Digi will be the 2nd Telco to bring in Apple iPhone 3Gs, when will be Celcom turn? I have already leave my email address to Digi so that I will receive the 1st hand info when they have any updates on the iPhone 3Gs price or offer packages!
Leave your email now for the updates too or just visit saimatkong often then you will get the updates of the iPhone 3Gs deal! http://www.digi.com.my/iphone/.
1. When will the iPhone be available?
The iPhone from DiGi will be launched within the first half of 2010.
2. What are the packages offered?
These will be revealed after the launch date has been announced.
3. Where will the launch date be announced?
It will be announced in selected major newspapers and broadcast media.
4. Who’s eligible to get the iPhone from DiGi?
Full details, including the packages and offers will be announced after the launch.
5. I am an existing DiGi customer, can I purchase an iPhone with my current rate plan?
We’ll let you know after the launch.
6. Will there be any special packages for corporate customers (DiGi Business)?
DiGi will provide attractive offers for all qualifying corporate customers after the official launch date is announced.
7. I already have an iPhone, when can I switch to DiGi?
If you already have an iPhone, you can switch to any of DiGi’s existing Postpaid / Prepaid rate plans. More details here.
8. I have purchased my iPhone from another operator, can I obtain support for warranty /servicing/replacements, if I switch to DiGi?
Your iPhone warranty is tied to the operator that you purchased the device from. DiGi will not provide support for warranty / servicing / replacements for devices purchased from other operators/countries.
9. Can I pre-order the iPhone today?
Pre-orders / advanced booking will be announced soon. Please check www.digi.com.my/iphone for the latest announcements
Not sure whether Digi will bring in the latest iPhone 4G in June maybe? It’s a good competition with Maxis so we the consumers will be benefited from the better offers or services. No more exclusive to Maxis!
DiGi entry in mid-year may spark iPhone price war
By B.K. SIDHU
PETALING JAYA: The iPhone will be sold by DiGi.Com Bhd before mid-year and this could spark a price war on services and packages in the smartphone market.
The entry of DiGi in the iPhone space will also end Maxis Communications Bhd’s nearly one-year monopoly in the segment.
DiGi said yesterday it had reached an agreement with Apple Inc to distribute iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in Malaysia but the celco did not disclose when the packages for the iPhone will be launched.
DiGi said on its website that those already with an iPhone could switch to any of DiGi’s existing Postpaid/Prepaid rate plans.
That leaves Celcom Axiata Bhd, one of the three “big boys” in the local cellular industry, out of the iPhone race for now.
“We are open to the idea of selling iPhones,’’ Celcom Axiata chief executive officer Datuk Seri Shazalli Ramly said yesterday. He said talks with Apple first began two years ago and the talks were still under way.
He did not give any indication on which way the talks would go but did admit that it was “not easy to sell the iPhones as we need to get a support system in place before we can do that. That is why we chose to focus on selling the Blackberry.’’
DiGi is excited about the deal with Apple as it expects the “three-year agreement will help DiGi increase sales more than 5% this year, higher than the industry average,’’ its chief executive officer Johan Dennelind told Bloomberg TV yesterday.
It recorded sales of 2% last year, slowing from 10% in 2008.
“The iPhone is fashionable and trendy. There is a large enough market out there still looking for reasonably priced packages to buy the phone. The determining factor, however, would be pricing,’’ according to a market source.
Maybank Investment Bank senior analyst Khair Mirza reckons that pricing of the device is fixed by Apple but DiGi’s ability to tap into the market will depend a lot on its positioning, “hype” and data plans.
Analyst do not expect DiGi to see a huge impact on its bottomline in the near term.
As for Maxis, the entry of DiGi appears to be a dampener as they now have to compete with DiGi, but the impact on earnings will be small, according to analysts.
Maxis declined to comment on queries from StarBiz on its iPhone sales and DiGi’s entry.
But market research company IDC claims that the celco last year sold 91,000 units since the launch in March 2009 and the shipments included both the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. The iPhone is sold in 85 countries and has about 25,000 applications that can be downloaded.
A recent report released by Gartner said Apple iPhone’s sales had doubled in 2009 , with 24.9 million units sold in 2009 against 11.4 million units in 2008.
How do you solve a MYSTERY when you can’t keep track of the CLUES? How do you investigate a CRIME when you become the SUSPECT?
LING Kwong is a 40 year old, self-assured Chief Inspector of Police. He solved numerous difficult cases on his own, has a flawless track record, and is soon to be promoted to Superintendent of Police. Everyone sees him as the future head of the Hong Kong Police Force. Ling has a perfect family – a beautiful, gentle wife, a charming son and a posh lifestyle. In every sense, he is as enviable as he is successful.
