Sa Sa Announces the Best 6 Categories of Fragrances

Finally, after weeks of painstaking efforts by panel of celebrity judges,  Sa Sa Fragrance Awards 2009 has unveiled its Best 6 Categories of Fragrances. And after a rigorous campaign undertaken by Sa Sa (M) Sendirian Berhad for over a month, a total of 10,070 bottles of fragrances have successfully been sold at all Sa Sa outlets nationwide, and this is what the fragrance enthusiasts (who have participated) as well as the panel of judges had finalised : The Best Women’s Fragrance was won by DKNY Fresh Blossom from DKNY, The Best Men’s Fragrance was won by Boss Bottle No.6 from P&G Prestige, while, Emporio Armani Diamonds for Women and Men from L’oreal PCI was voted as The Best Couple Fragrance 2009, the timely Best Celebrity Fragrance Award went to Jennifer Lopez Live Luxe from Luxasia, The Best Bottle Design & Packaging was won by Dsquared2 She Wood from ITF and the The Fragrance of  The Year 2009 was won by Gucci Flora by Gucci from P&G Prestige.

Meanwhile, Miss Corina Loi, Senior Vice President and Country Head of Sa Sa Malaysia, said, “we are happy to announce that for the past 6 weeks of campaign, we have sold a total of 10,070 bottles or 240 bottles of fragrances a day, and from the sale of fragrances, we would like to donate RM10,070 to the Breast cancer Welfare Association (BCWA), as promised”. Also present at the Awards were, Miss Ranjit Kaur, President of BCWA, panel of celebrity judges namely, Belinda Chee, Sazzy Falak, Siti Hasfizza and William K C Kee.

At the same time, Sa Sa has also given out Fragrance Fair dip prizes to respective shoppers who had sent in their participation forms.

Guardian Reveals its Much Awaited Big Headz Safari Collection For All Malaysian Toy Enthusiasts

It was overwhelmingly packed with children, parents as well as the orphanage children from Rumah Kasih Harmoni, who gathered at the Rainforest One Utama Shopping Centre recently, as Guardian Malaysia has once again, convincingly showcased its much awaited limited edition Big Headz Safari Collection for shoppers to redeem through accumulation of Guardian stamps.

Believed to be the first of its kind in the world in its launch, The Big Headz Safari Collection comprises 8 plush  safari animals (i.e the Hippo, Giraffe, Elephant,  Zebra, Tiger, Lion, Panther, Monkey), comes with an abnormally large heads and rounded-cute eyes, was derived from an idea to capture the carefree life of wild safari animals.

According to Miss Loi Liang Tok, Chief Operating Officer of Guardian, “Our redemption programs have been extremely successful in the past. We are excited about this new product as our Big Headz Safari Collection is a limited version, first of its series, only available in Guardian”.

With more than 300 over guests including orphanage children attending the momentous ocassion, the fun-filled day was actively participated by most of the Guardian participants, where some of the children dressed themselves up in animal costumes, others involved in face painting activities to look like some of their comic heroes or animated characters, some of the children were involved in colouring competition and a handful of them enjoyed the free magic shows performed by the magical man. Meanwhile at the midway to the performance stage, family members were anxiously queueing up to have their photos taken at the photo board with Rainforest as their backdrop. As the day past till late noon, Guardian participants were happily treated to free crunchy pop corn, salivating cotton candy, delicious ice cream, tasty cup cakes and juicy coconut drinks.

As a strong advocate in Corporate Social Responsibility and in the spirit of timely Ramadhan month, 20 orphans were given a Big Headz plush toy each together with a bag filled with goodies from Miss Loi and Merchandising General Manager, Miss Soon Ai Lan. In addition, RM2000 worth of Giant gift vouchers was also donated to Rumah Kasih Harmoni for its daily essential needs.

From now till 24th february 2010, with a purchased of single receipt worth RM15 in exchange for every stamp, at any Guardian stores nationwide, customers will be able to own one of the 8 Big Headz Safari toys for a total of 40 Guardian stamps accumulated or redeem any one of them at RM18.90 with just 20 accumulated Guardian stamps. Customers should look out for ’star buy’ items from Guardian’s respective partners namely Bio essence, Chewies, Johnson & Johnson, Loreal, Nivea, Unilever and other  participating brands.

