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SLEEK LAPTOPS

Asus ExpertBook PM3 Series Price: RM5,199 The Asus ExpertBook PM3 is a lightweight 1.36kg business laptop built for professionals who value performance and durability. Powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors with integrated NPUs, it delivers strong multitasking and up to 13 hours of battery life. The 14-inch WUXGA anti-glare display, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and Type-C fast charging support flexible, on-the-go work. Built to military-grade MIL-STD-810H standards, it features a reinforced aluminium chassis and spill-resistant keyboard. AI tools such as noise-cancelling microphones, AI cameras and auto meeting summaries enhance productivity, while TPM 2.0, fingerprint login and BIOS protection ensure enterprise-level security.

Microsoft Surface Pro Price: RM3,999–RM4,888

Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro (12-inch) and Surface Laptop (13-inch) are now available in Malaysia, bringing the next generation of AI-powered Copilot+ PCs to local users. Starting from RM3,999, both devices are powered by the Snapdragon X Plus processor with an integrated NPU for improved speed, multitasking and energy efficiency. The Surface Laptop, Microsoft’s slimmest and lightest yet, offers a 13-inch touchscreen display, a premium aluminium build and up to 23 hours of video playback. The Surface Pro continues its 2-in-1 versatility, functioning as a tablet and laptop with its detachable keyboard and built-in kickstand. Both models feature AI tools such as recall and click to do, offering enhanced productivity and smarter workflows for work or travel.

Lenovo Legion Laptop Series Price: RM6,499–RM21,999 Lenovo has expanded its gaming portfolio in Malaysia with the launch of its latest Legion laptops, offering high performance,

a d v a n c e d c o o l i n g and AI-driven optimisation

for gamers. The new lineup includes the Legion 9i, Legion Pro 7i, Legion Pro 5i, Legion 7i

Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5) Price: From RM6,999

and Legion 5i, all powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics. The flagship Legion 9i features an 18-inch 4K PureSight display, integrated liquid cooling and a lightweight forged carbon design, while the Legion Pro 7i and Pro 5i combine powerful CPUs and GPUs with enhanced thermal systems for sustained

Apple’s latest 14-inch MacBook Pro runs on the new M5 chip with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, featuring Neural Accelerators in each core for faster AI processing. It offers up to 24 hours of battery life, 32GB unified memory and SSD storage options up to 4TB. The 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display supports 1,600 nits peak brightness and 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate. Connectivity includes Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, SDXC card slot and MagSafe 3 charging. The laptop also comes with a 12MP Center Stage camera, six-speaker setup with Spatial Audio and runs macOS Tahoe. Available in silver and space black finishes.

performance. Designed for power and portability, the Legion 7i and Legion 5i offer slimmer all-metal builds, fast charging and improved mobility, making them ideal for students and gamers on the go.

Training content creators, youth leaders to combat AI-driven scams A new cohort of 35 young changemakers and content creators is being equipped to lead online safety advocacy through the Online Safety IRL: Scam Edition fellowship programme. an immersive fellowship involving expert-led masterclasses, field immersions, mentorship and community outreach, to build on their scam-spotting skills and understanding of AI’s dual role in scams and safety.

As trusted voices in their communities, these fellows have the potential to collectively reach over five million users online to raise scam awareness and shape safer digital behaviours. The programme is jointly driven by the Communications Ministry, CelcomDigi Bhd, Meta Platforms, Inc and Ratio:Cause, alongside media partner Tonton, to grow a strong network of digital safety advocates and maximise impact through a multi-stakeholder approach. Building on the success of its first edition which impacted over 2.8 million Malaysians through digital safety awareness content, the second edition returns with a focus to address the growing threat of financial scams, particularly those driven by AI technologies. The fellows will undergo

The programme comprises two separate fellowship tracks, designed respectively for content creators and youth across Malaysia: Content creators will go through a three-month fellowship, which consists of: 0 RM8,000 grant to support content creation on scam awareness 0 Expert masterclasses on topics such as scam psychology, AI-generated fraud and ethical content creation 0 Exclusive networking opportunities with corporate partners, government agencies and like-minded creators Youth will undergo a six-month fellowship, which includes: 0 Expert masterclasses focusing on community outreach and advocacy, in addition to topics on scam

Content creators and youth leaders will be trained to amplify scam awareness and digital safety under the Online Safety IRL: Scam Edition programme.

designed to equip online communities with skills to identify and avoid common scams. By engaging players through art and creativity, Meta aims to embed critical scam-spotting knowledge in their long-term memory, leading to lasting behavioural change.

Along with the launch of Online Safety IRL: Scam Edition, Meta also presented its latest scam awareness game called Is This Legit? , now available in Bahasa Malaysia for the local audience. This is an interactive experience

psychology,

AI-generated

fraud

and more 0 Mentorship from programme partners and industry experts 0 Hands-on opportunity to design a community project on scam awareness