SONY:Offers The Widest Range of Full HD Products

Enjoy the cinema-like stunning clarity of images and digital surround sound with Sony's latest extensive line-up of Full HD products-aptly themed Sony Full HD World.Launched in conjunction with Sony Time Convention 2008 ,the Sony's new range of Full HD products has the widest range of Full HD products in Malaysia with an astounding total of 50 products thus far.Amongst Sony Full HD World's product line-up are Sony's Full HD BRAVIA TV,HD Handycam camcorder,Cyber-shot cameras,Alpha DSLR cameras,Blu-ray Disc Player,VAIO Blu-ray Disc Player,VAIO Blu-ray Disc models as well as Full HD SXRD home projectors,all of which combines to achieve Sony's exclusive Cluster Value concept.At the launch of Sony new Full HD World products at Mandarin Oriental,a few new additions to the Sony Full Worlds were being introduced.The first product to take the stage was the new BRAVIA W400 series LCD TV,featuring the new "Draw the Line" design concept inspired by the brilliant night horizon with shimmering Midnight Blue finish.BRAVIA W400 series feature the latest enhancements in Full HD image quality and available in the size of 40".46".It also intergrates BRAVIA Sync for better connectivity to a wider range of Sony's home entertainment devices such Sony Handycam,Sony's Walkman MP3 Player,Bluetooth.Next at the launch Sony presented its next-generation optical disc format,Sony Blu-ray Disc Player.This cool gadget supports playback and view images in Full HD is equipped with the ultimate movie-disc technology.It can be connected directly via HDMI to Sony's Full SXRD home projector or Full HD BRAVIA TV,delivering stunning clear pictures and uncompressed digital sound with a true life-like audio experience.Also revealed at the launch was Sony Full HD Handycam HDR-SR12E.HDR-SR12E offers 1920x1080 Full HD recording resolution and still image at a vibrant 10.2 Megapixel.Important features include "Exmor"-derived technology-ClearVid CMOS sensor ,the world first Face Detection technology,Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator zoom-in microphone,and hybrid recording that allows users to choose their recording format of either Hard Disk Drive or Memory Stick.Users can view high definition image or video output on BRAVIA LCD TV.The popular Cyber-shot DSC-T300 model was also launched at the Sony Full HD World.This new camera incorporates Photo TV HD technology that enables high-resolution life-like photo reproductions with greater gradation and richer colour on big screen.It features "Smile Shutter function" which automatically captures a photo when its detects a smilng face,while the Super SteadyShot promises vivid image and Intelligent.Like other Sony's Handycam,Cyber-shot T300 also connects easily to Full HD Bravia.For further information,kindly log on to http://www.sony.com.my/

RHB Banking Group Launches Platinum MasterCard For High Flyers

The RHB Banking Group has recently unveiled its latest credit card designed for high flyers of the business world-the RHB Platinum MasterCard Business Card.At present to launch the event were Mr Michael J.Barrett,Group Managing Director,RHB Banking Group,Mr Peter Gordon, Vice President,Global Commercial Products, Asia/ Pasific,MasterCard Worldwide amd Renzo Vieagas,Head of Retail,RHB Banking Group.The new card,bearing the MasterCard brand,complements its existing products and services for the SMEs and SMIs.It will provides all the essential needs for high flyers in today's evolving and dynamically different business world. The RHB Platinum Mastercard Business Card comes with an array of features and benefits.For the company,the RHB Platinum Mastercard provides higher credit limit for and flexible instalment payment plans for purchases, free training on Networking sessions for companies representatives and also preferential rates for training as well as conferences.In addition the new RHB Platinum Card comes with no annual fee.For the individuals the new card offers various lifestyle indulgences-diing.golfing,travelling and relaxing,coupled with persoalised concierge service.The main highlights of the RHB Platinum Mastercard are the lower interest rate of 15% per annum instead of the usual 18% per annum,at anytime customers do not need to maintain a minimum balance on the account to be entitled to the 1% cash rebate and the cash rebate will be credited into customer's account every month to off-set the credit card bill. For more information on how t oapply RHB credit cards,visit http://www.rhbbank.com.my/

