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.

Life of Adventure for Chivas Life Winners

31 Chivas Regal lucky winners are now able to fuel their passion for adventure with prizes such a four wheel drive, 10 scrambler bikes and 20 mountain bikes won from recent Chivas Adventure Promotion.

According to Mr Deric Tan, Marketing Director of Pernod Ricard Malaysia, this promotion is Chivas Regal's way of creating opportunities for our consumers to experience inspiring events with prizes that will fuel their inner sense for adventure.

Over 6000 entries had been submitted and Chivas has promised this is definitely the beginning of more adventure to come, with more innovative opportunities. The lucky winner of this Chivas Life's grand prize - a Ford Ranger 4WD Truck, is Mr. Lim Gim Chuan.

Chivas Life is about events in extraordinary places that give people a chance to make the most out of life. It brings people together to share perfect moments and inspirational experiences.

Volkswagen Eos is Targeting Niche Market

Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn. Bhd has launched the Volkswagen Eos, claimed as the world's first automobile to have a coupe, sunroof and cabriolet (CSC) roof system. The two-door Volkswagen Eos which was launched globally 2 years ago, has a 5-piece CSC roof system that can be retracted automatically 25 seconds. The four seater Eos is equipped with a 4-cylinder 2-litre 147kW (200 PS) turbo charged engine, a 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox and 4 "Le Mans" alloy wheels that comes with 7.5J x 17 tyres.

Safety systems of Eos, include airbags, active roll-over protection, ABS, brake assist, ESP (electronic stabilisation programme), EDL (electronic differential lock), electronic vehicle immobilisation device, "Climatronic" air condition system with 2-zone temperature control and all-round disc brakes.

According to Karen Cheng-Yoong, Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communication, Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn. Bhd, the Volkswagen Eos is an absolute versatile car that is charmingly elegant, and it is aimed at those automobile enthusiasts who prefer stylish and sporty.

The launch of Eos was officiated by Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry and a total of 13 Eos units had been sold in nationwide before its launch.

The Volkswagen Eos is produced at Volkswagen Autoeuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal and is retailed at RM250,060.00 on-the-road without insurance.

For more information, log on to to www.volkswagen.com.my

Bella Skin Care introduces Two New Celebrity Spokespersons

Established in 1982, Bella Skin Care which has been one of the leading skin care services and consultations provider with a wide network of over 30 centres across Asia, has introduced model-VJ-host-actress-producer and entrepreneur Soong Ai Ling and popular DJ-VJ-host Serena Choong, better known as Serena C, as the brand's new celebrity spokespersons at a media launch held at Bangsar Village II, Kuala Lumpur recently.

After 4 sessions of Bella's Hemo-Cell Duo System, Soong Ai Ling's skin was clearer, finer textured and pigmentation had faded to a more even tone. Hemo-Cell Duo System which is suitable for all ages, has implemented a combination of 2 different therapies to exfoliate skin and moisturize new layer of skin via hydrolised hemoglobin and a mix of nutritious ingrdients.

Tired of constantly having to shave in order to remove unwanted body hair, Serena C has chosen Bella's Depilux Hair Free System and it has proven to be a long-lasting, permanent, fast, safe and pain-free hair removal solution.

In conjunction with the event, the two new celebrity spokespersons took the opportunity to officiate the opening of 10th outlet of Bella Skin Care, located at 3rd floor of Bangsar Village II.

Enhanced Nissan Latio Tuned by Impul

Edaran Tan Chong Motor has unveiled the Impul enhanced Latio at its PJ showroom recently. The enhanced Latio is aimed at those who want a vibrant and distinctive look as well as for those who seek enjoyment in driving.

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd, Executive Director, Datuk Ang Bon Beng, said, since Latio was introduced in Malaysia last June, 3400 units have been sold with 86% of sales comprising 1.6 litre variant. Dato' Ang also pointed out, that Latio commanded a 44% market share in non-national 1.6-litre passenger car segment for January and February this year.
At the launch of enhanced Latio, Hoshino Impul Co. Ltd, President, Mr. Kazuyoshi Hoshino and Vice-president, Mr. Yutaka Kaneko were also present.

The Impul enhanced Latio, is equipped with an aerokit, enhanced shock absorbers with lower springs, performance exhaust muffler and 17-inch gold-coloured NS GT2 alloy wheels.

Impul enhanced Latio variant line-up is retailed from RM94,386 to RM105,587 (on-the-road with insurance). Latio owners able to purchase Impul parts and accessories at a price similar to the Japanese market from Edaran Tan Chong Motor showroom located at Jalan Kemajuan, Petaling Jaya.
For more information, log on to http://www.nissan.com.my/

Sports Toto- Unveiling of New Outlet Signboard and Recognition from Malaysia Book of Records

Sports Toto Malaysia (a truly Malaysian licensed 4-Digits and Jackpot gaming operator) held a momentous occasion entitled "Celebrating Toto's Changes" at Berjaya Times Square Hotel and Convention Center, by receiving a special recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records for the Highest jackpot ever won in Malaysia at RM19.3 million on 05 January 2008 through its lotto game Mega Toto 6/52. Dato' Danny Ooi, Managing Director of Malaysia Book of Records presented the certificate of recognition to Mr. Vincent Seow, Executive Director of Sports Toto.

