Thursday, December 18, 2008

Dell & Intel Delighted X'ma's Shoppers With It's Giant Snow Globe At Pavillion


Dell ASEAN Consumer and Intel Electronics Malaysia has recently 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.


The Dell Giant Snow Globe housed 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 colourfully-lighted snow globe also features 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’ created inside this special globe added that magical touch that brought Dell’s latest endeavour to life.


“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 Ivan Omar, Senior Marketing Manager of Dell ASEAN Consumer, who unveiled the Dell Giant Snow Globe together with Sunny Ooi, Market Development Manager of Intel Electronics Malaysia.Creating a piece of traffic-stopping art is just the beginning of Dell’s mission to communicate, connect and to offer better technological developments to enhance customers’ creative living that will not only augment their lifestyles but also to allow them to live the “Dell Experience”.“Quality is never an accident but a choice; it is the result of high intention, sincere effort and skilful execution,” said Ivan Omar. This quote aptly sums up the significance and magnitude of Dell’s latest startling surprise and commitment to build and maintain the Dell brand experience.This revolutionary, never-been-done-before ambient decoration by Dell ASEAN Consumer and Intel Electronics Malaysia, will be displayed for 12 days only until Christmas Day.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

RHB Launches "Easy Makeover" Contest for Cardmembers



RHB Cards has rolled-out another exciting campaign that puts a fresh spin on rewarding its cardmembers.Following the success of the previous campaign ,the RHB "That's Easy" contest, the latest RHB "Easy Makeover" contest aims to continue the winning formula in rewarding its customers with attractive prizes,including a home ,car or personal makeover,while making it as simple as possible to enter.All cardmembers have to do is register for the contest via SMS and spend a minimum of RM 50 or more in a single transaction to qualify for one contest entry! For new customers they can apply for an RHB Credit, Prepaid or Debit card to get 3x the entries and apply for a balance transfer to get 2x the entries! No questions, no slogans. It doesn't get any easier than this!
Speaking at the launch ,Mr Renzo Viegas ,Head of Retail Banking ,RHB Banking Group said, "We came up with the idea of rewarding our customers over the festive period and New Year by welcoming a change you can believe in.The RHB Easy Makeover contest bears the tagline 'Expect change with RHB Cards'. This was chosen because winners can choose from a home,a car or a personal makeover that could change their lives."
Among other promotions, RHB Cards ran a joint promotion with Guardian stores where RHB Cardmembers get a 5% rebate on their purchases.Not only that, a joint promotion with Metrojaya saw RHB Cardmembers receiving Metrojaya vouchers for their purchases.RHB Cards also answered the market sentiments with a 5% rebate for petrol purchases when you use your RHB Travel Money card.These promotions highlight RHB's commitment to providing great rewards to its customers.

For more information or to apply for a credit card today,contact RHB PhoneBanking at 03-92068118 for Peninsular Malaysia ,082-276118 for Sabah & Sarawak or visit http://www.rhbbank.com.my/

Monday, December 8, 2008

Scientex Launches Scientex Foundation to Commemorate 40th Anniversary




Scientex Berhad has recently hosted a grand GalaDinner at a leading hotel in celebration of its 40th Anniversary this year.At the same time, Scientex Berhad has also officially launched Scientex Foundation, a non-profit charitable organisation set up by Scientex to carry out itscorporate responsibility activities.Scientex Foundation is a charitable organisation focused on providing funding and support for initiatives pertaining to healthcare and the environment. .Present to launch the event were Tan Sri Dato' Mohd Sheriff Mohd Kassim Chairman of Scientex Berhad,Mr Lim Teck Meng-Deputy Executive Chairman of Scientex Berhad and Mr Lim Peng Jin- Managing Director of Scientex Berhad.Themed “40 Years of Growth and Achievements” the 40th Anniversary Celebration appropriately reflects Scientex Berhad’s 40-year journey with numerous achievements, accomplishments and triumphs over new challenges.
Founded by Mr. Lim Teck Meng in 1968, Scientex started off as a modest manufacturer of PVC leather and sheeting company in Johor Bahru. Today, Scientex is focused on two core businesses, namely high-end industrial packaging manufacturing and property development. Scientex has built up a reputation as one of the leading manufacturers ofstretch film in the Asia Pacific region, exporting its products to over 60 countriesworldwide.The Company’s revenue base has grown from strength to strength, with the latest audited revenue for financial year ended July 2008 of RM656 million, and profit after tax exceeding RM50 million. Its employee strength has also grown from 40 in 1968 to 1,200 currently.Today, the Scientex brand name is well recognised and received, both in the packaging industry and the property development market, a position earned through thecompany’s resolute reliability, product quality and timely delivery.
Earlier, on 11 November 2008, the Foundation with an initial financial support of RM1,000,000 from Scientex Berhad has signed Collaboration Agreements with four NGOs to carry out pre-identified activities . The four organisations are Majlis Kanser Nasional (MAKNA), National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM) and the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) . During the official launch Mr. Lim Peng Jin, Managing Director of Scientex Berhad said Through Scientex Foundation,we hope to promote healthy living and create greater awareness in the importance of taking care of our health as well as taking care of the environment around us. We can all play a role in helping to make this world a better and happier place to live in. The Scientex family is happy to play a meaningful role in contributing to the well-being and betterment of society,”. The establishment of Scientex Foundation is very much in line with the Company’s motto of being “healthy, friendly and happy” in the workplace, marketplace and community.