His perfect life takes an abrupt turn when he wakes up after fainting in a dilapidated building, on one of his operations. He wakes to discover his short term memory damaged, and is more shocked to find his best colleague killed in the same building – BLOODY HOLES all over his body, mercilessly blood-let by an ELECTRIC HAND DRILL!
Ling’s colleague is the third victim of this series of “bloodletting murders”. Using the most inhuman means, this serial killer makes each victim witness his own slow death, in supreme terror and unimaginable pain! The extreme cruelty of the murders appalls even the most experienced policemen, and after each killing, the murderer simply disappears and leaves no trace at all to the clueless police.
At the height of his life, Ling encounters this most vicious murder throughout Hong Kong’s crime history. He must catch the killer at all costs and to avenge his friend’s death. But as Ling sift through the clues of the murders, he finds that all the evidences are pointing toward himself as the murderer! The deeper he tries to dig into the truth, the more suspicious he becomes!
All this time, Ling’s short term memory continues to desert him. He is losing the last trustworthy evidence – himself. Ling is being pushed to the edge of madness! Is he really the murderer – or not?
Asian top singer-actor Aaron Kwok plays an upright policeman who suddenly becomes a murder suspect; with emerging Taiwan actress Ning Chang as his loving, anguished but helpless wife. Watch out for this unprecedented psychological drama that treads the darkest corners of human nature – MURDERER – coming 2009.
If you have not watch it then go and have the experience it yourself and you will feel it. I have watched it and feel a bit uneasy and uncomfortable now. Don’t know how to tell the feeling.
Watch it for yourself. Some ppl complaining about the movie but I think it’s a good movie and the actors are all good! Good job. Haha. When you watch it you will feel yourself like Aaron Kwok. In the end you will really feel like “Cha do” la. In the movie there’s some funny part as well. Put close attention to the kid! That’s all I would say.
Wow, can you believe it? It’s only RM1 for Roti Canai and Teh Tarik… Where else can you get it? Now most store is selling almost double the amount, the price hike was set after the petrol increase last year but then after that the petrol price reduce they refuse to reduce, is that the way to do business? ah.. this will set another standard for other mamak to follow! It’s good for us, the consumers. Hurray. =)
KUALA LUMPUR: Fancy a roti canai and a teh tarik for RM1 – right in the heart of the city and in these tough economic times?
That is what you will get over at the Ukhwah Restoran Rakyat 1Malaysia in busy Lorong Medan Tuanku Satu (located next to Prescott Inn).
A piece of roti canai at the outlet costs 40 sen and a glass of teh tarik is priced at 60 sen.
Laughably cheap: The lunch crowd at the restaurant in Medan Tuanku yesterday and the price of a ‘complete breakfast’ in the foreground at left.
“I am happy as long as they do not increase the price,” said Marcus Wong, a customer who works nearby, who paid RM3 for a plate of chicken rice and RM1.50 for a can of Coke with ice.
His colleague C.K. Ng paid RM4 for a bowl of mixed tom yam soup and 80 sen for a glass of iced tea.
The restaurant, run by Koperasi Pendidikan Islam Malaysia Bhd, or known as Ukhwah, is not profit-oriented.
It is operated in the spirit of co-operatives – to serve people.
Ukhwah president Datuk Rahim Baba helps clear and clean the tables during peak hours since it opened for operations on Monday.
Only three days into operation, Rahim said mamak restaurants in the area have sent a clear message to him to “please maintain the market price of food”.
However, Rahim will not budge, because he believes food should be reasonably priced.
“I am still making money selling roti canai at 40 sen a piece. I make less compared to other restaurants,” he said.
The actual cost of making a roti canai is 20 sen, and by selling it at 40 sen, Rahim says he still makes a 100% profit.
On the teh tarik, he makes a profit of 18 sen by selling it at 60 sen a glass.
To break even, the restaurant needs RM2,000-a-day or RM45,000-a-month in sales to cover the fixed costs of the RM7,000 rental per month for the premises and the salary of the 16 staff members, who are all locals.
“Food is a basic need. I don’t believe one should pay a lot for food. Most restaurants make 200% to 300% profit from selling food,’’ he said.
The restaurant operations are also based on family concept.
“Everybody comes to work as a family, with honesty and loyalty in their mind. If I am short of staff, I can always mobilise others from the cooperatives to help out,” he said.
Ukhwah, which was set up in 1998, is also involved in property, finance, the pawn business and other sectors.
It now has more than 50,000 members and they contribute a minimum of RM10 a month and receive a 10% dividend on their contributions.
Its property holdings include bungalows, shoplots and condomiuums in Taman Titiwangsa, Denai Alam, Shah Alam, Sri Hartamas, Bandar Tun Razak, Bandar Tasik Permaisuri and KLCC.