Ambank:To Provide ATMs Banking Services in 400 7-Eleven Outlets

In strategic tie up for convenience in banking,Ambank (M) Berhad has signed a strategic co-operation agreement with 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn Bhd which will enable it to install 400 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) at 400 7-Eleven stores nationwide.The installation period of all 400 ATMs at 7-Eleven stores is expected to take approximately two years.Nine 7-Eleven outlets located at the following areas in Kuala Lumpur -Jalan Hang Kasturi,Berjaya Complex,Pandan Jaya,Pandan Indah,Taman Maluri,Taman Melati and Megamall Kuantan in Kuantan have been installed with ATMs.These ATMs will operate from 2am to 12 midnight. Azmi Mahmood,Managing Director,Retail Banking,AmBank (M) Berhad said the installation will offer banking convenience to our customers and also to position AmBank as the bank of choice to the customers.He added the entire project will cost about RM25millions .Mr Ng Su Onn,Executive Director 7-Eleven Malaysia Bhd said the tie with AmBank will bring more banking services to our customers.The services available at AmBank's ATMs located at the 7-Eleven stores are cash withdrawal,fund transfer,utility bill payment,loan repayments such as hire purchase and housing loan,as well as inter-bank fund transfer. By the end of second year of collaboration with 7-Eleven,AmBank will have a total exceeding 748 ATMs natonwide which will place them from six to number tree in Malaysia in terms of the size of ATM network.For more information please visit http://www.ambg.com.my/

SPORTS TOTO:Gets A New Facelift & A Recognition In Malaysia Book Of Records

Sports Toto Malaysia has celebrated two momentous highlights in the history of Sports Toto Malaysia at Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Center Kuala Lumpur recently;first the recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records for the highest jackpot ever in Malaysia at RM19.3 million on 05 January 2008 through its lotto game Mega Toto 6/52 .Datuk Danny Ooi, Managing Director of the Malaysia Book presented the certificate of recognition to Mr Vincent Seow,Executive Director of Sports Toto Malaysia at and the unveiling of Sports Toto Malaysia's new outlet signboard.Second momentus highlight of the event was the unveiling of Sports Toto Malaysia's new outlet signboard.Mr Vincent Seow,Executive Director of Sports Toto Malaysia pointed out the new signboard is part of the company's efforts to bring new sense of rejuvenation and revitalization to Sports Toto Malaysia's brand identity as well as in keeping with the times.The changes made to the outlet signboard are subtle and the new design objective is to project a more vibrant and modern looking while staying relevant to existing brand identity.Toto Bird,the company's brand personality was also brought to the limelight by Ms Nerine Tan,General Manager (Sales & Operations) of Sports Toto Malaysia during the event.About 200 people consist of media members and business partners witnessed the historic moment.

BELLA:New Super Hot Spokesmodels Celebrities

Bella Skin Care which offers a unique and comprehensive range of skin-care services,based on the most up-to-date science and technology has introduced model-VJ-host actress produces and entrepreneur Song Ai Ling and popular DJ-VJ-host Serena Choong better known as Serena C,as the brand new celebrity spokespersons at a media launch held at the swanky Bangsar Village II mall,here recently.The two spokesmodels unveiled the new print campaigns that they are fronting which were launched in April.Song Ai Ling ,a glamorous mainstay of the fashion and entertainment industy endorses Bella's skin care range.While Serena,a top radio personality endorses the Bella's Depilux Hair Free system.In addition,tailor-made programmes for problems such as sign of ageing,fine lines and wrinkles,pigmentation,blemishes,acne and acne scar are also available.According to Bella's Skin therapist, Soong's fair skin is prone to pigmentation even slight sun exposure,while stress and heavy make-up use have resulted in repeated breakoutss,causing scarring and enlarged pores.Bella's new Hemo-Cell Duo System was the core treatment recomended to suit Soong's skin condition.hemo-Cell Duo System is a safe and gentle plan that combines 2 different therapies to exfoliate unflattering skin and moisturize your new layer of skin via hydrolised hemoglobin and a mix of nutrients ingredients.In Serena C's case Bella provided a permanent and painless solution to her hairy problem-unfeminine body hair.The solution known as Bella's Depilux Hair Free System is safe,painless and best of all,it's permanentthat meet stringent European and American standards,approved for medical safety and reliability according to the European Medical Device Directive (CE Marked) and FDA approved.