For more information, please log on to www.guardian.com.my

Guardian Pays Tribute To Senior Citizens

Charity starts@begins at home. And this is what Guardian has done at its Wellness For All campaign in paying a meaningful tribute to senior citizens of Malaysia.

Held at Giant Hypermarket Bukit Tinggi, in line with the International Senior Citizens Day celebrated in the month of October, this annual event is aimed to create greater awareness on how senior citizens can pursue an active and fun-filled life even during their golden years.

Officiating the launch ceremony was, Miss Loi Liang Tok, Guardian’s Chief Operating Officer, who was at hand presenting a RM8000 mock  cheque to Mr. Roy Tan, Vice Chairman of Persatuan Kebajikan Rumah Grace Klang, a home for homeless & destitute women. Continuing this worthy cause over the years, Guardian, a strong advocates in giving back to the community and dedicated to care for the less fortunate and elderly, has made much of its contribution through Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation of Malaysia Guardian and the Malaysian Parkinson’s Disease Association.

In helping senior citizens to enjoy a better discount rate and promoting a healthy lifestyle among senior citizens, over the years, Guardian with its introduced Golden Privelege Card (since in 1989), todate, which has a total of 50,000 senior citizens memberships, have been enjoying these much needed privileges.

WATSONS Malaysia Launches “Great Brands Great Value (GBGV) Gotta Have It” Campaign to Benefit Shoppers

Aiming to provide greater value of benefits to its loyal shopaholics as well as to foster brand partners’ team spirit throughout the company, Watsons Personal Care Stores Sendirian Berhad (Watsons), has launched its “Great Brands Great Value (GBGV) Gotta Have It” campaign across the nationwide recently.

Commence from October 1 to October 28, 2009, the campaign has included seven of the most trusted brand names established in the beauty and skin care retailing business, namely Maybelline, Olay, Neutrogena, Bio-essence, Nivea, Sunsilk and Star Asia.

During the period of this on-going campaign, a one-day workshop will be held to educate customers or shoppers, in making the right choice of purchased products as well as creating a better understanding of suitable beauty care products. A minimum purchased of RM20 worth of any GBGV products and a copy of submitted filled-in forms, will entitle participants to participate various of exciting activities organised by seven participating brands.

According to Mr. Kulvinder Birring, General Manager of Watsons Malaysia, said “the GBGV programme is also part of the Company’s on-going efforts which is carried out annually to thank their suppliers who have over the years shown their support to all Watsons’ initiatives in giving back to the customers. Great value is not just based on price, but also on the additional benefits that customers can obtain such as customer service, added features on products and even free activities like makeovers in our stores and during our on-ground activities…”. Also present at the launch were, Miss Jessica Ng, Marketing & Development Director of Watsons Malaysia, Mr. Geof Bellingham, National Customer Development Manager of Sunsilk, Ms. Emily Eng, Key Account Manager of Olay, Ms. Caryn Loh, Merchandise Director of Watson’s Personal Care Stores Sdn Bhd, Ms. Natalie Lim, Brand Manager of Playboy, Ms Christine Ho, Product Manager of  Bio essence; Mr. Tham Teck Kuan, Customer Development Director of Nivea,  Mr. Wyken Wong, Senior Customer Development Manager of Neotrogena and Mr. Paddy Hung, Key Account Manager of Maybelline.

Focus Point Offers its Best Eyewear in its “Fashion On 1″

I still remember the old days where sunglasses & spectacles are used to correct eyesight as well as to protect ones’ eyes from excessive harmful of UV rays.

This year’s theme “Fashion On 1″ at its eyewear fashion showcase which was held at One Utama Concourse Podium, Focus Point has highlighted its latest spring/summer collection featuring its world renowned elegant exclusive brands like Lightec, Serengeti, Thierry Mugler, Jaguar and Daniel Hechter.

Lightec’s collection of eyewear includes frames made for people of all and age using screw-less system for low maintenance and high durability with award winning design made for maximum comfort.

Serengeti Sunglasses emphasises on superior technology which has been intergrated into its lenses to provide protection to the eyes suffering from strain and fatique in any lighting conditions.

The distinctive Thierry Mugler incorporates sophistication and style combines superior design and unmatched quality.

The elegant Jaguar eyewear exudes a collection for men with a sense of tradition and a youthful flair. Made of metal and titanium and zyl accents, Jaguar eyewear’s frames are durably constructed, fequently with flex hinges and provide a comfortable fit usage.