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If you are planning for a “Transformers : Revenge of the Fallen” outing with your pals, check out the new 8-screen GSC Tropicana City at Tropicana City Mall this month end.
Get yourself acquainted first with the new 1,449-seater cinema which also provides two wheelchair space per hall for the physically challenged patrons as there will be a four-day free screenings for the public from this Saturday till Tues (June 20- 23) onwards.
Movies selected for the free screenings are as follows: “Slumdog Millionaire”, “Dragonball Evolution”, “Race to Witch Mountain”, “Confessions of A Shopholic”, “Paul Bart: Mall Cop”, “Ip Man” (18SG), “Syurga Cinta” and “Ayan”.
You can easily redeem tickets for these free shows by cutting out any original GSC cinema listings via the newspaper and GSC website @ www.gsc.com.my to exchange for two free tickets per coupon / clipping each, on a first-come first-served basis, while tickets last. Each person is limited to four tickets (maximum) and the redemption exercise will start from 10am , June 20, 2009 onwards. Redemption of tickets is limited to the movies on the same day of redemption.
No advance redemption will be entertained. Full details of the movie schedule can be downloaded from GSC website and will also be available at GSC Tropicana City.
GSC Tropicana City is located on the second floor of Tropicana City Mall and will complement the 13-screen GSC 1 Utama (New Wing) in catering to the entertainment needs in the Petaling Jaya area and beyond.
Movie fans can look forward to special giveaways like balloons, “Buy 1 Free 1″ coupons, “Buy 2 Free 1″ coupons and “Wheel of Fortune” activity during the opening weekend ( June 27- 28). With every purchase of a GSC regular or large combo with F & N Coca-Cola drinks, GSC patrons will be rewarded with a complimentary can drink, while stocks last.
Highlight of the weekend activity (June 27) is a Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” roadshow whereby Transformers fans will be challenged to transform the Transformers toys in the shortest time. Check out the details at www.gsc.com.my.
Have you ever tried to get the Baskin Robbins 31% discount on every 31th of the month? It’s a long queue of ppl, and you need to take the number and wait for your turn patiently. But before that please choose your flavor first so it will be fast when it’s your turn. So what’s your favorite flavor?
My flavor is : Mint Chocolate Chip, Jamoca® Almond Fudge, Macadamia Nut N’ Cream, Old Fashion Butter Pecan. Nice!
Dell XPS M1330 Coupon Code: LT3JM068G6C335
Hurry! Coupon only effective from 30 May 2009, 10:00 pm to 30 May 2009, 2am
Or Limited to first 8 redemptions, whichever is the earlier.
1. For the 1st 8 customers who purchase Dell Inspiron Mini 9 (S510580MY), customers will be eligible for RM500 Instant Cash Redemption.
2. For the 1st 8 customers who purchase Dell XPS M1330 (S540213MY), customers will be eligible for RM1,000 Instant Cash Redemption
3. Coupon P$6NJG5H12X?32 is valid only on orders placed online from 29 May 2009, 10:00 pm to 30 May 2009, 2am and limited to the first 8 redemption, whichever is the earlier.
4. Coupon LT3JM068G6C335 is valid only on orders placed online after 30 May 2009, 10:00 pm to 31st May 2009, 2am and limited to the first 8 redemption, whichever is the earlier.
5. Both coupons can only be applied to promotions or deals on selected Dell Inspiron Mini 9 (S510580MY) or XPS M1330 (S540213MY) respectively.
6. This Coupon redemption is limited to only 1 unit per customer.
7. To redeem this deal, visit the Home/Home Office store at dell.com.my and insert the coupon code quoted in the coupon deal at the ‘Review Your Order’ stage.
8. General Coupon Terms and Conditions apply – see below.
9. DELL STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY to all purchases.
10. All coupons are only valid for purchases made in Malaysia only. Please note that delivery is only within Malaysia.
General Coupon Terms and Conditions
If you have received a Coupon with a coupon code from Dell Asia Pacific Sdn. and use it to obtain a cash redemption online, the following standard Terms and Conditions for Use of Coupons apply:
1. Under no circumstances will Coupons be redeemable after an order is confirmed and submitted online. Dell is not liable for coupons that are lost or stolen.
2. This Coupon promotion is not combinable nor available in conjunction with any online cash or coupon redemption promotions that occur during the Coupon offer period, unless otherwise stated.
3. Limit of one Coupon per system ordered.
4. This Coupon is valid until the date set out in the Specific Coupon Terms and Conditions. Expiration dates on a coupon are not negotiable.
5. This Coupon cannot be exchanged, refunded, replaced or redeemed for cash or payment of accounts.
6. This Coupon can only be redeemed for purchases made at the relevant online Home & Home Office online store in the country in which the goods and services are purchased – see specific coupon details above for correct online store.
