Nokia "N-GAGE" Takes Mobile Games To the Next Level

Nokia Malaysia has unveiled the new Nokia N-Gage mobile games service with more games, additional compatible devices, and an expanded online offering at The Groove, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur recently.

Millions of Nokia device owners can now find, try and buy high-quality made for mobile games directly from their mobile device. Players can also connect with one another through the N-Gage Arena community. Mr. Andrew Cheong, Managing Director of Nokia Malaysia said, " the launch of N-Gage marks a very important step for Nokia as, Nokia has rolled-out its internet service strategy, and with its tremendous appealing from people around the world, Malaysians can now enjoy this same experience".

Nokia Games that already available include : EA SPORTS FIFA 08 and TETRIS by EA Mobile, Brain Challenge, Block Breaker Deluxe and Asphalt 3: Street Rules by Gameloft; World Series of Poker Pro Challenge by Glu Mobile; Hooked On : Creatures of the Deep, Space Impact: Kappa Base, Mile High Pinball and System Rush: Evolution by Nokia Publishing and Metal Gear Mobile by KONAMI.

The present games will be followed by The Sims 2 Pets by EA Mobile' Dodz by Gameloft; and Snakes Subsonic by Nokia Publishing. In its effort to enhance playability of Nokia games, players is accessible to a range of high-quality games, which are exclusive to N-Gage platform. The N-Gage games incorporate exclusive, industry defining online community featuring graphical experiences never before seen on a mobile device.

The N-Gage applications enable users to create a Friends List, which has a capabilities "to send and receive" private messages and take part in instant messaging style chat, and take part in instant messaging style chat. The N-Gage Points can be earned for playing games and participating in gamers-community activities. The gaming experience can be played via N-Gage web portal on the PC and players able to interact seamlessly with N-Gage community or trial new games before purchase, purchase new games and download them to their N-Gage compatible devices.


The N-Gage compatibles devices include : Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8GB, Nokia N95, and Nokia N95 8GB.
To download the N-Gage application, visit http://www.n-gage.com on users' mobile device or PC. New games, features and compatible devices will be added regularly. Games are expected to cost between 6-10 Euros- all of which are free for trial before purchase.

Fun With Winnie The Pooh And Friends on School Holidays

AEON CO. (M) BHD has launched the Disney "Pooh For All SEASONS" in partnership with Disney Marketing Licensee, Fun Characters International at JUSCO 1 Utama Shopping Centre. The Disney 'Pooh For all Seasons' features a host of fun games and activities for the upcoming school holidays.The objectives of having the "Winnie The Pooh" event is to enhance the family values and closeness among family members by featuring enjoyable kids' program at various AEON and JUSCO Shopping Centre nationwide.

There will be Meet & Greet session at JUSCO 1 Utama from 23rd to 27th of May, and at AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre, the session will be held from 30th to 1st of June. All kids will have the opportunity to meet all the lovely characters from Winnie the Pooh such as Eeyore, Tigger and Pooh! The Meet and Greet sessions is scheduled to take place at 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm at relevant date and venue stated above.

Kids can also experience their own storybook adventure by going treasure hunting in the '100 Acre Woods' at the AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre from 21st May to 8th June and AEON Tebrau City Shopping Centre from 28th May to 8th June 2008.

The Pooh For All Seasons' event will include a fun and delightful photo opportunity by dressing up participated kids in loving Pooh or blissfully bouncy Tigger costumes to take home memorable photos.This activities will be held at JUSCO SEREMBAN 2 Shopping Centre from 24th to 25th May, AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre from 27th to 29th May, JUSCO 1 Utama Shopping Centre from 30th to 1st June and AEON Tebrau City Shopping Centre from 7th to 8th June.

Price of a ticket that allows an adult and a child to participate Pooh For All Seasons Event is RM50. Each session of fun activities is only able to accommodate first 100 tickets (100 adults and 100 kids).

To gather more information about the 'Pooh For All Seasons' event, please visit any AEON Shopping Centre from 21st May to 15th June 2008.

Sony Indulges In A World Of Full High Definition

Sony Malaysia has launched its latest range of Full High Definition products, such as Sony Full HD BRAVIA TV, HD Handycam camcorder, Cyber-Shot cameras, Alpha DSLR cameras, Blu-ray Disc Player, VAIO Blu-ray Disc models as well as Full HD SXRD at Kuala Lumpur recently.

According to General Manager of Product Marketing Division of Sony Malaysia, Mr. Taku Taguchi, "Sony will continue to revolutionise in order to enhance the way people are entertained everyday".