Inspired by European fashion, Daniel Hechter stands for a lifestyle feeling, combining European tradition with a sure sense of style and sporty chic with elegance. The quality of the fabrics and the refinement of the finishes are core differentiators. The look of Daniel Hecheter creates a style that is centered on luxurious taste.

All these latest eyewear collections are obtainable at all Focus Point outlets across the nation.

Pavilion KL Pampers Its Shoppers with RM300,000 worth of Rewards

 

Shoppers love gifts and prizes. And Pavilion KL has done its best to reward its loyal shoppers with RM300,000 worth of exciting giveaways at its 7Heaven Pavilion KL recently.

Speaking at media briefing, Miss Kuan Suan Ai, General Manager, Marketing of Pavilion KL, said,”we love to engage our customerss in interesting ways with a focus on creating a ‘feel good’ experience from the moment they step into Pavilion KL”. Also present at the event were, Mr. Allan Boey, Vice President/ Head-Business Development Credit Card Centre of EON Bank Group, Mr. Steve Teh, Business Development Manager of Fitness Concept, Mr. Ravi Goonetilleke, Area Manager of Malaysia’s Qatar Airways and Miss Jaime Gooi, General Manager of Dianomiq Sendirian Berhad for CARAN d’ACHE.

Prizes like Eon Bank Pre-loaded Credit Card (worth RM1,000 each for 10 contestants), a Life Fitness R1A Recumbent Bike (worth RM10,000), an OSIM uPilot Massage Chair (worth RM19,8000), a 3day 2night stay for 2 persons at Raffles Dubai Signature Suite and tickets from Qatar Airways (worth RM42,350) and CARAN d’ACHE Type 55 Fountain Pen inspired by car grills (worth RM1,200 each for 5 contestants) were given away to lucky winners.

Carrefour Celebrates Fifteen Glorious Years in Malaysia

It has been 15 glorious and challenging years in Malaysia, Carrefour  Malaysia(first outlet opens in Subang Jaya), a leading hypermarket chain selling wide range of  household products, is celebrating  its 15th birthday at  Carrefour Tropicana Mall today.

Having 17 stores nationwide with 11 stores located in Klang Valley, Carrefour has contributed towards the development of Malaysian’s economy by investing more than RM1.5 billion in expansion; adapting its global policy of “95% local sourcing” which guarantees supplies and demands of  locals’ needs and creating thousands of job placements.

To mark its 15th birthday on this auspicious day, Carrefour has invited hearing impaired students from the Malaysian Federation of the Deaf and Sekolah Kanak-Kanak Pekak Selangor together with its Carrefour’s own PWD (People with Disability) staffs to share an eventful of fun-filled activities like art drawings and colour mixings. Present at the momentous occasion were, Deputy Minister of Malaysian Domestic Trade and ConsumerAffairs, YB Tuan Jelaing Anak Mersat and Managing Director of Carrefour Malaysia-Singapore, Shafie Shamsuddin, Merchandise Director of Carrefour, Mr. Laurent Piazza and Finance Director of Carrefour, Mr. Pierre Antoine Binard.

Speaking at the media briefing, Mr. Shafie stressed that,”Carrefour is a people business. We revolve around people to serve their needs and in today’s tough economy climate, we are going to pledge more to assist our customers. We will stretch every Rinngit to share its value with more people”.

With its popular tagline ‘Carrefour Cares For You’, Carrefour Malaysia intends to promote the spirit of caring and giving, todate its Carrefour Tropicana City (opens on December 2008) has attracted over 250,000 customers. In conjunction with its 15th anniversary, Carrefour will be having 45 items pegged at low prices and over 1,000 products will enjoy price cuts for the benefits of all Malaysians.

Tesco Slashes Prices of its 200 Essential Grocery Products

Set as one of its most important benchmark to help its loyal consumers to save money and reduce daily expenditure costs, Tesco Malaysia has kicked-off this year’s price cuts campaign on its 200 essential grocery products. This year, the ongoing price reduction will eventually be part of its iniatives in RM50 million price cuts of its grocery and fresh wet market products, which are to be held at all Hypermarket Tesco Stores nationwide.

Speaking at Tesco’s price cut launch, which was held at its head office at Mutiara Damansara recently, Mr. Chris Bush, Chief Executive Officer of Tesco Malaysia,said, “…this is part of our ongoing quarterly commitment to help customers spend less…and it is Tesco’s first Price Cut for this year, which builds on the RM25 million invested last year’s reducing prices…Tesco’s price cut will also benefit the ‘Buy Malaysian Products’ campaign that the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs is championing as almost all products involve are homegrown…”.

