According to International Data Corporation (IDC)’s latest report, despite the whole Galaxy Note 7 fiasco last year, Samsung remains as the top smartphone brand in Malaysia. OPPO and Huawei takes second and third spot respectively, to make up the top 3 brands that took up more than 50% of the Malaysian market share in 2016. Compared to 2015, smartphone shipments in Malaysia had dropped by 5.9% in 2016. This could be due to various negative economic factors, amongst, which included the weakening Malaysian Ringgit against US Dollar, as well as the rising costs of living in Malaysia.

Continuing the Samsung Unboxes Wonders of the Home campaign, Samsung Malaysia Electronics have come out with a list of consumer electronics complete with promotional prices for your gift giving list. Check out their list in this article.

Walletless or electronic payment in Malaysia is taking a big step forward as Samsung Malaysia Electronics and Maybank jointly announced that Samsung Pay is now in open beta for Malaysia. It is exclusive to Maybank Visa debit, credit or prepaid card holders and compatible Samsung smartphones. This exclusive access is available from 9 December to 31 December 2016.

Samsung Malaysia have just announced their collaboration with Lazada in their ‘Unbox the Wonders of Home’ year-end online campaign offering up to 30% cashback, free gifts, 2-years Samsung Warranty, 0% Installment Payment Plan, free delivery (with purchases above RM500) and more. The campaign is in conjunction with Lazada’s Online Revolution campaign with Samsung's promotion ending on 31 January 2017.

Today, Samsung Malaysia Electronics has launched a new Samsung SMART Library at their premises. The SMART Library is part of the Samsung Global Corporate Citizenship initiative that employs Samsung technology and expertise for the betterment of local communities, with that, it serves as a digital-publication reading zone initiative that is made available exclusively for members of the training centre. The latest SMART Library is a collaboration between Samsung Malaysia and Pusat Latihan Polis Kuala Lumpur (PULAPOL KL).

Samsung recently revealed 2 new videos in conjunction with Malaysia's National Day and they include the "No More" music video by rapper Sonaone using Samsung's Gear 360 video camera showcasing Kuala Lumpur's landmarks along with Bread and Butter Pudding with Chef Nik Imran and the Samsung HotBlast Smart Oven. Check them out for yourself in this article.

If you have a Samsung device, this may be of use to you. Samsung Malaysia announced that they are now offering the Samsung Smart Warranty for selected devices on sale right now. By buying in the warranty the device warranty will be extended by a year,  from only RM 49. 

If you are a Samsung Galaxy user, you are in for a treat! On 4 May 2016 at 10 AM, the first 500 users to launch the Galaxy Life app and click on the privilege will allow you to redeem free return flights to Bangkok via AirAsia.

According to the research firm TrendForce, their findings shows that Samsung has shipped twice as many smartphones than its nearest rival, Apple. The numbers shows that the Korean company has dominated the market, grabbing over a quarter of the marketshare worldwide.

Just before the weekend last week, Samsung Malaysia Electronics held a 3S Smart Service contest for its service centre (SVCs) and call centre (CCC) staffs nationwide. The 3S represents Samsung’s customer service philosophy and motto, which are speed, solution and satisfaction.

The purpose of the contest was to serve as an ideal platform for customer service officers to improve their customer service skills, product and technical knowledge to continuously strive and to respond to the customers’ needs with top class quality services .