OSIM:uYoyo The World 1st Massage and Exercise Chair Is Uncomparable

OSIM has introduced its uYoyo, a breakthrough innovation World's 1st Massage and Exercise Chair recently. Inspired by stretching and twisting motions of yoga and Pilates exercises, uYoyo helps to relieve muscle tensions and stiffness with its gentle movements. Uniquely created to be dual-user massage chair,OSIM uYoyo's main chair unit(upper body massage) and footrest unit (hip, calves or foot massage) can be used together for a full body massage or separately.The first of its kind,OSIM uYoyo not only massages, but combines the low impact stretching exercise movements and therapeutic effects of soothing massage to enhance overall well-being.The launches begins with a performance that unites body,mind and soul-Yoga, sponsored by Yoga Zone. It brings heightened awareness,relaxation and calmness to one's mind,body and control of breath-thus stimulating spiritual side.On present to launch OSIM latest massage chair are Dato' Tay,Director of CEO of OSIM (M) Sdn Bhd and Ms Priscilla Ooi,Senior Marketing Manager,OSIM (M)Sdn Bhd.The event was also attended by Dr Abdul Halim,Senior Lecturer and Sports Physician of University Malaya Medical Centre to conduct a talk on "Massage Therapy,With Exercise". OSIM uYoyo is retailed at an introductory price of RM358 montly(up to 36 months). For further enquiries log on to http://www.osim.com/

Cocoa Boutique:Malaysia Largest Chocolate Boutique

Chocolate lovers who crave for the finest chocolate can now satisfy their chocolate lusts when they make a pitstop at Cocoa Boutique latest flagship outlet located at Malaysia Tourism Centre,Kuala Lumpur .The chocolate haven boasted as Malaysia's biggest chocolate boutique
offers 300 varieties of fine chocolates specially formulated and made from original Belgian recipes,using 100% pure cocoa butter.Fine chocolates infused with quality local fruit fillings and flavours such as durian,pineapple,mango,coconut,banana and even tongkat ali ( a natural herb to improve man's virgors) are also available.The new flagship which comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and stringent quality control that meets international standards of hygiene was officiated by Minsiter of Tourism YB Dato's Sri Azalina Othman Said and Mr Teng Sze Choong,Managing Director Cocoa Boutique.

USANA:Ten Successful Years In Asia Pasific And Counting

USANA Health Sciences,a United States company that develops and manufactures the "Best of the Best" ranked nutritional supplements in North America together with its Malaysian counterpart UHS Essential Health Sdn Bhd(USANA Health Sciences Malaysia), has recently announced ten years of success in Asia Pasific and launched two new products for Malaysia at its Asia Pasific convention in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.On the present to officiate the launch were Dr Myron Wentz,the founder,Dr Andy Woo,Managing Director USANA Health Sciences,Malaysia & Singapore,Mr Bradford Richardson,Executive Vice President of Asia Pasific USANA,Dave Wentz,President of USANA Heatlh Sciences.The event also witnessed a handling over of RM390000 cheque to Seritihill Foundation from USANA and presentation of Brand Laurette Brand Personality Award to Dr Myron Wentz. Founded in 1992 at United States by Dr Myron Wentz ,a world renowned pioneer in cell-culture technology and listed on the NASDAQ, the highly-respected nutritional supplement company has received numerous awards and accolades such as Utah Best of State Award for Dietary Supplements in (2003,2004 and 2006),ranked by Business Week as the Top"100 Hot Growth Companies",among the 200 Best Small Companies in America by Forbes and recently the recognition as the "Distributor Choice Best Company" in Network Marketing on MLM Insider List for tenth consecutive year.USANA flagship prouducts include the Essentials-a multi-vitamin,multi-minerals and multi-antioxidant formula(ranked Best of the Best among over 1,500 supplements in North America by Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements,Latest,fourth edition).In addition to these high quality products USANA has introduced two more new products known as the Nutrimeal -a low-glycaemic meal replacement drink with balanced mix of carbohydrates ,dietary fiber,micronutrients and proteins that can also be used as a convenient health snack.Sense-another range of external personal care product,uses a combination of botanicals,antioxidants and other active ingridients to keep it fresh and longer shelf life without using Parabens(preservatives that are commonly used in nearly all cosmetic products to extend shelf life)For more information on these two latest products,please visit http://www.usana.com/