The new BRAVIA W400 series LCD TV featuring "Draw the Line" design concept inspired by the brilliant night horizon with shimmering Midnight Blue finish. The BRAVIA W400 is available in 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch that, enable users to view video and images from Sony's Handycam, playable with Sony's Walkman MP3 Player, Bluetooth-enabled Sony Ericsson and with Sony's Blu-ray Disc Player connected directly via HDMI to Sony's Full SXRD home projector to Full HD BRAVIA TV.

In conjunction with the launch of new BRAVIA, Sony also unveiled its Sony Full HD Handycam HDR-SR 12E (10.2 megapixel) that includes Exmore derived technology and Clear Vid CMOS sensor, the world's first face Detection technology, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator zoom-in microphone hybrid recording that allows users to choose their recording format of either Hard Disk Drive or Memory Stick. The camcorder (powered by 120GB HDD) has 3.2" Xtra Fine LCD screen and it enable users to view high definition image or video output on BRAVIA LCD TV via Sync.



The popular Cyber-Shot DSC-T300 model was also unveiled and the new T-series T300 incorporates Photo TV HD technology that enables high resolution, life-like photo reproductions with greater gradation and richer colour on the big screen. The new T300 has enhanced features like Face Detection, Smile Shutter function that captures a smiling face, Super Steady Shot that promises vivid image, Intelligent Scene Recognition Mode that detects up to 5 different types of scenes; Underwater Mode and Easy Shooting Mode.


Sony with a user friendly concept has implemented Cyber Shot T300 to connect to FULL HD BRAVIA for high definition photo viewing or image playback via Cyber CSS-HD.

Australia's No. 1 Contact Centre Opens First Asia Office In Malaysia

Salmat SalesForce of Australia has opened its first Asian office at Jaya 33, Petaling Jaya. Salmat SalesForce Malaysia which has an approximately of 12,000 square feet of office space, is headed by Datin Mona Chin, currently has 35 Malaysian employees, serving Australia's airline Jetstar Airways.

Salmat SalesForce has three main principles in running its daily operations, are always pursue an innovative approach towards its daily operations, tend to care for its customers' experience in optimizing its services and a caring approach to its employees to have a sense of loyalty.

Began in 1994, founder and CEO of Salmat SalesForce, Mr. Kevin Panozza believes that SalesForce will create many jobs for Malaysians and has an initial investment of RM3.5 million to setup Salmat SalesForce in Malaysia as the strategic hub for Asian growth.

In addition to its lists of accolades, Salmat SalesForce has been voted Best Employer in Australia and New Zealand in three consecutive surveys. Malaysian CEO Datin Mona says, the Malaysian team is small but they are very enthusiastic about their workplace and after years of involvement in the contact centre industry, they are setting new regional benchmarks for performance excellence. Datin Mona believes her team are energetic and talented to demonstrate the expected capability to take on new challenges and deliver results.

RHB Launches AZ ZAHRA , MALAYSIA FIRST PRIVILEGE LADIES BANKING CONCEPT

RHB Islamic Bank has successfully launched the nation first Az Zahra Privilege Ladies Banking concept by targeting high networth ladies in Malaysia.

The Az Zahra Privilege Ladies concept is conceptualized due to women in modern world are tend to be part of development of the nation's economy. This new privilege ladies banking creates vast opportunities for RHB Islamic Bank to develop a customized set of Shariah based products and services for ladies.

Az Zahra Privilege Ladies Banking is an exclusive banking service that caters for high networth women to enjoy personalized service with highest level of confidentiality. Az Zahra membership is open for ladies with a minimum home financing of RM250,000 or minimum auto financing of RM150,000 or minimum total combined deposits of RM50,000.

The benefits of this new Islamic concept product are, Az Zahra Mudharabah General Investment Account-i (MGIA-i), enables capital to be invested for a fixed duration or tenure ranging from 1 month to 60 months. The profit earned will be shared as dividends between the depositor and the bank according to the pre-determined profit-sharing ratio (PSR). Another benefit is, based on the Shariah concept of Diminishing Partnership, the Az Zahra Equity Home Financing-i, entitles depositor to enter into co-ownership agreement with the RHB Islamic Bank to acquire and own a house.

With 180 RHB Bank and RHB Islamic Bank branches and 500 ATMs located nationwide, RHB allows its customers a convenience of making payment. Az Zahra Privilege Ladies Banking section is currently available at RHB Islamic main branch, and is expected to achieve at least 20% of the total financing and deposits during the first year of operation.