Carrefour Malaysia initiates “No Plastic Bags” usage at its new Carrefour Market

Echoing government’s call to provide a better living environment to all Malaysian public, Carrefour Malaysia has kickstarted its “Plastic Bag-less” campaign at its new 19th outlet called Carrefour Market recently.

Located at The Sphere, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, the latest Carrefour Market, with an area size of 2000 square metres, will be used as a stepping stone to eliminate usage of plastic bags among shoppers to improve a healthy living society amid global warming that is critically progressing on earth.

Officiating the launch of Carrefour Market, Datuk M Saravanan, Deputy Minister of Federal Territory, said, “I applaud this move from Carrefour and hope that the other retailers will follow suit”. Mr. Guillaume de Colonges, Chief Executive Officer of Carrefour Malaysia, added,”In our business, we have the advantage of a large consumer base and because of this we know we can make an impact to promote public awareness on the need to protect and conserev our environmental heritage”. Also at hand to support Carrefour Market’s effort in “going green” campaign are celebrities like Amber Chia, Vanidah Imran and Rashidi Ishak.

Isetan FOODMARKET Re-Invented Itself to Serve Multi-Facets Society at LOT 10

In its ambition to cater multi-cultural societies living in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Isetan of Japan Sendirian Berhad has innovatively reshaped and relaunched its new ISETAN FOODMARKET to highlight extra varieties of food to the all its loyal customers as well as shopaholics.

Located at Lower Ground Floor of Isetan Lot 10, the new Isetan FOODMARKET will serve as the new benchmark as the latest concept of everyone’s foodmarket by bringing in varieties of fresh produce and delicious foods, and at the same time allowing working class citizens to enjoy a fast, nutritious and gourmet take-aways as well as lunch hangouts or bulk takeouts for home parties. Present at the launch of FOODMARKET were, Mr. Then Kok Seong, LOT 10’s  Store Manager and Mr. Tsuji, Isetan’s  FOODMARKET Manager.

Covering a total lot size of 13, 800 square feet below the ground level, the new Isetan FoodMarket has dedicated a Deli Halal Sections to serve its Muslims patrons by offering compact and delicious Bento Boxed Lunches that comes with a variety of fish and halal meat complimented with side dishes, pickles and seasonal-limited mushroom pilaf rice. In this section, Muslim consumers as well as other patrons can indulge Yakitori, a grilled skewered chicken meat or offal, and Kushiage, deep-fried skewered chicken cutlets. These  two new aromatic meat dishes are definitely for everyone’s choice of the day. The ever-popular Sushi-Bar will please any sushi & shashimi connoisseur with a greater selection of individually packed or premium boxed-sets sushi. Weight-watchers will also be able to locate their needs at the Salad Bar & Juice Bar, to scavenge wide array of fresh vegies and tropical & seasonal fruits.

For non halal consumers, Isetan FoodMarket Deli Non-Halal counter has offered its new pork menu in : Katsu-sando, the meat is served in cutlet sandwich; in Spaghetti, the tasty meal is of simmered sliced meat  in tomato sauce; in Tonjiru, a meat base miso soup with plenty of fresh ingredients; in Chawanmushi, the dish is served in a traditional Japanese egg custard; in Shabu-Shabu Salad & in Hamburger Bento Lunch Box, ones can enjoy lean, low-fat and low cholesterol meat. Soup Bar (non-halal) is served with warm & creamy Corn Potage soup & Minestrone soup and they are available for takeouts.

For those who indulge in sweet pastry or sweet paste, Sweet Deli Halal- Sweet Bar serves tasty Japanese Confectionary such as mini fish-shaped Taiyaki- sweet red beans paste sandwiched between waffles; Dorayaki, castella pancakes wrapped around a filling red bean paste, and Mizuyokan, a traditional sweet red bean jellied dessert (available from 16-18 October 2009 only).

Right at the corner end of FoodMarket sits the Wine & Liquor Shop, which serves occasional events of wine tasting activities which commence after 5pm, and these events are for those who prefer to unwind or relax after a hectic working day.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is on our Malaysian Shore

 A doughnut & a cup of  hot delicious coffee for anyone? Well, Berjaya Corporation Malaysia has launched the first Krispy Kreme Doughnuts’ outlet at Berjaya Times Square recently.