PORSCHE: V8 Cayenne GTS The Perfect SUV

Since its first appearance 5 years ago (in 2003) the Cayenne model has proven to be the most sought after Porsche cars in Malaysia with 60% shares in sales are Cayenne's.This phenomenon will most likely continue with the recent launched of the new Porsche Cayenne GTS model by Dato' Mokhzani,Chairman of Jaseri Automotive Group at Kuala Lumpur.The new Cayenne GTS is the first Model within Cayenne range to feature a combination of already well known suspension system PASM(Porsche Active Suspension Management) and PDCC(Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control) anti-roll stability system proven on Porsche's sports cars for an un-compromising road holding characteristics.The optional coupled with the standard PASM system provide near perfect compensation of body roll under nearly all driving conditions.This will further reinforce the Porsche Cayenne as the best handling SUV in the world.Malaysian market will enjoy a higher specs car as the new GTS will be equipped with new air suspension setup that lowered it by 20 mm from the Cayenne and Cayenne S and Tiptronic S for improved handling without sacrificing comfort.The power packed V8 ,4.8 liter engine has been tweaked to 405bhp at 6500rpm giving it an additional 20hp more than the Cayenne S and the "Sports Button" is featured as standard in the new Cayenne GTS.This shall offer the driver the choice of a basic setting for optimised fuel economy and sport mode for a particularly sports-oriented driving qualities.The final drive ratio on this new Cayenne GTS has been shortened from 3.55 to 4.1 against 1.Together with the more powerful engine,the GTS offers an even better acceleration and greater agility.Acceleration is now from 0 to 100km/h in just6.1 seconds,0.5 seconds faster than Cayenne S,an amazing feat considering the SUV gross weight is more than 2 tonnes!The new Cayenne GTS that incorporates sophisticated fittings with 12way Alcantra sporty adjustable mode is retailed at RM858,000.

ORIS:TT3 Grand Prix Limited Edition

Oris has proudly unveiled the TT3 Grand Prix Limited Edition-the ulitimate racing watch with the 18 names of the 2008 Formula 1 race tracks printed discreetly in grey on the black dial.The Grand Prix water resistant watch(up to 10bar/100m), has been designed specifically with motorsport enthusiast in mind .Oris TT3 Grand Prix is an exclusive limited edition of 1800 mechanical watches,all individual numbered.The sheer verve of the multi-part titanium case calls to mind the dynamic profile of racing cars.The carbon dial is presented in the sleek,high tech style of Formula 1.The black rubber strap,with its intergrated flexible lugs conjures up images of racing tyres.At all time the high-Mech movement with famous Oris red rotor keeps moving,clearly visible through the window on the case back.In addition the watch also comes with a special world map certificate showing all the formula 1 tracks of the 2008 season.Above all that the double curved sapphire crystal watch is priced at RM5,600.