7. Dell reserves the right to cancel Coupon promotions at any time. These terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without prior written notice from Dell.
All prices and promotions ends 31st May, 2am. Not valid with other promotions.
Dell Mini 9 Coupon Code: P$6NJG5H12X?32
Hurry! Coupon only effective from 29 May 2009, 10:00 pm to 30 May 2009, 2am
Or Limited to first 8 redemptions, whichever is the earlier.
1. For the 1st 8 customers who purchase Dell Inspiron Mini 9 (S510580MY), customers will be eligible for RM500 Instant Cash Redemption.
2. For the 1st 8 customers who purchase Dell XPS M1330 (S540213MY), customers will be eligible for RM1,000 Instant Cash Redemption
3. Coupon P$6NJG5H12X?32 is valid only on orders placed online from 29 May 2009, 10:00 pm to 30 May 2009, 2am and limited to the first 8 redemption, whichever is the earlier.
4. Coupon LT3JM068G6C335 is valid only on orders placed online after 30 May 2009, 10:00 pm to 31st May 2009, 2am and limited to the first 8 redemption, whichever is the earlier.
5. Both coupons can only be applied to promotions or deals on selected Dell Inspiron Mini 9 (S510580MY) or XPS M1330 (S540213MY) respectively.
6. This Coupon redemption is limited to only 1 unit per customer.
7. To redeem this deal, visit the Home/Home Office store at dell.com.my and insert the coupon code quoted in the coupon deal at the ‘Review Your Order’ stage.
8. General Coupon Terms and Conditions apply – see below.
9. DELL STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY to all purchases.
10. All coupons are only valid for purchases made in Malaysia only. Please note that delivery is only within Malaysia.
General Coupon Terms and Conditions
If you have received a Coupon with a coupon code from Dell Asia Pacific Sdn. and use it to obtain a cash redemption online, the following standard Terms and Conditions for Use of Coupons apply:
1. Under no circumstances will Coupons be redeemable after an order is confirmed and submitted online. Dell is not liable for coupons that are lost or stolen.
2. This Coupon promotion is not combinable nor available in conjunction with any online cash or coupon redemption promotions that occur during the Coupon offer period, unless otherwise stated.
3. Limit of one Coupon per system ordered.
4. This Coupon is valid until the date set out in the Specific Coupon Terms and Conditions. Expiration dates on a coupon are not negotiable.
5. This Coupon cannot be exchanged, refunded, replaced or redeemed for cash or payment of accounts.
6. This Coupon can only be redeemed for purchases made at the relevant online Home & Home Office online store in the country in which the goods and services are purchased – see specific coupon details above for correct online store.
7. Dell reserves the right to cancel Coupon promotions at any time. These terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without prior written notice from Dell.
All prices and promotions end 30th May, 2am. Not valid with other promotions.
It’s seems to be good news for me but I only use RM1.60 + RM1.60 * 2 everyday to Cyberjaya so it will be RM3.20*2*5*4 = RM128 so no rebate for me. =(
Is it a good news for you or none of your business? haha. They should have just reduce the toll rate to RM1.50 at least I also can save some peanut.
The rebate is also very tedious just look at the T&C, you need to go register your Touch n’ go card and then register with litrak. Then rebate need to do it at Touch n’ go hub. Wah so many procedure and need to waste more time and petrol so is it feasible? So what if I’m using my Smart Tag with Zing Touch n’ go which is auto reload?
PETALING JAYA: Those who frequently ply the Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) can look forward to special rebates under the newly-launched Frequent Travellers Programme.
Cash users will be given a free Touch ’n Go card worth RM15, including a RM10 load value, if they provide RM50 worth of LDP receipts collected within a month.
Existing Touch ’n Go or SmartTAG users who spend at least RM200 a month will be eligible for a free 20% reload bonus when they top up.
Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor said the programme was timely given the current economic slowdown.
“This example should be followed by all highway operators in an effort to make highway users a priority,” he said in his speech at the launch of the programme read out by the ministry’s secretary-general Datuk Thomas George.
Shaziman called on all highway operators to rejuvenate the quality of service given to highway users.
Toll rates, he said, should not be burdensome and priority should be given to what users want and need.
“This will ensure that the quality of service is on par with the toll rates being charged.”
He urged operators to play a more active role in carrying out their corporate social responsibility to help reduce the burden on motorists.
LDP concessionaire Lingkaran Trans Kota Holdings Bhd (Litrak) chairman Tan Sri Dr Wan Abdul Rahman Wan Yaacob said they wanted to reduce the burden of highway users who frequently used the highway.
“As part of our corporate social responsibility, we will also be spending RM300mil for congestion mitigation work, which will begin in the third quarter of this year,” he said in his speech read out by Litrak executive director Yusoff Daud.
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