 

Officiated by His Excellency, Mr. James R. Keith, American Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr. Jeff Welch, President of Krispy Kreme International, Mr. Jim Rogers, Vice President of Marketing, Krispy Kreme International, and Dato’ Robin Tan, executive Directors of Berjaya Corporation, Krispy Kreme, founded in USA 1937, is a leading branded specialty retailer of premium quality treats, including its signature hot Original Glazed doughnuts.

Speaking at the press launching, Dato’ Francis Lee, said,”we are proud to welcome Krispy Kreme to Malaysia. Our first store here in Berjaya Times Square is as authentic as it can get, having ingredients directly from United States to recreate the exact melt-in-your-mouth doughnut experience Krispy Kreme customers around the world love”. Meanwhile, Mr. Jeff Welch, said, “a partner like Berjaya is imperative to the continued development of Krispy Kreme brand worldwide. Berjaya’s strong understanding of local consumer and marketplace is a great asset for Krispy Kreme in building a strong brand in Malaysia”.

In conjunction with the launch, Miss Joey Tham has won the Golden Ticket to enjoy One Year Supply of The World Famous Original Glazed Doughnuts, while Alex Leong has won the Silver Ticket that enables him to have 6 months supply of Hot Original Glazed Doughnuts and Bilal Ahmee has won himself the Bronze Ticket, that allows him to have 3 months supply of Hot Original Glazed Doughnuts. The 4th to 100th participants received vouchers for a month supply each, the 101th to 300th participants were given a prized collectible Krispy Kreme mug with its iconic bowtie logo on the front and back.

With an area size 0f 1,600 square feet located beside Berjaya Times Square ground floor main entrance, the Krispy Kreme’s Hot Original Original Glazed doughnuts are made from the same secret recipe used for 70 years and the store’s doughnut-making machine ables to produce and glaze nearly 18,000 doughnuts a day.

For more information about Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, please visit www.Krispy.Kreme.com

Le Ann Maxima Debuts Its First Flagship at Jaya One

Sets to make an impact in local fashion and retail industry through its highly innovative as well as versatile designs, capturing Asia’s urban women with its tantalising confection of dresses, skirts, shorts, tops and accessories, E-MAXIM Fashion (M) Sendirian Berhad has launched its first brainchild Le Ann Maxima boutique at Jaya One, Petaling Jaya recently.

 

Officiated by Mr. Ivan Poon, General Manager of Le Ann Maxima, Miss Le Ann, Mr. Brian Chang, Senior Vice President of Finance and Marketing and graced by celebrity friends such as Daphne Iking, Sazzy Falak, Belinda Chee, Aishah Sinclair, Alison J Victor, Raja Atilia and Hannah Lo, the momentous event highlighted a fashion extravaganza which gave all the invited guests, celebs and newly signed-on franchisees, a preview of their latest collections, themed “Easy Breezy and Tribal Ethnic”. Easy Breezy features lightweight and pastel shades in soft chiffon and cotton while, Tribal Ethnic brought in a touch of cultural diversity with its bold and asymmetrical prints.

Speaking at Le Ann Maxima’s first outlet with a total retail space of 3,300 square feet, Mr. Ivan explained,”we understand the need for quality clothing that helps us express our individual characteristics through the myriad of styles and colours available to us. Through Le Ann Maxima, we are happy to be able to provide for this need and will further enhance our creations by welcoming independent up and coming local designers to tie-up with Le Ann Maxima to bring their innovative designs to life”.

The Official Opening of Wendy’s at Berjaya Times Square and the Launch of Wendy’s Pack

Wendy’s Malaysia has successfully unveiled its 8th Wendy’s outlet at 7th Floor of Berjaya Times Square recently.

While most of the local fast food chain are trying to consolidate their position, Wendy’s sees that there is a potential for expansion in this line and with the additional of their outlet, it has given opportunity to local fast food consumers spoilt for choice.

In conjunction with the official opening, Wendy’s also unveiled its RM6.99 Wendy’s Pack comprise 4 different meal combinations that comes with one value price point.  Commenting  at the launch by, Miss Siow Mont Pin, Managing Director of Wen Berjaya Sendirian Berhad,”…the all new Wendy’s Pack is designed to provide our customers with a low priced meal option to suit their appetite and their budget…best of all, we are making it a permanent menu offering because we believe that great value and great quality should be enjoyed by our customers any time, any day with no limitations…”. Meanwhile, Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Francis Lee, said,”…it is a great achievement to open 8th outlet in less than a year, this is something to be proud of as we are creating jobs by recruiting and hiring new employees…”.