The unveiling of Sports Toto Malaysia's new outlet signboard marked the second highlight of the evening. The new signboard is part of the company's effort to bring a sense of rejuvenation and revitalization to Sport Toto Malaysia's brand identity as well as keeping with the times. The signboard is innovatively designed to feature a more vibrant and modern look.

During the welcome speech, General Manager (Sales & Operations) of Sports Toto Malaysia, Ms Nerine Tan took opportunity to introduced Toto Bird, the company's brand personality into limelight.

Sports Toto Malaysia also took opportunity to keep the guests entertained with lucky draws, artistes' performance and a mouth watering hi-tea session.

Microsoft 'Heroes Happen Here' Launches 3 New Products

Microsoft Malaysia has launched its three new versions of infrastructure and application platform products which is suitable for enterprise business solution, namely, Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre recently.

Microsoft Windows Server 2008, with built-in web and virtualization technologies, enables one to increase the reliability and flexibility of server infrastructure by maximizing utilization of time and costs, provide user more control and flexibility over servers and streamline web, and lastly to enhanced security and reliability.

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 is an intergrated Application Life-Cycle Management (ALM) solution comprising tools, processes and guidance to help everyone on the team improve their skills and work more effectively together, by enhancing collaboration and communication among team members, ensuring software quality and gaining visibility into project activity and priorities to make informed decisions based on real-time data.
SQL Server is a comprehensive data platform that is scalable, secure and reliable for critical applications, by enabling users to make informed decisions by intergrating relevant data, and delivering the right information to all users via Microsoft Office.

Marketing Organisation's Server and Tools Business Group Director, Mr. Ng Wai Mun said Microsoft is targeting enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses and IT professionals as its potential customers.
Meanwhile, Managing Director of Microsoft Malaysia, Yasmin Mahmood, believed, with the launch of 3 new products, it has created a powerful new platform and tools that have been built following feedbacks from IT developers and professionals.
For more information on Microsoft products, log on to www.microsoft.com/malaysia

Ministry Tourism of Malaysia officiates the launch of Cocoa Boutique

The new Minister Tourism of Malaysia, Yang Berhormat Dato' Sri Azalina Othman Said has officiated the opening of Cocoa Boutique at Malaysia Tourism Centre, Kuala Lumpur recently.
Claimed as the largest chocolate paradise in the nation, Dato' Azalina said these products are in line with government's vision by giving foreign as well as local visitors something unique, to provide a good reason for visitors to patronise this new Cocoa Boutique. Dato' Azalina also pointed out, that the local fruits used in making Cocoa Boutique chocolates can help to increase demand for local fruits industry.
Having opened its first outlet back in August 2003, the latest flagship Cocoa Boutique is the sixth in line to open and it is strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur with a land area of more than 5000 square feet, within the vicinity of Malaysia Tourism Centre, Jalan Ampang.

According to Mr. Teng Sze Choong, Managing Director of Cocoa Boutique, there are more than 300 varieties of fine chocolates, specially formulated with local herbs(such Tongkat Ali) and local tropica fruits, that made originally from Belgian recipes, using 100% pure cocoa butter.
All Cocoa Boutique and Chocolate Gallery Products comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and stringent quality control that meets international standards of hygiene, including the HACCP ISO-2200 certified by SIRIM. The chocolates are also certified with "Halal" which is suitable for Muslim consumption and has a reputable ISO9001:2000 and UKAS (UK) certification. For more information, call 603 2162 2008/ 603 2162 4008

Nokia N82 Wireless Adventure II- Discover, Capture and Share the Soul of the Night

The sequel to last year's Nokia N82 Wireless Adventure, this year's race challenges 8 teams to take to the streets of Kuala Lumpur at night with Nokia N82 multimedia computer.
Managing Director of Nokia Malaysia, Mr Andrew Cheong, who flagged off the race from One Utama, Bandar Utama, expressed, the Discover Soul of the Night campaign is another initiative from Nokia to connect individuals and communities around Klang Valley, to share interests and passions. Mr. Andrew believed this campaign has created a platform where everyone can share insights to the 'soul' of their city and discover, capture and share their experiences through mobile devices.

As part of the race, participants will each be equipped with the new Nokia N82 multimedia computer to help them to navigate the city and complete their tasks. The new Nokia N82 features a 5-megapixel Carl-Zeiss lens, built-in GPS capability and a Xenon Flash that enables users to take excellent photographs, even at night.

This year, more than 1,000 members of the public, media as well as selected bloggers were chosen to participate and share the experience of discovering the soul of KL's night, but only 8 teams were finalised to compete for the grand prize of a paid trip for 2 persons to Hong Kong plus RM1500 extra cash. After the race, adventurous Malaysians can still log on to SOTN website at www.nseries.com/soulofthenight