BMW: Motorrad 2008 Biker's Dream Bikes

In commemoration of the F1 season BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd has launched the special edition K 1200S bike together with the new range of 2008 BMW Motorrad:the K1200 GT,the G650X Country,the R1200GS the R1200GS Adventure at BMW Pit Lounge next to KLCC on the 22 March 2008.The event was graced with an indoor freestyle demstration by world renowned motorbike stunt rider Chris Pfeiffer.The 2008 range witnessed the new BMW K1200GT that combines maximum agility and dynamic performance using the same running gear and engine technology from K1200S and K1200R is an ideal bike for long trips and pleasant journeys,BMW G650 Xcountry a classic scrambler with a zippy 53hp single cyclinder engine,and a high performance lightweight design is the most versatile member of the new G series line-up ,next the new comprehesively reworked BMW R1200GS bike offers superb performance ,maximum comfort on twisting country and mountain roads,the R1200GS Adventure comes with an improved 6-gear gransmission combines with shortened transmission rations and a shorter secondary ratio provides much improved traction and accelaration and the F1 edition bike K1200S comes in two different colors;white with blue and red stripes for F1 edition colors and black with orange for Auto Bavaria 20th anniversary colors is equipped with laser exhaust system coupled with the high performance four cyclinder power unit and revolutionary suspension technology.The new range of 2008 BMW Motorrad is available at Auto Bavaria Bukit Bintang and Auto Bavaria Penangonly.Price range from RM59,800 for G650X Country to RM 127,400 for the K1200GT.Log on to http://www.autobavaria.com/ for more information

SONY:Unveils New Red Limited Edition PSP Slim

Sony Malaysia has staged its First and largest Sony PSP Gameshow in Malaysia at Piazza,The Curve recently,together with the launch of limited edition of new deep red slim PSP.The gameshow is a two-day event filled with various fun activities like Cosplay Competition and Gaming Competition,which provide opportunities for Malaysian's youth especially the avid gamers to touch and feel the the lightness and easy to carry of the new deep red PSP slim.This new limited edition PSP are sold at RM799 comes with music and movie features,allowing users to enjoy their favorite music and movies while the internet features let one stay connected online anytime and any place(through WIFI connection).Mr Taku Taguchi,General Manager of Product Marketing Division,Sony Malaysia was was there to officiate the launch said ,the gameshow also aims to drive home the message of buying original games software amaongst the young generation in the country with an anti-piracy campaign called "R U Original".For further information,kindly log on to http://www.sony.com.my/

F&N:Brand New Image Reflects Pure Excitement

The F&N Group which commands the top leading brands in isotonic,carbonated soft drinks and sweetened condensed milk segments has unveiled its new food and beverage business corporate identity coincidentally with its 125th anniversarry celebration at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre recently.Fraser &Neave Holdings BHD Chief Executive Officer Tan Ang Meng said the new F&B brand identity with it's tagline "Healthy Enjoyment in Exciting Ways" is important as it gives them the impetus to formulate the Group's overall plans and direction which will provide them with the growth platform thereby raising greater awareness of the F&N brand as they expand beyond their core traditional markets of Singapore and Malaysia.It also enables them to maximise marketing efficiencies through an exciting new unified platform to leverage future products and financial growth.Mr Wang Eng Chin,Acting CEO,Food & Beverage,Fraser & Neave Limited added the the F&B corporate brand has been developed with the purpose of forging the regional identity of their food and beverage business and unifying their multi leading brands under one powerful banner"Pure Enjoyment.Pure Goodness".Started out as a mere manufacturer of carbonated soft drinks in 1883, F&N Group has gained the leadership position in soft drinks,dairies and non-carbonated beverages market with RM1.3 billion revenue in 2007.

F&B leading brands include 100PLUS(more than 90 percent market share);F&N Fruit Flavoured Carbonated Soft Drinks(64 percent market share); SEASONS range of Asian selections(number two in the market and rapidly growing).