The new Wendy’s Pack comprise 4 combinations namely; Wendy’s Pack 1 - Beefburger + Chicken Nuggets (3pcs) + a small carbonated drinks; Wendy’s Pack 2 - Baked Potato + Chicken Nuggets (3pcs) + a small carbonated drinks; Wendy’s Pack 3 – Cheeseburger + Chicken Nuggets (3pcs) + a small carbonated drinks; Wendy’s Pack 4 – Fried Chicken (1pc) + Chicken Nuggets (3pcs) + a small carbonated drinks.

Customers who purchase the Wendy’s Pack also have an option of adding on a small Frosty dessert or a small French Fries for just RM1.50

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

AEON Malaysia Launches AEON AU2 Shopping Centre in Setiawangsa

 Its a great news for shoppers staying within the vicinity of Gombak as AEON Malaysia Berhad has successfully opened its 25th AEON AU2 Shopping Centre at Setiawangsa.

 

Officiated by Minister of Federal Territory, Y.B Dato’ Seri Zulhasnan Rafique, the 58, 716 square metres retail shopping centre offers shoppers a unique arcade-style open concept that features environmental-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by lush greeneries that is in line with AEON’s social responsible efforts towards the community and environment. Also present at the event were, Mr. Nagahisa Oyama, Managing Director of AEON Co. (M) Berhad, Yg Bhg Dato’ Abdullah Mohd Yusof, Chairman of AEON Co. (M) Berhad, Deputy Minister of Federal Territory, Dato’ K. Saravanan and Mr. Poh Ying Loo, Senior General Manager, Business Support of AEON Co. (M) Berhad.

Opens from 10am to 10pm daily, with over 1,300 parking bays, the AEON AU2 Shopping Centre, worth RM135 million, caters shoppers to a wide range of delicious Asian and international cuisine at ground floor, the latest fashionable wear as well as fun activities for children at Smart Wonder World theme park on the first floor.

Heeding the government’s call to help the local SMEs & SMIs, AEON Malaysia has also teamed up with government agencies to initiate its programme to provide local entrepreneurs  opportunities to promote and to display their homegrown products at its Setiawangsa shopping outlets. The ongoing launch at Setiawangsa AU2 has also given AEON Malaysia the opportunity to  play its part in Corporate Social Responsibilities by generously donating RM2000 each to Victorious Living Assembly, House of Matthews and National Handicap Society respectively.

Benefiting consumers with high quality yet affordable goods, Jusco Selections offer varieties of goods ranging from groceries, cookware, household to home accessories, while, Jusco Supermarket Section offers  “Fresh Fish Daily”.  This new outlet, also introduces its new organic food section as well as AEON Wellness to cater  shoppers’ health and beauty needs.

Metrojaya Opens MJ Outlet and Reject Shop to Serve Every Multi Facets of Shoppers

Metrojaya Berhad, one of the major retailer in selling men’s & ladies apparels and accessories, children’s apparels as well as household items has unveiled its 1st MJ Outlet and Reject Shop in Brem Mall Kepong recently.

Located at 1st and 2nd floor with a combined retail space of 46,000, the MJ Outlet and Reject Shop, amounted to a total investment value of about RM4 million, including merchandises, offers up to 70% discounts on well-known brands like Somerset Bay, East India Company, Ruscoe and Co., Alain Delon Durban, Ambrosetti, Portfolio, Body Glove and Skiva; children’s brand namely, Disney stationeries, Barbie, Dora, Ben 10 and branded household  items such as, Laura Ashley, Living Quarters, Alfreso, Esque, Rose Garden, Novelle, Genova and Ann Taylor.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Robert Heng, Chief Executive Officer of Metrojaya, pointed out, ” the reason behind the opening of MJ Outlet & Reject Shop is to provide a proper venue to market our off-the-season products instead of having a warehouse sale all the time”.