Tesco  Malaysia Marketing Director, Mr. Paul Morris said,”being the only hypermarket with our own loyalty card, Clubcard, that allows us to track customer purchase behavior and trends. We have seen a significant change in our stores as customers focus their hard earned salaries more and more on essential groceries”. Mr. Morris added,”Tesco continues to put focus on its Everyday Low Price items particularly on fresh food and groceries as well as to continue to have the price cut  initiative as a long term price reduction strategy for customers”. Officiating the Price Cut campaign were Tuan Daud bin Tahir, Deputy Secretary General of Domestic Trade and Dato’ Mohd Elias Abu Bakar.

Looming with global’s financial uncertainty, Tesco is looking forward to its expansion plans, as it has allocated RM500 to RM700 million in recruiting additional 18,000 workforce in Malaysia.

XOX Debuts its First Customer Care Centre at Pudu, Kuala Lumpur

In ensuring to get a better ’slice of cake’ in local mobile industry as well as to expand its networking services to benefit its loyal mobile users, XOX Com Sendirian Berhad has introduced  its first Customer Care Centre located at 21, Lorong Thambi 2, Off Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.

 

Operated as one of 5 mobile operators in Malaysia, with its signature 010-line, XOX is well-supported by over 5,000 dealers nationwide (including Sabah & Sarawak), and credible technology partners, to cater Chinese community mobile users.

Speaking at the press briefing which was held at its First Customer Centre today, Mr. Eric Kwan, General Manager of Chat Mobile (M) Sendirian Berhad said, ” …knowing that current economic situation is facing difficult obstacles, Chat Mobile has to work closely together and work hard along with XOX, in servicing its products…”. Mr. Ng Kok Heng, President of XOX Com Sendirian Berhad echoed Mr. Eric’s sentiment, “…we are ready in all aspects,-from our technology to coverage and services as we would like to try our best to fulfill each and every single one of our users’ needs…”. Commenting on strategy to capture Chinese mobile users, its Brand Strategy Director, Mr. Chan Fong, said,”…though Chinese community are consider as  the “niche market”, but they are the biggest spender in mobile transactions, and, one of the special feature for this XOX 010-line for the convenience of its users, is that the mobile users can have their prepaid & post paid service combine together…”. Also present at the launch were, Mr. Sebester Chay, Director of Chat Mobile Sendirian Berhad and Mr. Charlie Yiap, Director of Chat Mobile Sendirian Berhad.

Coincides with the launch of XOX ‘Hop On’ Mobile Network Portability (MNP) since January 2009, XOX Com Sdn Bhd, plans to expand its care centres to 50 by year end, strategically located at,  Kepong, Puchong, Penang, Johor Bahru, Miri, Ipoh, Seremban, Kota Bahru, Kuala Terengganu and other Chinese populated areas.

For more information about XOX ‘Hop On’ MNP services and packages, log on to www.xox.com.my/hopon or contact customer care hotline 1 300 888 010

Guardian’s Tribute to Its Employees

In repaying its employees for providing exceptional service towards consumers, Guardian has organized a nationwide Customer Care campaign to identify and acknowledge its role modelled employees whom have displayed distinguish values, attitude as well as behavior in carrying out daily tasks at their workplace.

As part of the Guardian’s effort for its staffs to emulate and exemplify these good values, the campaign was initiated early this year, where store managers had divided candidates into two categories namely management level – keyholders, supervisors and executives and the staff level – cashiers and sales assistants. The best of 13 candidates were shortlisted based on greetings, decorum and persistence for going extra mile. They were chosen in a zonal basis and the final national competition were held at Suria KLCC to determine the winner (which will walk away RM1,000).

Speaking at the media briefing, Guardian Chief Operating Officer, Miss Loi Liang Tok, said,”…as a trusted pharmacy, health and beauty chain, Guardian has always strived to provide the best service to our customers. We also recognise the importance of delivering excellent customer service whilst we practice ethical dispensing and ensure that we carry good quality products and value prices…”.

Federal Hotels International Provides Lunar New Year Joy to Old Folks & Kids

The excitement of tossing King of Salad “yee sang” and fun of receiving red packet as well as goodie bags were evidently appeared in the joyous faces of children and senior citizens at Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur recently.

