iN-Trend Issue #04/26: Get ready for a brighter tomorrow. Urban living is soaring to the next level of innovation and inspiration. With new tech integrated into our everyday home essentials, there are only better days ahead.
Feature Image Credit: Bosch Malaysia
Bosch Enhances Open-Plan Living with Seamless, User-Centric Ventilation
Bosch is elevating the modern kitchen experience with the launch of its Series 8 Accentline Downdraft Hood. This advanced appliance is a testament to the Bosch philosophy of creating technologically excellent products that are “Invented for Life”, seamlessly integrating high performance with minimalist aesthetics. Awarded by the iF Design Award 2026 for Kitchen Innovation of the Year, the Series 8 Accentline Downdraft Hood introduces a surprisingly simple solution for modern ventilation. It sits discreetly behind the cooktop, with a retractable clear glass panel that rises only when needed. This intuitive construction preserves the clean sightlines of an open-plan kitchen, catering to the user’s need for an uncluttered and welcoming environment. The Series 8 Accentline Downdraft Hood pairs seamlessly with the Bosch Accentline induction cooktop to create a fully integrated kitchen setup, ideal for homeowners who value both aesthetics and functionality. The solution supports a lifestyle where the kitchen is no longer hidden but becomes the heart of the home.
https://www.bosch-home.com.my/
Harvey Norman Brings the Hilker Titanium ComfortCore V-Series to Malaysia
Harvey Norman today unveiled the Hilker Titanium ComfortCore V-Series Mattress at its Mid Valley KL flagship store, marking an exclusive retail partnership that brings award-winning German sleep engineering, powered by record-breaking titanium alloy pocket spring technology, to Malaysian homes. This launch underscores Harvey Norman’s commitment to innovation, comfort, and long-lasting durability in bedding solutions. The launch ceremony was officiated by Mr Jonathan Toh, Chief Operating Officer of Harvey Norman Malaysia; Mr Ernst Hilker, Brand Owner of Hilker; Mr Eddy Ng, Lead General Manager of Harvey Norman Malaysia; and Ms Phyliss Tiang, Brand Assistant Manager of Luxury Sleep (M) Sdn. Bhd. Adding to the significance of the event, Hilker was officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for achieving the “Most Titanium Alloy Pocket Springs in a Mattress (2026)”, an award presented during the launch and celebrated as a proud milestone by both Hilker and Harvey Norman.
www.harveynorman.com.my
Acer Malaysia Scales Business Portfolio with Next-Generation Secure, Sustainable Solutions for the Modern Workplace
Acer Malaysia is reinforcing its position as a strategic IT partner to organisations pivoting toward AI-driven workflows with the launch of its latest commercial portfolio. Designed for improvement and long-term value, the new lineup comprises TravelMate laptops, Veriton desktops, and Vero monitors that provide Malaysian businesses with the security, mobility and sustainability required to thrive in a changing landscape. Their latest commercial ecosystem is a direct response to the real-world challenges that enterprises face. From escalating security threats to sustainability compliance, the new lineup integrates AI-enhanced performance and industry-leading device management to provide resilient infrastructure needed by enterprises for future-ready operations.
https://www.acer.com/my-en
Experience The New Cool Experience with Xiaomi’s Mijia Air Conditioner Eco Inverter
Xiaomi has announced its new Mijia Air Conditioner Eco Inverter in Malaysia. The introduction of the new air conditioner further expands Xiaomi’s smart home product lineup in Malaysia, providing consumers with a wide array of innovative, energy-efficient home appliances. The Mijia Air Conditioner Eco Inverter combines IoT interconnection with app and voice control, offering users seamless integration into Xiaomi’s smart home ecosystem. With OTA remote upgrades and app-based power consumption monitoring, users can enjoy continuous optimization, personalized cooling, and enhanced energy savings – all at the tip of their fingers.
http://mi.com
Asian Pac Holdings Berhad’s Dwi Aurora Grand Preview
Asian Pac Holdings Berhad, a premier Malaysian property developer with over 110 years of heritage, successfully concluded the Grand Preview of Dwi Aurora, Surya PJ over the weekend of 7th and 8th March. Held at the Surya PJ Sales Gallery, the event provided prospective homeowners and investors a first look at the “Bungalow in the Sky” lifestyle within the burgeoning 70-acre Surya PJ township. The two-day event transformed the sales gallery into a vibrant lifestyle hub, mirroring the hospitality-driven experience that Dwi Aurora aims to provide. Located on a 9.742-acre parcel comprising four blocks, the 43-storey tower (with units from level 3 to 42 and facilities on level 43) will comprise 439 units in four layouts with built-ups ranging from 900 to 1,284 sq ft. Prices start from RM487,000 with an expected Gross Development Value (GDV) of RM550 million for the overall development.
http://www.dwiaurora.com.my