Microsoft Malaysia Partners Dell in Unveiling the First Asia Retail Experience Store at Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur

Creating the ultimate digital lifestyle experience for all Malaysian tech savvy customers, Microsoft Malaysia form its partnership with Dell to unveil the first Asia Retail Experience Store at Mid Valley Megamall recently.

Strategically located at Lot S-098, 2nd Floor of Mid Valley Megamall, the experience store will enable customers to enjoy a more personalized experience in familiarizing themselves with Dell products. With an area size of 1200 square feet, the concept store will also showcase the latest Dell desktop and laptop product ranges powered exclusively by Microsoft genuine software. Unlike any other concept store, this Experience Store also provides sales support, thematic mini seminars and an on-site built-to-order sales coach to fulfill the needs of various end users.

Speaking at the launch of the new store, Mr. KT Ng, Director of Windows Client Group, Microsoft Malaysia said, “we have different levels of engagements with our customers and the Dell-Microsoft Retail Experience Store which will cater to students, housewives, gamers, and business operators to have a greater accessibility and feel of the products via ‘Experience Zone Concept’“. Echoing Mr. Ng sentiment, Mr. Ivan Omar, Senior Marketing Manager of ASEAN Consumer, Dell said,”…by joining forces (base on equal partnership) with the world’s leading software company and selecting a strategic location for our retail concept store, we can offer a unique kind of digital experience…”. Also present at the event was, Mr. Dylan Fan, Director of Data Ezy Systems Sendirian Berhad.

Cisco Unveils its New Malaysian Office at One Sentral, Kuala Lumpur

In reinforcing its commitment to the country, Cisco Malaysia has recently unveiled its new Malaysian office located at One Sentral, Kuala Lumpur.

With the introduction of Cisco Connected Workplace concept, that incorporates leading collaboration, virtualisation and video technologies with the network as the platform, Cisco Malaysia has also unveiled Cisco TelePresence (a high-definition video and audio system) in its new office to allow virtual meetings to take place in multiple locations, with multiple organisations at one time. This breakthrough solution saves time required for critical business decisions, reduces the need for expensive business travel and also revolutionise the way organisation conduct business network communication in Malaysia.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Chris Khang, President for Cisco’s Asia operations said,”the opening of Cisco’s new office in KL Sentral reaffirms Cisco’s commitment in helping local organisations drive transformation”. Meanwhile, Mr. Randy Pond, Cisco’s Executive Vice President of Operations, Processes and System said, “it’s about changing the way in which companies interact with their customers, partners, suppliers and employees to drive continuous innovation and offer differentiated value”.

In conjunction with the unveiling of its new office, Cisco Malaysia also named Anne Abraham as its new Managing Director in Malaysia, with Kumaran Singaram being promoted to a regional role.

Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com

Sapura Resources Berhad Launches The First 4S MINI Showroom in Kuala Lumpur

Sapura Auto Sdn Bhd is an authorized BMW and MINI dealership, located strategically in the City Centre at 362 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, and a subsidiary of Sapura Resources Berhad and BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd has recently unveiled the first of its kind MINI 4S (Sales, Service, System and Spare parts) centre in Klang Valley. The aim of the MINI Sapura’s launch is part of BMW Malaysia’s strategy of organically expanding its dealership network which will allow the MINI’s growing customer base more choice and convenience.

As the new MINI facility encompasses an entire one and a half floor’s of Sapura Auto’s current 60,000 square feet of four storey BMW 4S centre, its concept and architecture of facility reflects the essence of the MINI brand and complies with its stringent international-class specifications.

Apart from the showroom, the new MINI Sapura has a special events corner, lifestyle and accessories display area, a designated counter to purchase parts and accessories and a capacity to display six cars with furnished communication panels at one time.

Speaking at the press conference, Managing Director of BMW Sdn. Bhd, Mr. Geoff Briscoe, voiced confidently,”the launch of the new MINI 4S Centre in Sapura Auto is a testament of the MINI brand’s growth potential in Malaysia and also reflects the confidence we have in Sapura Auto. Over the last 5 years, the MINI has seen a compounded growth of 134.2% while Sapura Auto has established itself as an important part of the BMW network with a strong presence in Klang Valley”.