For us, this yearly celebration may seem normal routine during Chinese New Year but for many unfortunates and the poors, these are the things that they do not have the chance to cherish, especially with the loved ones or with family members.

With an aim to spread cheers & smiles to old folks & children, some 100 senior citizens and children from three homes namely Ti-Ratana Welfare Society, Rumah Kanak-Kanaks Angels Kuala Lumpur and Little Sister of the Poor Old Folks Home have been invited by Federal Kuala Lumpur & Hotel Capitol Kuala Lumpur to celebrate its 7th edition of Chinese New Year celebration at SkyRoom, Federal Kuala Lumpur.

As the joyous occasion progress at SkyRoom located on15th Floor, all the audiences were treated a stunning lion dance performance by Ti-Ratana Children Lion Dance Troupe, a special Chinese New Year Prosperity Show by Ti-Ratana Choir Group and a mesmerising dance by Rumah Kanak-Kanak Angels Kuala Lumpur. Goodie bags like Gong Xi Fa Cai hampers were also presented to the three homes respectively.

Elecoldxhot has Emerged Champion in Gatsby Styling Dance Contest

Its  final and Elecoldxhot will represent Malaysia on an all-expense paid trip to compete against other regional finalists in Tokyo Grand Final on 28 February 2009. It is undoubtedly Elecodxhot has won the heart of three judges (Dennis Yin-winner of Battleground 2007, Boojae of Floor Fever and Charisma Kantaro, a celebrity dancer from Japan) to emerge as the champion of Gatsby Styling Dance Contest organized by Mandom Malaysia recently.

Held at Mardi Gras, One Utama, Elecoldxhot stands out among the five participants by displaying creative moves, neat footwork, inspiring techniques, unending humors, outstanding originality and innovative hair styling moves that left all the audiences to amaze  and disbelief.

This on-going regional contest was opened exclusively to students from seven countries in Asia-Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan. The styling dance is a new dance genre created by Gatsby, Japan’s No.1 men’s grooming brand. It brings out the creativeness in incorporating self choreographed dance that involves hair styling moves. With “styling” as the main theme, the contest provides an avenue for Asian students to express their creativity on stage.

According to Mr. Kuniyuki Ota, Vice President of Mandom (M) sendirian Berhad, the company aims to support creative activities of young Asians and to provide them a platform to exchange cultural differences as well as to nurture interaction among themselves.

Meanwhile, Charisma Kantaro was given the opportunity to organise the Gatsby Styling Dance Contest in Japan, managed to display some of his signature moves and rendition of Styling Dance to mesmerise the audiences as well as the members from the media who almost packed the dance floor.

For more details on dance contest, log on to www.gatsby.com

Honda Malaysia Brings Glittering Night to Medias at Luna Bar

It was a night that has given throngs of  pressmen a great occasion of entertainment to enjoy, an absolute fulfilling varieties of unlimited food and beverages as well as loads of Honda’s funfilled activities that have brought a smile to each and everyone of  them.

This year’s theme “Power of Dreams” associates with ‘water elements’ which means clarity and transparency, has enabled Honda Malaysia to set its pace by unveiling another challenging year to debut Beyond Limits Media Gathering 2009 at Luna Bar, Wisma PanGlobal.

Speaking at the momentous event, Mr. Atsushi Fujimoto, Managing Director & CEO of  Honda Malaysia, said, “Last year, Honda has had a pleasant year by recording a total sales of 32,466 units (slightly below the targeted 33,000 units), facing with global financial crisis, we still manage to achieve an annual growth of 14%…”. Mr. Atsushi also added, “though this year’s uncertain economic climate, Honda remain firm and confident to achieve sales of 35,000 units”. Also present at event were, Mr. Azman Idris, Chief Operating Officer of Honda Malaysia Sendirian Berhad and Miss Andrea Fonseka, MC for the night.

Looking back at its 2008’s launch, the All-New-Accord (launched in April 2008), a sophisticated performance luxury sedan that comes with advanced technology, has received Autocar Asean Car of the Year Awards 2008 for Large Sedan Category and Asian Auto-VCA Auto Industry Awards 2008 for Best Local Assembly Luxury Sedan, managed to sell 7310 units (52% beyond its initial target of 4800 units); the All-New Jazz (which was launched in August 2008), the premium 5-door compact hatchback with class-leading performance, space and style, has registered a total sales of 870 units, has received accolades like Autocar Asean Car of the Year Awards 2008 for Compact Sedan/Hatchback Category and New Straits Times/Maybank Car of the Year 2008  Awards for Premium Small Car; the All-New City that comes with dynamic stylish design, class-leading performance, and ingenious practicality as well as value-for-money of a modern car has received booking of more than 4,500 units, 3 weeks after its debuts.

