Google Doodle celebrates Malaysian doctor who invented the surgical mask

On March 10, 2021,  Google Doodle celebrated a Malaysian doctor who invented the surgical mask.

In the homepage Doodle, Google celebrated what would be the 142nd birthday of

Dr. Wu Lien-teh, inventor of an early version of the multi-layered surgical mask we have

all come to rely on.

Born on March 10, 1879 to a Chinese-Malaysian family in Penang, Malaya, Wu was the first

Chinese student to receive a medical degree from Cambridge University.

In 1908, he was appointed vice director for China's Imperial Army Medical College, overseeing medical training for military personnel.

Wu was also tasked with investigating the 1911 Manchurian plague, an epidemic that killed 60,000 people. Wu discovered quickly that the disease was spread through respiratory transmission.

To combat the disease, he constructed an extra-protective surgical mask with layers of cotton and gauze, and advised members of the public as well as medical professionals to adopt the protective mask.

According to a Google blog post about the Doodle launch, Wu also "worked with government officials to establish quarantine stations and hospitals, restrict travel, and apply progressive sterilization techniques."

As a result Wu was able to contain the disease's spread in just four months.

At present, Google worked with Wu's family, including and Ling Woo Liu, to document their great-grandfather's legacy.

 Speaking to Google about her family history, Wu’s great-granddaughters Dr. Shan Woo Liu said: "Growing up, we heard our father’s stories about our great-grandfather — that he was famous for controlling the Manchurian pneumonic plague, a disease that was deadly for nearly everyone who contracted it,"

"His story stirred something in me, and from an early age, I dreamed of becoming a doctor... Today, as an emergency physician treating COVID-19 patients, I appreciate his bravery all the more."

What’s your next Iconic Move?

Read more: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3124972/coronavirus-google-honours-chinese-malaysian-doctor-wu-lien-teh

EVERY Brand needs a visual identity.

 

EVERY Brand needs a visual identity.

Here are a few things you will need to create a unique look for your brand.

1.      A Style Guide – Branding design determines your brand’s logo, font, color palette and the do’s and don’ts of designing.

2.      A Brand Logo – Think of it as the face of your company. Your logo should come before the business cards, letterheads, and websites.

3.      Business Cards – Your business cards must have typefaces and colors that match your logo to maintain consistency.

Invest in your Brand by crafting a visual identity for your business.

TV ALHIJRAH: Interview with CEO Namanzee Harris

 Congratulations to Namanzee Harris, CEO of TV AlHijrah who received The BrandLaureate e-Branding Strategic Business Partner Awards 2020.

TV AlHijrah is a state-owned Malaysian free-to-air Islamic television channel, owned and operated by Al-Hijrah Media Corporation, a company under the purview of Ministry of Religious Affairs Malaysia.

Currently, it broadcasts from its headquarters at the Islamic Centre Complex, Kuala Lumpur.

The station’s management team is headed by CEO Namanzee Harris and supervised by their Board of Directors.

TV AlHijrah began its operations on Nov. 1, 2010 on a trial basis. It was a government initiative to establish a TV channel based on Islam, and to provide an Islamic perspective through its programs.

The station was officially launched on Dec. 7, 2010 (1st Muharram 1432H) in a ceremony by the then Prime Minister, Najib Tun Razak. The event took place at TV AlHijrah’s Digital Broadcasting Centre at the Islamic Centre Complex in Kuala Lumpur.

Today, TV AlHijrah broadcasts 24-hours daily online, and is watched globally for its Muslim content, --- latest news, educational material, Islamic-related entertainment, and political commentaries.

For more info, visit their website at: https://www.tvalhijrah.com.

PENYETPENYET.COM: Interview with CEO & Founder Amran Abdul Hamid.

CONGRATULATIONS to Amran Abdul Hamid, CEO & Founder of PenyetPenyet.com, for receiving The BrandLaureate e-Branding BrandLeadership Award 2020.

Ayam Penyet is Indonesian — more precisely East Javanese cuisine — fried chicken dish consisting of fried chicken that is smashed with pestle against mortar to make it softer, served with sambal, slices of cucumbers, fried tofu and tempeh.

The main ingredients are "Squeezed" or "Smashed" fried chicken served with sambal.

In 2010, the first PenyetPenyet.com outlet opened in Malaysia at Maju Junction Mall, Kuala Lumpur.

PenyetPenyet.com has come a long way.  Today, the restaurant chain has expanded throughout the country with 15 outlets in Penang and Kelantan.

The popularity of their spicy chicken dishes such as: Ayam Penyet Grand, Ayam Belado Keren, Ayam Sambal Ijo, Ayam Bakar Jomblo, and Ayam Bakar Hunny continues to grow with the availability of  online order delivery.

With great success comes great responsibility. Their thriving business model and rapid expansion is a testament to the company’s able leadership in moving their business forward, through great team culture and great synergy.