Meanwhile, Mr. Mohar Ibrahim, CEO of Sapura Auto Sdn. Bhd said, ” Given our successful partnership with BMW in the last three years, it is a natural progression to expand into MNI brand. This move shows our renewed commitment as a significant contributor to the fastest growing premium automobile brand in Malaysia”. Also present at the launch was, Mr. Vijayaratnam Tharumartnam, Press & Corporate Affairs Manager of BMW Malaysia.

Mr. Briscoe also added,”we trust that this new MINI 4S Centre will be instrumental in the continuous growth of the MINI brand in Malaysia. We look forward to more years of strong partnership with Sapura Auto”. The new MINI Sapura 4S Centre will carry all MINI models including MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S and the recently launched MINI Cooper Clubman and MINI Cooper Clubman S.

For more information, please visit www.sapura-auto.com

adidas launches its Sports Heritage Lifestyle Store at Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur

adidas has introduced its 6th adidas originals store (3rd adidas store for Group 36) at Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur recently. The 800 square feet is strategically located at one of the most renowned shopping haven in Kuala Lumpur.

Marketing Director of adidas (Malaysia), Mardzlina Ismail said, “the the opening of this Sport Heritage Lifestyle Store (SHL) signifies that adidas continues to grow in profile, presence and stature- to be one of the leading sporting brands globally”. Thus, SHL will be used as a platform for adidas to enhance its connections with customers, by sharing passion of originality and to showcase adidas understanding of lifestyle wear with latest authentic street fashion.

The adidas sports heritage store is a familiar environment, combining fusion of authenticity and global street style that features unique themes for the inspiring individuals.

For more information about adidas outlet as well as its latest wear, log on to www.adidas.com.my

LG Showcase Flagship Launch in Suria KLCC

LG Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd, the global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, has launched its first RM2 million flagship electronics store at 3rd floor of Suria KLCC. The new flagship store named “LG Showcase” covers over 3,000 square feet of retail space and the store display LG’s latest offerings range from LCD and Plasma TVs to IT products, mobile phones and home appliances.

LG Electronics’ Managing Director Mr. T.Y. Ko said “the concept store showcases premium LG products and LG is targeting premium customers from Malaysia as well as customers from foreign countries”. Mr. Ko added “LG is currently rebranding itself as one of the top electronics organizations globally. Also present at the launch of LG Showcase were, LG South-East Asia President Mr. J.H.Bae, Mr. Chin Min Foong of LG Electronics Malaysia, Mr. Parameswaran of LG Electronics Malaysia and Suria KLCC Chief Executive Officer Mr. Andrew Brien.

The LG’s new brand identity comprise 5 elements – stylish, smart, perfect harmony, sophisticated and refreshing, has already incorporated in LG’s business. LG is confident by opening the LG Showcase as well as by implementing the right strategies, LG will achieve its goal of increasing its market share across all categories for the year 2008.

In the flagship concept store, LG has equipped itself with leading products like the LG home setting products such as LG Modern Flower refrigerator, Steam Washing Machine, the latest LG Scarlet LCD TV, air conditioners, optical storage products, DVD players, home theater systems and latest mobile handsets.

LG Electronics Malaysia, which started operations in the country in 2005, has 800 authorised dealers, eight customer care centres and 150 authorised service contractors nationwide.

For more information, visit www.lge.com

GlobalTrendz Launches Its First Skincode Flagship Store in Malaysia

GlobalTrendz has launched its first flagship Skincode centre at 26-2, Jalan PJU 5/15, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya recently. Skincode which has been established in Switzerland 10 years ago, is a manufacturer for natural skincare and advanced cellular cosmetics products.

The flagship unit which has a retail space of 1500 square feet, ables to accommodate 3 facial treatment rooms. Mr. Michael Loone, Managing Director of GlobalTrendz said, they are planning to expand their operations and outlets in other Asean region and intend to have another two more outlets by end of this year and four more by next year. The next few outlets’ locations which has allocation of about RM500,000 each, that Mr. Michael will be looking into are, Johore, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Ipoh,Perak and Malacca. Mr. Michael Loone also said the 100% Swiss-import Skincode products are 100% free of fragrance, chemical (preservatives and color) and animal derivatives free (halal) and Skincode product is targeting at middle and upper income consumers.