On the other hand, despite its annual busy schedule, Honda has done its part in giving back to the society in its Corporate Social Responsibility program, such as, organising Honda Dreams Fund Year 2 - a non-binding full scholarship for eligible underprivileged youth based on their dreams, Rhino Rescue Project in its 3rd Year-a project that enhanced environment conservation in collaboration with WWF, signing MOU with Road Safety Department that allows Honda Malaysia stands out to become the first non-national car manufacturer in its commitment to support the government move for safer road, safer cars and safer drivers in Malaysia and lastly the launch of ASIMO – Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, the world’s first humanoid robot that has inspired all Malaysian to reach for their dreams.

Dell and Intel lit up Pavilion for a Christmas Joy

Year end is near and the feeling of Christmas celebration is at everyone’s thought and it is a hope for every shoppers to have a festivity surroundings to admire, to enjoy and most of all to be part of it. To spice up this year’s Christmas celebration, Dell ASEAN Consumer and Intel Electronics Malaysia has unveiled a giant snow globe filled with artistically-painted reindeers and colourful laptops, right in the heart of the city in a bid to share beauty and holiday joy with shoppers along the popular retail district.

The Dell Giant Snow Globe, with a radius of 15 feet, was unveiled with a sunburst of lights that lit up Jalan Bukit Bintang spectacularly, much to the delight of many shoppers. This creative and beautiful giant snow globe was the perfect foil for the giant Christmas tree 20 feet away at the main entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. It was a pre-Christmas celebration of gigantic proportions that conveyed Dell’s bigger than life motto – Yours is here.

“Dell recognizes that our consumers are dynamic, mobile and creative; modern individuals who live life large and unfettered. That’s why we came up with the idea of celebrating this year-end holiday with this amazing creative ambient display to showcase and reflect our consumers’ eclectic lifestyles and characters,” enthused Mr. Ivan Omar, Senior Marketing Manager of Dell ASEAN Consumer, who unveiled the Dell Giant Snow Globe together with Mr.Sunny Ooi, Market Development Manager of Intel Electronics Malaysia.

The Dell Giant Snow Globe houses six reindeers painted with various designs and colors by Sheiko and Orkibal, renowned artists , who were commissioned by Dell to make each reindeer as unique as the Dell spirit, which is to provide customized services and experiences that complements Dell’s ever discerning customers’ styles and personalities.

The colourful-lighted snow globe also showcases Dell’s latest computer laptops in a multitude of fun and funky colours. Snow was added to simulate a white holiday and the little ‘blizzard’ atmosphere inside this special globe to exude the magical touch that brought Dell’s latest endeavour to life.

This first of kind revolutionary, ambient decoration by Dell ASEAN Consumer and Intel Electronics Malaysia, will be displayed for 12 days until Christmas Day.

RHB Launches “Easy Makeover” Contest for all RHB Cardmembers

Following the recent successful response of RHB “That’s Easy” contest from the public, RHB Cards has introduced the latest RHB “Easy Makeover” contest to all new as well as existing RHB card members (Principal and Supplementary including RHB  prepaid and debit card members) at Saloma Restaurant.

Extending its effort to continuously rewarding its loyal customers with attractive prizes, this upcoming contest will be giving out a home, a car or a personal makeover worth up to RM10,000.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Renzo Viegas , Head of Retail Banking Group, said, “…as we are entering festive season, we hope we could change the Malaysians lives with just a simple sms-ing RHB  cardnumber,  just 1 time registration for new card members, & each successful registration are eligible for 3 contest entries,  meanwhile, for those existing card members who spent every RM50 or more in 1 receipt (are eligible for 1 contest entry), and for every Approved Balance Transfer, card members are entitled for 2 contest entries…”. Also present at the launch were, Mr. Gan Kheng Chai, Senior Vice President & Head of Cards & Unsecured Business, RHB Banking Group and Puan Noraini Ibrahim, Regional Director-Central of RHB Banking Group.