ACER & MICROSOFT's World Largest Digital LifeStyle Showroom

In line with the market's trend towards digital living-Acer Malaysia and Microsoft Malaysia has launched their largest-in-the-world digital lifestyle showroom on the 18 March 2008 in Low Yat Plaza ,Kuala Lumpur dubbed "Malaysia Digital Lifestyle and WorkStyle Centre".The 2,100 square feet centre will operate both as a showroom and a retail store with four focused "enviroments",mainly the home,office,study and gaming areas.Each of these areas are equipped with devices and the emerging wave of software-based services that features a cohesive blend of technology tools from both Acer and Microsoft to deliver a connected and richly personalized experience for consumers.Specific to these enviroments,the center showcases the newest Acer personal computers(PC) and notebooks built to complement Microsoft's powerful Windows Vista operating system such as Acer Aspire Gemstone notebook line for high-end home entertainment,AcerTravelMate Profile line for on-the-go business users,PC Aspire L320 and Aspire L3600 notebooks Multimedia PC,as well as the Quad-Core PC built for gamers and advanced users.Ricky Tan,General Manager,Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd. said This Acer and Microsoft long-term commitment will deliver the best and newest IT products to the customers.Echoing this,Microsoft's Managing Director,Yasmin Mahmood said, they believe that this cohesive mix will promise stability,reliability and benefit of genuine Windows software whic indirectly will increased the appreciation for intellectual property value.For more information log on to www.microsoft.com/malaysia or http://www.acer.com/

American Express:Remarkable Platinum Credit Card Enhanced By Maybank

American Express together with Maybank has set another international benchmark of World-class privilleges with their recently launched of the superior American Express Platinum Credit Card in Malaysia.It is the first time an American Express"Centurion" line of credit cards being introduced in Malaysia with Maybank as their sole issuer.This new American Express has set itself apart from the other platinum cards with superior points rewards of up to 10 times (10x) when cardmembers shop or dine at various range of prestigious merchants.In turn these points can be exchanged for free flight in over 40 airlines including MAS and SIA.On top of this the cardmembers will also get to enjoy exclusive rewards such as unlimited rounds of golf at the most prestigious golf courses in Malaysia as well as exclusive access to some of the best golf courses in the region all year round.Furthermore cardmembers are entitled for free stay or upgrades at more than 5000 top class hotels worldwide,American Express Global Assist services,flexi zero-interest repayment scheme for a period of up to 6 months,flexible rewards using reward points to pay for purchases,line of credit,Global e-Shop access.Maybank Acting CEO Dato' Aminuddin Md Desa Annual who co-launched with Kula Kulendran,Head of Global Network Services(Japan,Asia Pasific and Australia) said all these great rewards that comes with a reasonable annual fees of RM800 will greatly appeal to all affluent Malaysians while Kula believes that the new American Express Platinum will trutly caters to the lifestyle needs of the large and rapidly growing affluent consumers segment in Malaysia like no other credit cards will .For more information log on to http://www.americanexpress.com/ or visit Maybank branch nationwide

HONDA:Encapsulates The Essence Of F1

Fabulous series of F1 roadshow were held by Honda Malaysia throughout Klang Valley,Kuala Lumpur,Johor Bahru and Penang in the recent month towards the Malaysian Grand Prix .Many Malaysians were given the chance to experience fun filled games with challenges and the opportunty to meet the infamous Honda F1 driver,Mr Rubens Barrichello,Test Driver Mr Alexander Wurz and Mr Luca Filippi from Honda Young Driver Programme in addition with Super Aguri F1 Team drivers Mr Takuma Sato,Mr Anthony Davidson and their Team Principal Mr Aguri Suzuki .The roadshows which kick-started with the Klang Valley leg on February 29,2008 and toured to different veneues till the race day itself on March,23 2008 was themed "Games for fun;Race for challenge".Lining up on the roadshows were Information on the Honda F1 race machine,RA108 which was named as "Earthdreams" and the Honda's racing heritage and a mock display of the RA107,the team's race machine in 2007 .In addition the roadshows also featured interactives games and F1 Simulator that call on visitors to rise to the challenge in order to stand a chance to win exciting prizes worth more than RM10,000.F1 enthusiasts can also log on to http://www.honda.com.my/ for more information.