Skincode product is divided into Essentials and Exclusive category, whereby the Skincode Essentials is a dermatological skincare product that is suitable for all types of skin. The Skincode Essentials which is enhanced with CM-Glucan, works to promote cell renewal and to stimulate skin’s defence mechanism. Clinical tests on Skincode Essentials confirm reduction of wrinkles and fine lines, improvement of skin firmness, tones and elasticity, excellent hydrating and nourishing effect, protection against harmful UV radiation and free radicals, and increased softness and smoothness of skin.

As for Skincode Exclusive “Advanced Cellular Cosmetics” products which is enhanced with revitalizing powers of the organic Active Cellular Regenerating complex- ACR, to provide users a cutting-edge cellular skin-care experience and a powerful shield against cellular aging, to prolong the youthful radiance of skin with a minimum risk of irritation. Clinical tests on Skincode Exclusive confirm a significant increases in cell renewal, activates and stimulates vital functions of the skin, visible reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, improvement of skin firmness and elasticity, protects against harmful UV-Radiation and free radicals and enhancing intensive and long lasting-moisture.

Price range of Skincode products retailed from RM80 to RM500.

Panasonic Launches the P2HD Experience Centre

Bintang Maju Commercial, a company specializing in consumer and professional digital video cameras has partnered Panasonic Malaysia to launch the first of its kind P2HD Experience Centre at Wisma Maju Junction to facilitate current and potential hands-on experience on the Panasonic P2 camera.

The P2HD offers a one stop solution training hub for amateur photographers as well as for professional photographers.

According to Mr. Tan Bee Hock, founder of Bintang Maju, ” With the establishment of th P2HD experience centre, we hope that more professional users can try out the Panasonic P@ technology and further expand their knowledge of the P2 workflow. This will enhance, encourage and enables the P2 users to maximze their knowledge, capabilities and advantages of Panasonic P2 technology and in return benefit their businesses.

Mr. Tan also added that, ” In future development on this experience centre, the consumers can expect further added facilities to be incorporated into existing workflow. Currently, Bintang Maju Commercial is working closely with Apple and Graphic Vision, sole distributor for Canopus editing systems.

Mr. Yukio Okamoto, General Manager of Business Systems Division, echoed the sentiment by saying, ” This is the first of its kind in South East Asia and we strongly believe that this centre will create a new platform for all our valued professional and non-professional customers”.

Titan Launches “Exclusive Titan Boutique” In South East Asia

Titan Industries which has more than 225 Exclusive showrooms across 118 cities, is the world’s 5th largest intergrated watch manufacturer (producing more than 9 million watches every year, and with a customer base of over 80 million in 30 countries) has launched its first Exclusive Boutique in South East Asia at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur recently. The Titan Boutique which has an approximately 700 square feet of retail space, features 350 watch designs with an affordable price range from RM100 to RM720, is targeting young Malaysian consumers age from 16 to 35 years.

In his opening remarks on the momentous event, Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, Managing Director of Titan Industries Limited said, “The opening of this exclusive boutique in Kuala Lumpur marks the entry of Titan Indusries in South East Asia as a retailer”. Mr. Bhaskar Bhat added, “Malaysia was selected essentially for the young, trendy and fashionable consumer, whereby, lifestyle in Malaysia, especially in Kuala Lumpur is exciting and fast pace”. Mr. Bhat is targeting to have 4 boutiques in Kuala Lumpur by the end of year 2008, also to have a boutique in every major city in South East Asian countries by 2009.

Titan watches are special because they are designed after extensive research and feedbacks from consumer, and their creative design are very appealing to the fashionable and trendy youngsters. In addition to its lists of accolades, Titan “Edge” was claimed as the slimmest watch in the universe, Titan “The Aviator” series crafted by internationally acclaimed designer, Neil Foley is etched in time in its inspiration from World War II Fighter Planes., Titan “Fastrack” which features bold and unpredictabledesigns, is chic and personifies the flirtatious youth of today and Titan “Athlite” is a collection for the “arrived” executive, who is in control of his life and time.

Titan’s state of art manufacturing facility which has a land size of 450,000 square feet ( with 4000 workforce) , is rated by many experts, as among the best in the world and bears ISO certifications for quality and environment management systems, is located in Hosur, India.

The Titan Exclusive Boutique, is uniquely designed in line with other international boutiques, which provides comfort, warm and highly hospitable to consumers who have set out to reward themselves with a timekeeping fashion accessory that match their style individually.