Meanwhile, concurrent with the launch of  Easy Makeover contest, RHB Cards also presented its attractive prizes to “That’s Easy” contest winners.

Among other promotions, RHB Cards also organised a joint promotion with Guardian stores where RHB Card members get a 5% rebate on their purchases, a 5% rebate for petrol purchases made by using RHB Travel Money card and a joint promotion with Metrojaya which enable RHB cardmembers to receive Metrojaya vouchers for purchases made through RHB credit/debit card.

For more information on the contest, or to apply for a credit card, contact RHB PhoneBanking at 03-9206 8118 for Peninsular Malaysia, 082 276118 for Sabah & Sarawak or log on to www.rhbbank.com.my

Pensonic Holdings Berhad Introduces Pleo “the first Personal Interactive Robotic”

Be it a cat, a dog or a rabbit, anyone can owns them, but to own a baby dinosaur which is able to interact with human, is the first of its kind in Malaysia. Pensonic Holdings Berhad, the pioneer in launching the first ever “Personal Interactive Robotic” Jurassic herbivorous infant Camarasaurus dinosaur called Pleo, at Westin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur recently. Present at the launch were, Group managing Director, Mr. Dixon Chew and Dato’ Kang Chin Seng.

Pleo is an autonomous robotic baby dinosour where each and every dinosaur, has its own unique mood & characteristics namely it can be happy & curious at times, it can be playful & lively, sometimes it can be scared & surprised with a whimpering sound or it can feel sad & vexed when scolded. Like the real baby dinosaur, Pleo can walk slowly, wag its tail, create sound, able to explore and respond to its surroundings.

Speaking at the media review, Group Managing Director, Mr. Dixon Chew said “Pensonic planned to introduce Pleo in order to perform household chores, provide entertainment and to look after children”. Elaborating on how Pleo could look after the children, Mr. Dixon said, “Pleo can be used to wake children when they fall asleep while studying, can make the children happy when they feel sad”.

Comes in green color, weighs 3.5 pounds, with a height of 7.5-inches and length of 21-inches, Pleo is rated for E for Everyone and is designed for older children, teens and adults. With a manufacturer’s limited 90-day warranty, contents from http://www..pensonic.com can be downloaded & saved on to SD card to enhance Pleo’s characteristics and capabilities.

Equipped by 1800 components, 14 motors, 15 microprocessors & sub-processors, more than 100 custom-designed gears, 40 sensors, infrared and camera-based vision system-object and color detection and navigation, two microphones-binaural hearing, SD card reader and high quality speakers sounds, Pensonic is the exclusive distributor for Pleo robotic products, which is owned by Ugobe, a technology company in US, and would be distributed in five South-East Asean countries namely, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia.

Paddington Bear Celebrates its Memorable 50th Anniversary with Guardian

Created by Michael Bond in 1958, Paddington Bear is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. To mark its presence at local scene, Guardian has organized a special appearance in an afternoon tea party held at the Apartment Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre recently. Present at the momentous occasion were, Miss Loi Liang Tok, Chief Operating Officer, Miss Soon Ai Lan, General Manager, Merchandising Department, Mr. Leonard Ariff Abdul Shatar, Chief Executive Officer, Duopharma, Mr. Jackie Toh, Managing Director, Ginvera Marketing, Mr. Mike Voon, Senior Channel Manager of Johnson & Johnson, Mr. Kua Theng Hong, Deputy General Manager of Loreal Malaysia, Mr. Ng Hock Guan, Group Brand Manager of Nivea, Mr. Goh Tian Huat, National Customer Development Manager of Unilever and local artistes- the 3R Girls.

The lovable Paddington Bear was given a grand ceremonious welcome to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with 50 children from Rumah Kesayangan, Rumah Nur Hikmah, and also with 200 invited guests who brought along their children. Meanwhile, in the spirit of Hari Raya, the orphans from orphanage homes were given Raya packets and a number of Paddington souvenirs. Honorable guests and members from the press were also treated to Paddington’s favorite food; marmalade, sandwiches and cocoa.

In spicing up the celebration of Paddington’s 50th Anniversary, Guardian has also made a contribution in decorating some of the buses and trains around town with Paddington banners to ensure that the festivities atmosphere felt by people from all walks of life.

Paddington Bear enthusiasts are encourage to purchase the exclusive set of Paddington memorabilia’s at Guardian stores nationwide from now until 25 February 2009. For example, an original 17-inch Paddington Bear “Plush + Backpack” can be obtained free with 50 stamps or redeem with RM49.90 plus 20 stamps.

