 cybersecurity knowledge workers by 2025. Going by the result of our 2021 KIPS championship, we believe that the future is bright for Malaysia’s cybersecurity industry with these young minds interested to bring on a safer future,” says Chris Connell, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky.
Malaysia MH4/2 team took home USD500 for each team member and license for 1 training at Kaspersky Online Cybersecurity Training Platform.
Other winners of KIPS Championship include:
Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation is a part of the Kaspersky Security Awareness portfolio and more information on how to request a training can be found here.