Therefore, it comes with no surprise when PenyetPenyet.com won an award for Emerging Franchise in 2017.

During an interview, Amran said they are confident that their chicken dishes not only cater to Indonesian and Malay customers, but also appeal to customers of all ethnic background in other markets throughout the region – as proven through the success of their outlets in Malaysia and Brunei.

“Our aim is to expand our restaurant chain to 100 outlets within the next 5 years, and we are confident of achieving our goal.” 

Find out your favourite Ayam Penyet dishes at https://penyetpenyet.com.

UMIDO BAKERY: Interview with founder Nur Zalikha Mohd Rasidi

CONGRATULATIONS to Nur Zalikha Mohd Rasidi, the founder of Ika Baker International Sdn Bhd (Umido Bakery) for winning The BrandLaureate SMEs e-Branding Awards 2020 in the category of Lifestyle - Online Baking Class & Bakery.

A native of Gerik, Perak, Nur Zalikha’s passion for cooking started early, when she helped her mother to make cakes and biscuits during Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and dreamed of opening her own bakery one day.

At the age of 20, Ika got married and migrated to Selangor with her husband Encik Aswai and they started a business together with a capital of RM100 to sell donuts, rice, and cakes, to improve their financial situation.

With talent in cooking, Ika studied awhile in her field of interest before venturing to start her own pastry and bakery business from home, at the age of 27.

After years of hard work and perseverance, it finally paid off.

In 2019, inspired by her mentor Dr. Azizan Osman, Ika decided to open her own bakery studio followed by a mini bakery, which became a runaway success, and created a lot of job opportunities for women to become Umido agents to generate a side income.

Their delicious hand-made signature cakes are made locally by young people to support their families.

Today, Umido has received hundreds of orders each week from wholesalers and agents to sell and distribute their cakes.

Ika's patience and perseverance  finally paid off as Umido recently recorded sales of over RM3 million, and have more than 100,000 members.

Umido Bakery also provides a variety of online cooking classes complete with videos, recipes, and secret techniques to produce delicious, easy, and fast dishes.

Hopefully, this story will inspire others to pursue their dreams and ambition for a total life makeover.

For more info, visit Umido’s website at https://umidobakery.com.

 "Great Leadership is a Result of Patience, Persistence & Perseverance." -- DRKKJOHAN, World President of The BrandLaureate.

PERSEVERANCE  is a trait common among great leaders. Perseverance is steady persistence in a course of action in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. 

An individual who leads a group of people, colleagues, and followers needs to exhibit perseverance in order to successfully lead the team down the path to achieving its goals.

 

10 of the Coolest Tech Gadgets

Despite the pandemic, over the past year there are new gadgets from the outlandish to the high-concept to the downright handy. Here are 10 of the most interesting gadgets that will make our lives more efficient, safer, and entertaining in some neat way or another. Check it out.

1.Moto Razr 5G

Motorola’s signature classic phone, the Razr returns. This new device uses a foldable screen  to preserve the flip phone style we all missed while still giving us a large, smart touchscreen.

2.Puppy Hachi Infinite M1 Projector

When flipped horizontally, this projector functions normally onto a wall or sheet, but when flipped vertically, it creates a touchscreen tablet made of light on any surface.

3.Alpha 7C Mirrorless Digital Camera

This 24.2-megapixel, full-frame digital camera has the smallest and lightest zoom lens on the planet. -- with  shutter units, a five-axis, and in-body stabilization.

4.Konnect-i Slim Backpack with Jacquard by Google

This  Samsonite bag has a plug-and-play chip, plugged into the backpack, which you can use to skip songs, turn volume up, answer calls, and more with taps.

 5.Dragon's Lair Mini Arcade

The age of analog is back. Get an arcade experience with this RepliCade which is playable and yet smaller than your forearm—with a 4.2-inch screen.

6.Liteboxer Fitness Bundle

Workout can be fun again with this machine which guides you through everything from squats to steps, and of course, actual boxing. And it feels great.

7.Yeti USB Mic

This mic, hits a sweet spot between being affordable and still packing quality. You’ll sound clearer, you won't break up, and your whole video conference crew will thank you for it.

8.CleanPod UVC Sterilizer

With this little handheld sterilizer, you  can direct its UV light to kill germs on nearly anything -- from groceries to luggage to whatever else needs some quick sanitizing.

9. FR FRD Ultimate Dura-Ace Di2

Man and machine become one. Made from the same carbon fiber used in Formula One cars and high-performance aircraft, the bike is incredibly light and supremely responsive.

10. Nanoleaf Shapes: Hexagon Smarter Kit

Light the future with this conversation piece which responds to touch and even work as your smart home controller – with a collection of wall light panels from triangles to squares and  hexagons.

(Article Reference: https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g30496931/cool-tech-gadgets-2020/)