For more information, please visit Guardian store nationwide or log on to www.guardian.com.my

Kenny Rogers ROASTERS Health Watch 2008: Celebrities or Commoners Triumph?

ROASTERS Health Watch 2008 was officially launched on April 28, and all participants were given a rigorous health management programme comprise strict exercise regimes at any of the three California fitness outlets and balance diet of complimentary meals at Kenny Rogers ROASTERS outlets. After 8 weeks, seven deserving health conscious pairs were selected to compete against the celebrity deejays for Sinar FM, Abby and Krill vying for the grand prize title.

The participants have been working hard to obtain an overall health improvement, judging by their Body Mass Index (BMI), Body Fat % and waist to hip ratio, however, the emphasis of ROASTERS Health Watch is not to loose weight but, to obtain an overall healthy lifestyle with watchful intakes and regular exercise regimes, which naturally offsets the loss of unwanted weight and muscle building and toning.

After much consideration, the grand prize went to Miss Natasha Hashman bte Jamal Khir and Miss Zaharatul Laily, who have lost 19kgs between them and gained 16 overall fitness points through professional assistance from California Fitness and Kenny Rogers ROASTERS. The winners took home GINTELL i-So Shake to Shape, KRR Meal Vouchers worth RM500 and one year California Fitness Gym Membership each.

Meanwhile, other participating contestants did not walk home empty handed, as they received their consolation prizes of G-Scrappie Handheld Massager, KRR Meal Vouchers and one month California Fitness Gym Membership each.

The Brand Manager of Kenny Rogers ROASTERS, Esther Woo said “The greatest prize for all our ROASTERS Health Watch 2008 participants is that in eight weeks of competition, they have experienced the definition of a healthy, wholesome lifestyle”.

OMEGA-Countdown to Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at Suria KLCC

In conjunction with the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Omega has recently introduced its official Olympic Games countdown clock at Concourse of Suria KLCC. The two-storey OMEGA countdown clock tower, is a duplication of the actual one which is located at Tiananmen Square-Beijing, China. The Country Manager of the Swatch Group SEA, Mr. David Ponzo, Executive Director of Sincere Fine Watches, Mr. Tay Liam Khoon and Honorary Secretary of Olympic Council of Malaysia, Dato’ Sieh Kok Chi were given the honour to activate the clock tower of 29th Olympiad.

More than 150 guests and members from the media were invited to attend the momentous occasion, and the participants were also given the opportunity to view the OMEGA Beijing Olympic Collection, museum pieces of timekeeping devices that were originally used in the past Olympic Games and an exquisite replica of the pocket watch OMEGA delivered to the Los Angeles games in 1932.

Country Manager of the Swatch Group South East Asia, Mr David Ponzo commenting, “this is the 23rd time OMEGA is appointed as official timekeeper of Olympic Games and OMEGA is deeply honored to be of service to some of the finest athletes in the world”.

Executive Director of Sincere Fine Watches, Mr. Tay Liam Khoon said, ” we are glad to be part of this great occasion and to work together with OMEGA”.

MY FM Magnum Mission is Possible at Aquaria KLCC

MY FM Malaysia Radio Station in collaboration with Magnum Malaysia Berhad, has organised the MY FM “Mission Is Possible” challenge at Aquaria KLCC recently. The adventurous event was to challenge MY FM announcer Mr. Royce Tan to plunge underwater infested with ten gigantic sharks at Aquaria KLCC, witnessed by 150 MY FM loyal listeners who were specially invited. The event was telecast live on air via a Special Outside Broadcast (OB) platform which was conducted by MY FM Malaysia Radio Station.

According to Mr. Royce (who was voted by MY FM loyal listeners through website www.my.com.my to take a dive with sharks) this experience, was his first time experience to swim along with those horrifying sharks for an hour, but luckily he was not alone, as Mr. Kelvin Chee aged 26 years old, a lucky MY FM listener also joined Mr. Royce to complete the ‘possible mission’.

Mr. Royce’s, MY FM Drive Time co-MC, Miss Wan Wai Fun who looked a bit anxious and desperate during the event, did the live hosting as well as reporting live on updates throughout an hour period. KLCC Aquarist, Mr Andrew Lee was also available at the event to offer some informations and tips about Aquaria fishes and proper way of diving skills.